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New York Locals
The Commodore I and Commodore II are iconic spots known for serving up some of the best crispy fried chicken and refreshing piña coladas in Williamsburg. 🍍✨ Founded by Chris Young and Taylor Dow, their success led to Commodore II’s opening in Manhattan’s East Village, bringing their famous menu to a whole new crowd. 🙌 With a strong focus on community and nightlife, Commodore II is already becoming a local favorite for both food lovers and partygoers alike. 🪩 🍽️ Stop by for a lively atmosphere, great eats, and a taste of what made The Commodore a Brooklyn staple! 🎉


Cheryl
this szechuan spot just opened in the lower east side, nyc. right by delancey you can satisfy your szechuan cravings with their gorgeous interior. each dish was delicious and had strong flavor. • thin sliced pork belly with chill garlic sauce • egg custard bun • tradition stewed pork belly cubes • superior dry fried crab szechuan style • stir-fried string beans with minced cabbage and garlic • wagyu beef black truffle fried rice • handmade brown sugar glutinous rice cake 📍Fan Szechuan 大宅门


Time Out New York
Halloween revelers of all ages—and all species—will descend upon the Meatpacking District on Saturday, for the area's annual Halloween celebration, Treats in the Streets. From 11am to 6pm, the west side neighborhood will offer all treats and no tricks at participating restaurants and businesses, including pumpkin ring toss, pumpkin tic-tac-toe, cornhole, pumpkin painting Halloween mask making, spooky storytime readings and plenty of sweet treats, including mini dipped croissants from Maman, Petrossian chocolates and signature tea, Halloween cookies from RIVIAN, mini apple cider donuts at The Standard, High Line and more. And, of course, Treats in the Streets' headlining event will return: the Meatpacking District’s 6th Annual Doggie Costume Contest, taking place on Gansevoort Street and Ninth Avenue. After both pups and their owners strut down the runway showing off their costumed best, a panel of judges will decide the top three looks of the day. The winner will receive an overnight stay at The Standard, High Line, while all three finalists will take home a personalized pet portrait by artist Laura Baran.


Secret NYC
Elsewhere Halloween Our favorite Bushwick club Elsewhere is throwing down a massive party for Halloween this year. This year’s festive celebration will take over the entire venue, featuring artists like Soichi Terada (live), Aurora Halal, Analog Soul, Lauren Lo Sung, and many more! Follow Elsewhere’s Instagram for more upcoming shows this fall! When: Oct 26


Food Baby
One of the best restaurants to open this year! CHLOE is back in the SAME location where she originally opened By Chloe. Your best new lunch / quick dinner option in the area, so many things here are so good. The Butternut Nachos are a must to start, the Classic Burger is one of the best vegan burgers in town, and every salad is so good, especially the Quinoa Taco Salad. And all the cookies are a must for dessert! Will be here for lunch all the time. 👶🏽🥗 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽


Melanie Yu
Foxface Natural is a natural continuation of Foxface sandwiches. We're going wild and natural! During Halloween week 10/30-11/3 Foxface Natural will be offering a five course special wild game menu (with an optional blood & guts focus for Halloween).


Time Out New York
Are you ready for such a beauty?? Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition New Yorkers itching to see the Sistine Chapel's ceiling painted by Michelangelo usually have to embark on an eight-and-a-half hour flight to Rome before finding their way to the Vatican City. But the special slice of history is going to land in Brooklyn in an immersive exhibit. Michalangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition is touching down in Industry City through January 5, 2025, after stints in London, Shanghai, Toronto, Chicago, Vienna and other cities around the world. The exhibition features 34 of the famous frescoes reproduced in precise detail with bold color and enhanced details to give visitors a fuller experience than they would get if they visited the Vatican, where the artwork towers a staggering 66 feet above the main floor and where details can get lost if you don't have hawk-like vision. Tickets range from $22 to $26.
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Infatuation
Do you like to go out with your pup?) Habana Outpost has a huge fenced-in patio. This Fort Greene spot also serves perfectly serviceable sandwiches, tacos, and quesadillas, and nothing on the menu costs more than $16. If you're looking for reasonably-priced food and outdoor seating, and you don't want people to get mad at you when your kids or dogs start acting up, you're going to appreciate this place.

Noel Y. Calingasan
Autumn is a season that can be a powerful reminder of the transience of all things... Today, I strolled the grounds of the historic Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Once a Revolutionary War battlefield, this sprawling, 478-acre cemetery is home to notable figures.

Daytrip NYC
Hi New York! We are a family of Belgium coming to visit your city. I'm very much looking forward to visit this big city and getting a taste of your culture. Every family member has to take care of the food during a day and I would love to hear your tips. The day I'm responsible of is Tuesday 29th of oktober. We'll probably be visiting Brooklyn and that evening we will also attend the basketball match Brooklyn Nets Vs Denver Nuggets at 19.30 in the Barclays centre. We're no picky eaters, no allergies or diets. I'd love to hear your suggestions! Everything is welcome, world kitchen, American kitchen. Budget is not very important but not too expensive. We're a group of 8. Thank for the tips and we'll be there soon!


