When everything in New York City is available 24/7, where does one go for a delicious meal? Well, my husband Matt and I have been tackling that question since 2010! Even though we’ve moved to Los Angeles, we still keep this list up-to-date every time we are back in the (best) city. We hope you enjoy these recommendations as much as we’ve liked putting them together!


photo by nanette wong

photo by nanette wong

Jenny Dorsey is a professional chef, writer, and speaker specializing in social impact driven culinary content & experiences. She runs Studio ATAO and consults for various food-related brands and businesses. Her background is in fine dining, having cooked at Michelin-starred restaurants in both NYC and SF. Jenny and her work has been featured in outlets such as Food & Wine, LA Times, Bon Appetit, Oxygen TV, and more. @chefjennydorsey // jennydorsey.co

Matt Dorsey is a Columbia MBA and finance executive by day, mixologist by night. He learned all his skills through home experimentation and has since won multiple cocktail competitions, including StarChefs Cocktail Competition 2015 and Edible's Cocktail Competition 2018. @mixologistmattdorsey