Ramen restaurant · Midtown West
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"The latest, Tonchin, was founded in Tokyo in 1992 (it arrived in New York in 2017). Here, Tokyo tonkotsu takes the American favored pork-boiled broth and loads it with thin house made noodles and myriad toppings." - The MICHELIN Guide
Basque restaurant · Lower East Side
Ernesto’s on the Lower East Side serves a daily-changing Basque-inspired menu of pintxos and mains in a cozy, globe-lit space with standout croquetas and an impressive wine list.
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Coffee shop · West Village
Qahwah House in the West Village is your cozy escape for rich Yemeni coffee, warm pastries, and a lively vibe that feels like visiting friends.
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Language school · West Village
Idlewild is a charming West Village bookstore and language school that specializes in travel books and conversation-focused language classes, making it a cozy haven for wanderlust-filled readers and aspiring polyglots alike.
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Hotel · Midtown East
Arlo NoMad is a chic microhotel with smart, sunlit rooms and a rooftop bar boasting jaw-dropping Empire State views.
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New American restaurant · Lower East Side
Wildair, the casual yet sophisticated LES spot from Contra’s chefs, serves inventive American small plates and natural wines in a lively, intimate setting.
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Cuban restaurant · Midtown West
Guantanamera is a vibrant Hell's Kitchen gem dishing up classic Cuban fare, featuring nightly live music, strong mojitos, and a lively atmosphere perfect for dancing.
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Venezuelan restaurant · Williamsburg
This cozy Williamsburg gem serves up creative, irresistibly fluffy arepas along with a vibrant rum cocktail bar and a lovely outdoor patio.
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Coffee shop · South Slope
Nestled in a cozy corner, this gem serves up rich coffee, flaky pastries, and a chic vibe perfect for unwinding or working remotely.
Ramen restaurant · Midtown East
Totto Ramen serves rich, creamy chicken-based paitan ramen with tender pork char siu in a cozy Midtown East spot perfect for casual slurping.
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Queer bar · West Village
Henrietta Hudson, the iconic West Village lesbian bar, serves up cocktails, dancing under a disco ball, and vibrant community vibes since '91.
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