The Local

A person stands behind the counter of a cozy, colorful bookstore café, surrounded by books, artwork, and tote bags. Warm lights hang from the ceiling, and a “Feliz Navidad” banner decorates the counter.

Shopping

Crown Heights

Café Con Libros

This intersectional feminist bookstore and café hosts book clubs and events.

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Nightlife

Flatbush

Michelle’s Cocktail Lounge

Michelle’s is a neighborhood Panamanian meeting spot with drinks, food and lively music.

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Restaurants

Astoria

Moroccan Bites by Siham

Enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes like tagines and couscous, plus fruit juices and mint tea.

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A plate of roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes, green olives, and cheese sits on a marble table, with a fork and knife beside it and two cocktails and another dish in the background.

Restaurants

Tribeca

Tara Kitchen TriBeCa

Chef Aneesa Waheed brings the flavors of North Africa to the U.S.

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Restaurants

Soho

Ayah

Visit Ayah for a true Moroccan experience—from food to décor.

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Restaurants

Sunnyside

Costa y Mar

The Peruvian-Ecuadorian spot in Sunnyside serves land and sea favorites.

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Restaurants

Sunset Park

Reina De La Nube

This small restaurant serves tremendous portions of Ecuadorian food at reasonable prices.

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Restaurants

Long Island City

Rincon Melania

Long Island City’s Rincon Melania specializes in authentic Ecuadorian cuisine.

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Nightlife

Chelsea

Somewhere Nowhere NYC

Somewhere Nowhere NYC features panoramic skyline views, a year-round lounge, and a seasonal open-air rooftop that transforms into a private igloo dining experience during winter months.

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Services

Citywide

Building Impact's mission is to empower companies and teams with purposeful, high-impact opportunities to volunteer, give, and connect with local nonprofits tackling today’s most pressing social issues.

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