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Fanelli Cafe

94 Prince St at Mercer
(212) 226-9412

Fanelli’s has outlived any other tavern in the neighborhood (since 1922 in fact), and for good reason, as a beer and burger here can never disappoint. Try to impress an old friend who thinks... Read More

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Hillside

70 Hudson Ave, Brooklyn
(718) 522-7957

Meet Hillside, the cozy wine bar and cafe attached to Vinegar Hill House in Brooklyn. The food menu may be small, but everything is fresh and fantastic, especially the oysters – perfectly... Read More

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Roberta’s

261 Moore Street, Brooklyn
(718) 417-1118

Is Bushwick becoming the new Williamsburg? Look no further than Roberta’s for proof – It’s the most unpretentious pizza and beer joint in the neighborhood that has foodies from... Read More

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Harney & Sons Tea

433 Broome Street Between Broadway & Crosby Street
(212) 933-4853

Harney & Sons is a beautiful, aromatic upscale tea shop located in the heart of SoHo. After a long day of downtown shopping, deciding between the 250 kinds of tea shipped from their Millerton,... Read More

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Exchange Alley

424 E 9th St (9th St & 1st Ave)
212.288.8525
http://exchangealleynyc.com

The Scene: Exchange Alley hits the nail on the head by marrying a warm unpretentiousness with a feeling of storied permanence. The intimate space feels as if it’s been there all along, which... Read More

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Tomoe Sushi

172 Thompson St., New York, NY 10012 Thompson and Houston
212-777-9346
http://www.tomoesushi.com

If you’re something of a sushi snob like we are, there’s little that will get in your way to find the freshest cuts of fish that you can get your hands on, and for years the barebones... Read More

Torrisi Italian Specialities @ 250 Mulberry St., New York, NY

Torrisi Italian Specialties

250 Mulberry St, New York, NY (@ Prince St.)
212.965.0955
www.piginahat.com

By day, Torrisi Italian Specialties is a sandwich shop on the northern edge of Little Italy.  This is noteworthy, because Torrisi is nothing quite like the tourist traps and lackluster Italian food... Read More

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Lucky Strike

59 Grand St., New York, NY (West Broadway & Wooster St.)
212-941-0772
www.luckystrikeny.com

Step into this 1989-established Keith McNally dining room, and you might feel like you’ve entered a friend’s house – provided that your friend loves French film and well-worn antiques. A décor... Read More