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NYC FOOD RECS AS A NATIVE NEW YORKER

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These are the spots I recommend to visitors or take my friends to when they come to New York. They haven’t failed me yet!!
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Brunch spots

These are the spots I would recommend in the city for brunch
 
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Had the best brunch here!! Had to wait a bit but totally worth it!! Found it on TikTok and the scallion pancakes did not disappoint!!
Win Son Bakery
 
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This a great brunch place and great for anyone who eats gluten free!! They have multiple locations too
Friedman's
 
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I’m nearby a lot, so I eat here pretty regularly. They have great brunch and good casual food for dinner.
The Lowery Bar & Kitchen
 
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Perfect bagels with so many flavors and cream cheese options. They have an iconic rainbow bagel too which is so fun for any friends I take there!
Utopia Bagels

Dinner spots

The recs range from more casual to more expensive dining but all have amazing food!
 
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My first time having authentic Korean barbecue! I went with one friend and we did a pork package for $125, it comes with SO MANY sides and it was absolutely delicious and worth the price. The environment is super cool too, you’re seated at the same g...
NUBIANI
 
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The food here is so good!! Great pasta and Italian options
La Pecora Bianca UES
 
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If you like authentic Italian pizza, this place is great! They have a ton of options for a reasonable price and the cocktails are amazing too! They also have gelato next store for a sweet treat after 😏
Sotto Le Stelle · Long Island City, New York
 
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This is a repeat spot for dinner with my girlfriends and has great drinks too!!
The Smith
 
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This place is a classic nyc spot and is great for a date night
Serafina West 105 (UWS)
 
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Fantastic Indian food and the service is always great!!
Order – Cardamom Indian Cuisine