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In the cocktail menu, expect to savor her creativity in drinks that marries her 15 years spent in Puerto Rico with the bar’s Japanese ethos. Seasonal, fresh, and approachable, The Marshal offers the delicious farm-to-table fare and an elegant atmosphere at reasonable prices. Not only do these restaurants offer outstanding food and drinks, but they provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
Soso'sSoho
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Anyone who yearns for a bit of community feel and enjoys good food and good spirits in a beautiful, brightly colored space will especially appreciate this gem of a spot from the same folks behind The Tyger and Chinese Tuxedo.
At night, expect even heartier plates of chicken schnitzel and pork chops. a few days a week, it’s also the perfect stop for a tasty fix for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and while they’re most known for their breakfast burritos, do not, we repeat, do not sleep on the green chile cheeseburger for dinner.
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Via CarotaWest Village
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Are you sipping a chianti while enjoying a bowl of fresh pappardelle with wild boar ragù in a picturesque villa nestled in a small town outside of Florence — or are you having dinner in the West Village?
The last few years has been especially busy with Queer-forward events and parties. Weeknights and weekends meld together in the sweltering heat, giving us plenty of opportunities to eat and drink our away around the city. But, really, they’re all just delicious visions coming from Schmidt’s multicultural imagination.
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Raf'sNoHo
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With wood-fire ovens dating back to the 1930’s at its core, this French-Italian restaurant and bakery might transport you to a cobblestone little corner on the old continent, but it retains that neighborhood-joint feeling through and through.
Brightly colored and exceptionally outfitted, it’s got plush booths that are ideal for gathering with a crew, and a menu of crowd-pleasing dishes that range from crudités and tuna tartare to Jonah crab royale, duck a l’orange, and a four quarter cheeseburger. And if you happen to be closer to Hudson Yards, do check out Papa San and don’t forget an order of the eel pizza.
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Chefs and partners Jody Williams and Rita Sodi opened Via Carota in the fall of 2014, and the restaurant has since become not only a neighborhood staple but also a local institution thanks to its old-world-inspired Italian menu, rustic decor, and the community they’ve built in NYC. Yes, you come to Via Carota for the pitch-perfect food (don’t sleep on those salads, either) and homey ambiance, but while you’re there do order one of the Negronis, of which there are six — each balancing sweet and bitter notes perfectly.
It’s the latter, but in this case, both feel true. A tuna melt stuffed into a griddled potato pullman or a Palacsinta (or Hungarian crepes) keep things very classic during the day. From recipes taken directly from Popa’s mom’s handwritten cookbook and its bright, energetic interior decor to hard-to-find wines from Eastern Europe and Romania, Oti is where you want to seek out flavorful discoveries.
And don’t sleep on their limited-edition events, such as seafood boils and pop-up cocktail parties. Or just pick up one of their cult-favored merch, like an illustrated T-shirt inspired by Golden Girls, where the show’s four main characters are drawn up like some of the restaurant’s most beloved dishes. Even better is their family-style prix-fixe option for groups of four or more, priced at just $78 per person.
A food menu full of all things you can’t get enough of (fried calamari, loaded potato skins) will soak up a chunky selection of playful beverages, like the Corn Star Martini, spiked with vodka that’s been infused with Corn Pop cereal.
Walk-ins only.
Wanpaku/ Hidden PearlGreenpoint
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Hidden Pearl is, as the name suggests, truly a hidden gem.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect brunch spot or a memorable nightcap, this guide is a great way to fuel up or wind down your Pride month activities.
We also have to add that while it’s fun to explore Queer-owned or -led businesses during Pride, it’s especially important to support them throughout the year.
Upstairs, they serve soju-based cocktails like a Buckwheat Cold Noodle that’s a play on Korean naengmyun, and a Jasmine Matcha Latte with jasmine-infused soju, topped with housemade matcha mochi.
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It's HimHell’s Kitchen
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Hell’s Kitchen might be better known for its more rambunctious nightlife offerings, but this newly minted cocktail den (it opened just a year ago) delivers a more mellow night out — if that’s what you’re after.
Sadly, there aren’t many lesbian bars in the city, but Cubbyhole, which renovated in 2022, remains a welcoming destination for Queer women. These two know exactly what you want and what will keep you coming back time and again.
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Cubbyhole
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It may not be as old as Julius’, but Cubbyhole, which has been around since 1994, is just as beloved a fixture of NYC nightlife.