Vietnamese restaurant · Little Italy
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"My go-to coffee is a Vietnamese iced coffee from Banh Mi Saigon in Chinatown (198 Grand St.), or just a deli coffee with milk and sugar. Basically anything sweet—I love condensed milk." - Calvin Eng
Bagel shop · Tribeca
Zucker’s serves up classic, hand-rolled NYC bagels with fresh smoked fish, creative cream cheeses, and hearty sandwiches in a bustling Tribeca spot.
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Coffee shop · Williamsburg
Sunlit Williamsburg gem serving wildly fresh Colombian coffee, flaky pastries, and cozy leather sofas beneath a massive skylight and lush plant wall.
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Mexican restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant
Boca Santa is a cozy, cash-only gem in Bed-Stuy, whipping up vibrant, vegetable-forward Mexican dishes with fresh, authentic flavors.
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Art museum · Central Park
The Met is NYC’s iconic Upper East Side museum boasting centuries of global art, the Egyptian Temple of Dendur, and rooftop views over Central Park.
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Bar · Greenpoint
El Pingüino in Greenpoint offers a moody, artsy Spanish seafood bar vibe with fresh oysters, canned delicacies, and stellar $12 martinis daily.
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Korean barbecue restaurant · Midtown West
Upstairs on Fifth Ave, Gopchang Story serves up sizzling Korean BBQ specializing in crispy, juicy grilled beef intestines with killer fried rice.
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French restaurant · Midtown West
Alain Ducasse’s Benoit brings classic French bistro charm to NYC with polished service, hearty comfort fare, and a dash of Parisian flair.
Bar · Williamsburg
Formerly a casket factory, Pine Box Rock Shop is now a vibrant bar and music venue serving up vegan snacks, craft cocktails, and a lively atmosphere.
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Japanese restaurant · East Village
Sour Aji serves a lively East Village omakase with 14 courses plus bottomless sake, beer, and a glut of tuna, toro, and wagyu nigiri for a festive $98 feast.
Bakery · West Village
Frenchette Bakery at the Whitney Museum serves up exceptional pastries and light meals in a stunning, art-filled setting—perfect for a post-gallery nibble.
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