
5 restaurants reshaping the dining world in New York City

by Aarti Virani
Updated July 20, 2023
No one can deny that New York City is a place of innovation. That ahead-of-the-curve spirit fuels NYC’s dining scene, which is full of ambitious, boundary-breaking restaurants. They’ve flipped the script on ingredients such as monosodium glutamate, created inclusive dining spaces for those with disabilities, and brought the wilderness to Brooklyn, just to name some past innovations.
These New York City spots stand out for reimagining the dining world. Read on for a list of five cutting-edge restaurants to book right now.
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