Since 1898, New York has been a world city. And since 1918, it has often been called "the world city." There have been numerous speed bumps along the way—including the Great Depression, white flight to the suburbs, the rise of the defense industry in the South and West, the financial crisis of 1975-76, the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, and the COVID-19 pandemic. What does the past suggest to us about the city’s current challenges? Will the epidemic do what previous crises could not do—end the primacy of the great metropolis?

Today, Condé Nast Traveler joins Chef Kwame Onwuachi, owner of Tatiana and James Beard Award winner, in New York City to try three of his favorite places to eat. NYC is a city diverse in excellent food–from the Thai flavors of NoHo's Fish Cheeks and Joji’s world-class omakase in Grand Central Terminal to the humble halal cart on the city streets. Join Onwuachi as he shares some of the Big Apple’s must-try spots.

Like anyone who appreciates good food, Action Bronson loves sandwiches. So, we’re kicking off the Never Ending Guide to Great Sandwiches. In this first episode, we visit three spots that take sandwich-making to another level. First up is The Salty Lunch Lady’s Little Luncheonette, an instant classic with sandwiches that exceed all expectations. The next spot is Rocco’s Sausages, a sausage and peppers spot in a Home Depot parking lot that's serving up sandwiches not for the faint of heart. We ended the day at Court Street Grocers in Brooklyn with their clean turkey sandwich. Enjoy!