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Restaurants

Williamsburg

Cheeseboat - Brooklyn

Family-owned Georgian bistro offering traditional comfort food dishes.

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Restaurants

Chelsea

Chama Mama

This modern Chelsea café serves Georgian cheese breads and wine.

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Restaurants

Alphabet City

Kafana

On quirky Avenue C sits one of the newest contributions to the international flavor of New York City: eatery Kafana, which means “neighborhood restaurant” in Serbian.

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A round dining table set for four, featuring appetizers like sliced meat, bread, and dips. There are wine glasses, a bottle of red wine, and floral centerpieces. The seating includes cushioned benches with decorative red pillows.

Restaurants

Upper East Side

Oda House - Manhattan

Devoted and passionate Michelin-recognized chef Maia Acquaviva, the co-founder of Oda House, immerses guests into the flavorful world of traditional Georgian dishes.

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A cozy restaurant with brick walls, wooden chairs, set tables, candles, a large plant, and a colorful painting of red flowers on a black grid background. Warm lighting creates an inviting ambiance.

Restaurants

West Village

Askili Orchard

Askili Orchard reimagines Georgian cuisine through a contemporary New York lens with a menu that offers lighter, elegant interpretations of classic Georgian dishes.

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Overhead view of a wooden table set with plates of colorful dishes: a yellow curry with grilled eggplant and pomegranate seeds, a fresh salad with tomato, cucumber, and avocado, plus a glass of white wine and cutlery.

Restaurants

Gramercy

Chito Gvrito NYC

Chito Gvrito's seasonal menu offers classic Georgian flavors with modern twists using locally sourced ingredients paired with natural Georgian wines and craft cocktails.

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A clear glass plate with a half-folded flatbread topped with herbs and cheese, next to finely chopped raw meat and sliced onions. Other dishes and a drink with mint are partially visible nearby.

Restaurants

Upper West Side

Clara

Set inside the iconic New-York Historical Society building across from Central Park, Clara offers upscale New York classics.

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Attractions & Tours

Flushing

Queens Zoo

Visit the zoo to see playful pumas, Andean bears and the world’s smallest deer—plus, enjoy sea lion feedings multiple times per day.

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A modern building lobby seen through glass doors, with people walking and sitting. There's a reception desk on the right, ceiling lights, and an EXIT sign visible above the hallway.

Services

Times Square/Theatre District

Key Concierge NYC

With a team of knowledgeable local experts, Key Concierge connects guests to Broadway, attractions, dining, transportation, sporting events, cultural experiences and personalized NYC recommendations.

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Attractions & Tours

Manhattan

Viral Food Tours

Viral Food Tours has created the first New York City food tour that visits only the trendiest, best spots, and you won’t lose your whole day in line.

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A currency exchange booth with a glass window, illuminated sign, and electronic rate board; hours of operation are posted on a door to the left, listing Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm and Sunday 11am-7pm.

Services

Chelsea

Currency Exchange International - Penn Station

Currency Exchange International specializes in foreign currency exchange, buying and selling more than 80 currencies, with many kept in stock daily (a plus for late planners).

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A CXI Currency Exchange booth with a digital display showing exchange rates and a window for customer service, decorated with informational signs and notices.

Services

Upper East Side

Currency Exchange International - Upper East Side

Currency Exchange International specializes in foreign currency exchange, buying and selling more than 80 currencies, with many kept in stock daily (a plus for late planners).

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