### Ellie Plass

New York Contributor

Ellie is a freelance writer for Resy Editorial with a deep, unending love for too-dirty martinis, dives with good food, and reading at the bar. She’s worked in the industry since her first-ever job at the age of 15, doing everything from nightclub bottle service, fast food cashiering, diner waitressing, restaurant consulting, and Michelin-starred hosting. She’s lived in Brooklyn for almost 10 years, but grew up in a small(ish) town in Appalachia and didn’t eat her first oyster until the age of 21, a tragedy she’s since spent much time remedying.

#### Ellie’s Favorite Resy Spots

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**Red Hook Tavern**\
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Red Hook\
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A decidedly unhot and popular take: best burger in the city.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/red-hook-tavern?venueId=6377/index.html)\
**Haenyeo**\
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Park Slope\
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Those grilled oysters are worthy of worship.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/haenyeo?venueId=4951/index.html)\
**Macosa Trattoria**\
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Bedford-Stuyvesant\
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Ideal neighborhood Italian restaurant. Don’t skip the cinghiale if it’s on the menu.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/macosa-trattoria?venueId=60889/index.html)\
**Kisa**\
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Lower East Side\
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Perfect spot to hit before a night out.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/kisa?venueId=84165/index.html)\
**Laziza**\
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Bedford-Stuyvesant\
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Good vibes, good grilled mushrooms (loud music haters, beware).](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/laziza?venueId=85252/index.html)\
**Sea Wolf Bushwick**\
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Bushwick\
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Painkillers with a float + neighborhood’s best patio + Old Bay fries.](/content/cities/new-york-ny/venues/sea-wolf-bushwick?venueId=52943/index.html)

#### Fun Facts

- **Lives in**  
  Brooklyn, NY
- **First Resy ever made**  
  Raclette in 2017. RIP that restaurant, RIP the relationship I was in when I went.
- **Favorite food movie**  
  “Chef” with a special mention to “Ratatouille.”
- **Restaurant you’ve been to the most**  
  F&F Restaurant and Bar, formerly known as Franks Wine Bar — you will always be famous to me.
- **Best high-low pairing**  
  Caviar and dinosaur chicken nuggets (or McDonald’s) and very good, very cold Champagne.
- **Ideal night out**  
  Drinks, dancing, dim sum.
- **Favorite food city**  
  We’re living in it, baby.

#### Ellie’s Featured Stories

### The Resy Guide to Dining Solo (With a Good Book)

### Why JaJaJa on the Lower East Side Is the Perfect Mood Ring for a Night Out

### The Resy Guide to Hot Dogs in New York

### Where the Owners of Agi’s Counter Go for Date Night in New York

### The Resy Guide to Late-Night Dining in New York

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#### Recent Posts

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### The Resy Guide to Road Trips From New York City

Hit the road with these three itineraries for where to stay, what to do, and where to eat, plus recs for restaurants worth the trip.

By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")July 20, 2026

### New York’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy

All the intel you need on the latest — and greatest — restaurant and bar openings in New York, now bookable on Resy.

By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass") and [Deanna Ting](https://blog.resy.com/author/deanna/ "Posts by Deanna Ting")Updated: July 15, 2026

### The Ultimate Guide to New York’s Great Steakhouses

From 4 Charles Prime Rib to Cuerno, these are some of New York’s most exceptional steakhouses.

By [Andrea Capodilupo](https://blog.resy.com/author/andrea-capodilupo/ "Posts by Andrea Capodilupo") and [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")Updated: July 13, 2026

### How to Get the Toughest Restaurant Reservations in New York

Your ultimate cheat sheet for getting into some of the city’s most-sought-after restaurants, updated regularly with all the tips and tricks you need.

By [Deanna Ting](https://blog.resy.com/author/deanna/ "Posts by Deanna Ting") and [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")Updated: June 22, 2026

### The Resy Guide to New York’s New Old-School Restaurants

In a town like New York, what’s considered “old school” is relative, but the one constant is that an old-school…

By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")Updated: June 18, 2026

### 20 of New York’s Best Ice Creams to Order for Dessert

From the drippiest of hot fudge sundaes and the most sublime gelato and soft-serve, here’s where you need to get your ice cream fix this summer.

By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")Updated: June 17, 2026

### At Bar Manje, Caribbean Flavors Abound by Central Park

Bar Manje from chef Kingsley John comes to life inside Good Enough to Eat in the UWS.

By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")June 12, 2026

### The Resy Guide to Summer Fridays in New York City

Whether you’re interested in a long lunch, happy hour, or some golden-hour selfies, we’ve got you covered when it comes to Summer Friday plans.

By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")June 8, 2026

### Everywhere You’ll Want to Eat Around New York’s Madison Square Garden

Should you find yourself in Midtown near Penn Station, Madison Square Garden, or Herald Square and in search of a good meal (or drink), we’ve got you covered.

By [Chadner Navarro](https://blog.resy.com/author/chadner-navarro/ "Posts by Chadner Navarro") and [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")Updated: June 5, 2026

### Somssi, From the Team Behind Atoboy and Atomix, Reinvents the Classic Bistro

It’s a truly Asian American bistro that blends different cultures and influences to delicious effect.

By [Ellie Plass](https://blog.resy.com/author/ellie-plass/ "Posts by Ellie Plass")June 2, 2026