Walking into Port Sa’id, you’re greeted by a warm, lively energy. A refined Mediterranean escape in the heart of downtown, just west of Soho, Port Sa’id’s sprawling venue includes a stage with live musicians playing cool, subdued tunes throughout your meal. But it’s not distracting; it blends well with the effortless vibe of the place: rustic wood, soft lighting, and a buzz of conversation.
Malka in Dumbo offers an elevated respite from the busy tourist-filled cobblestone streets right under the bridge. Started by Chef Eyal Shani of one of our favorite wine bars, Shmone Wine, Malka is an Italian-inspired, kosher-certified restaurant that is guaranteed to impress on a date night or evening with coworkers.
Kebabishq, a new East Village gem from the creators of Ishq and Gazab, recently opened on 2nd Avenue. We stopped by to chat with the founders about their vision for the restaurant, and of course, to sample some of their delicious kebabs.
At first glance, Shmoné Wine Bar feels like a new entrant into the Greenwich Village dining scene, but a closer look reveals its long-standing reputation for quality and luxury. The latest venture by acclaimed chef Eyal Shani and SAGA alumni Yonatan Chaitchik, Shmoné Wine is an intimate wine bar right next to the Michelin-starred restaurant, Shmoné, in Greenwich Village. Opened in February 2025, they offer an exclusive selection of small batch wines and inventive small plates in a cozy, refined setting.
Ippudo, a well-known ramen restaurant, recently launched their vegan restaurant called ippudo V in Dumbo, Brooklyn. Ippudo has long been synonymous with delicious, flavorful ramen broths and noodles, and now they’re pushing the boundaries of culinary innovation with a fully vegan restaurant offering sushi, ramen, and more. They hosted an event last week welcoming vegan foodies to a unique dining experience that combined authentic flavors with modern, vegan twists.
There’s something magical about the first warm day in New York City. People emerge from hibernation, shed their puffers, and suddenly every sidewalk café is packed like it’s Paris in July and every grassy patch is covered in picnic blankets. Soho Diner, nestled beneath the Soho Grand Hotel, has embraced this golden-hour with the seasonal reopening of the iconic outdoor garden, and let me tell you: it’s worth the reservation.
Madras Dosa Co., a Boston-based casual dine-in restaurant, debuted its second NYC location in Flatiron last Friday. They’re known for their filled dosas, staying true to traditional South Indian cuisine, but also push the barriers of gastronomic innovation with creative twists. The Knockturnal had the chance to check out their new location on opening day – read more to hear what we thought!
Soho Grand is a classic New York staple – with a lively jazz bar, casual al-fresco dining stop, and one of our favorite bars, we’ve done everything here but spend the night (a little harder to justify if your apartment’s a few blocks away). The glitzy bar on the second floor debuts for the spring summer season with a revamped menu, and The Knockturnal wanted to stop by and take a peek.
Chelsea shines a little bit brighter with the addition of Marsanne, a mediterranean restaurant opened a few months ago by Michelin-starred Chef Zivko Radojicic. It’s the kind of place that effortlessly blends sophistication with a welcoming charm—a rarity in the city’s ever-evolving dining scene. On a rainy evening, I stopped by with high expectations, which Marsanne delivered in spades.
In the heart of the West Village, where cobblestone streets harken back to old New York, sits Little Owl—a restaurant that’s as charming as it is delicious. This cozy corner spot, with its unassuming exterior, is a beacon for food lovers. It also boasts the honor of residing in the ground floor of the “Friends” building (the exterior shot of the apartment building the characters live in). They recently added on another dining room a few doors down, which we snagged at a window-side table earlier this week.
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