Park · Central Park
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"Lily Kwong, a landscape designer, mentions that spending time in city parks is essential for understanding how people interact with nature. She appreciates places like Central Park for this reason."
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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Southern restaurant (US) · West Village
Bird Dog mixes Italian and Southern flavors in a cozy West Village spot, famed for creative pastas, fried chicken, and half-price happy hour.
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Southeast Asian restaurant · East Village
Dhom is a cozy East Village spot where you can dive into vibrant Laotian small plates—think BBQ skewers, crispy salads, and killer cocktails—ideal for sharing and unwinding with friends on any night out.
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Ukrainian restaurant · East Village
Veselka is a bustling East Village icon serving comforting Ukrainian pierogi, borscht, and homestyle fare in a lively, retro diner setting.
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Restaurant · Chelsea
Wild Ink, the chic Asian-inspired eatery atop Hudson Yards, serves up delightful dim sum and global bites with stunning views of The Vessel.
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Steak house · Chelsea
Crane Club blends lavish, velvet-draped Chelsea grandeur with Melissa Rodriguez’s wood-fire-driven, bold seafood and steak dishes.
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Bakery · Greenpoint
Radio Bakery in Greenpoint is where New York meets seasonal, flaky croissants and crave-worthy focaccia sandwiches that effortlessly steal the show.
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Dessert shop · East Village
Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar in NYC crafts playful, nostalgic desserts like cereal-milk soft serve and crack pie with inventive, buttery twists.
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Mexican restaurant · Hamilton Heights
Cocina Consuelo serves vibrant, ancestral Mexican dishes in a lively, cozy Harlem spot with standout masa pancakes and soulful birria bone marrow.
Japanese restaurant · East Village
East Village’s Kanoyama serves up fresh, impeccably crafted sushi and sashimi, with a cozy vibe and standout tuna rib handroll experience.