Food Baby
🚨 The best ice cream in New York, now available in Brooklyn‼️ The big new Caffè Panna in Greenpoint. Get the new Granita but of course you can’t go wrong with the daily specials, soft serve and affogato sundaes. Seeya here soon 🫡 👶🏽🍦 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽


New York Locals
New Japanese Record bar in Chelsea Market!🎶🎤 N’ Between Super cute vibes inside - perfect for a little yap sesh 🗣️ We loved the japanese influence & thought all the drinks were very unique. didn’t get to try much of the food here, but we did order the tots & thought it was pretty solid!


Natasha Surti
So MUSH ROOM in my ❤️ for you 🍄 🍽Where I went: Barbounia ✔️What I got: Wild Mushroon Khachapuri 💰What I paid: $23 ⠀ 🤔What I think: For Galentine’s day last weekend, I went to Barbounia with some friends. All 3 of us ended up getting the mushroom khachapuri because we had never had it. This was basically kind of like a flatbread filled with fresh mozzarella, ricotta, truffle paste, sage. It also had 2 slow poached eggs on top of it. It was super decadent and left me stuffed for the rest of the day. Would definitely recommend trying this dish if you haven’t already.


Foodie_NYC
Shakshuka. The best breakfast in the world! I had brunch this Sunday at Tara and I came for the Shakshuka, a Mediterranean tomato stew with eggs. Yummmmmmmm. Definitely the best breakfast in the world. Rich. Spicy. Yummy. Filling. They definitely do it well at Tara… You know you want it…
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megan li
Last of my NYC pics from a while ago! This meal will forever live in my heart… Japanese and Peruvian? What an interesting combo that works so well together. Their ceviches are a must order and the katsu was the most well fried and moist I’ve ever had. A very enjoyable meal with Jibae!


Noel Y. Calingasan
Last Saturday, I went to see Hall des Lumières’ inaugural exhibit, Gustav Klimt: Gold in Motion for the second time. The exhibit is a thematic journey through the golden, sensuous, and revolutionary art of the Viennese painter, created exclusively for Hall des Lumières by an artistic team led by Culturespaces Digital’s Gianfranco Iannuzzi. Klimt’s The Kiss, Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, and Lady with Fan are among the works featured in the digital experience designed to bring guests through Klimt’s prolific career while perfectly complementing the marble walls, towering columns, stained glass skylights and coved ceilings of the permanent art center. The venue sets this exhibit apart from the other similar exhibitions that I have seen previously.


Eater
A pizza party at the library! Anthony “The Big Cheese” Mongiello is a Brooklyn pizza legend, holding the claim to be the first to patent stuffed pizza crust, before Pizza Hut. Hear his story, beefed up with legal drama and tales of his days growing up in Bensonhurst on Wednesday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. held at the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library at 128 Pierrepont Street, in Brooklyn Heights.


Cheryl
This is the perfect spot to eat, drink, and watch a game! With their vintage decor, it makes the perfect cozy spot to catch up with friends. They also have trivia night on thursdays at 7:30pm at their park slope location. don’t miss out on their oysters especially during happy hour. the oysters were fresh and the honey garlic wings are a must! Happy hour is monday-thursday 3pm-7pm • pineapple sunset • oysters • honey garlic wings • bg’s famous burger • homemade guacamole • fried shrimp • bacon mac ‘n cheese 📍The Beer Garage


Natasha Surti
Run your week off right 🥯☕️ 🍽Where I went: Bagels & Schmear ✔️What I got: Everything Bagel with Scallion Cream Cheese 💰What I paid: ~ $5 ⠀ 🤔What I think: Everyone knows there is a lot of debate on the best bagel place in NYC… my personal favorite out of all the ones I’ve had so far has to be Bagels & Schmear. The benchmark of a good bagel is one that can be eaten completely plain and untoasted. I have tried their bagels plain and can confirm they taste amazing even on their own. That being said it only gets better when you toast it and add on a healthy amount of cream cheese.. what are your thoughts on breakfast in NYC.. do you prefer getting a bagel with cream cheese or a breakfast sandwich (or both of them combined)?


