This seasonal waterfront cafe on Roosevelt Island, with the Midtown skyline and sunset on view, will serve barbecue from Josh Bowen of John Brown Smokehouse in Long Island City, Queens; a seafood shack by David Santos, the chef who runs Um Segredo, a private supper club; and desserts from Alyssa Gangeri, who makes and sells custom cakes online at Allycakes. The owners, Jonathan Hoo, Salvatore...
Take the tram to your next staycation. Roosevelt Island gets on the map with pier dining across from the New York skyline. Seasonal spot eliminates seafood versus barbecue debates by offering the best of both. For the former: raw bar, wild striped bass ceviche, crab cakes. On the pit side, John Brown Smokehouse star Josh Bowen brings killer brisket, house-cured pastrami, pulled pork. Walk-up or...