"River Cafe opened in 1977, and eating there still kind of feels like being in the ‘70s. That’s part of its charm. The food at this special-occasion spot in Dumbo is prepared well, even if it’s a bit uninspired—but the real draw is the picturesque view from the main dining room, which feels practically like eating in the East River. Dinner is a fixed-price, three-course situation, and afterwards you can take a stroll in their private garden." - willa moore, bryan kim, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick, carina finn koeppicus, hannah albertine