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From ATL to NYC: What I Ate & Loved 🗽

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An Atlanta girl takes on NYC sharing exactly what I wore, where I ate, and everything I loved. From outfits that got me stopped on the street to food spots actually worth it, this is my real, no-gatekeeping NYC guide.
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Best Places to Eat for Tourists in NYC

A curated list of where I ate in New York City, featuring must-try restaurants, hidden gems, and viral food spots across NYC. From brunch and coffee to dinner and late-night eats, these are the places worth adding to your NYC food itinerary.

 
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I went to Crazy Pizza in NYC and it’s such a fun, over-the-top vibe with spinning pizza dough, great energy, and honestly one of those spots you go for the experience just as much as the food.
Crazy Pizza New York City
 
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I went to Olio e Più and I swear it felt like we randomly ended up in Italy, the pasta was so good and the vibe was just chef’s kiss.
Olio e Più
 
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it’s one of those classic NYC spots you just have to try, super simple, so good, and honestly one of my favorite slices I had in the city.
Joe's Pizza
 
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I went to Kore Coffee and got their matcha since that’s what they’re known for, and it was actually so good, like one of those drinks I’d go back for.
Kore Coffee
 
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I went to Pasticceria Rocco and grabbed a coffee and pastry, and it’s one of those cozy little spots that just feels so New York and hits every time.
Bar Pisellino
 
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I went to Cannoli King and had to try the cannolis, and they were so fresh and good, like one of those spots you randomly find and end up being so glad you did.
Cannoli King
 
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Such a gem of a spot inside a the Martinque Hotel. Felt so tucked away!
The Bronze Owl in NYC, Manhattan's Hottest New Cocktail Bar
 
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Stopped by Lexington Candy Shop and watched them make a Coca-Cola the old-school way, like syrup + soda water mixed right in front of you. It’s such a cool little NYC throwback and honestly just hits different.
Lexington Candy Shop | NYC Luncheonette

Unique Souvenirs in NYC

Unique souvenirs to bring back from NYC that aren’t your typical tourist gifts, think personalized keepsakes, local finds, and one-of-a-kind items you’ll actually want to keep.

 
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I stopped by the Moleskine store in Greenwich Village and got a notebook hot-stamped as a souvenir, such a cool, personalized keepsake and way better than your typical NYC gift.
Moleskine Custom NYC Notebook
 
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Went to New York or Nowhere and it’s one of those stores that just gets NYC, minimal, cool, and the kind of pieces you’ll actually wear after your trip.
New York or Nowhere
 
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If you have a Louis Vuitton passport holder, don’t forget to get it hot stamped, it’s free and makes it feel so personal, just heads up it takes about 24 hours so plan ahead.
Louis Vuitton Passport Cover - NYC Hot Stamp
 
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Stopped into Zitomer and picked up a headband because apparently that’s where Carolyn Bessette used to get hers, and now I get the hype, it’s giving effortless, classic NYC.
Zitomer Pharmacy Inc.
 
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Stopped into French Sole, where Audrey Hepburn used to get her flats, and now I get the obsession, they’re so chic, classic, and instantly make you feel put together.
French Sole

Where to stay in NYC

 
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I stayed at The Martinique in NYC and it’s such a great, central spot for exploring the city, right near everything so you can easily walk or hop on the subway. The rooms were comfortable, the vibe felt classic New York, and it made the whole trip su...
Martinique New York on Broadway | Official Site - Hilton