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Created by Ben Gifford • Updated On: December 29, 2018
The Polynesian is one of Recommended.

1. The Polynesian

400 W 42nd St (9th Ave), New York, NY
Tiki Bar · Garment District · 32 tips and reviews
Dirt Candy is one of Recommended.

2. Dirt Candy

8.3
86 Allen St (btwn Grand St & Broome St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 151 tips and reviews
JaJaJa Plantas Mexicana is one of Recommended.

3. JaJaJa Plantas Mexicana

8.3
162 E Broadway (at Canal), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 55 tips and reviews
Russian Tea Room is one of Recommended.

4. Russian Tea Room

6.6
150 W 57th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Theater District · 112 tips and reviews
Miznon is one of Recommended.

5. Miznon

8.2
435 W 15th St, New York, NY
Israeli Restaurant · Chelsea · 55 tips and reviews
Le Bon Georges is one of Recommended.

6. Le Bon Georges

8.9
45 rue Saint-Georges, Paris, Île-de-France
Bistro · Saint-Georges · 27 tips and reviews

Ben G.Ben Gifford: Recommended by Doug: "best beef tartare I've *ever* had." And are low-key about speaking French.

Little Choc Apothecary is one of Recommended.

7. Little Choc Apothecary

141 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY
Creperie · Williamsburg · 39 tips and reviews
The Commodore is one of Recommended.

8. The Commodore

8.7
366 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 322 tips and reviews

Ben G.Ben Gifford: Recommended by Phil for its well-considered kitsch drinks (piña colada, specifically), food (fried chicken), and general vibe. Diner-esque.

Death & Co. is one of Recommended.

9. Death & Co.

8.8
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews
The Dead Rabbit is one of Recommended.

10. The Dead Rabbit

9.3
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 488 tips and reviews
Xyst is one of Recommended.

11. Xyst

44 W 17th St, New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Union Square · 22 tips and reviews
Modern Love Brooklyn is one of Recommended.

12. Modern Love Brooklyn

8.7
317 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 30 tips and reviews
Merakia is one of Recommended.

13. Merakia

5.8
5 W 21st St (5th Ave.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Flatiron District · 12 tips and reviews