New York's Best Restaurants 2024: Where Chefs Eat

[@PhilippJockusch]

With the loss of Munchies and Vice, this channel has been a great way to see chefs in conversation and showing off cool places!

[@thai33oz]

wait, no more munchies and vice? when did this happen?

[@Waffletoasters]

>vice and munchies lost Well that's an instantsub from me!

[@rainzerdesu]

@@thai33oz Think it's still there. Munchies (which is owned by Vice) is still posting on their socials. They just don't make videos frequently but I don't think they ever did.

[@Despite37]

bon appetit still putting out good videos though. thought they would fall off too with the loss of all the test kitchen chefs but Lucas Sin came in and has been knocking it out of the park. On the Line series from them is also great. But I agree I just discovered this channel today and it was an instant Sub.

[@H_____S]

Both Emilio's look like legends. Young Emilio with a dart in the last shot goes hard.

[@topjaw]

He's probably the coolest guy I know

[@nguyea09]

if my chef isn't smoking a dart like that i ain't eating there.

[@ioiyian9108]

indeed... what an ICON

[@jonwittmann3042]

dudes the real deal for sure, hung out with him a few times

[@steveskeylimepie]

Thanks so much for including us, and especially for highlighting Fabulous Red Hook! You guys at TOPJAW (and the entire crew) have been by far the easiest and best to work with. ❤

[@topjaw]

Thank you Steve, you guys are the best! Craving a key lime pie right now….

[@celinebeanie]

topjaw deserves their own show on netflix!! such high quality

[@timw4432]

Nah Netflix would ruin it and cancel it after 2 seasons

[@juliusd.2541]

@@timw4432100% Netflix would ruin it!

[@BalsamicPork]

I’ve seen a lot of “must have videos” for New York and this is easily the most extensive and impressive list that I’ve seen. Incredible work

[@topjaw]

@@BalsamicPork thanks so much

[@bishrelmashbat2214]

Always loved the cinematography and the personality, but often felt like the breakneck TikTok style of editing was a bit annoying. However, when you let things breathe a little it's much more enjoyable. Hope your channel grows at a faster pace.

[@topjaw]

Yeah, this new pacing is here to stay. Thank you for the support xox

[@deborahrossi6397]

100%

[@largelingerie]

Still using the close captioning, but…. I also appreciate the (slight) slowing down! ❤️🎸🎸🎸

[@celinebeanie]

agreed its "gimmicky" lol

[@clemdonohoe]

@@celinebeanie lol they've been doing amazing long form content on YT waaay before their TikTok blew up

[@michaelvintner4077]

The quality is insaneeeeee. Loving the slower style still with that TopJaw style always. 💯💯💯

[@topjaw]

Appreciate it!! Thank you

[@romanmarshall2382]

Yessss!!! Stick to this format guys please!!

[@chris4345]

This video editor is really good. There's literally not one boring frame. I grew up in New York my whole life and this vid definitely captures the essence of NYC.

[@GoroTheDog-v5b]

I very rarely comment on anything on KZbin. But having watched thousands of videos from various channels over 10+ years this is one of the best to date. The fact you have all of the chefs, all of the famous and some well known spots and new ones. Is genuinely impressive, if this doesn’t sit at multi million views in a few months. I’ll be in shock. Love to see it lads, especially being from the UK 👌🏻🤌🏻 Potentially change the name to really make people aware how many chefs you have in this episode, it’s an all start line up.

[@topjaw]

Wow thank you so much, what praise. 🙌 Suggestions for a title adjustment?

[@gemmagosden3459]

I saw your ig story saying you were nervous about posting this and I just wanted to say you needn’t have been - the film is amazing as always but i admire your constant drive and determination to improve. you guys will forever be an inspiration x

[@topjaw]

Wow Gemma, thank you so much!

[@rustybearden1800]

Back when I was a young (and dumb) line cook in the late 90s in NYC trying to keep up and learn everything, THE place to eat after hours was Blue Ribbon down in Soho ( with a matching sushi bar right next door) ALL of the young guns would go down after closing out their kitchens and eat and gossip and laugh and tell stories and get into arguments and hug and go home and do it all over again. The food and the atmosphere was phenomenal. Legendary joint with INCREDIBLE food! THE DEAD RABBIT was a secret to everyone except the regulars and you had to know where it was at because it was behind an unmarked door with an unlisted telephone number. MAMOUN'S on MacDougal near Washington Square was THE best falafel in NYC at $2 a pop for heaven in a pita bread. It wasn't odd to see Martha Stewart or various rock stars standing in line at 2am waiting for THE BEST FALAFEL EVER! CAFE DANTE was a few doors down from MAMOUN'S and was the perfect last stop for excellent coffee, espresso, brandy and cordials and Italian pastries - used to see Harry Dean Stanton and Al Pacino (not together) and various supermodels laughing and smoking and relaxing there. And yes, Black Velvets at THE WHITE HORSE TAVERN in Chelsea. GUS"S in Astoria for epic REAL Greek Taverna food. GRAND CENTRAL OYSTER BAR in Grand Central Station, SMITH & WOLLENSKY on the upper East Side, PATSY"S for pizza, RUSS & DAUGHTERS, ZABAR'S, SOUEN in SoHo.......and yes - VELSEKA!........ahhhhh, I miss NYC!

