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Food. Friendships. Connection.
Welcome to NYC Dining Out, where foodies unite to explore the diverse culinary scene of the Big Apple. Whether you're a fan of upscale Michelin-starred restaurants or hole-in-the-wall gems, this group is for those who have a passion for good food and great company. Join us for mouth-watering meetups at trendy eateries, hidden gems, and everything in between. Let's bond over shared experiences and delicious dishes as we discover new flavors and make new friends. Come hungry, leave happy!
Upcoming events (4)
See all- New York Times Best Restaurant: Taste of India DinnerDhamaka, New York, NY
Come join us as we eat our way through the New York Times list of 100 Best Restaurants 😂
For this meetup we’ll be dining at Dhamaka located inside Essex Market.
About the restaurant: Dhamaka is an Unapologetic Foods restaurant celebrating the forgotten side of India. Located at Essex Market on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Dhamaka dives deep into the bold, provincial cooking rarely seen outside of Indian homes and roadside stalls. The menu pays tribute to regional dishes that are often overlooked—intensely spiced, unfiltered, and rooted in memory.
We'll dine FAMILY-STYLE and share the food bill, together with tax and tip, equally. Any drinks are separate and are the responsibility of the drinkers
Reservation was impossible to get! I managed to secure a reservation for 5. Please note there is a $40 cancellation fee PER PERSON. If I get charged for anyone who cancels last minute you will be expelled from the group
- New York Times Best Restaurant: Taste of Taiwan DinnerTaiwanese Gourmet, Elmhurst, NY
Come join us as we eat our way through the New York Times list of 100 Best Restaurants 😂
For this dinner meetup we’ll be dining at Taiwanese Gourmet, in Elmhurst Queens.
About the restaurant: This little gem of a restaurant in Elmhurst, Queens, offers a menu with options like stinky tofu and crispy pork chop, where every bite is a journey to the streets of Taiwan. Whether you're in the mood for spicy beef, tender fish, or a satisfying chicken leg over rice, the restaurant delivers authentic Taiwanese cuisine that leaves a lasting impression.
New York Times Review: This cash-only, no-nonsense oasis of Taiwanese cooking has been serving impeccable flies heads (stir-fried flowering chives and ground pork speckled with fermented black beans) and pungent stinky tofu to enthusiastic crowds since the 1990s. All the dishes on the extensive menu are cooked with care and expertise. A whole fish arrives delicately steamed, perfumed with strands of ginger and scallions; bouncy slices of kidney and liver in a concentrated brown glaze are cooked until soft and juicy; braised tofu skin envelops the pork roll, which in turn wraps around bits of daikon and savory minced meat. The move here is to pack the lazy susan on your table by over-ordering, then bring leftovers home to feast on slices of exceptionally crisp fried pork chop all week long.
Restaurant website: https://taiwanesegourmet.setrush.net/dans-cafe/
We'll dine FAMILY-STYLE and share the food bill, together with tax and tip, equally. Any drinks are separate and are the responsibility of the drinkers
Here is the address:
Taiwanese Gourmet
8402 Broadway
Elmhurst, NY 11373PLEASE NOTE THEY DO NOT TAKE RESERVATION, AND THEY ARE CASH-ONLY!!!!!!
- Take a -stan on Central AsiaFarida, New York, NY
Come join us in downtown for a taste of Central Asia dinner covering the cuisines of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tadjikistan ... and beyond..
“Farida” Restaurant provides a gateway into Uzbek, Kazakh, Uyghur, Tadjick cuisine and its best traditions. Eater lists it as #7 on their list of 38 outstanding restaurants of NYC
https://ny.eater.com/maps/best-new-york-restaurants-38-map
From Farida: The Taste Where East Meets West!
FARIDA is inspired by the historic silk trade route that connected diverse cultures and trades, creating a rich network enjoyed by millions for centuries. Our menu showcases a blend of cuisines from post-Soviet countries, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and beyond, allowing you to savor the flavors of various cultures in one place.MENU: https://www.farida.us/menu
we'll dine family-style and share the food bill, together with tip and tax. Any drinks are separate and are the sole responsibility of the drinkers.
