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If you are like me, when traveling, eating is one of the main things. It gives you a viewpoint on the locals and their culture. New York is one of the top metropolitan cities in the world. Because it is hard to do everything with the short amount of time most of us have for vacations, here is a link to  The 38 Essential New York Restaurants, Jan. ‘10

“The only serious rule of engagement here is that a restaurant must be open at least six months to qualify for inclusion on the list, though strong consideration is given to neighborhood favorites over fancier destination” spots.” ny.eater.com

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