American restaurant · Midtown West
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"His pastry chef friend, Kim, was working at the 21 Club and was in need of new hires. Yurko worked both pastry and savory at 21 Club for nearly two years before bouncing around the boroughs." - Abbe Baker
Ukrainian restaurant · East Village
Veselka is a beloved East Village Ukrainian diner dishing up comforting classics like vibrant borscht and fluffy pierogi since 1954, embodying a lively spirit that's perfect for any time of day.
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Chinese restaurant · Chinatown
Step into Hwa Yuan, a stylish three-story tribute to Sichuan cuisine where crispy Peking duck and legendary cold sesame noodles reign supreme.
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Modern French restaurant · West Village
Nestled in the West Village, Café Cluny is a cozy bistro serving up classic Franco-American brunch favorites in a charming, Parisian-inspired setting.
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Mexican restaurant · Long Island City
This lively cantina serves up mouthwatering Mexican classics and inventive cocktails, all in a trendy setting—perfect for a fun night out.
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Restaurant · East Village
Nestled in the East Village, Foxface Natural serves delightfully unconventional dishes like kangaroo tartare and a unique pasta girella, all in a cozy, vibrant setting.
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Wine bar · Carroll Gardens
June is an inviting Cobble Hill wine bar boasting a curated selection of natural wines and seasonal small plates, perfect for cozy hangs and first dates.
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Hop Kee is a beloved, cash-only Cantonese gem tucked away in Chinatown's basement, renowned for its hearty portions of traditional dishes like chow fun and salt-and-pepper seafood, and frequented by locals and fans like Anthony Bourdain.
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Seafood restaurant · Dyker Heights
Tucked in Sunset Park, East Harbor Seafood Palace is a sprawling dim sum haven with rolling carts serving classics, perfect for gathering a group.
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Bagel shop · Stuyvesant Town
Ess-a-Bagel is a beloved NYC institution since 1976, serving massive, fluffy bagels and a dizzying array of fresh cream cheeses—perfect for breakfast on the go or a leisurely bite in nearby Stuyvesant Square.
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New American restaurant · Greenwich Village
An enduring West Village icon, Gotham Bar & Grill effortlessly marries stylish comfort with a refined New American menu that keeps diners returning for more.
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