The 8 New Restaurants to Try in New York This January

Big Appetites Ahead: Eight Nifty Eats to Try This January in NYC

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, many of us are pondering the resolutions we'll make in the year ahead. It seems that 2026's themes of indulgence and epicurean quests have won over our hearts – or should I say, stomachs?

In all seriousness, when it comes to culinary pursuits, who can resist a good quest for something savory or sweet? For instance, if you're craving the rich taste of artisanal cheese or succulent chocolate, why not embark on that gastronomic adventure? We won't judge – and with some top-notch eateries opening their doors this January, your flavor buds are in for a treat.

Fasten your seatbelts, folks! This month brings an array of mouth-watering spots to get you started. Wine enthusiasts will love the refined ambiance of wine bars like Aperitivo by Carta, sister to beloved Carta Wine Bar. Steak aficionados will find solace at premium steakhouses, while those seeking Asian flavors can explore exotic Thai desserts at Chim Chim.

But if you're on a mission to try out all-day cafes or Aussie-inspired eateries, fear not! We've got the scoop on Isla & Co.'s latest outpost and Buddy Buddy's nutty paradise. For those willing to take the culinary leap, there's an entire lineup of innovative restaurants waiting to be discovered.

Read on to embark on your very own gastronomic quest – New York City has eight top-notch eateries opening this January that you won't want to miss.
 
omg u guys i cant even right now the new restos in nyc are giving me LIFE i need to try all of these ASAP especially chim chim for those thai desserts tho 🍰🍦 what's with everyone having a big appetite in january like is it officially foodie season or wut?
 
ugh i'm so down for trying out all these new eats in nyc already have my resolutions written on the back of a takeout menu lol 8 spots and only january? that's like asking me to choose which pizza topping is my fave (i mean, can't do that) gotta get the wine bar vibes at apertivo by carta though, sounds so sophisticated and fancy for a new year
 
OMG yaaas I'm so down for trying out all these new spots! 🤩🍴 Isla & Co.'s latest outpost sounds like a must-try and I've been hearing great things about Chim Chim's Thai desserts 😋. And can we talk about wine bars? Aperitivo by Carta is on my bucket list ASAP 💕. I'm also curious about Buddy Buddy's nutty paradise, sounds like a game-changer for coffee lovers ☕️. Premium steakhouses are always a winner too, can't wait to try out one of those this January 🥩. NYC has got some amazing foodie spots and I'm excited to explore them all! 🎉
 
omg u guys i'm SO down for trying all the new eats in nyc this january! like, artisanal cheese and succulent chocolate sounds like the perfect resolution to me 🤩 i need to check out Aperitivo by Carta ASAP, wine bars are my jam 💦 and then there's Chim Chim for those Asian flavors...can't wait to try it out! but what's up with all-day cafes tho? isla & co. sounds like a fave of mine too 🤤 and buddy buddy's nutty paradise has me curious now...anyone else excited about these new spots?
 
I remember when NYC used to have that one iconic diner on 5th Avenue that served the best cheesecake in town back in the 90s... I mean, it's been a while since I've had a good slice of cheesecake. This January is gonna be all about trying out new eats and drinks, right? What's with all these wine bars popping up everywhere? Reminds me of when my friends and I would hit up that one trendy bar in Brooklyn back in college... it was always packed on Fridays 🍷
 
🤩 just read about all these new spots opening up in nyc and i'm literally drooling over here 🍴😋 isla & co's latest outpost sounds so adorbs btw [www.architecturaldigest.com](http://www.architecturaldigest.com) also who else is excited to try out that aussie-inspired cafe buddy buddy?🌼 [www.eater.com](http://www.eather.com)
 
omg i'm so down for trying out new foods this january 🤩🍰🍴 first off, artisanal cheese is like, my fave thing ever 🧀 and i've been hearing great things about that wine bar aperitivo by carta 🍷 it sounds so fancy and delicious! but also on the opposite end of the spectrum, who can resist a good ol' aussie-inspired cafe 🤠👌 isla & co. seems like the perfect spot to grab a coffee or brunch ☕🥐 and i've been seeing some awesome pics of their new outpost online 📸 any other nyc foodies thinking of trying out buddy buddy's nutty paradise? 😂
 
omg i'm so down for trying out all these new eats in nyc! artisanal cheese and chocolate are like my weakness lol @ Isla & Co's latest outpost and Buddy Buddy's nutty paradise - gotta try those aussie-inspired spots ASAP! wine bars like Aperitivo by Carta sound super fancy too 🍷👀 8 top-notch eateries in january? that's like a foodie dream come true 😍
 
I'm so down for trying new foods in 2025 🤤. I've been meaning to check out some wine bars too, like Aperitivo by Carta - sounds fancy and fun! But how do they make that perfect glass of wine? And what's the deal with artisanal cheese? Is it really worth the hype? 💯
 
Sounds like the perfect excuse for me to justify eating out every day this month 🤣 I mean, who needs a resolution when you can just blame it on culinary research? But seriously, a new wave of restaurants in NYC is about to blow our taste buds away! Isla & Co.'s latest outpost better be worth the hype or what 😏?
 
omg i'm so down for trying out new food spots this january 🍴😋 especially the wine bars like Aperitivo by Carta, my friends and i have been raving about their wine selection since last month lol what's on your resolutions list? should we try to hit all 8 eateries or just pick a few faves?
 
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