Luzzo, located in East Village, is one of the best pizza in town. The restaurant has coal-burning ovens which is the secret to make a good pizza : thin and crispy pies with fresh tomato and basel -$10- !  Now Michele Iuliano, the owner, has a new spot, Ovest Pizzoteca, in the far West Chelsea [...]

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Il buco means litteraly a hole in other words a little place. If you want to have a true fine but rustic  Italian cooking experience, you have to come here. The freshness is amazing. Ignacio Mattos, the cook, loves green markets, it’s where he hangs out the most. Il Buco is not only about food. [...]

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Gitane, at the very trendy casual style Jane Hotel,  is now open for dinner service. Meet a new NYC scene in the meatpacking. Fashion week is coming and it’s a safe bet that it will become one of its spots. RB©Timothée Verrecchia

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Just recently I had three friends visiting from out of town and they asked me to take them to somewhere amazing in the Meatpacking District, I insisted on Scarpetta, a great Italian restaurant that I discovered during the New York City Food and Wine Festival, and judging by their reactions I made the right decision.
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Janel Molton worked in a PR company, had an experience as manager in a shop and as a fashion journalist. Back then, she was amazed to notice how much good stuff is out there for a really good price. Thus, she decided to run a site that sells second hand luxury good in good shape. [...]

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In NYC, you can find tons of sale/sample sale/ huge percent off addresses. The NYtimes has listed many ways to save in NYC in its section Frugal Traveler. It goes from shopping on websites, to B&B till restaurants. You can also check the Fashion street /interview section on anewyorklife where you can find attractive spots.

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Soba-ya is know for its buckwheat soba noodles and I have to say they are pretty tasty which is confirmed by the customers who are mainly japanese ! This is the ultimate prove to certify the quality of the cooking. Yoba-ya is a great place to eat specially when the winter slaps your chicks and [...]

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Bagatelle, a restaurant/lounge nestled in the Meatpacking district, is run by, Aymeric Clemente and Remi Laba,  two French guys along with investors. As soon as it opened last year, it became a place to go for partygoers who felt they were home but could enjoy the service of a good restaurant with decent prices. Last [...]

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Café Gitane opened 15 years ago and since then it became one of the busiest spot in Soho. It actually never needed to put out a website ….  It serves a fresh and healthy Morroccan French menu with decent prices : 20 $ for a meal. Gitane has just opened a second location, at the [...]

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Located in the West Village, on 7th avenue and Charles, Morandi is a spot for those who like cucina italiana and want to spent their lunch or dinner time in a casual yet cozy atmosphere. The pasta is truly al dente and is not pre cooked – 15$-  The menu has a few, simple and [...]

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