Cafe · Upper West Side
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Brazilian restaurant · Downtown Brooklyn
Petisco Brazuca serves up deliciously crispy Brazilian street food, with must-try highlights like their coxinhas and heavenly cheese bread.
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Mediterranean restaurant · Lower East Side
Tucked away on Orchard Street, Sami & Susu is a cozy Mediterranean gem where seasonally inspired plates and natural wines converge in an intimate, often bustling setting.
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Beauty salon · Chinatown
At Ling Mak Beauty Spa, indulge in a variety of pampering services like rejuvenating facials, relaxing massages, and effective waxing—all at wallet-friendly prices that keep clients coming back for more.
Chinese restaurant · Flushing
Asian Jewels is a spacious, bustling Flushing dim sum palace where carts roll by with classic Cantonese bites in an elegant red-hued banquet hall.
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Bar · Downtown Brooklyn
This cozy dive bar, drenched in honky-tonk charm, is a beloved Brooklyn haunt where live music and friendly vibes keep the good times rolling.
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Ramen restaurant · Chelsea
Ichiran serves up ultra-rich tonkotsu ramen in snug solo booths, perfect for zoning out and savoring every customized slurp.
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New American restaurant · Greenwich Village
In the West Village, Gotham serves polished New American fare in a sleek, stylish space, pairing classic dishes and cocktails with attentive service.
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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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Ice cream shop · Park Slope
Heap's is a charming ice cream haven in Park Slope, known for its creative flavors like mango sticky rice and caramel stroopwafel, served in a cozy, friendly atmosphere.
Mexican restaurant · Midtown East
Ánimo! in Midtown East serves vibrant, authentic Mexican breakfasts with fresh pastries, housemade tortillas, and a sunny, welcoming vibe.
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