As someone who’s eaten their way through a lot of New York City’s Michelin‑starred restaurants over the years, Atera might have just moved to the top of my fine dining list. Honestly, the three‑star spots are okay—which is probably the snootiest thing I’ve ever said out loud. Don’t get me wrong, three‑stars absolutely have stand-out […]

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March 19, 2026

Atera NYC Review: This 2‑Michelin Star Might Beat the 3‑Stars

Handwritten personalized place card at Atera NYC, a detail that sets the tone for the tasting menu experience

If you’ve been searching for a fine dining experience in New York City, let me introduce you to Jungsik, a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant tucked into a sleek, understated space in Tribeca. This modern Korean restaurant offers a signature tasting menu for $325 per person, with wine pairings available from $200-500. Having recently dined here myself, I […]

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June 24, 2025

What It’s Really Like to Experience Jungsik New York

For years, Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon held the top spot on my afternoon tea list in New York City. Tucked inside a Georgian brownstone between Union Square and Gramercy Park, it delivers what most Manhattan tea services don’t deliver on: non-stale food, real clotted cream, warm scones, and rooms that are every colorful maximalist’s dream. […]

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March 9, 2025

Is Lady Mendl’s Tea Salon The Best Afternoon Tea in NYC?

Enjoying afternoon tea service at Lady Mendl's Tea Salon NYC, with a tiered stand of finger sandwiches and floral wallpaper in the background

Have you ever wondered what’s it like to eat at the best restaurant in North America? I mean that quite literally, not just hyperbole. Nestled in the heart of New York City‘s NoMad neighborhood, ATOMIX is more than just a restaurant. Chef Junghyun Park and his wife Ellia paint a culinary canvas with their vision. […]

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March 9, 2025

Dining at One of the World’s Best Restaurants: ATOMIX

An extra ATOMIX cookie with a lit candle.

Don’t make the mistake of eating omakase and not sitting at the counter. This means putting your entire dining experience in the chef’s hands. Would you do it? While critics and diners alike recognize New York City‘s dining scene for its diversity and innovation, but few establishments offer an experience as unique and immersive as […]

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March 9, 2025

An Immersive Omakase Experience At The Office of Mr. Moto

Entering the Omakase Speakeasy, The Office of Mr. Moto.