About

About

You want to learn more about us? How sweet!

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What sets us apart?

The dining scene in New York is no picnic . Even when it is quite literally a picnic in the park. So often, places are overpriced, overcrowded or overhyped.

This is where we come in.

Itinerary New York creates restaurant and bar guides across the five boroughs. They’re tried and true and not your average TikTok find.

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What's in an itinerary?

Every itinerary includes something to eat, something to drink and something to do.

Explore a new neighborhood. Or a new cuisine. Shop mom-and-pop. Discover hidden gems and hole-in-the-wall spots.

We also cover all the boring stuff: transit, bathrooms, reservations and backups if you can’t get a table.

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Who's the editor?

Howdy. I’m Mira Ciganek, a culinary journalist reporting from Queens.

I’ve lived here for nearly a decade, starting with my undergrad in journalism from Baruch College. Go Bearcats!

I’ve loved food and writing since I was a kid. I write for Spaced Magazine and for my day job, as a conference producer.

For me, Itinerary New York began as a passion project. But in reality, it’s a group project between friends, family and fellow New Yorkers.

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