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NYC Recs (from a former resident)

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Some of my favorite places in BK and Manhattan. I lived here from 2015-2020 so some recs might be dated, but definitely went to a ton of places and here are the stand outs!
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Restaurants

 
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Amazing seafood in the West Village. Such a cute interior! Awesome wine too
The Clam
 
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Highly recommend sitting on the roof, great ambiance! You would have no idea you're right next to the BQE. Get the branzino!
Llama Inn
 
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Amazing pasta and wine in the coziest environment, can't miss it!
Have & Meyer
 
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I used to live right down the street so this was a go to. Cute interior and really good dumplings and udon. Pretty reasonable, too
Samurai Mama
 
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Worth the hype, their pasta is so good! Also def get the ricotta toast. Book in advance!! Also it's pretty fun to sit at the bar
Misi
 
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A bit pricey but such good Italian food
Emilio's Ballato
 
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A favorite of mine in Fort Greene. Super cute and all the dishes are awesome, definitely get a few to split
Colonia Verde
 
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You can make a whole day out of going here! Grab a city bike and once you're there you can get drinks and play games in the backyard or sit on one of the decks for seafood. Sometimes there is a wait but you can wait in the backyard so it barely feels...
Brooklyn Crab
 
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decent pasta, really cute backyard. reasonably priced too!
Dino

Things to Do

 
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ice skating, golf, bowling etc etc!
Chelsea Piers New York
 
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This is a really cool to place to get a manicure. Definitely pricey but the space is cool and there are lots of fun designs
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Stores

 
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Super cute clothing and the store is beautiful
L’Appartement Sézane
 
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Such cute, delicate jewelry in Williamsburg. The baby pearl hoops are a personal favorite
Catbird
 
Mejuri

Museums and Galleries

 
New Museum
 
Gagosian
 
 
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Pro tip: go at night for the best views (open late Fridays and Saturdays) and get a cocktail at the bar on the top floor!
Whitney Museum of American Art
 
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You can make reservations in the summer to see the Turrell at sunset which is supposed to be amazing. Tickets always sell out so fast!
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 
Brooklyn Museum

Bars

 
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I used to live behind this place and was there all the time!! Love the backyard and there are lots of fun, funky beers. Good for day time or early evening
Spuyten Duyvil
 
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Really great sours in a fun space!
Grimm Artisanal Ales
 
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Dive bar on LES- good happy hour and decently large (dark) space. Get the frose!
Botanica Bar
 
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This is such a cool historic bar in southern Brooklyn. They have pool and it's a pretty relaxed vibe
Brooklyn Inn
 
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Used to live across the street in Williamsburg- they have great cocktails and a cute interior. Expect a wait because it is small unless you go at a random time
Fresh Kills Bar
 
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Such a fun bar- get the pina colada! They have a little outdoor area too
The Commodore
 
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Really cute wine bar in Caroll Gardens that's perfect for sitting outside. Lots of fun orange wines which I love
Black Mountain Wine House
 
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Fun dive bar with one of the best backyards I've been to in BK! There is a fountain and tons of plants
Sea Witch

Concert Venues

 
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Used to live behind this place! Intimate concert venue where lots of cool, smaller artists play. They also have djs/dance parties, pretty much always something going on
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
 
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Have seen so many amazing shows here, such a great space and there are some cool places around to grab dinner/drinks before or after a show
Brooklyn Steel
 
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Another fun Williamsburg venue! Fun to come here for drinks, too
Baby's All Right
 
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Both a bowling alley and a concert venue! Super fun for both, pretty big space. And food and drink is pretty good too!
Brooklyn Bowl

Hotels

 
Boutique Hotel In NYC | The James Hotels | New York
 
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My favorite hotel in NYC. The views are so amazing from here! Rooms are chic and the rooftop bar is super cool. Great area of Williamsburg, too. Sometimes they have pretty good deals if you book last minute
The William Vale
 
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Rooms are pretty small but the views are great and so is the location
NOMO SOHO
 
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Rooms are super trendy and minimal
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