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cozy spots in NYC
The Toucan & The Lion is one of cozy spots in NYC.

1. The Toucan & The Lion

342 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Restaurant · East Village · 76 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Share small bites and sip great cocktails. Meatballs, sticky pear and arugula salad, fried pickles, chili tamarind king prawns.

Fedora is one of cozy spots in NYC.

2. Fedora

239 W 4th St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 142 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Very friendly staff and clientele. Try the sweetbreads, asparagus.

Tiny's and the Bar Upstairs is one of cozy spots in NYC.

3. Tiny's and the Bar Upstairs

8.6
135 W Broadway (between Duane St & Thomas St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 146 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Cute townhouse with many cozy, dim lit spots for sipping and eating. Burrata with Proscuitto, steak, fish, and the banana peanut butter cake for dessert.

Smith & Mills is one of cozy spots in NYC.

4. Smith & Mills

8.7
71 N Moore St (btw Greenwich & Hudson), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Tribeca · 147 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: It's amazing that this place serves food, the smallest kitchen I've ever seen (corner of the bar). Great spot for late-night drink and bites.

5. Recette

328 W 12th St (Greenwich St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 92 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Quintessential West Village spot. The spicy sweetbreads satisfy, as does the scallops and lobster risotto. The special Caipirinha made with apple/beet juice and fresh ginger, fantastic.

Social Eatz is one of cozy spots in NYC.

6. Social Eatz

232 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 112 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Great taco selection, good for late night dining.

Apiary is one of cozy spots in NYC.

7. Apiary

60 3rd Ave (Btw E 10th & 11th St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 59 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Large portions, homey-style food. Creative cocktails and neighborhood regulars.

Mercat is one of cozy spots in NYC.

8. Mercat

45 Bond St (btw Bowery & Lafayette), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · NoHo · 24 tips and reviews

HOBNOB MagazineHOBNOB Magazine: Really amazing tapas and Spanish wines. Must have the squid ink pasta, tuna tartare, cauliflower, asparagus.