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42 Grove Street, West Village, new york
This place is inspired by a European-style eatery offering the closest sourced meat and produce of the season. It is famous for French food. The chef Jody Williams opened this place with a neighborhood vibe where locals hang out and order their favorite food items. The scrambled eggs are cooked with the wand of an espresso machine. You can be sure of the authenticity of the food there as the chef takes extra care to follow the traditional recipes. The chef is a miniaturist so the food is offered in small servings in bite-sized dishes. The guests can also buy cookbooks, bags, posters, t-shirts from the shop.
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380 Lafayette St, new york
Lafayette is a very popular french bistro in New York’s Noho neighborhood featuring a variety of signatures and traditional dishes from various France regions for lunch, brunch, and Dinner. The dining room at the restaurant boasts soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streets and the entertaining rotisserie bar. The restaurant’s main dining room, bakery, and two private dining suites are housed inside an iconic landmark NoHo building originally designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh with a brasserie-style cinematic landscape with modern additions like mahogany floors, spontaneous murals, etc.
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1084 Flushing Ave, brooklyn
Bunna Cafe is an African cuisine famous for serving tasty vegan Ethiopian food with a wide range of options. Started as a pop-up place, It eventually became so popular and successful that the owners moved the establishment to its current brick and mortar space. True to the Ethiopian tradition, the food is enjoyed with friends and family at a shared table. This place serves a traditional combination of plant-based Ethiopian dishes (cooked vegetables and simmered legumes with spices) served with Injera flatbread (a spongy sourdough flatbread for scooping). It is the first of its kind in the city to serve a completely hearty, wholesome, nutritious, and packed with flavors, full of vitamins, healthy fats, veggie proteins, and fiber vegan fair.
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205 E Houston St, new york
Katz’s Delicatessen, a popular destination for gastronomers, visitors, and locals since 1888, was founded by the Iceland brothers. They are famous for serving the meats (Pastrami, corned beef, etc.) cured using a slower method, which best flavors the meat, without injecting chemicals, water, or other additives to speed the process. The finished product can take up to a full 30 days to cure, while commercially prepared corned beef is often pressure-injected (or “pumped”) to cure in 36 hours. There is plenty of seating and great pictures all over the walls of famous customers.
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956 2nd Ave, new york
The Smith is a casual Brasserie with four locations in New York City, one in Chicago and one in Washington D.C. Their menu features bistro classics, seasonal food, and great cocktails. They work with the local farmers and purveyors to serve delicious and authentic food and drinks. The Smith's CEO and founder, Jeffrey Lefcourt, has worked with top restaurants in New York City and all of his experience has been applied to this place when he opened it in 2007. It has been a favorite place for food lovers since the time it opened, no wonder this place is very popular, packed with patrons all the time. The place also features a bar where people can enjoy a great variety of cocktails and regular drinks.
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165 Avenue A, new york
Christopher Pugliese, the owner of the Tompkins Square Bagels, learned the art of making a perfect bagel at Bake City Bagels in Gravesend Brooklyn, New York at the beginning of his career. All the artisanal bagels are made on-premises in small batches with extreme care and attention to details ranging in flavor from plain, sesame, and poppy to French toast, pumpkin. With the “do it the right way” philosophy, this place brings the A-game every time and never disappoints. They do not compromise on quality with their hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and oven-baked bakery items.
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214 E 45th St, new york
The Comfort Diner fully exemplifies the "comfort diner" moniker with its quick service and friendly staff. The restaurant chef has been working there for more than 20 years, even after the ownership change, ensuring the same food is being served at this retro diner. Comfort Diner is a clean, simple place to dine have breakfast or brunch, or sometimes late-night food.
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85 Orchard St, new york
Dudley’s is a quintessential Australian corner pub-and-bistro is home to a variety of small plates, creative cocktails, and an amazing atmosphere. The restaurant is cozy with simple decor, an oversized marble bar, and large street-facing windows allowing customers a perfect people-watching through it. They offer a wide array of dishes to choose from.
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17 Prince St, new york
Cafe Habana, launched in 1998, is a Cuban-Mexican neighborhood cafe & bar in New York. This place originated from the dream of a fifth-generation New Yorker who wanted to create a place he’d always longed to hang out at when he was a kid. Good times around good food, bringing people from all walks of life together around hearty plates in unpretentious surroundings, with a great vibe. Café Habana’s known for its jumping scene, fashion-forward crowd & the addictive grilled corn that many New Yorkers & Global tourists queue up for down the block to get their seat at this NoLita hangout. There are colorful paintings, green painted leaves at the tops of the ceiling, and music to give a cultural vibe and unique dining experience.The restaurant has its branches in Malibu, Miami, and Tokyo Japan as well.
