Every visit to New York City feels electric: the taxi horns, the aroma of fresh bagels and grilled kebabs, the excited chatter spilling from every corner. Having lived in Brooklyn on-and-off, I’ve wandered these streets for years, yet every trip is a culinary adventure — from Astoria taquerias with freshly pressed masa to Upper East Side hotels with thoughtful cocktails. Some dishes instantly steal your heart, others surprise you with bold flavors you didn’t know you were craving and nearly all are splurges worth savoring.

Here’s a curated week of where to stay, what to eat and how to play in the city that never sleeps — not a full itinerary, but a few splurges worth building yours around.

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