Vanita Salisbury

Vanita Salisbury is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor covering everything from hidden food obsessions to emerging musical talent. She has served as the Senior Travel Writer at Thrillist and as a digital editor at New York magazine, and her writing has appeared in Afar, Saveur, Michelin, Lonely Planet,Time, and Elle, among others.

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August 17, 2026

Take Off On the Best Floating Bars and Restaurants in New York

Waterfront spots that turn cocktail hour into a mini escape.

By Vanita Salisbury

July 23, 2026

The New York Restaurant That Taught America How to Dine

In 1837 an idea was born that would change the way Americans dined forever.

By Vanita Salisbury

June 29, 2026

Hold the Hot Dog: Your Guide to the Best Eating in Coney Island

New York is home to the quirkiest beach in the country:

By Vanita Salisbury

June 4, 2026

The Best Summer Food Festivals in NYC

Where to eat, drink, and be merry this summer.

By Vanita Salisbury

May 6, 2026

When a New York Shopping Trip Becomes a Culinary Adventure

Eight places where you can shop and dine like a king.

By Vanita Salisbury

April 30, 2026

100 Years in and the Russian Tea Room Remains Iconic

Still slightly to the left of Carnegie Hall, this iconic restaurant remains.

By Vanita Salisbury