Chinese restaurant · Long Island City
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"Red Sorghum in Long Island City offers Hunan and Sichuan dishes." - Emma Orlow
Steak house · Williamsburg
Brooklyn staple since 1887, Peter Luger serves iconic dry-aged porterhouses and burgers in a German beer hall vibe with old-school charm.
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Bakery · East Village
Petit Chou whips up inventive, ultra-buttery French pastries and sandwiches in a cozy East Village nook with a cult following.
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Basque restaurant · Lower East Side
Ernesto’s on the Lower East Side serves a daily-changing Basque-inspired menu of pintxos and mains in a cozy, globe-lit space with standout croquetas and an impressive wine list.
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Ice cream shop · Greenpoint
Caffè Panna brings Italian-inspired ice cream to Greenpoint with daily rotating flavors, creamy panna, and a cozy spot to chill—perfect after a summer stroll.
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Night club · Chelsea
Soaring high above Chelsea, Somewhere Nowhere mixes vibrant nightlife with lush decor and breathtaking skyline views, complete with a rooftop pool and live performances.
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Argentinian restaurant · Long Island City
R40 serves elevated Argentinian fare in a sleek, wood-accented space with an open kitchen and a cozy heated backyard perfect for sharing hearty, flavorful meats and inventive small plates.
Québécois restaurant · Long Island City
M. Wells in Long Island City reimagines the steakhouse with quirky décor, avant-garde dishes, and a playful twist on French-Canadian classics.
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Cat cafe · Flushing
Nestled in Flushing's Tangram Mall, Kokoro is a playful Japanese-inspired cat café where you can sip drinks and cuddle with adorable rescue cats.
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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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Taco restaurant · Chelsea
Los Tacos No. 1 is a lively taco haven near Penn Station, dishing out mouthwatering tacos and quesadillas with no sit-down fuss—just grab and savor!