Restaurant · Upper East Side
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"Or maybe it’s exclusive spaces tacked on to existing restaurants like at Casa Cruz, which reportedly holds the top floors for its member-investors only." - BySam Stone
Mexican restaurant · Greenpoint
Michelin-starred Greenpoint gem serving vibrant wood-fired Mexican fare and killer cocktails in a bright, plant-filled space with a sunny patio.
52 Postcards
Cocktail bar · SoHo
Sloane's dazzles with its glamorous mid-century vibes and expertly crafted cocktails, making it a swanky spot for a memorable night out.
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Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Hwa Yuan serves upscale Sichuan classics in a sleek three-story Chinatown spot, famed for its legendary cold sesame noodles and top-tier Peking duck.
32 Postcards
New American restaurant · Lower East Side
Wildair, the casual yet sophisticated LES spot from Contra’s chefs, serves inventive American small plates and natural wines in a lively, intimate setting.
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Pancake restaurant · SoHo
Flippers, a bright SoHo café, offers delightfully fluffy soufflé pancakes and a cozy atmosphere that makes it a perfect brunch hangout.
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Mediterranean restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Hart’s in Bed-Stuy serves ever-changing Mediterranean plates like clam toast and lamb burger in a cozy, intimate spot with a neighborhood vibe.
Cafe · Midtown West
Perched 67 stories high at Rockefeller Center, The Weather Room blends stunning city views with a casual menu of locally-sourced bites and craft drinks.
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Vegetarian restaurant · Nolita
Bright, airy Nolita spot serving creative, vibrant vegetarian and vegan dishes alongside fresh-pressed juices and laid-back vibes.
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Cocktail bar · NoHo
Downtown NOHO’s Yawning Cobra serves up meticulously crafted, Japanese-inspired cocktails in a cozy, speakeasy vibe with a charm that’s hard to find.
Caribbean restaurant · Downtown Brooklyn
Fat Fowl whips up juicy lavender rotisserie chicken, crave-worthy oxtail grilled cheese, and soul-soothing Caribbean sides in Brooklyn’s vibrant Dekalb Market Hall.