Act now to book a seat for one of these New Year’s Eve blowouts.

It takes an iron will—not to mention a hugely expensive smoke diffuser—to open a barbecue joint in this town.

You don’t need to be observant— or even Jewish—to appreciate matzo brei, Passover’s gift to the brunch table.

What better time than the holidays to prove to all your far-flung friends and relations that gastronomically speaking, New York’s got it all. From Red Hook biscotti to Kossar’s bialys, from Williamsburg amaranth granola to Madison Avenue wagyu, the Big Apple is the world capital of flavor. This season, spread the wealth: Put your money where their mouth is.

On Easter Sunday, local restaurants run the holiday gamut from spring lamb to glazed ham.

Even the staunchest shopper can use a little pick-me-up on the busiest retail day of the year.

For a sophisticated fast-food fix, you can’t beat a Chinese-dumpling specialist.

For drinking and dining al fresco, few places beat the roof.

Just like the big day itself, the perfect post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwich requires careful planning: If you want to do that leftover free-range organic bird justice, start with great bread from one of these bakeries.

Chinatown celebrates the Lunar New Year with a parade and fireworks on February 9. You can also usher in the Year of the Rooster with lucky foods like whole fish (for abundance), chicken (for prosperity), and noodles (for longevity).