First Look

A series of early reviews on New York restaurants by critic Robert Sietsema.

A West Village Vegan Restaurant With a Short List for Meat Eaters

By Robert Sietsema January 27

Under the Spell of Foul Witch, the New East Village Spot From Roberta’s

By Robert Sietsema January 23

One of Japan’s Most Famous Ramen Shops Makes Some of NYC’s Most Boring Noodles

By Ryan Sutton January 12

This New Branch of a Historic Pizzeria Is as Good as Naples if You Keep It Simple

By Robert Sietsema January 3

Does P.F. Chang’s Belong in NYC?

By Robert Sietsema and Ryan Sutton December 19, 2022

Gordon Ramsay’s New Fish and Chips Restaurant Is Its Own Kitchen Nightmare

By Robert Sietsema December 14, 2022

You Might Actually Want to Eat at These Clubstaurants

By Robert Sietsema December 13, 2022

Brooklyn’s New Dominican Barbecue Spot Is Serving Some of the City’s Best Smoked Meats

By Robert Sietsema December 2, 2022

What to Get at Olly Olly Market, Manhattan’s Newest Food Hall

By Robert Sietsema November 7, 2022

Two New Restaurants Expand Manhattan’s Thai Food Scene

By Robert Sietsema October 27, 2022

Owners of Palestinian Ayat Have Opened Another Hit — This Time Halal Italian

By Robert Sietsema October 19, 2022

5 Dishes to Try at the New Restaurant from the Dhamaka Team

By Robert Sietsema October 3, 2022

This Hip Williamsburg Pizza Parlor Further Cements the $5 Slice Era

By Ryan Sutton September 26, 2022

12 Street Foods to Try at Midtown’s New Singaporean Food Hall

By Robert Sietsema September 23, 2022

Welcome to Eunji Lee’s Weird, Wonderful World of Pastry Trickery

By Ryan Sutton August 31, 2022

Three Glorious Food-Filled Days at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Tin Building

By Robert Sietsema August 30, 2022

Dave’s Hot Chicken Is Here, Whether New York Needs It or Not

By Ryan Sutton August 26, 2022

Potluck Club Joins a Wave of Next-Generation Cantonese Restaurants in NYC

By Robert Sietsema August 25, 2022

Wait, There’s a Decent Food Court in Nordstrom’s Basement?

By Robert Sietsema July 19, 2022

Find the Greatest Hits of Tibetan and Sichuanese Fare at This Queens Newcomer

By Robert Sietsema June 14, 2022

Eater Critic Finds ‘Best Pastas I’ve Tasted All Year’ at Cafe Spaghetti

By Robert Sietsema May 25, 2022

Queens Thai Newcomer Zaab Zaab Is a Welcome Addition to NYC’s Growing Isan Food Scene

By Robert Sietsema May 3, 2022

Otway Bakery Is Your New Destination for Old-Fashioned Crullers

By Ryan Sutton March 23, 2022

The All-Star Dhamaka Team’s Spicy Fried Chicken Paradise Is a Red-Hot Success

By Ryan Sutton March 17, 2022

No Carts, but Great Dumplings, at Flatiron’s Newest Dim Sum Destination

By Robert Sietsema February 14, 2022

Olmsted, Now in Tasting Menu Mode, Serves a Must-Try Dinner for Under $100

By Ryan Sutton February 9, 2022

A Reality TV Star’s Buzzy Barbecue Spot Doesn’t Yet Smoke the Competition

By Robert Sietsema January 26, 2022

Find Some of NYC’s Best Vietnamese Food at the Latest Ha’s Đặc Biệt Pop-Up

By Robert Sietsema January 20, 2022

Searching for New York’s Next Great Corn Tortilla

By Ryan Sutton January 19, 2022

Palestinian Fare Finds a Glorious, 100-Seat Stage at Al Badawi

By Robert Sietsema December 2, 2021

Step Inside Manhattan Chinatown’s Newest Food Court

By Robert Sietsema November 15, 2021

A Famed Florentine Shop Brings Square, Stuffed Sandwiches to NYC

By Robert Sietsema November 11, 2021