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"Unless you have a kayak or a thick wetsuit—and the knowledge of how to safely swim in heavily polluted waters—you’ll also need to take a boat to get to Island Oyster. This entirely outdoor spot on Governors Island is essentially just one big, long bar, and it comes from the team behind Pilot and Grand Banks. Grab a couple dozen oysters and a few colorful cocktails, and then take a seat and stare across the water at downtown Manhattan." - willa moore, bryan kim, neha talreja, matt tervooren, molly fitzpatrick