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Maialino (vicino)
Maialino is now in a Nomad hotel, but this Italian spot is still serving simple and satisfying Roman-style dishes in a romantic dining room.
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Casa Tulum
Casa Tulum is a Mexican spot in the South Street Seaport that makes you feel like you're steps away from sand and ocean. Prioritize the aguachile and tacos.
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Reyna
Reyna, a Toronto import near Union Square, serves Mediterranean fusion food in a loungy space. This large restaurant is ideal for drinks and sharing small plates.
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E.A.K. Ramen
Stop by E.A.K. Ramen in the West Village for hard-to-find iekei-style ramen and crispy gyoza on a cast iron plate.
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BòCàPhê
BòCàPhê in Chelsea does a good job with their classic phở, but other dishes fall flat.
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Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Lillie's Victorian is a huge restaurant in the Theater District with ornate ceilings and stained glass windows. It's a great choice for afternoon tea or brunch before a weekend matinee.
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T. Brasserie
Unsurprisingly, the French restaurant at a food hall by Jean-Georges Vongerichten is worth checking out. Come here for a casual date and share some escargots, but skip the burger.
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Bird In Hand
Bird in Hand is a huge spot in Hamilton Heights that works equally well as a restaurant or cocktail bar.
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The Buttery Bar
The Buttery Bar is a bar in Greenpoint that serves seasonal bites and unusual wines in an unpretentious setting.
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Yakitori Totto
By the time you finish paying your bill, you'll already want to come back to this yakitori restaurant in Midtown.
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Lore
Lore is a Park Slope restaurant where you can get everything from a dosa to buckwheat spaetzle. The menu is all over the place, but it works.
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Ladybird
Ladybird is a vegan restaurant in the East Village that's perfect for a fun night out, whether you're vegan or not.
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Nudibranch
Nudibranch in the East Village serves an exciting three-course prix fixe influenced by a grab bag of cuisines.
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Studio 151
Studio 151 is an East Village speakeasy serving late-night sushi with a four-seat omakase bar.
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8282
Korean spot 8282 might just become your favorite LES hangout for fried chicken, gochujang margaritas, and delicious upscale anju and banju.
