The 25 Best New York Restaurants for Summer 2014

The establishments below are presented in alphabetical order.   Momofuku Ssam Bar – East Village Trendy East Village eatery serves meaty Asian fare. Recommended dish: Bouchot mussels with Chinese sausage focaccia, nigori broth and mustard greens. Review and rating of Momofuku Ssam Bar in the East Village.       Piora – Greenwich Village Refined West Village Italian with a subtle Korean kick. Recommended dish: Rohan duck with farro and black garlic. Review and rating of Piora restaurant in Greenwich Village.       Pok Pok NY – Brooklyn Hot (both spicy and buzz-worthy) Thai cuisine makes this Red Hook eatery a worthy destination. Recommended dish: Charcoal-grilled Niman Ranch pork neck. Review and rating of Pok Pok NY restaurant in Brooklyn.       RedFarm – West Village Chic dim sum at this West Village hot-spot. Recommended dish: Grilled marinated Creekstone prime rib steak. Review and rating of RedFarm restaurant in the West Village.       Red Rooster Harlem – Harlem Harlem’s Red Rooster crosses soul food with Europe and Africa. Recommended dish: Helga’s Swedish meatballs. Review and rating of Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem.     MORE ON GAYOT.com: Top 10 Steakhouses in New York Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in New York