Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Edison

"Founded by Michelin-starred chef Armand Arnal, Maman specializes in high-quality French cuisine at a bakery level price point. The cookies are made with sea salt, French chocolate, macadamias, almonds, and walnuts for a sweet and gooey treat you won't want to miss. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the aesthetics of this cute open air cafe."

"Stepping into this charming NYC bakery transports me to France and the Francophile in me rejoices every single time. Every detail, from the darling plates to the delectable baked goods make for a memorable experience. I’ve had a plethora of baked goods from Maman and have yet to be disappointed by a single item."

"Maman is an idyllic Fench Cafe and bakery serving breakfast with eight locations around NYC. Tribeca has the most spacious location with plenty of seating. Enjoy soup, salads, and sandwiches along with other brunch and breakfast favorites in a gorgeous heated outdoor setting."

"The bakery that started the cupcake craze in NYC is still churning out good old fashioned cupcakes. (I remember standing in an hour long line 10 years ago to get one of their vanilla cupcakes with sprinkles.) While their cupcakes are perfectly yummy, my favorite treat at Magnolia is their banana pudding. Layers of banana, Nilla wafers, pudding and whipped cream are layered together and put in the refrigerator to meld."

"Best known for their infamous cupcakes, Magnolia Bakery has long been baking buttercream topped cakes for New York (and now the country's) sweets lovers. But, we're not popping by this bakery for their menu's most popular item, and we encourage you follow our lead. Ignore the hypnotizing scent of buttercream and cake as best you can and order their signature banana pudding."

"It isn’t a trip to New York City without a helping of the ever famous and oh-so-iconic banana pudding from Magnolia bakery. Skip the cupcakes and cookies and bars for what’s truly the highlight of the entire place and some of the best dessert in NYC. At first glance or hearing about this treat you might ask yourself “What can be so special about banana pudding?"

"In a sky-high art deco dining room next to iconic Madison Square Park sits Eleven Madison Park. This revered restaurant serves greenmarket-inspired French cuisine by noted chef Daniel Humm. The multicourse tasting menu showcases Humm’s sophisticated playful attitude towards contemporary French cuisine – picnic baskets filled with high-end pretzels, jam, and cheese is a noted special."

"Restaurants American creative Flatiron. Swiss chef Daniel Humm mans the kitchen at this vast Art Deco jewel, which began life as a brasserie before evolving into one of the city’s most rarefied and progressive eateries. The service is famously mannered, and the room among the city’s most grand."

"This restaurant offers upscale American tasting menus from chef Daniel Humm served in a high-ceilinged art deco space. It is rated number 1 on the top 50 restaurants in the world list. If there is one eatery you go to while in NYC make it this one!"

"Get all the cozy magic of a Jersey shore bar without the traffic. Peep the Statue of Liberty as you explore all five on-the-water bars (including one completely devoted to frozen tropical drinks!) Keep it simple with classic bar food featuring chicken wings, burgers and, most importantly, sea fare like mussels, steamed clams and beer battered cod with fries."

"They have three locations: one in Midtown, one in the Meatpacking District and one on the Upper East Side. We recommend the location in the Meatpacking District, as it is more spacious, cozier and typically also less crowded. You can expect excellent Mediterranean cuisine and waiters/waitresses that are extraordinarily accommodating."

"Meals are served family-style at this Laotian hot spot, which was featured in Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown (“Laos in Five Dishes”). The environment at Khe-Yo (which means “Green” in Laotian) is dark and moody, with a lively exposed brick bar and intimate tables great for dinner dates and large parties alike. Helmed by Chef/Owner Soulayphet Schwader (along with partner/former Iron Chef Marc Forgione), all the food is local, seasonal, and responsibly sourced."

"Daily Press is an unfussy Bed-Stuy spot that’s not trying to be hip; it’s just brewing good coffee in a chill space. The food menu includes pastries and breakfast burritos, along with a selection of treats from local bakeries, like sourdough donuts from Dopenut Doughnuts and handpies from Four and Twenty Blackbirds."

"With locations in Bed-Stuy and Ocean Hill, Daily Press Coffee is the sorta neighbourhood cafe we all long for. There’s all the coffee drinks you could ever need: from cortado to cappuccino. Don’t leave without trying one of the delicious Four & Twenty Blackbird custard pies."

