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Indie Dining Flourishes in NYC Amid Rising Costs

12/14/2025

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Story summary

In 2025, New York City's restaurant scene leaned toward indie dining and community connections, with Sunn’s and Ha’s Snack Bar emphasizing personal connections over commercialized dining.
Tariff uncertainty and rising costs shaped menus and pricing across the year.
A standout moment was a simple strawberry from Gjelina's brunch in Venice Beach.
Golden Hof's cucumber salad felt lively in casual settings but lost vibrancy in formal dining.

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Story summary

In 2025, New York City's restaurant scene leaned toward indie dining and community connections, with Sunn’s and Ha’s Snack Bar emphasizing personal connections over commercialized dining.
Tariff uncertainty and rising costs shaped menus and pricing across the year.
A standout moment was a simple strawberry from Gjelina's brunch in Venice Beach.
Golden Hof's cucumber salad felt lively in casual settings but lost vibrancy in formal dining.