Where to Eat When You Don't Want to be Bothered: NYC

It's all about the food, and you. 

AOC EAST

French restaurant in the Upper East Side

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AOC East

Upper East Side

Typical price per person

$25-50 $$$$

Date Night Farm-to-Table

A dim-lit, french bistro known for their wine, famous burgers, and carbonara.

JAJAJA

Vegan Mexican spot in the West Village and Lower East Side

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Jajaja Mexicana

West Village

Typical price per person

$$$$

Vegan Friendly Day Drinking

Quaint vegan spot that’s hands down one of the best Mexican spots in the city (you’d have no idea you’re eating vegan food). Make sure to get a margarita, the burrito, and nachos. 

JG MELON 

American eatery in the Upper East Side

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JG Melon

Upper East Side

Typical price per person

$25-50 $$$$

Quick Bite Casual Dining

A UES institution: famous burgers and fries, casual dining, cash only. Their loaded beef chili is also amazing.

CASA ADELA

Puerto Rican spot in the Lower East Side

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Casa Adela

Lower East Side

Typical price per person

$0-25 $$$$

Lunch Quick Bite

Recently discovered this authentic Puerto Rican mom n’ pop restaurant and now I crave their Mofongo every single day. Everything on the menu is made with love and absolutely delicious!

HANOI HOUSE

Vietnamese restaurant in the East Village

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Hanoi House

Bowery

Typical price per person

$0-25 $$$$

Lunch Quick Bite

Best ramen spot in the city. Make sure you add the garlic oil that they give you to the broth, it's a game changer!

FISH CHEEKS

Thai spot in Bowery

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Fish Cheeks

NOHO

Typical price per person

$25-50 $$$$

Date Night Craft Cocktails

Tiny Thai restaurant with shareable plates tucked away on Bond St. The spiked Thai tea cocktail + crab fried rice are amazing.