Culinary school · Battery Park City
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Marc Pavlovic, Culinary Instructor, Winner! Episode 3.13, March 9, 2010
Pizza restaurant · Chelsea
Mel’s is a cozy pizza haven in Chelsea, where wood-fired pies meet a fun vibe, with highlights including a giant clam appetizer and decadent ice cream sundaes.
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Izakaya restaurant · Chelsea
Tucked away in Chelsea, Konban is a cozy izakaya serving up crave-worthy katsu, delicious mazemen, and addictive corn ribs, all set against a serene Zen garden backdrop.
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Japanese restaurant · Williamsburg
Okonomi is a tiny Williamsburg spot serving meticulously crafted Japanese breakfast sets by day and fresh seafood ramen by night in an intimate setting.
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Cocktail bar · Carroll Gardens
Clover Club in Brooklyn serves classic and inventive cocktails alongside elevated small plates in a cozy, vintage-inspired setting.
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Ramen restaurant · Midtown West
Discover AWA Noodle Bar, a tucked-away ramen haven by Chef Shun Shiroma near Bryant Park, blending speakeasy charm with inventive Japanese flavors.
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Spanish restaurant · Nolita
Dive into the vibrant flavors of paella at this spacious Nolita gem, where communal dining meets a lively atmosphere and a cocktail of Spanish delights.
Vietnamese restaurant · Sunset Park
At this cozy, no-frills Vietnamese spot in Sunset Park, you can savor the city's best banh mi and comforting bowls of pho, all crafted with fresh ingredients and bustling takeout vibes.
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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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Jamaican restaurant · Flatbush
CJ Cafe serves up authentic Jamaican dishes daily, like spicy jerk chicken and flavorful oxtail, complemented by their famous macaroni salad.
Bar & grill · Prospect Heights
Branded Saloon is a lively Western-themed saloon in Prospect Heights serving great Southern-style eats, strong cocktails, drag shows, and welcoming vibes.