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The Best Lobster Rolls In The Hamptons
We love lobster rolls very much. These are the best ones in the Hamptons.
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The Best BBQ In NYC
From a pop-up serving smoked turkey and chicharrón to a place that offers plant-based takes on ribs and pulled pork, here's where to find the best Southern-style BBQ.
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3 Super Bowl Specials To Order Even If You Probably Won’t Turn On The Game
Wait, there’s a football season this year?
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Superiority Burger
This sceney spot in the East Village is famous for its veggie burgers, but we're more obsessed with the side dishes and desserts.
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Gertude's
A Passover Seder-inspired margarita. A burger with a side of latkes. You’ll find all that and more at Gertrude’s in Prospect Heights.
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Winner on Franklin
Drink frozen margaritas and eat sourdough at Winner on Franklin in Crown Heights.
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Foodstruck
This food at this Astoria spot sounds like your typical OTT drunk food, but it’s so much better than that.
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Silver Apricot
Silver Apricot in the West Village has a secret back patio where you should bring a date and eat Chinese-New American small plates.
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Paul’s Daughter
At Paul’s Daughter, a counter-service spot on the Coney Island boardwalk, you can get everything from lobster rolls to soft serve.
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Cecchi's
At Cecchi’s in the West Village, the atmosphere is moody and Art Deco, and the official house beverage is the off-menu martini.
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Compton's
Compton’s is known for their over-the-top sandwiches, which are delicious beyond being photogenic.
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Virginia's
You could do worse than the American food at the revamped Virginia’s, but you could also do a lot better.
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Gertie
Gertie is an aggressively cheerful daytime spot, and it’s one of your best options for breakfast, brunch, or lunch in Williamsburg.
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The Best Lobster Rolls In The Hamptons
We love lobster rolls very much. These are the best ones in the Hamptons.
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Fanelli Cafe
A classic Soho restaurant experiencing a sceney renaissance, Fanelli is the perfect place to eat a sandwich while wearing tiny sunglasses.
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Springs Tavern & Grill
Springs Tavern & Grill is a laidback spot in East Hampton with large picnic tables and excellent calamari.
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Malibu Barbie Cafe
A heavy dose of nostalgia and lots of pink dominate this summer pop-up with mostly forgettable food.
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Revelie Luncheonette
A modern diner with an old-fashioned soda jerk, Revelie Luncheonette is a great spot for a midday date in Soho.
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The Restaurant at Gilder
If you’re spending a day at the Museum of Natural History, stop in at the Restaurant at Gilder to avoid hanger-related meltdowns.
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Manhatta
The food takes a backseat to the spectacular views at this New American restaurant in a FiDi skyscraper. But if you know what to order, you’ll have an unforgettable experience.
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Lingo
Japanese ingredients liven up classic cocktails and New American fare at this Greenpoint restaurant.
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The Good Good
For an East Harlem hang with friends, this Caribbean-inspired spot has the goods.
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Torrisi Bar & Restaurant
From the people who brought you Carbone, Torrisi Bar & Restaurant is a big, glitzy spot in Nolita with a lively scene and an inventive Italian menu.
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Estia's Little Kitchen
Estia's Little Kitchen is a tiny Mexican-American restaurant that is our go-to brunch spot.