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Eater Guides: How to Celebrate July 4th in NYC

2008_10_hasmaps.jpgTo celebrate this wonderful American holiday, we're taking off for the weekend. We'll be back to our usual antics on Monday, but for now, enjoy a thorough guide to what's going on this Saturday, dear sweet Independence Day. Since the fireworks are taking place over the Hudson this year, might what to grab dinner on the West side. If only the High Line were open for the celebrations...

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Red Cat

227 10th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Stop by this new American resto after watching the Macy's fireworks display (best viewed West of 10th Avenue between 25th and 59th Streets).
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N 40° 44.53023 W 74° 0.14144
2

Cabrito

50 Carmine St
New York, NY 10014

This Greenwich Village Mexican spot will be offering an all-day brunch menu and happy hour. Drink specials include $5 Margaritas and Well Drinks, $3 Bottled Beers and Dos Equis Draft.
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N 40° 43.47132 W 74° 0.12553
3

Campo Restaurant

2888 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

Head to Campo for an urban cookout, where $24.95 will get you meat, corn on the cob, potato salad and a few other choice fixin's.
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N 40° 48.20293 W 73° 57.55249
4

Nonna

520 Columbus Ave
New York, NY 10024

Have a patriotic picnic in the park. Beginning at 11:00am, Nonna will be delivering picnic baskets to Central Park. Each basket is $14.95 and includes a bottled water, choice of sandwich, salad and dessert.
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N 40° 47.9034 W 73° 58.21590
5

Crumbs 42 Street

1114 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036

Support our troops, eat a cupcake. Beginning July 4th and running throughout the week, CRUMBS locations around the city will be offering special red, white and blue cupcakes. Each cupcake costs $3.75, with proceeds benefitting the USO.
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N 40° 45.16163 W 73° 58.59822
6

Crema Restaurante

111 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011

This modern Mexican spot in Chelsea will be offering a 3 course Pre-Fixe Dinner Menu for $35 and 2-for-1 happy hour all day.
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N 40° 44.23085 W 73° 59.45333
7

Atlantic Grill

1341 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10021

This Upper East side seafood restaurant will be hosting a lobster and crab boil. $27 will buy you Maine Lobster, Jonah Crab, Corn on Cob, and Heirloom Tomato Salad.
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N 40° 46.20942 W 73° 57.30312
8

Daisy Mays BBQ USA

623 11th Ave
New York, NY 10036

Nothing beats ribs and pulled pork after watching the fireworks streetside.
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N 40° 45.48092 W 73° 59.47007
9

Cookshop Restaurant & Bar

156 10th Ave
New York, NY 10011

Visit this West Chelsea American spot after viewing the Macy's Fireworks display streetside nearby.
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N 40° 44.44109 W 74° 0.19886
10

Highbar

790 8th Ave
New York, NY 10019

Check out this rooftop lounge in the Theatre District from 5-6:30pm, where the $30 cover charge will score you an open bar (wine, beer and well-drinks) and barbeque (hot dogs and hamburgers).
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N 40° 45.39398 W 73° 59.12073
11

mad46 Rooftop Lounge

45 E 45th St
New York, NY 10017

This rooftop lounge in the Roosevelt Hotel will have prime views of the fireworks on Saturday.
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N 40° 45.15847 W 73° 58.37491
12

Las Chicas Locas

160 W 25th St
New York, NY 10001

This upscale Mexican eatery and tequila bar in Chelsea will be offering a 4 course fixed price menu for $45.
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N 40° 44.42313 W 73° 59.38630
13

The Harrison

212 S 1st St
Brooklyn, NY 11211


Chef Amanda Frietag will be rolling out a one-night only All-American Picnic Dinner at this Tribeca mainstay. The menu will include summertime faves like burgers, coleslaw, potato salad, cupcakes and a selection of American wines, beers and cocktails.
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N 40° 43.8353 W 74° 0.35679
14

Jo's

264 Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012

Celebrate the 4th at this American bistro with $4 craft American beers. The drink special will take place all day, during Jo's newly offered brunch and dinner.
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N 40° 43.26259 W 73° 59.36131
15

Jane Restaurant

100 W Houston St
New York, NY 10012


Jane will be offering a traditional Lobster Bake Dinner all weekend long. Stop by this for a $23 seafood feast (including lobster, clams, shrimp and mussels).
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N 40° 43.38564 W 74° 0.712
16

L'Artusi Restaurant

228 W 10th St
New York, NY 10014

Pre-fixe three-course dinner for $30 per person with a "Patriotic wine pairing" for $55 per person
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N 40° 44.1359 W 74° 0.18457
17

Nathan's Famous

1310 Surf Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11224

The iconic hotdog stand will be holding its annual hotdog eating contest at noon.
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N 40° 34.31760 W 73° 58.51996
18

Water Taxi Beach

Governors Island, United States

Water Taxi Beach will be hosting a soft opening July 4th from 11am to 6 pm. The opening will include free ferry service from the Battery Maritime Building and limited food and beverage service on the beach.[link]

N 40° 41.22016 W 74° 1.451
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