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8 Great Restaurants Near Central Park

Central Park is both the New Yorker’s backyard as well as a notable tourist attraction. The famed 843 acre green space divides two of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods: the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side. And for food-lovers, the blocks surrounding Central Park are teeming with fantastic restaurants. From grab-and-go eateries, to […]

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10 Spots for Korean BBQ in NYC: Bulgogi, Banchan, Bibimbap & More

For the last few years, Korean cuisine has really been having a moment in the United States. Particularly in New York City where there are Koreantowns—or “K-Towns,” in the local parlance—in Midtown Manhattan and in Flushing, Queens.  Korean barbecue is especially popular. If you’re with a larger group, say four or more, Korean barbecue becomes […]

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11 Best Dumplings in NYC: From Pierogies to Xiao Long Bao

Not all dumplings were created equally. And yet, when you scan the various culinary cultures around the globe, nearly everyone has their own version of a dumpling. It’s a universal human achievement that we went from the agricultural revolution some 12,000 years ago and ended up with miraculous dumplings. China and Poland are very different […]

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A Local’s Guide to the Spiciest Foods in New York City

Attempting to actually ingest the spiciest dishes in New York City is like drinking a bottle of Everclear, the famously potent 190-proof grain alcohol. And expect not to have a raging hangover in the morning. New York City has over 20,000 restaurants and some of these eateries harbor dishes that are face-meltingly hot. And so […]