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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

How I Became a Member of Minetta Tavern’s Lively Cast of Characters

On one of my first nights in the city, a dying cellphone led me past the velvet curtains and up to the bar. I’ve been coming back ever since.

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How Takumen Nourishes Me with a Familiar Taste of Home

Because there’s nothing as warm and welcoming as a conversation over a bowl of noodle soup.

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These New York Restaurants Embrace the Art of Japanese Home Cooking

Nothing will replace my mother’s home cooking, but how wonderful it is to feel it stirring my memory, reminding me of what it feels like to come home.

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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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