Italian restaurant · West Village
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"The general manager at a West Village restaurant started putting out chairs for customers at the request of the chef so that diners had a place to sit while waiting for takeout orders." - Erika Adams
Pub · Lower East Side
Local 138 is a chill LES bar with cozy booths, friendly bartenders, and a killer happy hour until 9pm, making it perfect for after-work vibes.
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Chinese restaurant · Midtown West
Din Tai Fung, the Taiwanese soup dumpling heavyweight, brings its first East Coast outpost to Midtown, featuring massive seating and dumpling-making theatrics in a sleek, spacious setting.
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Thai restaurant · Nolita
Lovely Day is a cozy, budget-friendly Thai spot in Nolita with a vibrant crowd, known for its tasty dishes and warm, welcoming vibe.
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Haute French restaurant · Midtown East
La Grenouille enchants with its lavish Parisian decor, live jazz, and exquisite French cuisine, making it the ultimate romantic dining experience.
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Mexican restaurant · Lower East Side
Son Del North serves up next-level burritos in NYC with flavorful fillings and no rice, all wrapped in a tender, perfect tortilla that’s hard to beat.
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Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen
Legacy Records is a stylish new Hudson Yards eatery from the Charlie Bird crew, serving up Mediterranean-inspired crudos, pasta, and roasted dishes in a luxe setting with a lively bar scene.
Seafood restaurant · Chinatown
Cervo’s, a vibrant seafood bar on the Lower East Side, serves up Iberian-inspired delights like crispy shrimp heads and mussels escabeche in a lively, cozy setting.
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Thai restaurant · Upper West Side
Senn Thai is a cozy gem on the Upper West Side serving up a variety of comforting Thai dishes, perfect for a casual bite or takeaway.
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Ice cream shop · Bushwick
Ollie's is a quirky, dog-friendly ice cream haven in Bushwick, dishing out unique, seasonal flavors perfect for sweet tooths and their furry pals alike.
Cocktail bar · Kips Bay
Perched atop the Freehand Hotel, Broken Shaker serves vibrant tropical cocktails and Caribbean-Middle Eastern bites in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.
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