Mediterranean restaurant · Kips Bay
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"Chef Ed Cotton offers a menu inspired by nearly three decades of cooking experience. Dishes include spanakopita stuffed pita bread and crispy pork shank shawarma." - Kevin Chau
French restaurant · Chelsea
At Café Chelsea, classic French fare meets luxe, cozy vibes inside the iconic Hotel Chelsea—think chic dining rooms, standout ravioli, and killer soufflé.
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Korean restaurant · Midtown West
NARO blends traditional Korean flavors with modern elegance in Rockefeller Center, serving artful tasting menus and refined a la carte dishes.
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Brazilian restaurant · Astoria
Nestled in Astoria, this cozy Brazilian joint serves up inventive burgers and comforting street food like coxinhas and pão de queijo, perfect for a casual bite.
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Donut shop · East Village
This beloved all-vegan donut shop in the East Village boasts a whimsical selection of 200 artisan varieties, each more deliciously surprising than the last.
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Bar · Chelsea
This Chelsea outpost of Barcade brings together a treasure trove of vintage arcade games and a solid beer selection, making it a nostalgic hotspot for gamers and revelers alike.
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American restaurant · Morningside Heights
Nestled in Morningside Heights, Community Food & Juice serves up organic New American dishes and vibrant vegetarian options with a side of lively atmosphere, making it a go-to brunch hub for locals and Columbia students alike.
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Gay bar · South Slope
Good Judy is a lively Park Slope queer bar with stellar cocktails, a backyard patio, karaoke, drag shows, and nonstop dance-floor fun.
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Cuban restaurant · Concourse Village
Zona de Cuba is a vibrant South Bronx spot serving classic Cuban and Latin dishes amid a lively atmosphere with a massive rooftop, palm trees, and live salsa music.
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American restaurant · Williamsburg
A multi-level American spot in Brooklyn blending rustic charm with Instagram-worthy hazelnut praline pancakes, lively cocktails, and cozy brunch vibes.
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Coffee shop · Astoria
Haraz Coffee House blends Yemen's rich coffee heritage with a cozy ambiance, featuring delightful brews and warm hospitality that's hard to resist.