Cheryl
This spot has become one of my favorite ramen spots in midtown, NYC. they’ve been opened for a few years and I’ve been missing out 😭. I felt so welcomed and warm dining here. every worker was so sweet and kind. everything was delicious. every appetizer was so good. you must get the chicken karaage. it was soo juicy on the inside. their ramen was such a bowl of comfort. the cheesecake is a must. it didn’t feel heavy! I can’t wait to come back 🫶🏻 • yuzu fizz $8 • strawberry matcha $8 • goku salad $10 • shrimp lollipops $12 • octopus takoyaki $10 • karaage chicken $10 • tonkotsu ramen $19 • spicy kimchi ramen $19 + pork cha-shu $6 • japanese cheesecake $7 📍Ramen Goku


Food Baby
Always love a reason to go back to the excellent Stretch Pizza, and the latest one is this great Happy Hour menu, Tuesday - Thursday 4-6pm, and also the amazing “The Bear” special, like an Italian beef in pizza form. Aside from their staple pizza, you have to try new items. This is one of our favorite spots to indulge in delicious cuisine. 👶🏽🍕 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
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Storytime NYC
Madman Espresso on University Place📍 ☀️ Starting the day at Madman Espresso. Cute shop, great coffee, and everyone is super sweet here. My first try was at their University Av location. Great cafe for on the go coffee / treats and a nice spot if you want to work a bit away from home too. Here’s a little toast to a happy day! ☕️☕️


New York Locals
Perfect spot to visit this fall📚🍂 The Morgan Library Museum Illuminating the creative process, 4000 BC to the present. Books will naturally age with time showing signs of wear and tear but luckily due to how books were made prior to the 19th century repairs can be made. When a book is repaired the area of focus is often on the spine, hinges, or corners. A book that needs repair is a sign that it was a book well read.


Infatuation
Union Pizza Works Bushwick If you're looking for somewhere to eat with several of your Great Danes, try the huge backyard at Union Pizza Works. We really like the Neapolitan pies here, specifically the one that’s built like a sandwich with melted mozzarella, arugula, and prosciutto. This Bushwick pizza spot also works well for an outdoor birthday party, whether its for your or your canine.


Foodie_NYC
I had so much fun at Socarrat Paella Bar! It felt like dining and partying in Barcelona while skipping the airfare. The place is definitely built for a party—narrow, intimate, with great food. Flowing alcohol and impeccable service. I had: ENSALADA DE TOMATE HEIRLOOM Y BURRATA – GF $20 Burrata cheese, heirloom tomatoes, frisée, cucumber, tapenade, basil sherry vinaigrette PULPO A LA GALLEGA – GF $24 Galician style sliced octopus, potato cubes, paprika oil, sea salt CHULETAS DE CORDERO – GF $26 Marinated grilled lamb chops, olive pisto, olive oil & lemon Greek yogurt SOCARRAT PAELLA – GF $34 Free-range bone-in chicken, chorizo, shrimp, white fish, squid, mussels, cockles, fava beans, peppers, tomato sofrito And finished it all with: TORRIJA CARAMELIZADA – $14 Caramelized milk-infused brioche, lemon curd, strawberries, vanilla ice cream I washed it all down with a great red Spanish wine. A total Spanish celebration. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. Highly recommend 💎💎💎


Foodie_NYC
Wow, I had a great evening at RAS, an Ethiopian-inspired vegan restaurant in New York’s West Village. RAS is led by chefs Romeo and Milka Regalli, who created an innovative, holistic, health-driven vegan menu inspired by their Ethiopian roots. The servings were flavorful, delicious, and filling. I loved the hamburger—one of the best I’ve had. Had I not known, I would have never guessed it was a non-meat deliciousness. The food was followed by great cocktails. The service was impeccable, and the vibe was incredible. The amazing experience truly reflected the restaurant’s mission statement as stated on their site: OUR MISSION Every plate is a canvas, every flavor a narrative. Beyond serving food, we craft memories. With each bite, feel our dedication to warmth and genuine connection, creating moments that linger long after the meal concludes.


New York Locals
Pasta Special Cooking Class is bringing authentic Italian pasta-making to Brooklyn, founded by Virginia Gallucci. 🍝✨ Virginia has come all the way from Calestano, a charming medieval village in Italy’s Food Valley, to share her nonna’s treasured pasta recipes with you. 🇮🇹 Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned cook, her classes are designed for everyone. Learn to make perfect fresh pasta from scratch using techniques passed down through generations. 👩🍳 But the fun doesn’t stop there! You’ll prepare delicious sauces and explore authentic Italian flavors that will transport you straight to Italy. For a touch of true Italian luxury, Virginia brings real black truffles from Italy, discovered by her loyal truffle-hunting dog. 🍄 The experience includes a selection of authentic bruschette and traditional dishes, ending with her handmade tiramisù. Indulge in this culinary adventure and bring a slice of Italy to your kitchen! 🍷🍮 📅 When: November 8-10, 2024, 6pm-9pm


