Moving to New York for the food? Where to even start! This is a true gourmet’s city that’ll delight your tastebuds every single day that you live here, and the foodie scene has never been bigger or more inventive than right now.

Check out a few of our expats’ top tips for awesome food experiences in New York – and don’t forget to let us know your own little gems either. You can leave a comment below!

Brunch at Sweet Chick ££

164 Bedford Ave Brooklyn NY 11211 +1 347-725-4793

American soul food at its very best, with added feel-good points for being 100% organic. Diners come flock from far and wide for a good feed at the mighty Sweet Chick.

If bacon wrapped oysters, oh-so-creamy mac and cheese and their signature starter of bacon waffles with fried chicken don’t tempt, there’s simply no pleasing you. Try the bacon Bloody Mary for a Sunday brunch time pick-me-up. If you’re lucky enough to move to Manhattan, there’s one on the Lower East Side.

Italian at Barbuto £££

775 Washington St New York, NY 10014 +1 212-924-9700

Found in the trendy meatpacking district of NYC, Barbuto is owned by celebrity chef Jonathan Waxman and one of the best Italians in the city with plenty of buzz about it. Book your table a month in advance, and bring the credit card – it’s not cheap, but it’ll be worth every dime.

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The Meatball Shop £

200 Ninth 1462 Second 84 Stanton 170 Bedford 64 Greenwich

Hidden behind the swish five star façade of Le Parker Meridien hotel hides a New York gem of a burger joint with graffiti on the walls, handwritten menus and a busy hatch where you collect your nosh.

Food’s served in takeaway bags a la Maccy D’s, and gherkins in paper cups. Arrive early or head for a late lunch if you want to avoid the inevitable queues. This one’s a cheapie, despite the posh address.

Beauty & Essex £££

146 Essex St New York NY 10002 +1 212-614-0146

If you fancy a glam NYC night out on the Lower East Side, start your evening here. Book your table at least a month before you want to visit and enjoy an array of tasty sharing plates before the serious matter of posing and cocktail sipping commences. They have free champagne in the bathroom, too. Need we say more?

Dirty burgers at Le Parker Meridien £

119 W 56th St, New York NY 10019 +1 212-708-7414

Hidden behind the swish five star façade of Le Parker Meridien hotel hides a New York gem of a burger joint with graffiti on the walls, handwritten menus and a busy hatch where you collect your nosh.

Food’s served in takeaway bags a la Maccy D’s, and gherkins in paper cups. Arrive early or head for a late lunch if you want to avoid the inevitable queues. This one’s a cheapie, despite the posh address.