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
Park · Brooklyn Heights
This vibrant urban retreat boasts shaded picnic spots, hibachi grills, and epic views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline—perfect for dates or family fun.
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Coffee shop · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Nestled in Bed-Stuy, Café Calaca is your go-to chill spot for cozy coffee vibes paired with satisfying empanadas and inventive brunch dishes.
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Fine dining restaurant · Flatiron District
At Eleven Madison Park, New York's icon of fine-dining, chef Daniel Humm crafts avant-garde, plant-based tasting menus in a stunning Art Deco setting, where every dish transforms humble vegetables into a remarkable culinary journey.
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Beer hall · Central Harlem
Harlem Hops is a vibrant, Black-owned bar in Harlem, serving a carefully curated selection of local and world craft beers alongside delicious pub bites in a cozy atmosphere.
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Thai restaurant · Greenpoint
Neighborhood restaurant with a menu ranging across Asian cuisine, from Thailand to China.
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Soul food restaurant · Central Harlem
This inviting spot fuses a casual-chic vibe with modern soul food classics, delicious cocktails, and good vibes from a lively crowd.
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Chinese restaurant · Midtown East
Hutong is an opulent, Art Deco-inspired restaurant in Midtown serving exquisite Northern Chinese dishes, particularly praised for its standout dim sum amidst a luxury dining experience.
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Ice cream shop · Carroll Gardens
This Brooklyn ice cream spot serves up egg-free creations with a unique South Asian twist, blending classic flavors and inventive spices in a cozy atmosphere.
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French restaurant · SoHo
At Balthazar, Keith McNally’s iconic French brasserie in Soho, indulge in a bustling atmosphere adorned with red banquettes and large mirrors, while savoring timeless dishes like steak frites and fresh pastries, making it a quintessential NYC dining destination.
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Antique store · Chelsea
Discover a unique showroom brimming with eclectic 20th-century designs and curiosities that’s all about appreciating art rather than shopping.
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