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Three of NYC's Hottest New Restaurants!

Published on Wednesday, January 30 2013
Written by Wael Davis
 
NYC is home to some of the world’s most renowned restaurants; you could eat at a different restaurant every day for the rest of your life and still never get to try everything! But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out three of the city's best new restaurants that are not only delicious but also hot spots for some of your favorite celebrities like Rihanna and Zac Efron!
 
 
The Royal
 
 
Whether you're looking to cheer on your favorite team or just chow down on some on some bar snacks with friends, The Royal Sports Bar in Union Square is changing the face of what a sports bar is can be. With more flat screens than Best Buy, great bottle service, and an incredibly attentive staff, The Royal is the city's newest spot for sports fanatics. Celebrities like John Legend and Zac Efron have been spotted at The Royal, so it’s easy to see why this spot will be your new go-to neighborhood bar. 
127 4th Ave  
New York, NY 10003
(212) 260-1099
 
 
Ken and Cook
 
 
Ken and Cook is one of Nolita’s newest restaurants, brought to you by veterans Artan Gjoni and chef Richard Diamonte of the famous Mercer Kitchen. This industrial brasserie features exposed brick, tin ceilings, and a sleek exterior that screams Downtown Chic. Quickly becoming known for their mouth-watering fried chicken and biscuits, this French-style restaurant also offers up classics like raw oysters, beef tare tare, and a fettuccine with foie gras. Ken and Cook maybe be new, but it won’t be long before you’ll have trouble getting a table at this sure-to-be hot spot.
19 Kenmare St  
New York, NY 10012
(212) 966-3058
 
 
Asellina
 
 
This Italian hot spot is The One Group’s newest NYC restaurant, offering up critically-acclaimed cuisine for it’s A-list clientele like Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, and Rihanna. Like its sister restaurants, STK and Bagetelle, Asellina brings sleek interior and comfort together for a zen-like atmosphere. What makes the food so authentic is in large part due to the kitchen being helmed by Sardinian native Marco Porceddu. Asellina offers up an impressive wine list as well as dishes like seasonal vegetable flatbread pizza, black ink fettuccine, and roasted branzino, which will keep you coming back again and again.
420 Park Ave S  
New York, NY 10016
(212) 317-2908
 
 
Bon appetit!
 
 
- Wael Davis, YH Staff