Dominican restaurant · Lower East Side
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"Bourdain visited longstanding Dominican restaurant El Castillo de la Jagua with hip-hop legend Fab Five Freddy." - Stefanie Tuder
Bar · Williamsburg
Alligator Lounge is a vibrant dive bar in Williamsburg where you can score cheap drinks and enjoy a personal pizza with every order, all while singing karaoke or playing pool.
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Bagel shop · Bensonhurst
Cash-only Brooklyn staple known for hefty, flavorful bagels, creative cream cheeses, and a beloved breakfast menu that’s worth the buzz.
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Bar · Tribeca
Primo’s in The Frederick Hotel is a chic Art Deco lounge in Tribeca with velvet seats, slick cocktails, and a chill vibe perfect for any night out.
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Bakery · Little Italy
Golden Steamer is a cozy little gem in Chinatown, specializing in fluffy Chinese steamed buns bursting with diverse fillings from BBQ pork to divine pumpkin custard.
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Bakery · Upper West Side
At Breads Bakery, you’ll find a delightful assortment of whole grain breads, crave-worthy babka, tempting pastries, and satisfying sandwiches, all wrapped in a cozy, bustling vibe just a stone’s throw from Lincoln Center.
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Mexican restaurant · Williamsburg
Dive into Sobre Masa, a Williamsburg gem flaunting hand-pressed tortillas and a chill, beachy vibe, perfect for savoring authentic Mexican plates and drinks.
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Bakery · Chelsea
At Breads Bakery, the aroma of freshly baked goodies fills the high-ceilinged space, serving up crave-worthy chocolate babka, flaky croissants, and savory sandwiches that make for a perfect pitstop in Union Square.
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Step through a deli’s freezer door into La Milagrosa, a cozy mezcal bar where vibrant DJ sets fuel impromptu dance parties and delicious ceviche awaits.
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Chinese restaurant · Flushing
Asian Jewels is a spacious, bustling Flushing dim sum palace where carts roll by with classic Cantonese bites in an elegant red-hued banquet hall.
Thai restaurant · Nolita
Lovely Day serves affordable, cozy Thai-inspired comfort food in a quirky Nolita spot with red leather booths and a chill vibe.
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