Mexican restaurant · Midtown West
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"The few Top Chef restaurants that remain, like Angelo Sosa’s Añejo and Leah Cohen’s Pig & Khao, have had to find their own niches." - Robert Sietsema
Peruvian restaurant · Middle Village
This cozy Jackson Heights gem serves up flavorful rotisserie chicken with homemade green sauce, perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner.
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Vietnamese restaurant · East Village
East Village’s Banh Mi Zon serves perfectly toasted, crave-worthy Vietnamese banh mi loaded with fresh veggies, rich pâté, and balanced meats to grab and go.
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Bar · Midtown West
Brooklyn's Other Half serves up stellar hazy IPAs, stouts, and cocktails in a cozy Rockefeller Center taproom with a chill, local vibe.
Brewery · Bushwick
Nestled in Bushwick, Kings County Brewers Collective brews its own quirky, delicious craft beers in a spacious, lively taproom where dogs and outside snacks are welcome.
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Hamburger restaurant · Gramercy
Step into Salt Bae’s casual burger haven near Union Square for Wagyu patties and viral milkshakes, served up with a side of meme-worthy charm.
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Sandwich shop · West Village
Edith’s Sandwich Counter in West Village crafts inventive, scratch-made sandwiches with Jewish flair, plus their iconic nutty iced coffee slushie.
Eritrean restaurant · Morningside Heights
Nestled in Morningside Heights, Cafe Massawa serves up vibrant Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes—from fluffy injera to spicy tibs quesadillas—perfect for a casual bite or leisurely sip of South African wine.
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Italian restaurant · Upper West Side
Bad Roman channels playful, over-the-top Italian-American vibes with standout bites like garlic babka and lemon cheesecake in a lively Columbus Circle spot.
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Italian restaurant · West Village
San Sabino, from Don Angie’s chefs, is a vibrant West Village spot serving inventive Italian-American seafood with playful pastas and bold flavors.
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Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
This no-frills Chinatown gem serves up some of NYC's best hand-pulled noodles and dumplings, all for a wallet-friendly price—cash only.
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