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Narcissa, www.narcissarestaurant.com

Location: 25 Cooper Square (5^th Street & Bowery)

Lacquered duck breast and carrot fries with jalapeno-tofu dipping sauce are among the American-style menu options with a focus on fresh ingredients from Andre Balazs’ Hudson Valley Farm.

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Cannibal Beer & Butcher, www.cannibalnyc.com

Location: 113 East 29^th Street (Park & Lexington)

With a communal bar, butcher counter, and outdoor garden that’s bicycle friendly, Cannibal is the perfect summer spot for carnivores.

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Anella, www.anellabrooklyn.com

Location: 222 Franklin Street

Nestled in the trendy Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn, this artisanal restaurant is renowned for their brunch, but any meal can be savored in their outdoor dining area.

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Montmartre, www.montmartrenyc.com

Location: 158 Eighth Avenue

Complete with a dining bar and herb garden, this modern bistro has a lovely outdoor atmosphere where you can enjoy entrees featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables.

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Edi & the Wolf, www.ediandthewolf.com

Location: 102 Avenue C

Executive chefs Eduard “Edi” Frauneder and Wolfgang “the Wolf” Ban serve delectable Austrian cuisine at Edi & the Wolf. The rustic décor and cozy ambiance are the perfect summer escape.

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Barbuto, www.barbutonyc.com

Location: 775 Washington Street (at West 12^th Street)

This spacious garage space on the bottom floor of Industria Superstudios opens up its doors in the summer months to allow for sidewalk dining. Indoors or out, their premiere wine list and impressive Italian menu will win you over.

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The River Café, www.therivercafe.com

Location: 1 Water Street, Brooklyn

This upscale restaurant on the banks of the East River in Brooklyn makes for a night to remember. The River Café’s modern cuisine featuring national and international dishes are the perfect compliment to breathtaking views of the city.

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Esca, www.esca-nyc.com

Location: 402 West 43^rd Street

Sea Truffles with Esca cocktail sauce or King Fish with pickled fennel can be savored at this chic seafood restaurant in New York’s theatre district. With a quiet outdoor patio, it’s the ideal beginning or end to an evening at the theatre.