"If you find yourself in Ocean Hill searching for a caffeine fix, head to Daily Press Coffee. They do a really solid cold brew and have a giant pastry selection. The interior of reclaimed wood and mismatched chairs, giving it a bit of a rustic vibe."

"The team behind Amor y Amargo just opened a new cocktail bar and restaurant that’s serious about tequila and mezcal. They’ve got over 30 different kinds of both spirits, plus an even longer list of cocktail options, and plant-based Mexican dishes like mushroom tostadas and zucchini tacos. The East Village spot has red velvet banquettes and thousands of hanging flowers hanging above its entrance, which you sniff as you walk inside Wednesday-Sunday (and once again when you leave at midnight)."

"The first thing you see when entering the East Village’s Etérea is thousands of flowers outside. Step in and there are tons of flowers inside too. Look closely: The cocktail bar is actually golden church organ pipes that showcase the back bar’s noble spirits."

"This park offers 60 acres of lawns, fields, and playgrounds all situated along the East River beneath the Triborough and Hell Gate Bridges. You will also find the largest public pool in the city in Astoria Park, for those days when you badly need to cool off and get some of that humid NYC grime off of your skin. If you live in Astoria you probably visit this park often, and if you don’t then…you should check it out, at least once."

"Astoria Park sits on the northwestern corner of Queens in the neighborhood of, you guessed it, Astoria. From the western edge of the park, visitors can gaze over the skyline of midtown Manhattan. Astoria Park comes alive in summer, from its public pool (the largest and oldest in New York City), to its running track, free movies in the park, sprawling meadows, and other things to do."

"10 km from city center 47 out of 213 places to visit in New York City. Astoria Park is one of the few parks in Queen’s borough. The Dutch settled here first, so most of the area has Dutch architecture."

"From humble beginnings, in a rented stable, the St. Jean Baptiste Roman Catholic Church, also known as the Église St-Jean-Baptiste, underwent a lot of expansion and rebuilding to become one of the most famous churches in the city. It is the only church in New York that has a dome. The beautiful design carved out of limestone is an extraordinary work of art."

"Located at the Lexington Avenue of Upper East side, very close to Central Park and Metropolitan Museum of Art, is this parish Church, which is said to be one of the most beautiful churches of NYC. The interior of the church is really very artistic. One can always plan for a quick visit to this Church, when they are at the Upper East Side of Manhattan."

"Another example of Roman Catholicism’s presence in NYC, this church on the Upper East Side was built with French-speaking Catholics in mind. Construction began in 1841 after a large congregation of French-speaking inhabitants were looking for a place to worship. Daily service is still given."

"Specializing in the scrumptious cuisine of Gujarat, India, Vatan is kosher, and can easily accommodate vegans and those wishing to eat gluten-free as well. Rather than limiting the kitchen, these boundaries somehow seem to free it, and you’ll be treated to three courses of inventive, innovative fare, including mirchi bhajia (fried hot peppers with garam masala), toor dal (boiled lentils with spices), and batata wada (potato fritters.) The décor resembles a traditional Indian courtyard (ask for a table beneath the banyan for extra ambiance) while the servers wear saris and kurtas. Be prepared to remove your shoes and stay a while."

"A single, multi-course, all-you-can-eat, vegetarian Gujarati meal is the focus of Vatan, a Murray Hill fixture for decades owned by Prashant Shah. To make the meal more enjoyable, the entire premises is made to look like an Indian Village where diners can eat inside small buildings, on a balcony, or beneath a spreading banyan tree. And pace yourself, so as to have an appetite when you reach the dessert of thickened yogurt flavored with saffron called shrikhand."

"If you only have an opportunity to eat at one vegetarian restaurant in New York City, Vatan is certain to be the most unique. This Gujarati-style Indian restaurant serves Thali meals consisting of various veggie-based dishes on a platter. The food is also kosher, served amongst an epic backdrop of devotional murals on the walls."

"Price: $18.99 for AYCE hot pot; $25.99 for AYCE buffet; $30.99 for both This LES gem offers an endless stream of Chinese food that you only wish Seamless would deliver. Choose between the endless hot pot (which has the option of six different broths and 46 ingredients to add in) or the hot buffet (which is loaded with chicken, beef, pork, seafood, and vegetable dishes) to indulge any Chinese-food cravings. And if you’re eating on your birthday, the buffet is free!"