New York City Restaurant News

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Kakigori + Shaved Ice Cocktails at TONCHIN TO GO

The Japanese izakaya eatery TONCHIN is serving Mango Milk + Matcha Kakigori ($13), along with Sumo Aperol and Shaved Ice Green Yuzu Margaritas ($16), at their new Bushwick pop-up this summer (191 Knickerbocker) in addition to a menu of signature ramen and light bites.

Pop-up Dates/Hours: Tuesday - Friday 4:30 - 9pm; Saturday - Sunday 12-9pm (through August 16th)

Outdoor Seating: Limited curbside seating available at the 191 Knickerbocker location in Bushwick, also a short walk from Maria Hernandez Park for al fresco dining

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Mochi Creations at Mochidoki

The New York-based mochi ice cream company, whose new Soho flagship shop has officially reopened, offers whimsical mochi desserts like the Espresso Cup creation, with espresso mochi ice cream served in a chocolate cup and topped with cinnamon meringue, or the refreshing Red, White + Blue Berry Pie creation (available for the July 4th holiday weekend), with Milk Candy mochi ice cream, white chocolate glaçage, granola, and mixed berries (Single Mochi: $3, 4-pc box: $10, all Signature Mochi Creations: $MP)

Dates: Open daily for takeout and delivery

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Espresso Mint Julep at Partners Coffee

A refreshing summer treat for coffee lovers, Partners’s signature Espresso Mint Julep ($5.50, 12oz.) has returned for a limited summer run. The fan-favorite drink combines a housemade basil-mint syrup, textured (foamed) milk and a double shot of espresso served over ice and garnished with a sprig of fresh mint.

Partners’s Williamsburg (125 North 6th Street), Long Island City (26-25 Jackson Avenue), Bushwick ( and West Village (44 Charles Street) cafes are open daily for contactless pick up. Customers can order ahead via the Partners mobile app, and delivery is available via Caviar.

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Antica Pesa

The iconic Italian eatery in Williamsburg is now open for curbside seating, takeout and delivery, with a walk-up pasta bar and boozy snow cones for diners to enjoy curbside

Dates: Open daily for takeout, delivery, and curbside service

Outdoor seating: Outdoor seating is available along Berry Street

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