New Yorkers craving anything from Kobe beef to lychee martinis to sepia can find it with a touch of the Tastrix, the Taste Menu Search from TasteSpace.com. “Whether they’re in desperate need of the most convenient place for chicken parmigiana or in more patient pursuit of gourmet rarities, the free text search feature makes this possible,” says founder Ajay Rajani.

This taste-profile search engine accesses a database of almost 8,000 New York City restaurants and bars, with profiles featuring menus, photos, highlights, user reviews and events. And the hungry can order food or make reservations directly from many of the venues.