Dave Krugman
Dave Krugman is a New York-based photographer, writer, and the founder of ALLSHIPS — a creative community built on the idea that a rising tide raises all ships. Known for his candid street photography that reveals beauty at the intersections of people, light, and city architecture, Dave has spent years documenting life on the streets of New York. When he’s not behind the lens, he’s exploring the city’s most immersive dining rooms, hi-fi listening bars, and late-night dance floors. Here are 5 spots he keeps coming back to.
Nightmoves
Nightmoves is, quite simply, the best place to dance in New York City. I'm not the club type, at all, but this isn't really a club- its a dance bar, with natural wine, mezcal, amazing cocktails, a light up dance floor, and the best hi-fi soundsystem I've
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Sobre Masa
Sobre Masa is a semi-under-the-radar gem in Bushwick's Morgan Ave L train area. From the outside, you don't see much to stop for, but walking down a long hall into the restaurant space you are immediately transported to an Oaxacan mezcaleria with some of
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Okonomi
Okinomi and Yuji Ramen is a double concept- Japanese Breakfast, Kyoto Style, and Fish Ramen that will have you swearing you are actually in Japan. I have been lucky to spend significant time in that region and I am stunned by how much this place gets it r
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Tokyo Record Bar
Tokyo Record Bar is another place that feels transplanted from Japan- the listening bar culture is such a special part of the Tokyo experience, and here it is recreated in high fidelity. Amazing vinyl cuts, great food, wines, cocktails and beers, the atmo
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Wildair
Wildair is a wonderful place to spend time with friends, a bottle of wine, and a good appetite. Amazing, high end food and flavor, thoughtful service, a semi-open kitchen and great location for a night out in the lower east side. Just a well rounded exper
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