New York in the First Half of 2025

July is about to wrap up with a bang | After seven meals, it's time to part ways, no need to linger. 1️⃣ Santi 🥖 — The pre-meal focaccia bread soaked in olive oil is the absolute best. One bite and you might not feel like talking. 2️⃣ Astoria Seafood 🦐 — A seafood lover's paradise! The whole process of selecting and weighing your own seafood is so much fun! One bite of plump scallop, one sip of cold beer, no need for words. 3️⃣ Time and Tide 🐟 — The space is stunning, and the grilled fish is smooth and delicious. After the meal, there are no lingering emotions; the beauty is enough. 4️⃣ Torrisi 🧄 — The charred clam boule is endlessly refillable. The garlic, clams, and fat blend together so well that you're too busy savoring the aroma to say anything. 5️⃣ Foxface Natural 🦊 — Went for the third time hoping for the barnacles but missed out again. So frustrated I didn't want to talk, had to stuff my mouth with sea urchin custard to keep quiet. 6️⃣ Noda 🍣 — The omakase experience is impeccable. The chef has an even better memory than his knife skills and is quite witty. The worst thing about an omakase is if it gets boring, but this place never does. 7️⃣ Genesis House 🇰🇷 — Happened to catch the Nars new product event. It was filled with beautiful bloggers and influencers. I can't remember what I ate, but my eyes were certainly full. After those seven bites, the stories are done. I'll keep eating in the second half of the year. Don't ask me anymore. #NewYork 🌃🌟