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The Ivory Peacock
This huge Flatiron spot has three distinct bar areas under the same roof, and the focus here is on gin. Try some of their surprisingly creative raw bar items.
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One White Street
One White Street serves some very good hyper-seasonal dishes in a stylish three-story Tribeca townhouse.
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Enzo's of Arthur Avenue
This huge red sauce joint is among the best on Arthur Avenue. Go with a group, and get a bunch of pastas.
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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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Full Moon Pizzeria
Full Moon is a Bronx pizzeria with a solid cheese slice and even better strombolis and calzones.
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Prince Coffee House
Hanging out at this busy Turkish coffee shop on Arthur Ave. feels like you're in a cafe in Europe. Feel free to linger for a while.
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Artuso Pastry Shop
Artuso is an Italian pastry shop in the Bronx with everything from pignoli and tiramisu to lemon rolls and lobster tails. Yes, you want powdered sugar on top.
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Tra Di Noi
Tra Di Noi has all the checkerboard-tablecloth charm you want out of a red sauce spot near Arthur Avenue. Order the specials.
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Mike's Deli
The sandwiches are solid at this Italian deli in the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, but we really love the hot food.
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K'Far
K'Far is an all-day Israeli restaurant at the Hoxton hotel in Williamsburg. Come by for sandwiches and pastries during the day or a full dinner at night.
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Amura Japanese Cuisine
Amura is a casual sushi spot on the Upper East Side with a gigantic menu and unique dishes.
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Zawa Japanese
Zawa offers high-quality fish on the Upper East Side that you'd pay a lot more for at fancier sushi restaurants.
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Calabria Pork Store
Calabria Pork Store is a deli in the Bronx with lots and lots of sausages hanging from the ceiling.
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Solid State
This fun bar in Woodside offers a bunch of local craft beers, board games, and pinball machines—and you'll never have to wait in line to get in.
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Sushi Yashin
On the sushi date spectrum, Park Slope's Sushi Yashin sits in between "super casual" and "getting serious." Take someone here on a third date.
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JPan Sushi
JPan is a casual sushi spot in Park Slope that works for takeout or a low-key date.
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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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Outer Heaven
Outer Heaven is a little club on the Lower East Side where you can dance to electronic music, get bottle service, and play a few vintage arcade games.
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The Last Call
At The Last Call in Williamsburg you can eat yakitori and join a dance party underneath a disco ball.