Gay-friendly restaurants in New York
Nooch
This 8th avenue hotspot serves some delicious Asian fusion food in a very contemporary setting.
Elmo
Very classy Chelsea restaurant serving contemporary American cuisine in a sleek and stylish setting.
Eating out is intrinsically part of the New York way of life. With demanding jobs and hectic social lives, many New Yorkers never bother to enter into their own kitchen.
There is no wonder that New York is sometime dubbed The Restaurant City, with its streets lined up with 24 hours diner, Kosher Delis, Sushi bars, Chinese take-outs, and some of the world's most exclusive and upscale eating houses. With the history of being the immigrants' gateway to the New World, New York offers an unparalleled diversity in the types of food served in its innumerable ethnic restaurant.
New Yorkers are a tough and demanding crowd, and most establishments strive to provide excellent service and value to their guests. As a result, eating in New York is most often a great experience and the food is usually delicious, served in filling portions by a courteous, efficient and attentive wait staff. With these high quality standards, it is easy to just venture out and enjoy all the great dining options the city has to offer.
Most neighborhoods have many great choices for eating out, but it is best to avoid the more touristy areas such as Times Square or the Financial District in order to find the best and cheapest food.
Chelsea is definitely a destination of choice for eating out and 8th avenue is lined up with a great variety of trendy hotspots, contemporary diners and exotic eateries. Hell's Kitchen has risen as the new hip and gay-friendly neighborhood in town, evolving from a slum into a brisk and lively area filled with modern lounges and eclectic restaurants. This is a great destination for dining after attending a show on Broadway or before hitting the big dance clubs of the West Side. Along its tree lined streets and elegant brownstones, the West Village is home to some more traditional and romantic restaurants, including many French and Italian places.
And no New York dining experience would be complete without the traditional weekend brunch, a typical social occasion that is a trademark of the New York lifestyle. Whether you’re having pancakes, eggs or smoked fish, the drink of choice for brunch is either a Mimosa (Champagne and Orange Juice) or a Bloody Mary.
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