Best road-trip restaurants in New York

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Iconic Williamsburg spot in a restored 1920s railcar, serving a daily-changing seasonal menu that helped launch the borough's dining scene.

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Dimly lit Williamsburg farm-to-table pioneer behind an oyster-bar storefront, an early standard-bearer for Brooklyn's locavore movement.

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Allentown neighborhood favorite serving wholesome, globally influenced comfort food and a beloved weekend brunch in a cozy corner space.

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Longtime West Side celebration restaurant blending Italian, French and New American cooking with one of the city's coveted patios.

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Chef-driven downtown spot with a cult burger, Detroit-style pizzas, seasonal small plates and a deep whiskey list.

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Airy skylit room with a landscaped patio serving simple preparations of local fare, a dependable year-round East Hampton favorite.

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Farmhouse-inspired restaurant sourcing seasonal local ingredients, known for homemade bread, creative cocktails and a warm Finger Lakes hospitality.

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Intimate Front Street spot spotlighting North Fork seafood and seasonal small plates with an oyster-forward raw bar.

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Airy all-day spot across from the Amtrak station serving refined seasonal dinners, plus casual garden breakfast sandwiches to go.

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Downtown farm-to-table restaurant tied to a culinary school, sourcing directly from local Finger Lakes farms with wood-fired seasonal dishes.

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Europe-inspired, Hudson Valley-rooted neighborhood bistro in Midtown from the Ollie's Pizza team, embracing a seasonal farm-to-table ethos.

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Trusted farm-to-table restaurant and market with a seasonal menu built on what local farmers provide, from beet salads to grilled lamb chops.

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Ignacio Mattos's intimate Nolita room above the street, plating inventive small plates and one of the city's best wine lists.

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A 30-year landmark of seasonal, welcoming fine dining. (Gramercy)

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Danny Meyer's original 1985 restaurant, a gracious neighborhood standard-bearer for seasonal, market-driven New American cooking.

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Housed in a historic church, this pioneer of Hudson Valley farm-to-table has served innovative, locally sourced dishes since 1998.

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See-and-be-seen village social hub packing outdoor tables every summer night. (Main Street)

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Not your average bowling alley, this restored spot pairs an upscale locally sourced menu and craft beer with vintage lanes and live music.