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On the Grid

On the Grid

On the Grid is the designer's neighborhood guide. Created by @Hyperakt and curated by amazing designers around the world.

New York, NY
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19 places updated November 21, 2016
Shaw is an eat-drink-shop paradise heavily influenced by the Afro-culture that has existed since the late 19th century as the pre-Harlem center of African American intellectual and cultural life.
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27 places updated November 21, 2016
As the traditionally working-class Eastern European enclave draws in younger residents, with it comes creativity in the form of forward-thinking restaurants, innovative bars and specialty boutiques.
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19 places updated November 21, 2016
Dogpatch and Potrero Hill are a sunny oasis filled with hidden charms. Change is definitely afoot—but the neighborhood’s industrial roots and community spirit remain intact.
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24 places updated November 21, 2016
Named after the residents and murals that make up the community, the Arts District is quickly becoming the hottest place to sip coffee, grab a gourmet sandwich or shop for beautiful treasures.
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18 places updated November 21, 2016
Red Hook is the oasis outside the City that’s SO close to the City. An old fishing and shipping neighborhood, Red Hook houses some of the friendliest businesses and people in all of the five boroughs.
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    "Our top choice? The Tocino combo. A platter full of anise wine-cured pork shoulder, fried garlic rice topped with two eggs any style and a side of salsa. "
    On the GridOn the Grid · November 21, 2016
    Filipino
    · Chicago, United States
    9.1
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    "Every now and then a Togarashi Bowl (baked tofu, grilled kale, carrots, pickled radish, scallion, seaweed, sesame seeds over purple rice with a lemon tahini miso dressing) really hits the spot."
    On the GridOn the Grid · November 21, 2016
    Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant
    · Chicago, United States
    8.3
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    "Where do we go when we need to re-up on black garlic? Or kefir lime leaves? Or when we made tonic syrup and needed to special order chincona bark? You get the picture."
    On the GridOn the Grid · November 21, 2016
    Food & Beverage
    · Chicago, United States
    8.6
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    "Their selection of organic produce, meats, dairy and hand packaged nuts + grains is nothing short of amazing and they’ve got every remedy for a wicked hangover."
    On the GridOn the Grid · November 21, 2016
    Grocery Store
    · Chicago, United States
    8.1
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    "They’ve got all the essentials (helmets, handlebar grips, locks), quick service turnarounds and a welcoming staff who tells it like it is."
    On the GridOn the Grid · November 21, 2016
    Bicycle Store
    · Chicago, United States
    8.6
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    "One of only two churches designed by Louis Sullivan, a renowned architect in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the only church built by Sullivan that stands in the city of Chicago."
    On the GridOn the Grid · November 21, 2016
    Church
    · Chicago, United States