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379 Grand Street, new york
Doughnut Plant, opened by Mark Isreal in 1994, takes the recipe inspiration from the owner's grandfather's recipe from 1910 when his family started making bakery items. They use high-quality all-natural ingredients, no preservatives, fresh and seasonal fruit glazes, and original flavor combinations for their doughnut. The New York Times has called their doughnuts the "Doughnuts of the Gods". The New York has called them "Taste anything from Doughnut Plant once, and you're hooked". The doughnuts are simply great.
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132 W 31st St, new york
Friedmans, which opened in 2009, is a family-run business serving American comfort food and gluten-free options. The name Friedman is named after the famous economist Milton Friedman who popularized the phrase “there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch.” Friedman’s serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant follows the simple mantra "Eat good food". They work with local farmers and serve antibiotic-free meats & local vegetables.
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286 8th Ave, new york
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee company is famous for its high-quality and appetizing bagels. They carefully choose ingredients and un-bromated and unbleached flour, to eliminate toxins in the food. The bagels are individually hand-rolled with care, kettle-boiled in small batch kettles in the store, and baked to perfection in ovens throughout the day so that they achieve the perfect balance of a crunchy exterior and chewy center. They use the freshest ingredients and toppings from fresh eggs to premium Atlantic Nova Salmon, smoked whitefish salad, crispy bacon, and fresh produce like avocado, tomatoes, and red onion, to build the world’s best bagel sandwich or wrap. They have been voted as New York City's best bagel by Food Network and other outlets.
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2788 Broadway, new york
Sam Thongkrieng moved from Bangkok to New York in the 1980s and worked at Ess-A-Bagel (another very popular bagel place) for years before opening this establishment, Absolute Bagel. This bare-bones joint draws the crowd for its hand-rolled, housemade bagels, spread, and other toppers.
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94 Avenue C, new york
Bobwhite is a southern comfort food joint featuring Fried chicken & soul food sides, made from seasonable, responsible ingredients. The cozy space with few tables, this place is famous for its world-class fried chicken. This place is named after the “bobwhite” quail from Virginia, the home state of this restaurant’s owner.
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150 Ainslie St, brooklyn
Okonomi is a Japanese cuisine offering regional seafood, ramen, and traditional Japanese set meal options. This place had its humble beginnings. Chef Yuji Haraguchi used to cook ramen staff meals at Roberta's (his former workplace). The food was so delicious that it eventually had its place in the form of Okonomi. The place offers a seasonal menu chosen by the chef. They practice healthy cooking techniques without the use of butter or oil. Their staff is extremely nice and knowledgeable. Okonomi serves a traditional set breakfast and lunch menu and Ramen Noodles for dinner.
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38 W 36th St, new york
Located in the Garment District, Trademark bar + kitchen is surrounded by centuries of rich, New York and fashion industry history. Since its opening in 2016, Trademark Taste + Grind has paid homage to the strong, independent women ruling the Big Apple with details in hospitality, decor, and talent. This approachable American Bistro is helmed by Executive Chef Adrienne Guttieri, whose menu is laced with family recipes passed down for generations. These Italian signatures are featured alongside lighter twists on affordable steakhouse classics for lunch, dinner, and brunch services. Trademark bar + kitchen is operated by IGC Hospitality, the team behind other notable NYC venues such as Park Avenue Tavern, Parker & Quinn, Refinery Rooftop, and The Wilson.
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215 W 85th St, new york
Han Dynasty is a Chinese restaurant opened a branch in East Village in 2013. The restaurant provides its customer a bright atmosphere and elegant decor, the yellow walls are decorated with oil paintings look like as they are purchased from back-alley gallery Hong Kong, the polished wood tables set up with plastic red chopsticks and lighting that provides proper light as well ass look attractive. The food they cook is not homemade but when you will have a bite to their menu options it gives the homestyle feel. Everything cooked with balanced sauces and ingredients used is fresh and authentic. Popular items from their menu include dry pot style, a sizzling pan with mushrooms, bamboo shoots and peppers in a spicy sauce, the sweet and spicy crispy rice style, with tomatoes, black mushrooms pea leaves served on crispy rice pillows and the salt and pepper style battered chicken. Dan Dan Noodles are famous here, must try them out.
