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If I had 72hrs in NYC
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Places I'd recommend to my friends or family if they are visitng for a short time or if they have been multiple times and are wanting to try something different. Some are basic and trendy (for a reason) and some are MY favorites.
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Lets Eat!
 
Bars (Fancy and Dive)
 
Let's Bop Around
 
Trendy (but worth it)

Lets Eat!

If you want to eat good - always recommend a reservation but some are great walk ins! 

 
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A cozy spot in the WV, pretty easy to get a reservation and the food is DELICIOUS. Highly recomment the steak and croquettes
Bobo Restaurant NYC | French Dining in the West Village
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It is popular for a reason and lives up to the hype. If you are into seafood, give this spot a try - a bit of a splurge but genuinely worth every single bite. Cocktails are also delicious here.
Theodora
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Walk in only - Easy to walk in during the week but on the weekends, go 15/20 minutes before they open and you should be able to get a spot. DO NOT sleep on the vinegar chicken. Get a side of bread and use that to dip into the sauce and it's incredibl...
Bernie's Restaurant | American Restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
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My preferred casual slice - their burrata slice is incredible.
Made in New York Pizza | WEST VILLAGE SPECIFICALLY
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My favorite omakase in NYC - a little more expensive than some other casual spots (think around $80-$90 depending on what you choose) but not a bad bite and I mean that. Such a friendly staff and the chefs are great. Only omakase spot I've been to mu...
Shiki Omakase
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A GOOD MEAL - more casual, can usually walk in. Every thing on this menu is great (specifically the cauliflower and chicken).
Shukette
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Consistent quality and my go to sushi spot. Walk in only - I go atleast once a week. There will be a wait but if you go before peak dinner hours or at lunch, you should be fine. I cannot say a bad thing about this spot and I have never had a bad expe...
SUGARFISH
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Perfect place to sit at the bar for a non nyc style pizza. Their hot girl is my favorite and their fries are amazing. Also great martini. My go to for friends visiting - best place for a girl dinner or a cute date. Highly recomment a res if possible ...
Emmett's on Grove | Pizza Restaurant in New York, NY
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My favorite bagel spot in nyc, their Astor bagel is my favorite. I recommend ordering ahead and picking up
Brooklyn Bagels | Hand-Rolled Kettle-Boiled Bagels
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THIS I will wait in line for. Get there 30 mins before they open and you should be able to get a spot. Their lasagna is worth the hype and their tiramisu is DELECTABLE
Don Angie
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Bars (Fancy and Dive)

 
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I love coming here to sit and yap at the bar. Come early as it does get packed or try and get a res for the patio. Great martini and even greater fries
East Village | Cafe Maud
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Let's Bop Around

bits and bobs if you want to just stroll!

 
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Wildly overpriced, but actually fun to roam around. You will leave with a bunch of random snacks and drinks that you can't find at your local grocery and honestly, I love it.
Happier Grocery
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This store is so beautifully curated and fun to roam around. The space is aesthically pleasing and extremely comforting.
Soho - Tecovas
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Check out their instagram to see what is currently going on locally! There are multiple locations so there will be multiple brands live at once! Recommend during the day or close to closing time to avoid lines. You have to be in the midset of browsin...
260 Sample Sale
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Trendy (but worth it)

They are trendy for a reason! I hate lines and no place is worth a line, but there will probably be a line at most of these places
 
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Sue me! It’s fun to browse and the chicken tender are good but the honey mustard is even BETTER
Home | Meadowlane
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LOVE their selection. There is something for everyone
lil sweet treat | globally sourced sweets
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Favorite hand roll spot in the city, it is casual, it is reasonably price, and it is efficient. I go every other week
NoMad – KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar
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I dream about this vodka pizza
Home Page – LUCIA
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Fro yo is having its moment. And this yogurt is fire. Out of alllll the choices, this one is one of my favorites
MADISON FARE
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The fro yo is NOT worth the long line. But this place is also fun to roam around, their coffee is good and they have lots of good pre made stuff. I love getting a few apps and taking it to the park
Butterfield Market: Home
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