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By: Bryan Kim, Will Hartman, Sonal Shah, Molly Fitzpatrick
Halfway through 2026, our main food staple has become layer cake in a cup with sprinkles for nutrients. If, due to rationing, you’re unable to secure a supply of Dot Cakes, you should be able to find food at a ThisBowl or 7th Street Burger near you. We can no longer guarantee the availability of other options. More observations on the state of NYC below.
Romae is an Italian and Argentinean restaurant in the West Village.
Roll Over is a kimbap spot near Union Square.
From a few former employees of Fiaschetteria Pistoia, Prosciutto is a walk-in only spot in the East Village with 20 seats and a tight Italian menu.
Banter is an Australian mini-chain that works great for a quick, casual brunch.
Frenchette Bakery has a third location in Nolita.
By: Bryan Kim
San Babila Cafe is an Italian pastry spot on the Upper East Side where you can get a pistachio froyo in a croissant cone.
By: Bryan Kim
An Astoria transplant on the the Upper East Side, L’Incontro by Rocco does its own spin on classic Italian.
L’Incontro by Rocco opened on the Upper East Side in 2024, shortly after its sister restaurant, Astoria’s Trattoria L’Incontro, closed. It fits right in. Every night of the week, the vine-filled room is populated with dates, solo diners at the bar, and grandparents catching up with their undergraduate grandchildren. The vigilant service is part of the appeal. So is the precise Italian food that goes beyond your basic spaghetti pomodoro.
By: Molly Fitzpatrick, Bryan Kim
Summer restaurant week deals at Cosme, Ci Siamo, and more.