[@L17_8]

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[@alotta128]

Did Gus’s (Greek in Astoria) close? Move? Or change name? I can’t find it 😩

[@rustybearden1800]

@@alotta128 It's been decades since I've been there - 1999 was the last time but it was a legendary spot - you were greeted coming in the door by a glass case literally bursting with the freshest seafood you could imagine and lamb and steaks and flaming saganaki and all things Greek. Best greek food I've every had, period.

[@990v6]

feel like there's so much to eat and see in nyc in terms of culture, styles, themes, regions, food etc. might need a 3-5 series on NYC 2024 beloveds

[@fawncashew]

Probably the most enjoyable 40 minutes of content I've watched in a hot minute! Toying with doing 5 days in NYC for food sometime late spring/early summer next year; was originally thinking Queens for the cheaper streetfood, but some of these recommendations look right up my street!

[@topjaw]

Glad you enjoyed it! Queens or NYC, I’m sure you’ll have a great time

[@andyboy189]

Love these longer videos... NETFLIX... Snap these guys up.... We all want a world wide season!

[@topjaw]

Thanks for that Andy

[@ApostolosR]

The first time I saw an episode was South Africa, to this day if anyone ever sleeps on South Africa, I mention your episode because it highlights not only the food offerings, but also your ability to genuinely portray the culture and vibe behind the destination. NY did NOT disappoint! Keep these coming you guys are top!

[@topjaw]

Wow! What great comments. Thank you so much

[@patrickharrison4763]

Best video I've seen on NYC dining. You really nailed a wide range and hit all local favorites

[@itsbernardvideographer9356]

MASTERFUL. This is peak TOPJAW baby, this was an effortless viewing experience well done lads, you are and always will be the best friends I have never met, glad my idea of the Willcam is still making an appearance x

[@topjaw]

Thank you Bernard

[@romanmarshall2382]

This is a we made it moment. Well done boys

[@topjaw]

Oh I love this comment 🙏

[@rtg1960]

As a Brooklyn kid born and raised thanks guys for turning me on to a few spots. It took you a while to get to New York on your channel but you obviously love it and you're killing it! Do me a favor, get on the subway next time and go to Bed Stuy and Crown Heights. Much love!

[@Shroogi787]

Bless you guys! Honestly a service to humanity provided by these gentlemen. Well done 10/10 ! Keep up the good work

[@topjaw]

Thank you so much

[@lewisgreenaway9778]

This was like Avengers End Game with the amount of guests I knew from other channels. Class vid

[@gibrankhaliq]

Yeah this has that Vice like top shelf feel to it, combined with infectiously fun vibes. Everyone looks like they're having a great time, and that matters almost as much as the food. Brilliant vid

[@susanad]

Beautiful cinematography!….and great choices in the spots you chose. I see many of my favorites, especially the last spot 👌 you did this New Yorker proud! 🗽

[@topjaw]

Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it

[@Kat-Farrell]

Thin as knickers - that needs to be on merch. I laughed so hard at the line and the reaction. Topjaw gold ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@williamlewis7133]

When you’re doing what you love with your best friend how can you go wrong, this for me is up there as one of your best, anyone who has the gift of being able to put people at ease and make them want to engage and show the love of their hard work is a top top people person, well done both of you, your content is top draw stuff, keep up the great work

[@topjaw]

Don’t think we could receive nicer comments than that. Thank you so very much William

[@biglejdog]

As a multi-times-a-year NYC visitor this brought me so much. Well done, lads. You've given me many more places to check out.

