Turkish restaurant · Midtown East
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"Orhan Yegen, a veteran restaurateur, also owns Sip Sak in Manhattan. The menus at Lokanta and Sip Sak overlap significantly." - Hannah Goldfield
Sichuan restaurant · Midtown West
Cafe China serves authentic Sichuan classics in a chic 1930s Shanghai-styled, three-story space perfect for sharing fiery, flavorful family-style meals.
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Japanese restaurant · Williamsburg
SSAW Brooklyn reimagines Japanese dining with Chef Yusuke Fukuzaki's seasonal tasting menu in an intimate setting, where artistry meets impeccable service.
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American restaurant · Prospect Heights
At Olmsted, the Prospect Heights gem, chef Greg Baxtrom crafts seasonal dishes fueled by the garden's bounty, serving delightfully inventive brunches and dinners in an inviting, leafy backyard oasis.
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Italian restaurant · Upper West Side
Nestled on the Upper West Side, this bright eatery serves up a mix of classic and creative Florentine dishes in a laid-back, welcoming ambiance.
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Asian restaurant · Bensonhurst
Mama's Noodle House is a cozy Bensonhurst gem serving authentic, hand-made dumplings and vibrant noodle soups, perfect for takeout nestled on the sidewalk.
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Cocktail bar · Downtown Brooklyn
Tucked above Gage & Tollner in Downtown Brooklyn, Sunken Harbor Club is a cozy tiki haven boasting inventive cocktails and a whimsical nautical vibe that feels like an adventure on the high seas.
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Restaurant · SoHo
Casual Swiss-inspired Soho café with cozy fondue rooms, robust Apres-ski vibes, and a lively bar perfect for dates or group hangs.
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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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Gay bar · Williamsburg
Animal, a vibrant queer bar in Williamsburg, boasts great drinks, friendly staff, and a lively atmosphere enhanced by DJs and a disco ball.
Sandwich shop · Greenpoint
Taku Sando, a cozy Greenpoint gem, serves up indulgent katsu sandos on pillowy homemade milk bread in a laid-back outdoor setting perfect for sharing bites and sips.