Kaitlyn Rosati

If you’re looking to change up your summer ice cream fix from the typical, albeit iconic Mister Softee, Mr. P’s Homemade Ice Cream in Crown Heights ought to do the trick.

You don’t need to head to New England for a great lobster roll. This summer, try one from these three spots in New York — including a plant-based option you have to taste to believe.

There are many great burgers in New York, and far more not-so-great ones. The spectacular ones deserve clout, and Bandits Burger + Dive has got the goods.

At Cafe Belle in Nolita, you don’t have to choose between a rainbow cookie and a cannoli — get you a dessert that can do both.

In honor of National Hamburger Day, here are our five favorite burgers in New York, all of which can be found at true and tried hidden dining gems.

But don’t tell the people of Quito this — the empanadas at Delicias Ambateñas were better than the ones I had in Ecuador, so I can’t wait to return to this tiny Queens gem.

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Toad Style has been a fixture for Bed Stuy vegans since 2015. Their signature dish is the Sunshine Burger, which is also by far the most popular thing on the menu, with good reason.