Bar · West Village
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Yakitori restaurant · Chinatown
Kono is an intimate Chinatown spot where Chef Atsushi Kono elevates yakitori with expertly grilled Amish chicken in a sleek, immersive omakase experience.
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Ice cream shop · Lower East Side
This branch of the Chinatown Ice Cream Factory delights with quirky flavors like squid ink matcha, alongside classics in a cozy Essex Market setting.
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Lounge · Lower East Side
Parkside Lounge offers a fun dive bar vibe in the Lower East Side with live music, cheap drinks, pool tables, and a lively crowd that feels like home.
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Japanese steakhouse · East Village
Ikinari, a Japanese steakhouse trendsetter in the East Village, offers fresh, customizable steaks served quickly in a casual vibe with a fun standing concept—now with seats!
Sushi restaurant · East Village
Sushi Dojo in the East Village redefines omakase with its playful vibe and inventive dishes like uni-topped wagyu, all served in a cozy, laid-back setting.
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Korean restaurant · East Village
Nudibranch serves inventive Korean-Spanish small plates and cocktails in a sleek East Village spot, with standout duck and umami-packed mushrooms.
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Asian restaurant · Hell's Kitchen
This cozy Midtown gem serves up a delightful mix of Central Asian halal dishes, from juicy kebabs to traditional Uzbek plov, in a culturally rich setting.
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Chinese restaurant · Kips Bay
We Noodle dishes up authentic Jiangxi rice noodles bursting with flavor, alongside an array of tasty appetizers, in a cozy, clean Murray Hill spot.
Wine bar · Gowanus
Tucked away like a rustic mountain cabin, this cozy wine bar in Gowanus charms with crackling fires, small plates, and a stellar wine list.
American restaurant · Greenpoint
Greenpoint’s The Snail whips up classic American bistro dishes, killer cocktails, and cozy vibes with '90s hip-hop and dim candlelight.