Named in honor of legendary Harlem speakeasy, Red Rooster is renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson's exploration of the roots of American cuisine and the diverse traditions of Harlem, the neighborhood he calls home. serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and has elevated the culinary game in the neighborhood by bounds. Wander downstairs to Ginny's Supper Club where the spirit of the Harlem Renaissance is celebrated in an intimate lounge with great jazz, creative cocktails and soulful food.

Lincoln is the latest incarnation of famed restaurateur (and longtime Patina Restaurant Group CEO) Nick Valenti's commitment to bringing the ultimate in culinary experiences to the nation's leading cultural institutions. Lincoln combines high-concept design with the impeccable contemporary Italian cuisine of Chef Jonathan Benno. Valenti worked closely with the architectural firm of Diller, Scofidio + Renfro to create Lincoln's unique design featuring glass walls, signature sloping lawn roof and a spectacular view of the reflecting pool and the Henry Moore sculpture. The restaurant's environment is both comfortable and refined – with an open kitchen, bar, lounge, two dining rooms and private dining accommodations. Chef Benno's cuisine emphasizes superior ingredients treated simply and with impeccable technique. Dishes are contemporary, but respectful of the regional Italian tradition.

While the sandwiches are delectable, it's the excellent range of patisserie that makes Financier worth a special visit.

The folks behind Alma bring seafood to Red Hook, with two decks overlooking the harbor and serving fare from the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico, including an extensive raw bar.

2016 Michelin Star Husband and wife team Chefs Eder Montero and Alexandra Raij create improvisational Spanish fare that celebrates the legacy of Jewish and Moorish influences on regional Spanish cuisine.

Year after year we are astounded to see so many tourists (and some natives) standing in line—often a long line—waiting for cupcakes. You can even see the cupcake froster in the window, a job which seems to have a lot of turnover. (How many cupcakes can you frost before you yell, "I quit!") We realize those ladies from Sex and the City made this place famous, but the cupcakes are not spectacular enough to make standing outside for 20 minutes worth your time. In this big city of endless bakeries, a word to the wise: Billy's Bakery on Ninth Avenue (21st Street) and the bakeries at nearby Chelsea Market haven't got any lines. And now that Allysa Torey has sold Magnolia to a well-known restaurateur, you too might as well move along. But if you are going to eat these cupcakes, we remind you to throw away your litter in a trash can; too many tourists have been accused by Greenwich Village curmudgeons of "trashing" their neighborhood with Magnolia detritus. You've been warned.