[@JustinHalford]

Having lived in New York for 2.5 years, you nailed it! With top tier cinematography/editing to boot! I’d add Omakase by Korami, La Cabra, Jua, Tonchin, and Otis. Check out Chicago! Bavette’s, Au Cheval, Armitage Alehouse, Kai Zan, Kumiko, Aviary, Spacca Napoli, Sawada, Kasama, Dove’s, Maple and Ash, Rose Mary, QXY, Chiu Quon, Le Colonial, Green St. Smoked Meats, Girl & the Goat, Monteverde, Pequod’s, and Hexe

[@topjaw]

Thank you

[@emmywalker6942]

Absolutely LOVE this!! Big fans anyway but this is such a briliant video and our munching & boozing list for NYC has now got shorter - which is a good thing - as we now know everywhere we go will be banging! Thank you, you guys rule 🙌

[@englishwillable]

Used to live directly across from Veselkas in 90s. Such an institution. That’s a quick shot of my old apartment after they left

[@GregCurtin45]

Outstanding guys. Really great to have a full length video.

[@Laura-it2pr]

I love the new pace guys! Still a whirlwind but with much more focus. Keep up the beautiful work ❤

[@sarahr7890]

The Red Hook burger looks divine. Great hospitality from everyone featured.

[@vaybhava]

Loving the edits and storytelling lads! Always a pleasure, every video since day 1. I started following your channel and ig during pandemic and it’s never been a dull day with you both. Cheers and good luck🎉

[@topjaw]

Thanks for your loyalty. Hope you stay with us

[@sportscaradvocate846]

One of your very best videos for a big city food discovery. Balanced and edited very well. As a foodie, I am putting New York on my must go list. Last time I was there was 30 year ago 😁

[@topjaw]

Thank you. Time for another visit

[@deborahrossi6397]

Kumquat has always been my favourite word. It’s so satisfying to say ( and also wrong at the same time)

[@WillyJunior]

Bruh

[@carapowell1254]

YOU GUYS ARE REALLY SMASHING THE GAME, as an early days loyal sub I just wanna let you know you're amazing as a channel

[@topjaw]

Thank you so much Cara. We’re working hard on getting better!

[@Dasalsim]

As a New Yorker, man the things I take for granted. Great list, looking forward to trying some of these places out.

[@rockirichardson7583]

Very high quality! I felt like I could almost taste each dish! ❤

[@emilynicole8787]

This is an amazing video- this is everything I’m always looking for in a food video and more! Great restaurant suggestions, enticing food shots, and plenty of favorite guest chefs featured. So well done! Would love to see more.

[@juliusd.2541]

Started watching your channel to get some ideas for our trip to Europe last year. I’ve grown to get a comfort out of watching your new videos since. Love what you guys do!

[@topjaw]

Great to hear! Hope you stay with us

[@lugaretzia]

Echoing many others, this format really works.. well done gents

[@topjaw]

Thank you

[@mark_seizing_in_italian]

Thank you for the subtitles! It really helps especially when im trying to show food and the beauty of it to my deaf friends ☺️

[@jamieschultz1627]

I thought I loved you guys before you took a break - this video is next level good

[@topjaw]

Awesome. Thanks

[@AttemptingPar]

First video I got lucky enough to be suggested to me. What a phenominal idea and execution. Gonna go back and binge your content now LOL thanks fellas!!!

[@topjaw]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@brucewatt1032]

I got back from 10 days in NYC around a month ago. I LOVED George Motz’s Hamburger America, but now thanks to you I have to head back out there again as soon as possible, to try out all those other places you visited. Thanks a lot. 😂😂😂

[@sirpipealot]

This video was incredible! It truly felt like a Avengers movie. The cinematography, the elite chefs, the cut aways!! Awesome! A proper work of art, so I say thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@topjaw]

Wow thanks for that. Glad you enjoyed it

[@mydevice6319]

Another masterpiece. Thanks for all the work you guys put on this. It feels like a real gift.

[@topjaw]

Love this

[@razor5124]

Brilliant vids keep them coming the only thing I will not miss is that white Havana shirt and that black T at the end lol

[@flatironnewyork]

Next time you are in town, please go to Pierozek in Greenpoint, BK. Amazing pierogies. You guys are such a great duo!

[@topjaw]

Ok that’s on the list! Thank you 🙏

[@CaribbeanLife101]

I truly truly enjoyed this video. Thanks guys.

[@topjaw]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jaytality4797]

Love this. Going new york in Jan and this the best video on new york I've seen. Great quality and production. Charming journalist who loves a drink ha. Loving this.

[@topjaw]

Wow, thank you!

[@105jen]

This was lovely and engaging all the way through - thank you!

[@topjaw]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching

[@alexanderlopez6705]

Wow! What a great selection of Good Eats and Good Finds in New York....kudos to vibrant take of the New York Eats....great job...

[@Span91423]

Great show. So many amazing restaurants and chefs featured. Thank you!

