Foodie Spots in NYC You Didn’t Know You Needed

26th June 2018 | By Jennifer Korn

New York City: a food lover’s paradise. You visit and stuff your face at all the usual suspects that everyone you know insists you try, but what about those delicious spots that only a local would know? Well, I’m a local, and I’m here to tell you you’ve been missing out, but have no fear: here is a list of some of the best, lesser-known spots to grub out in the Big Apple. Get hungry…

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WIN: A Curated Steak Night experience at STK Steakhouse
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Prize includes four steak night menus, each with food and beverage upgrades.

Any additional orders outside of the Steak Night menu must be settled by the winner at the time of dining.
WIN: The Ultimate Summer Social Worth £250
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Terms and Conditions for the Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf £250 Terrace Bar Tab & Shuffleboard Competition
1. Eligibility: This competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over only. Proof of age may be required.
2. Prize: The prize consists of: A £250 bar tab to be used at Electric Shuffle Canary Wharf 90 minutes of shuffleboard for a group of up to six (6) people at Electric Shuffle.
3. Redemption: The prize must be redeemed within six (6) months of the winner being notified.
-The prize can only be used at the Canary Wharf venue.
-The £250 bar tab must be used in one single visit. No change will be given for any unused portion of the bar tab.
-The shuffleboard booking for six people is for a duration of 90 minutes.
-Redemption of the prize is subject to availability.
-Advance booking is essential and should be made directly with Electric Shuffle, quoting the prize.
-Certain dates or times may be excluded due to high demand or private events.
4. Exclusions: The prize cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, discount, promotion, or voucher.
5. General: The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable, and there is no cash alternative. The promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with an alternative of equal or greater value if circumstances beyond their control make it
necessary to do so.  These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Win The Ultimate Italian Dining Experience For Four
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The competition is run by The Italian Greyhound in partnership with The Handbook. Entrants must be aged 18 or over and resident in the UK.

One (1) winner will receive a £300 dining voucher to be redeemed at The Italian Greyhound, valid for a table of up to four (4) guests.

The voucher is valid for redemption from 16th June 2026 until 15th September 2026 (inclusive). Bookings must be made in advance and are subject to availability. The voucher cannot be used outside of this redemption period and will expire on 15th September 2026.

The prize includes food and drink from the Summer À La Carte menu, including wines and cocktails, up to the value of £300 (inclusive of service charge).

The voucher is single use only. Any unused balance is non-refundable, nontransferable, and cannot be redeemed against future visits. The voucher has no cash value and cannot be exchanged for cash, in whole or in part.

The voucher cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion, set menu or discount.

The following are excluded from the prize: the Sunday Feast Menu, bookings for more than four (4) guests, private dining bookings and bookings for events (including but not limited to bank holidays and festive periods).

The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable. There is no cash alternative.

Bookings must be made directly with The Italian Greyhound, quoting the competition reference at the time of reservation.

The Italian Greyhound reserves the right to refuse redemption of the voucher if these terms are not met. In the event of circumstances outside its reasonable control, The Italian Greyhound reserves the right to substitute the prize for one of equal value.

By entering, the winner agrees to their data being used for promotional purposes by The Italian Greyhound and The Handbook.

These terms and conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Win A Seasonal Tasting Menu Experience For Four
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Booking is subject to availability.

Key dates such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s and Valentine’s Day not included. Other blackout dates might apply.

Valid for 12 months only from the day the winner is announced.

Can not be used in conjunction with any other offers.

Reservation required.

Quote ‘Handbook50’ on booking and arrival.

Not valid in conjunction with any other offers.

Subject to availability.

Maximum of six guests.

No drinks included.
Win A Luxury £170 Afternoon Tea For 2 At Taj 51 Buckingham Gate
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This prize voucher is valid until 31st December 2026, non-transferable and non-refundable.
Reservations for Afternoon Tea must be made 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability.

This prize voucher has no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for any other hotel offer or product.
The original prize voucher must be presented at Kona on arrival. Photocopies will not be accepted.

For reservation, please email [email protected] or call +44 20 7769 7766.
Win Caudalie’s Entire Suncare Collection
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