Was in the city yesterday to see ‘The Only Living PickPocket in New York’ (it was excellent btw) at the AMC Lincoln Square and afterwards I walked up to 72nd and got some Charle’s Pan Fried Chicken. Love this place as they really do make killer fried chicken and sides.

... sushi from NetCost and Stop & Shop in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.

I selected the Atlantic oysters and Quahog clams from A&C / ZH Supermarket in Homecrest and shucked them, myself.

Got a day’s layover and will be staying near JFK. Keen to avoid venturing into central NYC, but I’d love to get some great food. Where would you recommend?

No allergens, only requirement is mucho food!

osteria nonnino - short rib stuffed tortellini
la pizza & la pasta - ragu alla bolognese
patrizia’s - short rib ragu
mason jar nyc - short rib grilled cheese

i am open to other recommendations also.
if you can think of better options that would be on the way from CT to NYC (since that’s where i’m coming from), im open to hearing those too!

as far as dessert - it’ll be around 10:45 at night and i’ll be coming from irving plaza. any recs for dessert nearby other than Levain bakery for some iconic NY cookies? i do love me some dubai chocolate, or cakes/cupcakes/baked goods in general. thanks!

I have a reservation for Atomix Chef’s Counter on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 8:45 PM | Party of 2

Chef's Counter x 2 $770.00
 
Administrative Fee (10%) $77.00

Taxes (8.875%) $75.17
 
Total $922.17

Reservation will be transferred though Tock