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A love letter to New York💌
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items A love letter to the city that never sleeps. 🗽 From cozy cafés and iconic eats to hidden gems and unforgettable experiences, these are the places that made me fall in love with New York—and the ones I think you will too. ❤️
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Eateries🍕🥡
Sight Sees🌇🗽
Eateries🍕🥡
A restaurant I want to gatekeep but we don’t do that over here! Another one of my restaurants where I go to every time I visit New York. Great authentic Thai food and great vibes!
Lemongrass Brooklyn: Home
If you’re looking for great food and vibes this is the place for you! A little pricey but so worth it. By far this place serves the best drinks I’ve EVER tried in my life. Go try
Osteria Barocca Little Italy | Authentic Italian Cuisine in NYC
Easily one of my new favs and must haves in New York. Such a great brunch spot that is Michelin starred. A must try! Side note: they have the best eggs I’ve ever tried!!
New American Food Menu | Sunday in Brooklyn
Believe the hype. It is very much real
12 Matcha
Easily one of my fav spots in NY that I go to every time. This is a must have and such a hidden gem if you want good authentic Chinese food!
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This is SUCH a hidden gem omg! The best authentic tacos and margaritas I’ve ever tried. And a plus is the people are so nice! Def recommend 10/10
Ilegal Taqueria | Authentic Mexican Restaurant in New York City
Such a cute cafe that has good matcha! Would def recommend to check out
KIJITORA
If you’re looking for a chill wine bar with great vibes this one is for you! Recent find that has great drinks and cool vibes. A must try if you’re in the area
Palmetto
Believe the hype because it’s real! This place has by far the best southern food I’ve tried in the north! Everything is top tier.
Melba's
This is a must try if you’re in the bushwick area! Their frozen margaritas are my fav as they always have so many flavors and seasonal ones as well and they have the best nachos too!
Calabrije's Margaritas and Tacos
This store really brought the kid out of me. It’s not a must have but for me I truly loved every second of it lol. If you love candy, this store has literally everything you can think of
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Sight Sees🌇🗽
This is such a unique place that I love to go to every time when I’m in Chinatown! This jewelry shop takes pictures of your aura and give you readings about the energy you give out. A must try if you’ve never tried before!
Aura Photo - Magic Jewelry NYC
If you love taking photos this one is for you! A little pricey but def worth the hype and the money!
Old Friend Photobooth | Vintage Booths Operating in NYC
It’s honestly such a must have to walk the Brooklyn bridge. This is such a New York experience you can only get in this city. A must try if you haven’t already
NYC DOT - Brooklyn Bridge
Such a timeless classic to visit when in New York. If you love art and museums this one is for you! A perfect introduction into New York City that’s right in Central Park!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
This is such a cute place with the great vibes! Easily a great place to take pictures and walk around local shops. Would recommend going during sunset hours!
Jane's Carousel
Another New York classic to visit that has been in countless movies!
Washington Square Park - NYC Parks
Such a nice place to go to if you want great views and great vibes! They also have mini golf to play and it was so cool. Would definitely recommend going during sunset, the views are the best
Pier 25 | Manhattan Youth
Walking the high line is such a beautiful experience. You get to see so much of the architecture that New York truly embraces. It is such a beautiful thing to see if you haven’t!
The High Line: Home
I feel like this is such a classic in NY to come see! Is it expensive? Yes. But such a must try if you haven’t already!
Empire State Building: Visit the Top NYC Observation Deck