The 25 Best New York Restaurants for Summer 2014

The establishments below are presented in alphabetical order.   Lafayette – NoHo Chef Andrew Carmellini’s French restaurant is a NoHo hot-spot. Recommended dish: Black fettuccine with cuttlefish. Review and rating of Lafayette restaurant in NoHo.       M. Wells Dinette – Long Island City M. Wells sets up shop in MoMa PS1 to tantalize the taste buds of art lovers and foodies. Recommended dish: Beef cheek stroganoff with bucatini. Review and rating of M. Wells Dinette in Long Island City.       Maysville – Flatiron District Inspired Southern fare in the Flatiron District from Kyle Knall, one of GAYOT’s 2014 Top 5 Rising Chefs in the U.S. Recommended dish: Brussels sprouts with pigs’ ears and a Bourbon-spiked aïoli. Review and rating of Maysville restaurant in the Flatiron District.       Minetta Tavern – Greenwich Village Keith McNally resurrects a Village relic and injects some meatiness into its menu. Recommended dish: The Pat LaFrieda côte de boeuf steak. Review and rating of Minetta Tavern in Greenwich Village.       Mission Cantina – Lower East Side A Mission Chinese Food spin-off that makes a run for the border. Recommended dish: Beef tongue tacos. Review and rating of Mission Cantina on the Lower East Side.     MORE ON GAYOT.com: Top 10 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in New York Top 10 Mexican Restaurants in New York