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\u201cThe New Yorker\u201d once wrote, in a caption to a satirical cartoon containing mice on skates in Central Park\u2019s Wollman Rink, \u201cWhy do we live in New York if we never do New York things?\u201d Almost as a rebuttal, the author of \u201cThe Grapes of Wrath\u201d and \u201cOf Mice and Men,\u201d John Steinbeck, once said that New York is \u201can ugly city, a dirty city. Its climate is a scandal, its politics are used to frighten children, its traffic is madness, its competition is murderous. But there is one thing about it – once you have lived in New York and it has become your home, no place else is good enough.\u201d As Steinbeck describes, this vibrant and culturally diverse city is expensive, dirty and loud, yet still a home, and no place else can compare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 If its residents accept all of the city\u2019s faults, it is important to remember from time to time to soak in the \u201cNew York things.\u201d For example, the city is home to some of the world\u2019s most unique and sophisticated restaurants. As native New Yorkers themselves, students at Fieldston shared some of their favorite restaurants near or in their respective neighborhoods of residence and what they love about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#1: Lure Fishbar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.lurefishbar.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in Soho<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Form IV student Ella Eisenberg, who has resided in Soho all her life, shared that her favorite restaurant in this lively neighborhood is Lure Fishbar. This restaurant is known for its upscale seafood, but more specifically, its unique interior design, which \u201cfeels like you are about to enter into a subterranean secret society like the famous clubs from the 70s in the subway tunnels\u2026[it] just signals New York City energy at the height of its power! The vibe is a cross between \u2018Eyes Wide Shut\u2019 and the restaurant scene from Woody Allen\u2019s \u2018Manhattan Murder Mystery.\u2019 \u201d Eisenberg values this restaurant for its high-quality seafood, with her favorite appetizer being the crispy rice: \u201cIt is a sublime, tangy, crispy delight in two bites\u2013crispy rice with spicy tuna dipped in a savory soy with the slightest hint of jalape\u00f1o spice.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2 Ippudo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/ippudony.com\/location\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in the East Village, Hell\u2019s Kitchen and 5th Avenue<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Form IV student Helena Stark’s favorite place to eat is a Japanese ramen restaurant named Ippudo. Stark shared that she has been going to this restaurant with her family for years, saying, \u201cBoth the soup and the appetizers are great, and it feels so comforting\u2026[Ippudo] never fails to deliver delicious soups and appetizers.\u201d Stark argues that the best dishes at Ippudo are the classic tonkatsu and the pork buns which \u201cburst with flavor\u201d and are \u201cwarm and rich.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#3 Felice<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.felicerestaurants.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located on the Upper East Side, South Street Seaport, Midtown East, Upper West Side and West Village <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alex Goldberg (Form IV), who lives on the Upper East Side, expressed that her favorite place to dine is Felice, an Italian restaurant with locations all over Manhattan. Felice is unique for its Tuscan-inspired food that transports its customers to the Italian countryside. Goldberg shared that her favorite item to order is the Crostone Ricotta served with bread for its freshness and appetizing combination of Italian linden spicy honey, figs, and sliced almonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#4 Malaparte <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.malapartenyc.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in the West Village<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stella Brothers (Form IV) shared that Malaparte is her favorite restaurant in the West Village. Malaparte is distinguished not only for its incredible food or grandiloquent ambiance but also because it is a small and charming restaurant that not many people know about, only the locals. Brothers stated that her favorite dish is the Pappardelle, for its, \u201cgood ratio of pasta to meat\u2026the bread is also really good. It\u2019s crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#5 Tempura Matsui <\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.tempuramatsui.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in Midtown East<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sarah Damon (Form IV) stated that her all-time favorite restaurant in the city is Tempura Matsui. As someone who has traveled to Japan for months at a time all her life, Damon has been exposed to authentic Japanese food for years, which Tempura Matsui truly masters. \u201cNestled in the heart of the city, the tempura restaurant delights patrons with its crispy and golden-brown tempura dishes, showcasing a perfect harmony of light batter and fresh, succulent ingredients,\u201d said Damon. \u201cIt is authentic and the staff speak Japanese.\u201d So, when in the mood for authentic, upscale Japanese food in Manhattan, Tempura Matsui is the place to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#6 Buddakan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/buddakannyc.com\/?utm_source=GoogleBusinessProfile&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=MapLabs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in the Meatpacking District <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My favorite NYC restaurant is Buddakan, for its unique dining with architectural flair. The setting can be described as a grand traditional Chinese restaurant when the Renaissance arrived in 1500s Paris. I went there for a friend\u2019s birthday party at 9 pm when the vibe was more loungey and a dinner at 6 pm when the atmosphere was more family-oriented. Carnivores and vegetarians will love the food, which is American Chinese cuisine meant to be shared family-style. The Tai Shan Cauliflower and Crispy Tofu are some of their best dishes, in my opinion, because they mix sweet and savory with a little bit of heat. Surrounded by a long communal dining table that seats 24 with giant Botticelli-inspired paintings interspersed among dramatic Asian art, the place elevates a delicious dining experience. The restaurant is a visual expression of how I feel when I eat great American Chinese food.    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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