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Letter of Recommendation

You know that one restaurant that’s just right because of that one special thing? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re introducing our newest franchise: Letter of Recommendation. These are tributes to spots that offer something unique — restaurants we can’t live without. They may not be the most buzzy, but they provide something essential.

Header illustration by Pamela Chen

Café Sabarsky Is Manhattan’s Ultimate Coffee Break

The magic of this grand kaffeehaus never fails to enchant and transport you.

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Why Daphne’s Is the Ideal Neighborhood Restaurant

Daphne’s does Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood right with its seasonal Italian fare, natural wine selection, and vibes worthy of date night.

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Amidst a Sea of Trends, Lupe’s Perfects the Art of Staying the Same

In the swirling chaos of Soho, this living relic of the 1980s remains dependable and delicious. 

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Chez Ma Tante Is the Ultimate Neighborhood Restaurant

Greenpointers are proud to call this chic, unassuming bar and restaurant — named after a storied Montreal Hot Dog shack — their own.

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When Everything Is in Flux, Thai Diner Stays Constant

What Thai Diner taught me about adapting to life’s constant changes, and the power of resiliency.

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Red Hook Lobster Pound Rivals Maine’s Best Lobster Shacks

… and it’s the only place I’ll eat lobster outside of my home state of Maine.

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How Red Hook’s Café Kestrel Sank Its Talons Into Me

I don’t live in Red Hook, but for basically the entirety of the 14 years I’ve been a New York…

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A Love Letter to The Golden Swan, a Restaurant for Celebrations Small and Big

When I first heard about The Golden Swan, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The French tavern opened in the…

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An artist's illustration of a group of diners celebrating a birthday at Il Mulino in New York, surrounded by waiters.

Il Mulino, and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pasta

“Where do you want to go this time?” asked Tammy. With my birthday just over a month away, my friend…

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M. Wells, a Singularly Special, Gonzo Sensation of a Restaurant, Bids Adieu

M. Wells is closing its doors on Dec. 31, 2024. By the time they’d dropped the venison in blood sauce,…

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