Going to New York City is something I love doing. Whether its to meet my Aunt (who happens to live there), or meet up with friends its something I cherish. Over the course of my life I have been fortunate enough to eat at some really cool restaurants in NYC because I live so close. Some of my top favorite food places include...
AMERICAN FOOD
1. Isabellas
This is one of my families favorite restaurants. This is a very casual place and the food also happens to be delicious. From shrimp avocado toast, to Sweet Potato Gnocchi this place has lots of variety.
http://www.isabellas.com/menus-and-food/
https://www.instagram.com/brguesthospitality/
https://www.facebook.com/isabellasnyc/
The Smith
A more expensive option, but you will get a good Instagram out of it I promise. Great plain food. The grilled chicken sandwich is a must, and just be prepared they give you an abnormal amount of fries with it which is always a huge plus. #healthy
https://www.facebook.com/TheSmithRestaurant
https://www.instagram.com/thesmithrestaurant/
CHINESE FOOD
4. Shun Lee
Shun Lee is my favorite restaurant in NYC. This place is like no other. You can either choose to eat in the main room or in the "dim sum room". If you are a foodie like myself do yourself a favor and eat in the dim sum room. They wheel around a cart basically of unlimited dim sum. Its life changing.
https://www.instagram.com/shunleenyc/
https://www.facebook.com/shunleewest#
5. Phillpe Chow
Philipe Chow is a special occasion place. I may or may not have seen Stephanie Greenfield from House of DVF when I was there. If you want heavy Chinese PC is the way to go.
http://philippechow.com/nyc/
https://www.facebook.com/PhilippeChowNYC?ref=ts
https://www.instagram.com/philippechownyc/
MEDITERRANEAN/TURKISH
5. Beyoglu
A great, upbeat restaurant if you want to try something a little bit different. From chicken saute to lamb chops to grilled meatballs this menu is very unique. The dessert is also unreal and the Kunefe is so so so delicious. Lastly, their happens to be many locations of this restaurant. Their is a location in Cliffside Park & Edgewater, NJ.
Happy Happy Eating! stay #healthy