NYC's Best Restaurants: Beyond Fine Dining

Co-chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan has unveiled "the 100 Best Restaurants in New York City in 2026," a compilation aimed at making sense of culinary chaos. The list notably juxtaposes a $5 taco truck in Queens, Birria-Landia, with a $145 tasting menu at a Caribbean fine dining spot in Manhattan, Kabawa. Mishan's approach emphasizes that ambitious and delicious food is accessible across all price points and city neighborhoods. This expansive and inclusive list invites a celebration of New York City's diverse and wonderful culinary landscape, challenging diners to explore beyond conventional fine dining. The podcast "Cannonball," hosted by Wesley Morris, delves into Mishan's methodology and discusses reader reactions to this unique ranking.