Recommendations

Things I return to after actual use: places and books with enough signal to recommend directly.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

NYC Restaurants

Practical dining picks across New York City, with firsthand notes and clear tradeoffs.

A filtered directory of 2,100+ hidden gems — including restaurants, retail, parks, and museums — sourced from local discussions.

Aggregate ranking of 30 food blog lists to find the consensus best pastrami in the city.

Books worth your time and attention.