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If you are planning a weekend getaway to New York City, this is the best guide to explore the city and experience some of the best bars in the world. The city has probably the best cocktail scene in the world, and each place will leave you with memories that will be cherished back home. From Japanese-style dive bars to Mexican American cocktail bars, New York City has a place for everyone! Come and discover why it's called the city that never sleeps.
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Things to do in New York City
East Village: This is home to more laid-back, young and artsy bars.
West Village: This area is an elegant neighborhood that is home to more refined restaurants.
Flatiron District: This area is an up-and-coming cocktail destination with the hottest openings in the city.
Williamsburg: This is Brooklyn's finest destination for cocktail aficionados without the city chaos.
Lower East Side: This is the city's busiest nightlife neighborhood where stars and celebrities tend to frequent.
Places to eat & drink in New York City
Tacos No 1: The best tacos in the city.
Mariscos El Submarino: Best aguachile to recover from after a fun night.
Koreatown: Affordable bites to get the night started.
Tonchin: Michelin-star-worthy ramen to prep you for the night ahead.
Ho Foods: Taiwanese Breakfast that will change your life.
Need to know
There are tons of places to eat and drink in the city. It can take you more than 20 years to eat at all of them. Knowing where to go and planning ahead can save you a lot of time, especially if you are like me and take hours to make a decision. The city is safe. Public transportation works 24/7 and the hospitality industry will always take care of you.
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