Infatuation
Five Boroughs Brewing Co. Brooklyn The taproom at this Sunset Park brewery is open Thursday through Sunday, meaning you can drink hazy IPAs, pumpkin ales, and cereal-infused stouts a few feet from where they’re made. Whether you know all four “noble” varieties of hops or you just like trying local beers that haven’t gone mainstream yet, sit around an upright cask that doubles as your outdoor table, and ask the extremely knowledgeable staff which six-packs you should take to-go.
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New York Locals
Heaven And Earth is a cozy wine bar in Greenpoint, offering a unique twist with its focus on hybrid grapes and seasonal small plates. 🍇 Founded by Tecla Esposito, this spot stands out with its homemade adaptogenic drinks, blending wellness with a classic wine bar experience. 🍷 From pop-ups to special events, there’s always something new happening at Heaven And Earth. ✨ Whether you’re sipping on a glass of wine or trying one of their inventive drinks, it’s the perfect place to unwind. 🌿


Melanie Yu
In the heart of New York City resides Thirteen Water, a sushi bar that promises an intimate and casual dining experience. This gem offers a variety of sushi dishes that will leave your taste buds satisfied. With the option for reservations and catering services, Thirteen Water ensures a seamless dining experience for all. While dogs are not allowed, the friendly staff and delicious food make up for it. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or a novice, Thirteen Water is a must-try for any food lover in the Big Apple.
Local Dining Experiences in South Beach near NYC
Venturing just outside the bustling heart of New York City, South Beach offers a dining experience like no other. This charming location blends the glamour of Brooklyn’s southern coast with culinary innovations destined to captivate every food enthusiast. Whether you're a lifelong New Yorker or a curious traveler, never underestimate the delightful surprises tucked within South Beach's vibrant dining scene.
The Rise of Foodie Favorites
South Beach has quickly become a gem for those seeking foodie favorites. Start your journey in the local hotspots where passionate chefs craft dishes that honor tradition while embracing modern flair. From delectable seafood synonymous with the area to innovative fusion cuisines, this neighborhood half-hidden from the tourist radar stands out as an exceptional dining destination.
One local secret is the quirky coastal restaurant that sits unassumingly on a calm street, offering a selection of freshly caught seafood. The chefs here are famous for their inventive takes on classic dishes, balancing flavors to perfection, which has made this spot a staple among locals. Don’t forget to explore the tiny cafe nestled by the beach, celebrated for its perfect brunch offerings that magically combine breakfast classics with a twist of sophistication.
Discovering Trending Spots
For the adventurous diner, South Beach is home to trending spots that are rapidly gaining popularity. These aren’t your typical establishments; they boast unique menus passionate about sourcing local ingredients and seasonal produce to craft unforgettable culinary creations. As you stroll the streets, keep an eye out for bistros with cozy atmospheres and jaw-dropping window displays – they often lead to some of the best culinary surprises.
Chatting with locals, you might uncover the speakeasy-style bar tucked at the back of a lively restaurant, known for its exquisite cocktails and a secret menu only the in-crowd knows about. Engage with the bartenders, and you might find your preferred blend among the finely curated spirits adorned with antique labels. This secretive element adds an enticing layer to the South Beach dining narrative.
Delectable Dinner Options
When the sun sets, South Beach transforms into a wonderland for those seeking unforgettable dinner escapades. Open-air kitchens glow under the soft moonlight, filling the streets with exhilarating aromas that beckon food lovers to indulge. Start your evening with a dish buzzing with local flavors or opt for the richness of international delicacies served with an authentic twist.
Particularly noteworthy is a charming restaurant run by a celebrated chef who has garnered praise for blending culinary traditions from across the globe. This spot features a constantly evolving menu, drawing inspiration from both seasonal ingredients and vibrant international flavors. No dinner here is complete without partaking in the perfectly paired wine selection, making every visit a feast for the senses.
Brunch Beyond Expectations
Brunch in South Beach is more than just a meal; it’s an event where creativity meets taste. Whether you’re savoring poached eggs graced with local herbs or enjoying delectable pastries fresh from the oven, the brunch culture here is bound to leave a lasting impression.
Insiders often recommend a quaint hidden gem decorated with French charm, instantly transporting you to the rustic markets of Provence. Here, classic brunch dishes stand shoulder to shoulder with inspired creations, such as the lavender-infused scones and honey-drizzled croissant stacks. The experience is further enhanced by the live music performances, making this spot a must-visit for any brunch enthusiast.
Exclusive Local Insights
Thanks to platforms like Kikihub, you can access real opinions and local secrets, offering more than just standard restaurant reviews. South Beach locals are eager to share personal anecdotes and recommendations, revealing off-the-beaten-path eateries and secret menus that might otherwise go unnoticed by the casual diner.
An often overlooked establishment, though cherished by residents, offers a culinary experience wrapped in the comforting embrace of family tradition. The restaurant has remained a fixture of the community, proudly serving recipes passed down through generations. It’s these insider tips that elevate South Beach beyond a typical dining destination, transforming it into a deeply personal experience that responds to every diner’s unique tastes.