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Petite Patate
This French restaurant in Prospect Heights works best for drinks, fried bar bites, and fans of ‘90s hip hop.
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Foxface Natural
Formerly a sandwich shop, Foxface serves an interesting lineup of seafood-heavy dishes in a bright, casual East Village space.
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Nura
Bring a few friends to Nura, split a bread basket, and enjoy some fun cocktails in this Greenpoint restaurant's loft-like space.
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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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Lula Mae
This Clinton Hill spot has a Cambodian menu and a cool cocktail lounge hidden in the back.
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Daughter
Daughter is a Crown Heights coffee shop by day, and an unpretentious wine bar by night.
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Brasserie Vietnam
This West Village spot serves Vietnamese and French food with some unexpected touches.
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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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Bar Vinazo
A glorious patio and Spanish wine list are the main attractions at this Park Slope tapas bar.
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Momofuku Ssäm Bar
It's not the East Village, but Momofuku Ssäm Bar at South Street Seaport is still pretty great.
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Ariari
Ariari is a retro-looking Korean spot in the East Village that specializes in seafood, and you'll keep coming back until you've tried everything on the menu.
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Maisonetta
This modern Mott Haven restaurant serves Mexican and French food, and it's perfect for a date night.
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Foul Witch
Foul Witch is an Alphabet City wine bar opened by the Roberta's team. Their small plates and excellent beverage list are worth the hype.
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Izakaya Toribar
Izakaya Toribar serves a large variety of great yakitori and kushikatsu in a dark basement space in Midtown East.
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C as in Charlie
This restaurant serves unique Korean-Southern small plates in a compact room in Noho with a lively crowd.
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Caleta
An ice cream shop by day, this East Village spot turns into a bar at night serving beer, wine, and interesting small plates.
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Silvana
This Middle Eastern restaurant/gift shop in Harlem has a downstairs space with live music that makes you feel like you're at the coolest basement party ever.
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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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Shinka Ramen & Sake Bar
Shinka, tucked away inside a Chinatown hotel, is a great place to drink, watch sports, and eat a unique bowl of ramen with brisket and bone marrow.
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53
53's stylish dining rooms should be studied at Parsons. This modern Asian restaurant in Midtown from the Marea team is one of your best options for an upscale dinner in the city.
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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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Smyth Tavern
Smyth Tavern makes one of the best burgers in Tribeca, but not much else here is worth mentioning.