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Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 421 tips and reviews
Liang Shi: Best ice cream I have ever had in my entire life. And I eat a lot of ice cream. Brilliant service, too. They take their time to make sure you will LOVE what you get, hence the line. And well worth it.
Shanghai Restaurant · Chinatown · 269 tips and reviews
Liang Shi: Best soup dumplings in all of New York, from a native Shanghainese person. Skip the other spots. This is as good as it's gonna get on this side of the globe.
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews
Liang Shi: A foodie's dream come true where you can get gelato, crepes, whole lobsters, spices, espressos, baked goods -- and more. Stop by the nicely curated bookstore while you're here too.
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
Liang Shi: While it can get crowded, nothing beats this urban meets garden meets park situation for a nice stroll overlooking the streets of Manhattan. Bring food from Chelsea Market and have yourself a picnic.
Dessert Shop · East Village · 252 tips and reviews
Liang Shi: The best dessert experience you could ever possibly have. Chika is a dessert alchemist. There's no wrong choice on the menu, and it comes in a 3 course experience. My favorite dessert spot in the city
8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews
Liang Shi: My favorite speakeasy in Manhattan. Delicious cocktails, delightful Japanese service, tasty nibbles. Come here with a hot date or girlfriends. Max group size of four.
Dessert Shop · East Village · 124 tips and reviews
Liang Shi: The best strawberry shortcake anywhere, ever. Eat it in sundae or cake form. Then get it for your birthday as a whole cake. Indulge in its perfection for breakfast for 3 straight days. No regrets.
198 Avenue A (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Village · 114 tips and reviews
Liang Shi: I love this place. Classic sausage & gravy is my favorite. Other notables include The Bright Crew (oxtail!!!) and Your Mother's House (maple syrup butter + pumpkin pie spread) with bacon added. Noms
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Leave your name for a table and take a stroll on the Highline as you wait to be called. Great ambiance, good service and fresh ingredients combine for an excellent brunch or lunch spot.