Autumn in New York sharpens appetites, and the city feels hungrier once the air cools.
Some restaurants respond by slipping further from reach, making the effort to get a reservation feel worth it.
Landing a spot requires strategy, patience, and a touch of luck, but the benefits are worth it:
Here are sixteen reservations that become more than meals, they turn into seasonal trophies.
For example, Carbone has dim lighting, red banquettes, and servers in crisp jackets, making the room feel like a movie set.
the room at Carbone thrums like a movie set
Author's summary: New York's toughest fall restaurant reservations.