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Café Cluny is a charming West Village bistro serving classic Franco-American dishes and a stellar brunch in a cozy, Parisian-inspired setting.

169 Bar is a lively Lower East Side dive with leopard-print pool table, palm trees, cheap brews, and a quirky menu featuring oysters and dumplings.

Bánh by Lauren serves refined Vietnamese-French pastries in a cozy Chinatown spot, famed for its chewy pandan honeycomb cake and inventive coffee drinks.

Danny Meyer’s spacious Chelsea bar Porchlight serves Southern-inspired cocktails and snacks in a laid-back spot perfect for groups and game nights.

Nin Hao is your go-to Prospect Heights spot for inventive Fujianese cuisine, serving up delicious dim sum, shareable dishes, and creative cocktails in a vibrant, stylish setting.

New Yuewong serves authentic Chinatown eats like roast duck wonton soup and pork dumplings in a casual, large spot with broad menu options.

Tentrr offers a luxe camping experience with plush tents and cozy amenities, perfectly blending outdoor adventure with comfort in stunning natural settings.

Carrot Top Pastries, a cozy Inwood staple since 1979, whips up towering carrot cakes, muffins, and classic breakfast fare in a welcoming spot perfect for people-watching.

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.

Momofuku Noodle Bar at Columbus Circle serves a lively, casual spin on Asian noodles and ramen, with standout pork belly buns and bold, seasonal dishes.