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Lauren in NYC
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream is one of Lauren in NYC.

1. Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream

2 Rivington St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 421 tips and reviews

Liang S.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.

Doughnut Plant is one of Lauren in NYC.

2. Doughnut Plant

9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 429 tips and reviews

Liang S.Liang Shi: Some of the best doughnuts I've had, ever. Get the dough seeds if you're looking for a small nibble, or you know, to try ONE OF EACH!

Shanghai 21 is one of Lauren in NYC.

3. Shanghai 21

8.3
21 Mott St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Shanghai Restaurant · Chinatown · 269 tips and reviews

Liang S.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.

Milk Bar is one of Lauren in NYC.

4. Milk Bar

8.3
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

Liang S.Liang Shi: Crack pie + cereal milk soft serve. Alternate bites of each. Have a food orgasm.

Chelsea Market is one of Lauren in NYC.

5. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

Liang S.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.

High Line is one of Lauren in NYC.

6. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Liang S.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.

ChikaLicious Dessert Bar is one of Lauren in NYC.

7. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

203 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 252 tips and reviews

Liang S.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

Angel’s Share is one of Lauren in NYC.

8. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

Liang S.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 Club, ChikaLicious is one of Lauren in NYC.

9. Dessert Club, ChikaLicious

204 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

Liang S.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.

Maharlika Filipino Moderno is one of Lauren in NYC.

10. Maharlika Filipino Moderno

111 1st Ave (btwn E 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · East Village · 212 tips and reviews

Liang S.Liang Shi: Get the Kare Kare and Chicken & Ube Waffles, and know that if you died tonight, you'd die happy.

Empire Biscuit is one of Lauren in NYC.

11. Empire Biscuit

198 Avenue A (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · East Village · 114 tips and reviews

Liang S.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

Cookshop is one of Lauren in NYC.

12. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe 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.