Steak house · Astoria
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Middle Eastern restaurant · Chelsea
Shukette lights up Chelsea with lively vibes, an open kitchen, and irresistible Levantine charcoal grilled meats, dips, and fresh-baked breads.
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Cantonese restaurant · Chinatown
Cha Kee is a cash-only Hong Kong-style diner in Chinatown serving up comforting baked noodles, milk tea, and classic Hong Kong cafe eats with a modern, chill vibe.
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Coffee shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant
The Council Cafe is a cozy, vibrant spot in Bed-Stuy serving up exceptional coffee, delicious breakfasts, and pastries, perfect for relaxing or working.
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Chinese restaurant · Lower East Side
Yong Chuan serves upscale Ningbo and Sichuan seafood dishes in a sleek Lower East Side spot with standout Peking duck and inventive bites.
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Cocktail bar · Kips Bay
Step into the George Washington Bar at the Freehand, a chic, dimly-lit library nook where innovative cocktails and upscale bites flow amidst a creative crowd.
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Pastry shop · East Village
Lady Wong in the East Village serves vibrant Southeast Asian-inspired pastries, melding Malaysian flavors like pandan and ube with refined French technique.
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Bar & grill · Red Hook
Brooklyn Ice House is a cozy dive bar in Red Hook, famed for its hearty bar food, generous back patio, and a vibe that's perfect for relaxed hangouts.
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Hot dog restaurant · Coney Island
Nathan’s Famous at Coney Island serves up legendary all-beef hot dogs and crispy fries in a nostalgic, bustling boardwalk setting since 1916.
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American restaurant · Williamsburg
A multi-level American spot in Brooklyn blending rustic charm with Instagram-worthy hazelnut praline pancakes, lively cocktails, and cozy brunch vibes.
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Pizza restaurant · Red Hook
Tucked under the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Farina serves inventive Southern Italian pies with unique toppings and cozy, old-school vibes.
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