Japanese restaurant · Greenpoint
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"Japanese Lingo, which opened in Greenpoint in 2023, comes from the former head of Bessou, Emily Yuen." - Melissa McCart
Steak house · East Elmhurst
Rainhas Churrascaria is a vibrant Brazilian steakhouse in Queens serving all-you-can-eat meats alongside a buffet and crafted cocktails, perfect for meat lovers.
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Italian restaurant · Williamsburg
Bushwick’s Roberta’s dishes inventive, wood-fired pies—including the spicy-sweet Bee Sting—in a laid-back, plant-filled vibe perfect for pizza lovers.
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Asian restaurant · Chinatown
Nestled in the chic 50 Bowery Hotel, this spacious all-day Asian eatery dazzles with inventive dim sum, creative share plates, and bold flavors in a vibrant setting.
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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Dim sum restaurant · Midtown West
Tim Ho Wan in Hell’s Kitchen delivers a taste of Hong Kong with its celebrated dim sum, featuring crave-worthy baked BBQ pork buns and shrimp dumplings in a casual, welcoming vibe.
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Cookie shop · Greenwich Village
This vibrant superhero-themed cookie shop serves up freshly baked cookies and rich local ice cream, with their standout being the customizable ice cream sandwiches.
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French restaurant · Upper West Side
Nougatine at Jean-Georges ditches formality for chic casual dining with top-notch seafood, creative dishes, and stellar Central Park views.
Bakery · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Fan-Fan Doughnuts serves up artisanal, inventive yeasted donuts in Bed-Stuy, with standout flavors like guava & cheese and salted caramel.
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Live music venue · Central Harlem
Discover live jazz and funk nearly every night at The Shrine, a cozy, eclectic hangout in Harlem known for hearty bites and a vibrant atmosphere.
Chinese restaurant · East Village
Loong Noodles serves up huge bowls of flavorful Southern Chinese noodle soups and dumplings in a bright, neon-lit East Village spot.