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Olmsted in Prospect Heights serves inventive seasonal American dishes with produce grown in its charming backyard garden and a standout brunch menu.

Dominique Ansel Workshop in Flatiron crafts inventive, flaky croissants and pastries with fresh, seasonal flavors perfect for a chic grab-and-go treat.

Tucked down a graffiti-lined LES alley, Freemans serves hearty American fare and craft cocktails inside a cozy, vintage hunting lodge vibe.

Kernel, Steve Ells' latest venture, redefines fast food with gourmet vegan options and speedy robot-assisted service, making healthy eating a breeze for busy New Yorkers.

Cozy spot near the park for hearty farm-to-table American fare, craft drinks, and warm vibes with indoor and outdoor seating.

Wiggle Room is the ultimate East Village hangout, blending a chill bar vibe upstairs with a vibrant dance floor and neon lights downstairs, perfect for a late-night escapade.

Step aboard Sukh, a cozy Fort Greene Thai spot decking out its menu and decor like a vintage train car, serving bold, authentic flavors and standout dishes like hor mok and braised short ribs.

Dallas BBQ in Times Square serves generous portions of saucy Southern-style meats and massive frozen cocktails in a lively, spacious spot perfect for big groups.

Tavola is a cozy Italian gem in Hell's Kitchen, serving up comforting classics like fresh pasta and brick oven pizzas, perfect for pre-Broadway bites.

Bad Habit churns uniquely rich, inventive ice cream flavors and decadent hot chocolate in a cozy East Village spot that moonlights as a wine bar.