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Step into the Ear Inn, a cozy gem from 1817 where you can sip cold brews, feast on solid bar bites, and maybe even spot a ghost or two.

Chingoo is your go-to neighborhood Korean joint on Graham Avenue, serving up comforting homestyle dishes like tofu stew and spicy wings in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere.

Medium Rare offers a straightforward steak frites experience in a casual setting, where for $35 you can enjoy warm bread, a salad, and two servings of culotte steak with fries—all topped off with a delightful secret sauce.

Cozy Greenpoint wine boutique serving affordable organic and biodynamic bottles, with weekly tastings, stellar staff picks, and local delivery.

Los Tacos No. 1 serves up some of NYC’s best street-style tacos with fresh, handmade corn and flour tortillas in a buzzing Chelsea Market stall.

Nagle’s Bagels serves fresh, inventive bagel sandwiches and coffee in a cozy Bed-Stuy spot with friendly vibes and a loyal local crowd.

Soho’s go-to for fresh Japanese groceries, sushi, bento boxes, and hot eats served in a cozy spot with a lofted seating area.

SSAW Brooklyn reimagines Japanese dining with Chef Yusuke Fukuzaki's seasonal tasting menu in an intimate setting, where artistry meets impeccable service.

Asian Jewels is a spacious, bustling Flushing dim sum palace where carts roll by with classic Cantonese bites in an elegant red-hued banquet hall.

Claud in the East Village serves up upscale European bistro eats with standout chicken liver agnolotti and a must-try devil’s food cake.