Chinese restaurant · South Slope
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Italian restaurant · Sunnyside
Italian classics, including housemade pasta, served in a bright space with exposed-brick walls.
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Chicken restaurant · Crown Heights
This modest counter-serve spot dishes up Caribbean comfort food like spicy jerk chicken and flavorful curry goat, making it a local favorite despite the service quirks.
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Bar · Williamsburg
Perched in the Wythe Hotel, this chic, cozy French-inspired bar boasts sweeping views of Manhattan and a menu of standout seafood small plates.
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French restaurant · Financial District
Le Gratin is a cozy yet refined French bistro in Lower Manhattan, where attentive service and delightful dishes make every meal memorable.
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Diner · Ridgewood
Coffee drinks & vegan/gluten-free baked goods with Turkish roots in snug, midcentury-meets-hip digs.
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Gay bar · West Village
The Stonewall Inn, a vibrant gay bar and historic landmark in Greenwich Village, celebrates LGBTQ+ history with friendly vibes and unforgettable cocktails.
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Bakery · Upper West Side
Nestled near Columbia University, this charming neighborhood bakery delights with artisanal breads and French pastries, plus a cozy outdoor seating area.
Italian restaurant · Cobble Hill
Compact, cash-only trattoria offering made-to-order dishes, plus sandwiches & pastries.
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Sichuan restaurant · Flushing
Casual dining room serving Chinese fare such as dim sum, seafood, and rice dishes, plus beer and wine.
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Mexican restaurant · Midtown West
This little Mexican place prepares a mix of classic & contemporary dishes in brick-walled quarters.
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