Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
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"Hit Sichuan-ish restaurant Mission Chinese is selling t-shirts and caps, both in black." - Tanay Warerkar
New American restaurant · Lower East Side
Wildair, the casual yet sophisticated LES spot from Contra’s chefs, serves inventive American small plates and natural wines in a lively, intimate setting.
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Bar · East Village
East Village's d.b.a. is a chill, dog-friendly spot with a massive rotating craft beer and bourbon list plus a spacious backyard patio.
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Wiggle Room is the ultimate East Village hangout, blending a chill bar vibe upstairs with a vibrant dance floor and neon lights downstairs, perfect for a late-night escapade.
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Mexican restaurant · Brighton Beach
Dona Zita serves up hefty, authentic Mexican eats—from loaded tortas to fresh tacos—with killer salsas and a chill Coney Island patio vibe.
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Cocktail bar · NoHo
Downtown NOHO’s Yawning Cobra serves up meticulously crafted, Japanese-inspired cocktails in a cozy, speakeasy vibe with a charm that’s hard to find.
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American restaurant · Central Park
The Loeb Boathouse in Central Park is a stunning lakeside eatery where you can savor delightful bites and cocktails amidst breathtaking scenery.
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Bakery · Chelsea
Breads Bakery serves up NYC’s best chocolate babka, flaky croissants, and savory sandwiches in a bright, bustling spot near Union Square.
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Chinese noodle restaurant · Upper East Side
Xi’an Famous Foods delivers authentic, spicy dishes from western China, especially their hand-pulled noodles, in a casual, bustling atmosphere across NYC.
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Dessert shop · Midtown West
Seoul Sweets blends traditional Korean ricecake desserts with a chic, minimalist vibe, making it a cozy Koreatown spot to sip, snack, and chill.
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American restaurant · Prospect Heights
At Olmsted, the Prospect Heights gem, chef Greg Baxtrom crafts seasonal dishes fueled by the garden's bounty, serving delightfully inventive brunches and dinners in an inviting, leafy backyard oasis.
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