In all its diversity, New York City social life revolves around dining out. New York City's selection of uniquely amazing places to feast and imbibe is ever growing, ever changing and always exciting. Diners have their choice of over 18,000 restaurants, representing all of the hundreds of cultures and traditions that flourish in New York.

Whether a powerbroker pays hundreds for a meal at luxury restaurant or a slacker collects pennies for a slice of pizza, each experiences Gotham's unique culinary fusion. New York is a rich port city that can get the best food from anywhere in the world, and as a major immigration gateway, it attracts chefs who know how to cook the world's cuisines properly, sometimes exceptionally. So not only can you get Senegalese, French provincial, or any other kind of food you can think of, you can also get outstanding versions of it. Take a bite out of the Big Apple! You'll love the culinary delights of New York's world-renowned array of restaurants.