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Go And See

14 November 2021

Llama Inn

Peruvian in flavour and inspiration, reimagined by Erik Ramirez, a classically trained fine-dining chef. The result is a deliciously complex and forward-thinking cuisine with a distinctive Brooklyn flair.

50 Withers St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Roberta's

A spot that put Bushwick firmly on the culinary map, Roberta’s has been serving indulgent, perfectly charred pizzas and house special—wood-fired oven-baked pies—for over a decade.

261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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Otafuku x Medetai

A small Japanese street food restaurant in the East Village that serves delicious and authentic dishes. Take a seat at the counter or grab a few of their specials and savour on the go.

218 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003

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Vinegar Hill House

Tucked away in a quiet nook, adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge, Vinegar Hill House is a quaint spot with great food and one of the best outdoor dining areas in the city.

72 Hudson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

vinegarhillhouse.com

Marlow & Sons

A few blocks inland from the East River, Marlow & Sons is a rustic, Mediterranean-accented café by day, raw bar and restaurant by night, serving good wine, excellent oysters and a delicious selection of local cheeses.

81 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Minetta Tavern

One of the city’s most charming and storied steakhouses residing on the corner of Macdougal Street in Greenwich Village. Dine within its dark, low-ceilinged, saloonlike space, believed to be frequented by Ernest Hemingway and E.E. Cummings, or grab a set at the bar and people-watch.

113 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012

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Bohemian

Tucked behind a butcher shop in a building once owned by Andy Warhol, the Bohemian serves a delectable selection of Japanese dishes alternated with French and American comfort food.

57 Great Jones St, New York, NY 10012

Sake Bar Decibel

Hidden away on the East 9th Street, is Decibal, a self-proclaimed New York’s first sake bar. The space is dark and cool, and a large Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) presides over the bar, watching patrons as they choose from the long list of sakes (there are nearly 100 on the menu).

240 E 9th St, New York, NY 10003

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Bemelmans Bar

A storied bar inside the Upper East Side’s Carlyle Hotel, Bemelmans is an intimate, dimly lit refuge from the outside world.

35 E 76th St, New York, NY 10021

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