Six Trendy New York City Restaurant Hotspots

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New York City is as global a place as there is on the planet. It is filled with people from all over the world, a melting pot of different languages, cultures, and tastes. It is the perfect environment to spawn one of the very best international food scenes. New York City has high-end restaurants from chefs and tastemakers spanning the globe, with a huge variety of different incredible cuisines.

There is always something exciting to try in such a busy city filled with options. Let’s look at six trendy NYC restaurants to add to your to-do list.

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Kochi

Kochi is a must-visit in the Hell’s Kitchen area, a dining hotspot that puts a unique spin on Korean cuisine. Kochi is a Michelin-starred restaurant, meaning it has received significant acclaim, and it is easy to see why. Kochi offers a seven-course tasting menu of different Korean foods, including various skewered dishes, which is what they are known for. They use the freshest local ingredients, with inspired takes on some Korean classics. The seven-course menu includes various seafood, meats, and a dessert. It is a hotspot for those who want an immersive dining experience.

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Ci Siamo

There is an abundance of high-end Italian options in New York City, and Ci Siamo stands out as a top-end one. Located between the Garment District and Hudson Yards, Ci Siamo is an Italian restaurant with delicious food options. The menu is complete with fresh pasta and incredible pizzas, and a wood-burning oven whole trout. The desserts are a certain highlight, with chocolate budino, pull-apart bomboloni, and more. All this in an incredible atmosphere with great service, and the menu is surprisingly affordable for such a highly regarded restaurant.

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Rangoon

While Burmese cuisine may be unfamiliar for many New York City residents, Rangoon offers an excellent starting place to explore this delicious food. Rangoon is located in the heart of Brooklyn and has an array of delicious options that will accommodate all tastes. They have a menu that works for people regardless of dietary restrictions, including numerous vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Their pork noodle soup with quail eggs is a beloved lunch classic, and the fish cake curry is a delicious introduction to Burmese food. Rangoon offers affordable prices and delicious wine cocktails and is a top-notch addition to Brooklyn’s incredible food scene.

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Olmsted

Olmsted is another Brooklyn restaurant that has Manhattanites making the journey out. It is a restaurant that has been featured in the New York Times that is as trendy as they come. Olmsted is famed for its farm-to-table approach, with many of the ingredients on the menu grown in the backyard garden. Olmsted will have a seasonal menu depending on what foods are in-season, and, while their menu is small, each dish on it is perfectly thought out and elegantly executed. Currently, they are offering delicious risotto, lime leaf popcorn monkfish, and more.

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Bâtard

Bâtard is a unique dining experience that brings a modern flair to European cuisine. It is situated in the heart of Tribeca, with an inviting, open interior perfect for date nights. Bâtard opened in 2014 and, since then, has earned a significant following and even a Michelin star. Bâtard has earned rave reviews in publications across the city, and their large menu reflects their commitment to casual elegance. Bâtard has a meat-heavy menu with many great dishes like tuna tartare, quail saltimbocca, and branzino. They also have a wine menu featuring over 800 wines and a top-notch selection of French-inspired desserts.

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Cadence

Plant-based food is a rising trend across the globe, and Cadence reflects one of New York City’s best restaurants committed to furthering this style of cuisine. Cadence is near Tompkins Square Park and offers 100% plant-based soul-food-style options. This restaurant focuses on health and sustainability and offers an entirely vegan menu of all organic, soy-free offerings. Cadence has an extensive menu that reflects executive chef Shenarri Freeman’s Virginian upbringing, with soul food options like fried okra, smoked grits, and cornbread. Cadence is an all-vegan restaurant with a unique take on the plant-based trend, with a soul food menu that has earned rave reviews from top food publications.

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