Pastry shop · Midtown West
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"Offers cakes and pastries with tropical-fruit themes and various cultural influences, including a passion fruit and calamansi layer cake, a rainbow steamed cake, and pandan cake." - Robert Sietsema
Diner · Long Island City
Diner open 24/7 with shiny retro look & massive menu serving American standards since 1946.
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Hotel · Roosevelt Island
Hip hotel featuring a restaurant, breakfast & a gym, plus polished quarters with city views. Across the street from Cornell Tech university campus, this trendy hotel is set in a contemporary building facing the East River. It's 5 minutes' walk from Roosevelt Island subway station and 4 miles from the Museum of Modern Art. Featuring city views, the polished rooms have designer toiletries, Wi-Fi, HDTVs and minifridges, plus modern artwork and elegant black-and-white images. Some overlook the river. Suites offer living areas, and a colorful upgraded suite provides a soaking tub and a sofabed. An airy restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows, and walls lined with bookshelves. There's also a 24-hour gym. Breakfast is available.
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American restaurant · Red Hook
At Red Hook Tavern, classic American comfort food shines in a cozy, wood-detailed setting, showcasing standout burgers and hearty plates that keep diners coming back.
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Soba noodle shop · Midtown West
Relaxed eatery doling out Japanese soba noodle dishes, rice bowls & a variety of sake.
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Bar · East Village
Cozy cocktail bar offering creative libations such as pistachio mai tais, plus light fare.
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Australian restaurant · Lower East Side
Hip gathering place serving seasonally-driven plates and cocktails along with happy hour.
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Seafood restaurant · Cobble Hill
Saint Julivert in Cobble Hill is a charming seafood spot blending Spanish and Japanese flavors in beautifully plated, adventurous dishes.
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Hotel · Chelsea
Hip venue featuring chic, Japanese-inspired rooms, plus dining, loaner bikes & a rooftop pool. Located in Chelsea, this ultra-chic hotel with minimalist decor is a 6-minute walk from High Line park, a 10-minute walk from a subway station and a mile from Chelsea Market. Modern, zenlike rooms feature handmade denim bathrobes, wooden platform beds, bean bag chairs and city views, plus free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Some rooms add Japanese-style soaking tubs. Room service is available. Loaner bikes are available. There's also a sleek Mexican restaurant/bar and outdoor patio, plus a trendy rooftop eatery offering Mediterranean fare. Other amenities include 2 bars, a coffee shop and a rooftop pool.
Restaurant · Prospect Heights
Gertrude's is a cozy neighborhood gem with delightful Jewish fare, where the white fish bagel shines and brunch is a bustling, tasty affair.
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Diner · Elmhurst
Classic 24/7 diner with an extensive menu spanning typical greasy-spoon specialties to Greek dishes.
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