Wine bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant
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"Frog is a wine bar from a couple who worked at Cafe Paulette in Fort Greene, featuring a pool table from music venue Warsaw and backyard seating." - Emma Orlow
Basque restaurant · Lower East Side
Eel Bar serves Basque-inspired seafood and inventive small plates in a neon-lit, cozy LES spot with killer cocktails and a cool, buzzy vibe.
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Ramen restaurant · Williamsburg
At Ichiran in Bushwick, dive into rich, solo-optimized bowls of tonkotsu ramen in intimate booths that let you customize every slurp without the need for small talk.
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Italian restaurant · Williamsburg
Bushwick’s Roberta’s dishes inventive, wood-fired pies—including the spicy-sweet Bee Sting—in a laid-back, plant-filled vibe perfect for pizza lovers.
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Italian restaurant · Bushwick
Carmenta’s in Bushwick serves up delicious Italian-American classics with fresh pasta and hearty sandwiches, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Bar & grill · Upper East Side
JG Melon is a laid-back Upper East Side classic, serving juicy, no-frills cheeseburgers and crispy cottage fries in a cozy, cash-only pub decked out with vintage melon-themed décor.
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Sichuan restaurant · East Village
Szechuan Mountain House serves artfully plated, fiery Szechuan classics in a cozy, zen-inspired space with koi ponds and elegant decor.
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Bar & grill · East Village
This bacon-centric gastropub near Union Square serves up a mouthwatering array of bacon dishes alongside a stellar craft beer selection, perfect for brunch or game day.
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Bar · West Village
Bar Pisellino is a delightful West Village café that channels Italy, serving up artisanal coffees and cocktails with small bites, perfect for relaxation or people-watching on its charming sidewalk patio.
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A cozy haven that blends a rustic-chic café with a laid-back bar and art gallery, perfect for light bites, drinks, and live music vibes.
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Chinese restaurant · Chelsea
Xi’an Famous Foods is NYC's go-to for fiery, hand-pulled noodles, spicy lamb, and bold Western Chinese flavors served fast-casual, no frills, all flavor.
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