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The 25 Best New York Restaurants for Fall 2014

The establishments below are presented in alphabetical order.

The Gander — Flatiron District

The dining room and bar of The Gander in the Flatiron District

Jesse Schenker made a name for himself at his West Village eatery, Recette, and now is taking on the Flatiron District with this gem of a restaurant serving up Gallic-inspired American fare.

Recommended dish: Buffalo sweetbreads.

Review and rating of The Gander restaurant in the Flatiron District


Glasserie — Greenpoint, Brooklyn

The bar of Glasserie in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Set in a not-particularly accessible part of Greenpoint, this inspired American eatery is worth the trek. Anything that comes from the grill is a palate pleaser.

Recommended dish: Rabbit, served several ways: stew, confit, roasted.

Review and rating of Glasserie restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn


Hometown Bar-B-Que — Red Hook, Brooklyn

The dining room of Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook, Brooklyn

New York City is having something of a barbecue moment. And this homegrown spot in Red Hook is leading the charge. Come for the casual, fun atmosphere and stay for fall-off-the-bone ribs and peppercorn-encrusted brisket.

Recommended dish: Pork belly tacos.

Review and rating of Hometown Bar-B-Que in Red Hook, Brooklyn


Huertas — East Village

The dining room of Huertas in the East Village

Erstwhile Maialino chef Jonah Miller goes from Rome to Basque country at this stylish-but-casual East Village spot. Sit at the bar for Basque-style tapas or head to the back of the room for the prix-fixe menú del día.

Recommended dish: Boquerones: fresh white anchovies.

Review and rating of Huertas restaurant in the East Village


Ivan Ramen — Lower East Side

The dining room of Ivan Ramen on the Lower East Side

Ivan Orkin, the "Ivan" in the restaurant's name, became something of a celebrity in Tokyo where he lived and perfected the art of ramen making. Now he's showing New Yorkers how it's done at this cool new ramen spot.

Recommended dish: Triple pork garlic mazemen ramen.

Review and rating of Ivan Ramen on the Lower East Side


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