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Places locals would actually send you to

The Only Taco Spot in Manhattan Worth Standing in Line For

Chelsea ยท manhattan ยท food

Fresh-pressed tortillas and adobada tacos in the middle of Chelsea Market.

The Most Beautiful Bar in New York That Nobody Under 30 Knows About

Upper East Side ยท manhattan ยท bar

Jazz, murals, and $28 martinis in a bar that hasn't changed since 1947.

A Medieval Castle in Upper Manhattan That Most Tourists Miss

Washington Heights ยท manhattan ยท museum

Medieval monasteries reassembled on a hilltop with Hudson River views.

Tiny East Village Espresso Bar With a Cult Following

East Village ยท manhattan ยท coffee

Four seats, perfect espresso, legendary olive oil cake. That's it.

A Speakeasy Hidden Inside a Hot Dog Shop in the East Village

East Village ยท manhattan ยท bar

Pick up a phone booth receiver in a hot dog shop. The wall opens. You're welcome.

Free Jazz Nights Harlem Locals Love

Harlem ยท manhattan ยท bar

Free-ish Harlem jazz nights that still feel local instead of staged.

Best Dollar Oysters in the East Village

East Village ยท manhattan ยท food

Dollar oysters and a cheap-drinks window that still feels worth knowing about.