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Billy Frierson
Billy Frierson is an Associate Staff Writer at Thrillist. He appreciates sepia tones, jazz standards and Fernet. Also, he moves to David Bowie very well.
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Pig Beach Burger
Oct 5, 2017

Pig Beach

It's easy to understand why the Gowanus pop-up Pig Beach found enough summer success to open a winterized brick-and-mortar location: the signature triple-stacked cheeseburger proves that the best things in come in threes.

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Oct 5, 2017

Until Tomorrow

Why put off your drinking until tomorrow when Until Tomorrow bar is open today?

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Oct 5, 2017

Sizzle Pie Brooklyn

Portland-born Sizzle Pie tries its hand at impressing pizza-savvy Brooklynites with its first New York location.

Oct 5, 2017

Folksbier

Founded in 2014, Travis Kauffman's Folksbier stands out in the New York City brewing scene for its emphasis on German-style suds.

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Oct 5, 2017

Toad Style

It's hard to tell what makes Bed-Stuy's Toad Style notable -- that it brings affordable vegan food choices to an area lacking them or that it's Kung Fu-themed.

Oct 5, 2017

Ichimura

Acclaimed sushi chef Eiji Ichimura's 10-seat dining counter is minimalist for a reason: the immaculate preparation of high-quality fish is all the stimulation you need.

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Oct 5, 2017

Make Sandwich

You can grab a sandwich at any corner bodega -- and there's nothing wrong with that!

Oct 5, 2017

Mezcaleria La Milagrosa Agave Bar and Listening Room

Sometimes a deli isn't just a deli.

D?
Oct 5, 2017

DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections

Have you ever broken out a tub of raw cookie dough as a foolproof cure for any kind of blues?

Oct 5, 2017

Blue Bottle Coffee

The largest New York location of Blue Bottle Coffee's java empire resides in none other than hipper-than-thou Bushwick.

Oct 5, 2017

The Good Sort

If you're a vegan, The Good Sort cafe in Chinatown is, well, a good sort of place to be.

Oct 5, 2017

Sons & Daughters

Located in the same West Chelsea warehouse building as Del Posto, Sons & Daughters serves comfort bar bites to a clientele accustomed to the flashy clubs of the Meatpacking District.