Restaurants From MICHELIN Talents To Have On Your Radar in New York City

"A Latin-inspired boîte from Juan Santa Cruz and John Fraser in Flatiron, this newcomer leans into an agave-forward bar program and a seasonal menu perfumed with florals and spice to embody what a “new New York City downtown lounge” looks, sounds, and tastes like. We found the experience designed to carry you from 5:00PM to late night, with Amy Racine’s agave-driven “classic cocktails,” elegant yellow-light lamps, and even a touch of giraffe print setting the tone. The cooking highlights that floral-spice thread—think caviar with pineapple and cilantro and a chicken sando lifted by aji Amarillo—while signatures like the Burger, Obvio (Piedmontese beef, thick patty, brioche toasted with rosemary-butter, bourbon-infused peppercorns, white cheddar, pickles) and delicate shrimp petals (Maine shrimp piped into shiso, flash-tempura fried) show comfort elevated by craft; the latter pairs especially well with the Paloma Claro. As Fraser frames it, the focus has matured from shock value to quality within familiarity, and agave’s range delivers drinks that feel festive, innovative, and full of life." - Kevin Chau