More often than not, tipsters, readers, friends and family of Eater have one question: Where should I eat right now? Restaurant obsessives want to know what's new, what's hot, which favorite chef just launched a sophomore effort, and what food truck just went brick and mortar.

While the Eater 38 is a resource that covers old standbys and neighborhood essentials across the city, it is not a chronicle of the 'it' places of the moment. Thus, we offer the Eater Heat Map, which will change every few months to always highlight where the food nerds are flocking to at the moment.

9/6/11: Added: Bar del Corso; Li'l Woody's; Grace Kitchen
10/6/11: Added: Altura; Bako; The Coterie Room; Marché Momiji