Ethnographic museum · Financial District
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Housed in the landmark Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, this Smithsonian museum is always free. A strong downtown cultural stop, its Native New York exhibition and imagiNATIONS center anchor frequent recommendations.
Donut shop · East Village
Mochi donuts, Korean hot dogs, bubble tea, sweet & chewy
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Bakery · Williamsburg
Scandinavian-inspired bakery with sourdough breads & pastries
Cafe · Upper West Side
French bakery & cafe with delicious pastries, brunch & coffee
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Musical instrument store · Williamsburg
New, used & vintage guitars, amps, keyboards, pedals & repairs
Asian restaurant · Hell's Kitchen
Central Asian halal dishes, tender lamb plov, juicy skewers
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Mexican restaurant · Greenpoint
Michelin-starred Mexican eatery offering wood-fired dishes & cocktails
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Bakery · Greenwich Village
Asian-inspired pastries & sandwiches with French techniques
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Chinese noodle restaurant · West Village
Dumplings, noodles, bubble tea, and comfort food classics.
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Coffee shop · Upper East Side
Japanese cafe with unique matcha lattes & pastries
Ramen restaurant · Long Island City
DIY instant noodles with 115 varieties and many toppings
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