[@MauricioBuenaventura]

Absolutely Brilliant! Authentic NYC, quality, unpretentious selection and great production. Come back soon! More places need to be seen through your cool perspective.

[@topjaw]

Love this 🙌

[@Xenorous_]

Damn its been awhile lads good to see you guys back with a banger! Edit: Emilio's seem so authentic and real from the way he talks to food they serve! Full of personality! Edit: Lucali's seems like some thing truly special it looks like he loves what he's doing and is grateful to be there, with his Italian uncle vibe!

[@topjaw]

Thanks. Emilio’s and Lucali’s were, indeed, very special. Loved them

[@The1MkII]

Phenomenal NYC food tour right here. Fast paced but you fit in a TON of spots, gotta check out these spots for sure. Subscribed.

[@topjaw]

Thanks for the sub!

[@JordanHostetter-v7d]

extremely good presentation and format with a competent and engaging host. subscribed.

[@topjaw]

Thanks for the comment and for joining us

[@anniezzzzzz]

love the cinematography, story, and energy. yall make me believe in food content again. sending love!!

[@topjaw]

Wow, thank you Annie!

[@michaelfelsinger-k2i]

Welcome back, lads ! I've paused at 16.33 . It's a flavor overdose ! Emilio's, Red Hook, the whole caboodle, what a hit ! But the biggest drawcard was the young lady chef. What a gorgeous gal and what a delightful personality ! I'll watch the rest of the video tomorrow. All the best, lads, and thanks for the video !

[@topjaw]

Hope you managed to finish it and no hangover 😂

[@Roy-hk8yh]

I saw Fariyal and i knew y'all know what you are doing 💯💯

[@bennygordon5898]

Got some seriously heavy hitters for this ep. Well done!

[@pejpm]

Good to see Maison Premiere still going. I lived on Bedford when it opened and it was so different to everything else at the time.

[@AngeryCrow]

Ayyyy never miss a chance to visit Frank P, Mark L, and the burger scholar himself George Motz when you're in NYC!

[@bonokat]

Thanks for this, I'm planning my first trip to New York since I was a kid and I will visit at least a few of these.

[@kathrynaston6841]

Excellent! I’ve only driven through, flown into, or sailed out of New York City, even though my parents are both from Phili and we’ve lived all around it. I so much wanted to be part of your crew on this video. The pizza looked amazing, and I could eat one of thos burgers for lunch every day and never miss any other food.

[@jtmiddelkoop]

This was an excellent video yet again. I'm in awe of the production value of these videos. Started watching your videos a few years back, when you had around 50K subs and thought to myself "that can't be right?". Now your channel has grown quite a bit, but I still find myself thinking "that can't be right?", when I look at just 373K subs. You've got everything going for you. You're clearly having fun, you manage to have all sorts of access to chefs and places (and Andrew Rhea, for crying out loud!), you're charming as hell and the filming and editing is spot-on. I really hope you get a big break, because your channel deserves to have at least 1-2M subs.

[@topjaw]

@@jtmiddelkoop We couldn’t have better comments than these, thank you so much. You are right, we do enjoy making these videos - a lot of hard work goes into the final production. We have a great team behind us. Hope you continue watching and enjoying.

[@jtmiddelkoop]

@@topjaw Just noticed your Amsterdam video popping up, which is in my neck of the woods. Will watch that gleefully and will continue to do so with your other videos! Cheers!

[@Kagey1v1]

Red Hook Tavern is on my list next time I head to NYC! Great video again, guys. Love the venture into the less touristy spots👌🏾

[@topjaw]

Thank yoy

[@grizz4185]

Bumped into you guys filming in Chinatown! Love the video! Great work guys

[@Travjumba]

Amazing episode! Glued to my screen for all 38 minutes!

[@theudopantograph]

Maison Premiere is my favorite joint on friday nights for oysters and cocktails. Hell yes, amazing atmosphere too.

[@leannev4932]

I love watching your videos during my lunch break and this is absolutely amazing!! I can't wait for more content

[@ElizabethCasperite]

Amazing! Can't wait to take a day trip to NYC to try some of these places. You never steer us wrong!

[@topjaw]

Ah thank you

[@kevinbradshaw4651]

New format is great, would love to see this as a series on the channel!

[@TKae421]

Good restaurants. Nice to see some that aren’t over reviewed and hyped.

[@topjaw]

Thank you

[@skylarmarchae9919]

Well done guys! Much better allows us to watch and enjoy and not get whiplash.. keep it coming 👍🏾

[@topjaw]

Hahaha

[@jillianmakes]

I love Shukette! And lots of great memories at Veselka.

