Enoteca Maria is a truly unique Staten Island restaurant where Italian grandmothers cook alongside guest nonnas from different cultures every night. Home-cooked meals with genuine love — a NYC treasure.
McNally Jackson is a beloved independent bookstore in Nolita with an expertly curated selection, in-house Espresso Book Machine, and a café that makes it a perfect literary hangout in downtown Manhattan.
Mu Ramen in Long Island City serves rich, inventive ramen bowls that rival anything in Manhattan — at a fraction of the price. Their pork bone broth ramen is legendary among NYC noodle lovers.
Artisan cheeses and gourmet provisions in Park Slope
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Bklyn Larder is a specialty food shop in Park Slope offering an exceptional selection of artisan cheeses, charcuterie, sandwiches, and prepared foods — a food lover's dream.
Flagship Brewing Company is Staten Island's first brewery since Prohibition, crafting small-batch beers in their Tompkinsville taproom. A proud local spot that's putting SI on the craft beer map.
Books Are Magic is an indie bookstore in Cobble Hill founded by novelist Emma Straub and her husband. A beautifully designed space with expertly curated selections and a packed events calendar.
Hometown Bar-B-Que brings legit Texas-style BBQ to Red Hook with massive brisket, ribs, and burnt ends smoked in-house. BYOB-friendly and one of the best BBQ joints in the entire Northeast.
Creative sandwiches and craft provisions in Carroll Gardens
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Court Street Grocers is a beloved deli and provisions shop in Carroll Gardens, famous for creative sandwiches made with high-quality ingredients and a curated selection of pantry staples.
Joe Coffee Company has been a fixture of New York's specialty coffee scene since 2003, with multiple locations across Manhattan serving expertly roasted and brewed coffee in welcoming spaces.
Craft beer bar and seasonal kitchen in Long Island City
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Alewife is a craft beer destination in Long Island City with 20 rotating taps, an extensive bottle list, and a seasonal menu that pairs perfectly with their curated beer selection.
Independent bookstore in Fort Greene and Prospect Lefferts
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Greenlight Bookstore is a community-focused indie bookstore with locations in Fort Greene and Prospect Lefferts Gardens, offering curated selections, author events, and strong local partnerships.
Murray's Cheese in Greenwich Village is New York's most beloved cheese shop, offering over 300 artisanal cheeses plus classes, tastings, and a world-class cheese bar.
Jonathan Waxman's rustic Italian in the West Village
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Barbuto is chef Jonathan Waxman's celebrated rustic Italian restaurant in the West Village, known for its famous roast chicken, open-air garage-door dining room, and California-meets-NYC sensibility.
The Astoria Bookshop is a warm, welcoming indie bookstore on 31st Street, offering carefully curated selections, local author events, and a genuine community gathering place.
Devocion roasts Colombian beans within weeks of harvest, delivering some of the freshest coffee in NYC. Their stunning Williamsburg flagship is a destination in itself.
Glasserie serves refined Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in a stunning converted glass factory in Greenpoint. A neighborhood favorite for inventive small plates and natural wines.
Sweetleaf Coffee Roasters has been a Long Island City staple since 2008, roasting their own beans and serving expertly crafted espresso drinks in a cozy, eclectic space.