Foodie Road Trip to NYC

How to find the best food in New York City

New York City is one of the best places in the world for dining! The city not only boasts thousands of restaurants but top chefs and a wide range of international cuisines that represent the many nations its residents come from. In addition to restaurants, you can find great street food in the city from thousands of food trucks and carts around the city. There is truly something for everyone, regardless of what your taste is. Here is the best way to find the best food in New York City:

Visit restaurant dense areas.

There are some neighborhoods in the city that are known for lots of great restaurants. The meatpacking district has great high-end restaurants with some of the world's amazing chefs. The area is also known for trendy spaces with fresh decor and entertaining patrons. Other areas with great dining are Grammercy, Flatiron, SoHo, Brooklyn and Midtown.

Head to ethnic neighborhoods.

If you want to taste the world in New York City, take advantage of the city's diversity by heading to cultural centers for the best local food. For instance, Chinatown is known for delicious Chinese food, Brooklyn for West Indian food, Harlem for Ethiopian food, The Bronx for Puerto Rican food, Little Italy for Italian food, Astoria for Greek food, etc. If there is a large population of New York resident from those areas, the food will reflect the community.

Online review sites.

There are so many restaurants in New York City that it’s not uncommon to find a new one that you may want to try out but might be uncomfortable doing so if you don't know anything about it. That's the best time to take advantage of online restaurant review sites. These would let you know what's good and bad about the restaurant as well as suggestions for ordering and things to do to make going to the desired restaurant a positive experience.

Try food carts and trucks.

Certain things are part of the New York City experience eating a hot dog or pretzel from a food cart. You can also try food from one of the many food trucks that you can find across the city.

Ask for suggestions on social media.

Social media is one of the best ways to discover new trends and for chatting about our experiences. If you're visiting New York City, you should ask your friends and followers for suggestions on where to dine.