[@arianemariano3807]

My family has been going to Wo Hop for 50 years! The best.

[@russellhilliard9419]

Great film chaps. Really making me want to visit NYC again.

[@topjaw]

Thank you

[@jenniferahaghotu2052]

Been watching you guys for years now and this was AWESOME! Gotta a whole list of places to go next time I come through NYC. Would love to see badass vegetarian/vegan and soul food spots too.

[@topjaw]

Great comments. Thank you so much

[@Hhhhhhhhhhhh115]

You should bring this series to Sydney, so much good food here ❤

[@user-ei7ed6zy9k]

10:54 that was the cleanest dap

[@lozzywalker]

Loved this video. For any veggies, taco ramierez brushes their corn tortillas in lard on the grill so if you order to cactus, make sure you ask for it to not be brushed with lard, however it's all grilled on the same grill. Personally, i love the cactus taco and the guys here will accomodate if you ask nicely. Few recs from me: For good indian - nyc dosas, temple canteen, punjabi deli Vegetarians - Superority burger, dirt candy Tasty hand pulled noodles Jacks Wife Freida Empanada mama Tomkins square bagel Spring Cafe Scarr's pizza 7th street burger EZ Paella Milk Bar Levain bakery Le bernadin A & A Bake doubles and roti AND SO MANY MORE

[@monikarools]

Ahhh thanks for visiting Strong Rope! You guys were the nicest. 🍻

[@topjaw]

We loved it. Thank you so much

[@santiago-cb9lf]

Been watching since 48 hours in Paris a couple of years ago. Congrats on all the success guys!

[@topjaw]

Thanks mate, appreciate it 🙏

[@michaelmoore-barrow9311]

Love the new watch bro also 1st thing I clocked was the patek 😂 best channel on the tube❤

[@topjaw]

I appreciate that!

[@Minihawaiian]

Ledges!! I used to binge watch TJ! Jacked for this popping up again… playlist was was waaaaaay down the bottom!! Good job lads!! 💯🤙🏾💯🤙🏾💯🤙🏾💯

[@topjaw]

Haha welcome back!

[@Rooostar]

Absolutely loved this culinary adventure in NYC! Enjoyed the new format, the only downside is now I’m hungry 😋

[@shankarbalakrishnan2360]

Some variety food and some trumpet jazz can't complain what the rest do❤❤🎉🎉

[@TheZarbear]

Really great, engaging video with a ton of variety. Great editing makes it a remarkably easy watch as well. Just with you guys could have made it over to Queens and the Bronx as well.

[@strawberrypi]

I’m going to New York for the first time later this year, can’t wait to try some of these places, thank you mate!

[@topjaw]

Awesome! Which ones do you like the look of the most?

[@N1CH0LAS007]

Probably the best episode you’ve ever done keep it rolling fellas 🍻

[@topjaw]

Thank you. More to come

[@jameshaddan8538]

You boys have done it again! I haven’t been to NYC since 2017…now, my stomach is telling me to hop on a plane ASAP. Though my next food city visit is to Singapore in October. Top Content and cinematography here…thanks to all - you should be chuffed. Also, still chuckling about the description of Wildair using French technique and being a bit slutty - talk about painting a picture with words - perfect!

[@topjaw]

Thank you so much for the comments. Much appreciated

[@caracoates4834]

A great video, I found you while planning my London trip. I am glad you that have some more recommendations closer to home.

[@topjaw]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you

[@andgainingspeed]

A lot of NYC characters adding flavors to the entertaining video. My favorite (not a runner up) was Fariyal, with her genuine enthusiasm and positive vibe. Some of the dudes seemed a little "cooked up" if you know what I mean. 😏

[@pandaslayer]

jfc those tacos looks absolutely incredible I'm drooling

[@paulnixon7067]

A very very good episode. Found you through IG shorter bits a while back, but here to stay with YT as your stuff is better when more in-depth. I thought I knew New York eating pretty well, but these recommendations look incredible and straight on the list. Your Lisbon episode underpinned a recent foodie trip there and reccs were generally spot on.

[@topjaw]

Wow! Thank you. What great comments - much appreciated

[@RyanESmail]

The editing on this video did feel a little too fast paced and chopped up; a little too jumpy, I guess. But the food, the people you met, of the authenticity of that ‘Ethnically New York’ type diversity was beyond probably anything I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Honestly, such a fun watch.

[@meganleg]

such a great video!!! so excited for you guys, always creating such qualitative content, well done!!!

[@topjaw]

Thanks so much!!

[@MarcelodelaVega]

I absolutely loved this, thank you!!

[@topjaw]

Thanks for watching