STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York Times’ esteemed food critics have narrowed down New York City’s 20,000 restaurants to their 100 best. And two Staten Island establishments have made the list.
Interim restaurant critics Priya Krishna and Melissa Clark, with assistance from editor Brian Gallagher, embarked on a comprehensive culinary journey to compile the annual list. Their process began with Pete Wells’s 2024 selections, to which they added approximately 100 additional contenders.
The critics then conducted extensive field research, spending countless hours traversing the city via subway and even purchasing larger clothing to accommodate their dining adventures. After gathering their individual favorites, they then refined their selections to create a list that showcases New York’s diverse culinary landscape across boroughs, cuisines, price points and dining styles…