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April 7, 2026
Cortney LaCorte
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Where To Eat & Drink In New York

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Breakfast, Brunch, Cocktails, Dinner, Lifestyle + Travel

Ah NYC. It’s become our happy place. The best vibes, amazing people, and not to mention the best restaurants in the US! For us, vacation means basically eating and drinking our way through wherever we are. So if you’re headed to New York anytime soon, here’s a roundup of our favorite places + what to order + some helpful tips we learned. Also- we have stayed at @publichotels , 11 Howard & Hotel Chelsea and LOVED them all for different reasons.

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WHERE TO EAT & DRINK IN NYC ✨

Breakfast:
@buvettenyc walk in only, no rez. Order the latte, a fresh squeezed OJ, almond croissant and Croque-Monsieur. Charming and delish.
@laccrabranyc our favorite quick breaky Coffee + Pastry in the city. GREAT coffee, and be sure to get the chocolate croissant + cardamom bun.
@russanddaughters a nyc staple. Expect a decently long wait. Order the lox bagel on an everything w/ scallion cream cheese + the works.

@fairfaxnyc is also really delicious for breakfast.

Lunch:
@ippudo the best ramen you’ll have. Obviously order the ramen, but also get the cucumber app and chicken bun.
@JeffreysGrocery one of our favorites. Incredible vibe, amazing staff, and delish cocktails & seafood. Order the Bloody Mary – it’s my fave in the city.
@MadameVoNYC was recommended to me by @fadia and she did not steer us wrong. This is a must go to! Order the chicken wings (INSANELY GOOD) and obviously the pho.

Dinner:
@ledivenyc the most charming French bistro that transported us to Paris. Killer natural wine list! Order the artichoke, charcuterie plate, olives, & steak frites.
@donangienyc since rezzos are nearly impossible, get there at 4:15 before they open to try to snag a seat at the bar. One of the best meals of 2022. Order one a sig cocktail, st■ garlic flatbread, Chrysanthemum salad, broccolini, sweet potatoes and rolled lasagna. 10 outta 10.
@forsythia_nyc vibes on vibes. Killer pasta and entrees. The tortelli do zucca, steak and carbonara were especially delicious!
@lilfrankies listen – you just have to go here ok? we go anytime we are win nyc. Order the Caprese & Diavola pizza as the app, Spaghetti Limone, and the banana split. Heads up, it’s cash only.

@arthurandsons is probably my favorite “NYC Italian.” Everything is FANTASTIC from ambience to the service to of course – the food. Get everything.

Late night:
@smallslive
Please don’t tell Speakeasy
@psp_nyc

Little Branch cocktail bar

Crosby Street Hotel for great martinis

Hotel Chelsea Lobby bar for great cocktails and great vibes

Enjoy!

Cortney

Cortney LaCorte

Cortney LaCorte is the creator of CheeseGal, a food and entertaining blog born in her Nashville kitchen that celebrates cheese, charcuterie and joyful gatherings

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  1. Priscilla Hampton Tester
    November 1, 2023
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    Thank you for this well written newsletter.
    I find you so enthusiastic and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
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  2. Lauren Wilson
    November 2, 2023
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    I must add Quality Italian on West 57th, to the list!! The most amazing food and service! The Tricolore Margarita is a MUST!!
    https://www.qualityitalian.com/

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INGREDIENTS:
1 teaspoon Knorr Granulated Chicken Bouillon 
3 tablespoons olive oil
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Coarsely ground black pepper
1 (14-ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces orzo (1¼ cups)
½ cup pitted green olives, coarsely chopped
½ cup finely chopped dill or parsley, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice, plus more to taste
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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INGREDIENTS:
1 bottle of Rosé
10 ounces blanco tequila
8 ounces lime juice 
6-8 ounces agave syrup (taste as you go to get it where you like it!)

DIRECTIONS:
Add rosé and tequila into a pitcher. Stir together lime juice and agave syrup, then add into the pitcher. Throw in some ice, then stir again. Rim your glasses with agave and sugar (or salt if you prefer.) Pour into prepared glasses and enjoy!
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