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All the best places where you can eat with a tourist without having to spend an upsetting amount of money.
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The Best Cupcakes in NYC
The cupcake craze may be over, but that doesn't mean there aren't still great cupcakes in NYC. These are our favorites.
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The Best Restaurants In Harlem
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Best North Dumpling Shop
Best North Dumpling Shop is in the back of a hidden strip mall in Flushing, and they make some of our favorite dumplings and pork buns in the city.
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Casa Cruz
Casa Cruz occupies an entire townhouse on the Upper East Side, and it's a nice place to eat foie gras once you've finished your daily philanthropy.
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Casa della Mozzarella
The fresh mozzarella at this famous Bronx deli is worth a trip to the neighborhood from anywhere. Try it in a prosciutto sandwich.
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Secchu Yokota
Secchu Yokota is a tiny Japanese restaurant in the East Village that serves an exceptional, seasonally-driven tempura omakase.
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The Best Cupcakes in NYC
The cupcake craze may be over, but that doesn't mean there aren't still great cupcakes in NYC. These are our favorites.
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Huascar & Co. Bakeshop
Huascar & Co Bakeshop in Hell's Kitchen makes inventive cupcakes inspired by the chef's Dominican heritage.
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Itaewon Pocha
If it's 1am and you need some soju and bulgogi fries, head to Itaewon Pocha in Koreatown.
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Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong
For KBBQ in Koreatown, head to Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong before anywhere else, but prepare yourself for a long wait.
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Magnolia Bakery
Magnolia Bakery is a classic NYC spot that you might know from some popular TV shows of the early aughts. It's a little touristy, sure, but the cupcakes and banana pudding are great.
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Lloyd's Carrot Cake Shop
Lloyd's Carrot Cake Shop is a beloved bakery in the Bronx that's famous for their signature carrot cake.
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Amore Pizzeria
This fluorescent-lit Flushing spot has been around since the '70s, and it's still serving some of the finest and greasiest pizza in town.
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Llama San
Llama San is a Nikkei restaurant in the West Village from the people behind Llama Inn. It’s pricey, but the food is incredibly delicious.
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The 15 Most Exciting Dinner Spots In NYC Right Now
A night out at one of these places—whether it’s for a catch-up with a friend or an impressive date night—feels overwhelmingly of the moment.
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14 Trendy Restaurants You Can Get Into
If you’re looking for an impressive place to get a table when you didn’t plan weeks in advance, here are some great options.
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Bad Roman
Bad Roman is a new spot from the Quality Branded team that serves fun twists on Italian food in a whimsical Columbus Circle space.
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House
At this Japanese-French tasting-menu spot in Greenpoint, you feel like you’re in someone’s home, drinking wine in their kitchen while they make you chic fancy food.
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Sushi On Me
The Williamsburg location of Sushi On Me is significantly pricier than the one in Jackson Heights, but it's just as much fun.
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The Dining Room at The Met
The Dining Room at the Met is worth a visit for the treetop views of Central Park alone, but they also serve an impressive seasonal tasting menu.