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Things we read about in New York, worth checking out. Restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, experiences. (For the rest of the US, check our #recommended_usa list. For hotels, see our #hotels list.) Enjoy!
2818 Coney Island Ave (at Kathleen Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Sheepshead Bay · 60 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "The main room of Nargis Cafe is large, warm and colorful, and with the smell of wood smoke, meat and spices emanating from the bustling kitchen." New York Times, April 25, 2014 http://goo.gl/lFBDal
American Restaurant · West Village · 51 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "Owners Morten Sohlberg and Min Ye truck in ingredients directly from their eponymous Catskill Mountains farmstead." TimeOut May 7, 2014 http://goo.gl/akhpJB
D&A Travel: Anders: NY Times feature, May 16 2014 http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/21/dining/hungry-city-eim-khao-mun-kai-and-khao-man-gai-ny.html?ref=dining&_r=0#
Thai Restaurant · Lower East Side · No tips or reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: New York Times feature, May 16 2014 http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/21/dining/hungry-city-eim-khao-mun-kai-and-khao-man-gai-ny.html?ref=dining&_r=0#
D&A Travel: Anders: "Clothes, accessories and jewels arranged sparingly throughout the store aren’t just beautiful; they have unique stories to tell from all over the world." How To Spend It/May 2014 http://goo.gl/sC0pTM
D&A Travel: Anders: "The rooms here are hushed, dimly-lit, and opulent—while small, they get the job done." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014
22 E 13th St (btwn University Pl & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 97 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "Well-dressed restaurant in the village." (Bocatini recommended.) Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 +++ FT Five of the best/Italian restaurants in New York 03/2014http://goo.gl/YvFBSM
New American Restaurant · East Village · 163 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "Order a Penicillin and ask for a booth. The veggies are particularly strong here. Outdoor patio is a great option." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014
529 Hudson St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · West Village · 105 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "While the Peking Duck was excellent (reserve one in advance), we were most blown away by the uni noodle and octopus salad and the crab fried rice." Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
American Restaurant · NoLita · 252 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "Egg salad on matzo, raw scallops with yuzu, beef tartare with sunchoke (the texture of this was incredible), and ricotta dumplings. Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 55 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "Hamachi with homemade ponzu, cauliflower topped with raisins, pistachios and colatura, garganelli with duck ragu and wild ramps." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
23 Commerce St (btwn Bedford St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · West Village · 221 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "You'll get 20 perfect pieces of nigiri. The cuts are gorgeous, and it’s dressed up ever so slightly with just an ingredient or two." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
D&A Travel: Anders: "The focus is on local farmers, proper sourcing, and environmental respect, which is also reflected in the hands-down delicious food." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
D&A Travel: Anders: "The focus is on local farmers, proper sourcing, and environmental respect, which is also reflected in the hands-down delicious food." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
127 Orchard St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 301 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "We heartily recommend the classic open face sandwich, the super heebster nosh with wasabi roe, and matzo ball soup." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews
D&A Travel: Anders: "We actually like the Turkey Burger best (fried egg on top optional)." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
D&A Travel: Anders: "Dover Street Market is like a fair funhouse for fashion: Every nook, cranny, and balcony is lined with inspiring shopping." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9
D&A Travel: Anders: "While the racks are lined with tops and dresses by labels like Kordal and Jesse Kamm, we fell hardest for the home goods." Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop newsletter, May 2014 http://goo.gl/X1wbc9