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By Bryan Kim on January 18, 2019

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Saint Julivert Fisherie
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Saint Julivert Fisherie
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Saint Julivert Fisherie

Saint Julivert Fisherie is a Cobble Hill spot where you’ll eat seafood small plates and try unusual wines.

By Katherine Lewin on January 17, 2019

Farida
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Farida is a casual Central Asian restaurant in Midtown with excellent food and a fun atmosphere.

By Hannah Albertine on January 16, 2019

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Where To Have A Birthday With An Open Bar
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Where To Have A Birthday With An Open Bar

18 places where you and your friends can enjoy a buffet of alcohol.

By Hannah Albertine and Bryan Kim on January 11, 2019

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The Best Restaurants In The West Village
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The Best Restaurants In The West Village

All the spots you’ll want to know about the next time you wind up in this neighborhood full of brownstones and celebrities walking their dogs.

By Bryan Kim, Katherine Lewin, Hillary Reinsberg, and Matt Tervooren on December 17, 2018

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By Matt Tervooren on January 8, 2019

U-Gu
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U-Gu
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U-Gu

If you want some good sushi that doesn’t cost as much as a new set of 500-thread-count sheets, go to U-Gu in Clinton Hill.

By Bryan Kim on January 14, 2019

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By Bryan Kim, Katherine Lewin, Hillary Reinsberg, and Matt Tervooren on December 14, 2018

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Here’s our complete guide to the best private rooms in the city, with capacity from 10 to over 100.

By Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim, and Katherine Lewin on December 21, 2018

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Where To Have Your Next Team Dinner
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18 places where you can celebrate something with some coworkers that you more-or-less like.

By Hannah Albertine and Bryan Kim on November 14, 2018

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By Hannah Albertine on January 4, 2019

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Where To Go For A Casual Cocktail
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By Bryan Kim on December 11, 2018

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By Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim, Katherine Lewin, Hillary Reinsberg, and Matt Tervooren on December 3, 2018

Gato
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Gato
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Gato, Bobby Flay’s Mediterranean spot in Noho, isn’t quite as good as it was when it opened, but it’s still a useful option in certain situations.

By Matt Tervooren on January 10, 2019

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Bāng Bar
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Bāng Bar

Momofuku Bāng Bar is a fast-casual counter spot in the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle that makes really good flatbread wraps.

By Hannah Albertine on January 7, 2019

Where To Day Drink In Winter
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Where To Day Drink In Winter
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Where To Day Drink In Winter

When you want to drink during the day in the winter and also feel good about it, check out any of these 32 spots.

By Bryan Kim and Matt Tervooren on December 20, 2018

Where To Have Your 50th Birthday Dinner
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Where To Have Your 50th Birthday Dinner
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Where To Have Your 50th Birthday Dinner

17 places perfect for a 50th birthday celebration.

By Bryan Kim on November 27, 2018

The Brunch Greatest Hits List
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The Brunch Greatest Hits List
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The Brunch Greatest Hits List

Our all-time favorite places to get brunch in NYC.

By Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim, Katherine Lewin, and Hillary Reinsberg on December 14, 2018

2nd Floor Bar & Essen
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2nd Floor Bar & Essen
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2nd Floor Bar & Essen

2nd Floor Bar & Essen is a semi-hidden bar above 2nd Ave Deli on the Upper East Side. It’s perfect for date night, and the food is great.

By Bryan Kim on December 20, 2018

Toriko
8.3
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Toriko
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Toriko

Toriko is a yakitori spot in the West Village that serves omakase menus focused on excellent grilled chicken skewers.

By Matt Tervooren on November 20, 2018

Where To Go That’s Like Union Pool But Isn’t Union Pool
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Where To Go That’s Like Union Pool But Isn’t Union Pool
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Are you avoiding Union Pool for any number of highly legitimate reasons? Try one of these bars instead.

By Bryan Kim on November 15, 2018

Shabushabu Macoron
8.6
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Shabushabu Macoron
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Shabushabu Macoron

The world’s first shabushabu omakase restaurant, owned by the people behind Cocoron, is a unique experience in a number of ways.

By Hillary Reinsberg on November 12, 2018

Atomix
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Atomix
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Atomix
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Atomix

Atomix is a restaurant in Nomad where you sit around a counter and eat a 10-course, $175 Korean tasting menu. For a special experience, it’s worth it.

By Bryan Kim on November 16, 2018

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Where To Eat Before Or After A Broadway Show
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Our favorite restaurants in the Theater District.

By Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim, Chris Stang, and Matt Tervooren on November 13, 2018

Where To Go When You Just Want One Last Drink
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Where To Go When You Just Want One Last Drink
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When you want to get one more drink before calling it a night, go to any of these 18 bars.

By Matt Tervooren on December 7, 2018

General Deb’s
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General Deb’s
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General Deb’s

General Deb’s is a Sichuan restaurant in Bushwick that’s great for a casual date or group dinner in the neighborhood.

By Hannah Albertine on December 4, 2018

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