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NYC Restaurants with a Tinge of Bougie 🍷
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The places that “feel like the movies”. The places that feel unreal and make you believe in food chemistry! The places that you WANT to take pictures because it’ll look great on the gram (or to show your friends and family). But also- you don't feel ...

 I know this isn’t for everyone, but I also know if you’re going to take a trip to NYC, you gotta go to at least ONE spot that makes it worth it. Here are my recs!
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60 something stories up! This was one of my first experiences with Michellan star style food with top tier service at a price that doesn’t truly break the bank! They have binoculars in the restaurant to add to the experience of just the all around ki...
Manhatta
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I went to the Peak for my birthday last year and it was soooo enjoyable! If heights aren’t your thing maybe not for you, but we did the wine pairing along with the 3 course meal and it was all phenomenal! Right after we walked down to the observation...
The Peak | Hudson Yards
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Went here for a friend’s birthday dinner! Another 10/10 on atmosphere and service!!
Skinos
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If you’re a meat person, this place is a MUST! I had never experienced a Brazilian steakhouse, but to have such well cooked quality meats from different steak cuts to pork to bacon wrapped chicken coming at you non-stop, I am full again just thinking...
Fogo de ChĂŁo Brazilian Steakhouse
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Now I know how the girls like to tussle about touristy spots, but this one I will swear by! Not the *bougiest* but if you have a large group, this family style restaurant never disappoints! Seriously.. everything here is good but I highly recommend t...
Carmine's Italian Restaurant | Family Style
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I mean… you *see* the pics? You *see* the material? The food matches trust me! ;)
CathĂŠdrale Restaurant
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What I also love about Tao is that you don’t have to go all the way in if you don’t want and they have a bar that you can get a few drinks at and still enjoy their food! But their food is good though!! Really cool atmosphere
TAO Uptown
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Next to the Moma and seriously a deco piece of its own!! If Asian cuisine is your thing, I highly highly recommend 53, it opened my world to so many new dishes and part of the reason that Asian cuisines are still my top choice for food styles any day...
53
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Another Union Square Hospitality Group Restaurant! Any of their restaurants you'll see across the board incredible food and they PRIDE themselves in hospitality, so the experiences here are great over all.
The Modern
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Again USHG!! Best hospitality in their restaurants! And they always remember who you are.
Gramercy Tavern
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Such a cool down to earth staff and AMAZING food. We had so many good things to try and the drinks live up to the food, too! They just recently opened a nice lounge upstairs. A dim chill atmosphere makes for a really great date night!
Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen
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An old faithful with a very particular type of crowd! On the list because again.. if you’re wanting to go with a trusted long standing rep? This would be the place!
New York, NY - Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse
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Brooklyn

 
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Another birthday destination for my Brooklyners! It is a little deep into Brooklyn but the food, drinks, atmosphere, and water view are unbeatable! My friends and I racked up a bill on appetizers and drinks alone (that’s how good the food was!! We di...
Sky Wise Lounge
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Recently just went to an art opening and dinner party here! The upstairs section is such a secluded, lofty dim moody spot! But the food??? Oh their chefs COOK COOK (and did I mention it’s a black kitchen team??). Your taste buds will thank you. Trust...
Mango Bay
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Right on the water in Dumbo.. it's high up on my list of places to try for sure!
The River CafĂŠ - American Restaurant
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Queens

 
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I actually spent some time social media managing for this restaurant! So I will say from personal experience (and from knowing that Queens' restaurant selection tends to lean more into cultural, family owned establishments), this is one to try that f...
Aged Steakhouse
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Fogo De Chao again, but make it Queens!! It's just really one of my faves. Hands down!
Fogo De ChĂŁo | Queens
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