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44-14 48th Ave, queens
Opened in 2012 by the Oropeza brothers, Bolivian Llama Party serves modern Bolivian food for the discerning NYC palate. It has been recognized for its innovative take on Bolivian cuisine by the NY Times, Eater, Gothamist, CNN, TimeOut, and many more. It first got its recognition in Smorgasburg where the Oropeza brothers served their family’s recipes. The brothers share the dream to bring worldwide recognition to the rich culinary history of Bolivia through the fun and creative efforts of their craft.
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219 Mulberry St, new york
Established in 2002, Ruby’s prides itself on using fresh local products balanced with Australian culinary influences to provide the local and international community with some of the best food, espresso coffee, and drinks in New York City. The place feels like a little Australia in New York City with signature Aussie brekkie (breakfast), burgers, pasta, Bevies (beverages).
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144 W 37th St, new york
Balade Your Way serves authentic flavors from the middle east with a modern flair. They follow the simple recipe of using the highest quality local ingredients and a wide variety of flavors to satisfy the sophisticated palates, Balade literally means "fresh". They follow "Your Way Philosophy" where customers can pick and choose, mix and match to cater to exactly their taste. They are redefining what it means to have healthy fresh delicious food that is quick and customized up to the last spice. They apply a special variety of cooking techniques with their unique blend of flavors. Their contemporary interior design brings highlights from the world of fine dining in quick-service restaurants.
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33 Havemeyer St, brooklyn
Best Pizza has been serving one of the best pizzas in New York in this former bakery since 2010. The chef and tv personality Frank Pinello utilizes a century-old, wood-burning oven to turn out some of the best slices in town. This pizza slice joint embodies the chef's Bensonhurst roots, Sicilian heritage, and New York City pizzeria tradition, with high-quality seasonal ingredients. Frank is also the host of VICE's "The Pizza Show" where he travels around the world to experience the pizza culture as far away as Seoul. Most recently, he is the host of "A Frank Experience" on VICE.
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62 West 22nd Street (between 5th & 6th Ave), new york
The first Bite opened in a unique corner space on Bleecker and Lafayette in 2002 by Ami Melamed with a fashion industry background, offering no more than five sandwiches. Today, the joint offers one of the most eclectic menus in the city inspired by Ami's travel around the globe with different cuisines and spices ranging from a simple Mediterranean sandwich to a Thai-inspired curry, an Italian staple panini to a classic Moroccan appetizer. The ingredients at Bite are fresh and simple, without any preservatives. The bread comes fresh every day from Balthazar bakery, the cheese from Joe's dairy, the soups, and the dressings are all prepared from scratch every day in-house.
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10 Columbus Circle, new york
Momofuku Noodle Bar is a famous noodle bar founded by celebrity chef David Chang in 2004. It also has its locations in Washington DC, Sydney, Toronto, and Las Vegas. The menu is inspired by street food in Korea, Japan, and the USA. Momofuku is known for creative ramen dishes, pork bun, and many seasonal dishes. They also serve the famous Fried Chicken Meal, a celebratory mainstay, inspired by Southern-style Fried Chicken. The food here continues to evolve raising the bar.
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77 Fulton St, new york
Keste (means "this is it" in the dialect of Naples) stands true to its name for making authentic Neapolitan pizzerias in wood burning brick oven in New York City. The place was established by renowned chef Roberto Caporuscio who grew on a dairy farm in Pontinia, Italy, and perfected his culinary skills in Napoli, the birthplace of pizza, where he went to study the art and craft of Neapolitan pizza with the most talented pizza masters, including Antonio Starita. Roberto has become one of the most highly praised pizza chefs amongst his peers and in the media, critically acclaimed as “#1 Pizza in New York” by New York Magazine, “Best Pizza” in New York State by Food Network Magazine, and among the top 25 “Best Pizza Places in the US” by Food and Wine.
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235 Mulberry St, new york
Rubirosa came into its existence in 2010 from the desire of Aj Pappalardo, the son of Giuseppe Pappalardo, the founder of famed Joe & Pat's in Staten Island, to create an institution like his father's in Manhatten. The place became an instant hit for pizzas and instant Italian classics featuring a wide array of Pasta made fresh in-house daily. The pizza uses 60 plus years old heirloom recipes from his father's establishment. Rubirosa is famous for its vodka sauce.