Nick Papa
Spotter since 2020
My spots (9)
Dutch Kills – Upholding cocktail culture in Queens
"Dutch Kills" in New York isn't hiding it's one of the best bars in the city, but it isn't publicizing the fact, either. No password to enter, however!
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Nick
Papa
Anthony & Son – Old-school sandwich shop
After, "Anthony & Son" Panini Shoppe's Italian-style super-sandwiches, no regular New York sandwich will ever taste as good again...
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Nick
Papa
Montero's – Quirky Brooklyn dive bar
"Montero's" (est. 1939) in New York is one of the weirdest bars I've ever visited, in the best way possible; it takes you back to working-class Brooklyn...
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Nick
Papa
Scarr's Pizza – Retro-style pizza joint
"Scarr's Pizza" in New York is always packed! It has a retro-style 1970s vibe, which is extra cheese on top for me. Best to grab a slice & eat on the go!
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Nick
Papa
Caffé Dante – Negronis in the Village
"Caffé Dante" (est. 1915) is the closest we have to European caffes in New York City. I like coming here for aperitivo and pretending I'm in Rome!
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Nick
Papa
Brooklyn Museum – Art in the outer boroughs
"Brooklyn Museum" is NYC's second-largest museum. It doesn't feel that way, and that's what I like most about it, as well as its modern art...
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Nick
Papa
Katz's Deli – Legendary Jewish deli
"Katz's Deli" is legendary. I'm hard-pressed to think of a spot that feels more like Old New York than here. It's as old as the word 'delicatessen' itself.
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Nick
Papa
NYC Ferry – Explore the city by boat
The "NYC Ferry" will take you from Wall Street to Dumbo in Brooklyn in five minutes - and instead of being stuck underground, you get fantastic views...
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Nick
Papa
About me
About me
I'm a copywriter for hotels and travel companies. As an Italian American, my favorite spots are ones with pizza, pasta, and gelato. I also like writing about cool museums, things to do on the waterfront, and Old New York spots that have stood the test of time.
Why New York?
I'm a fourth-generation New Yorker on my mom's side and third-generation Brooklynite on my dad's side. Whether it's Manhattan or Queens, or Brooklyn or Staten Island, every corner of the city feels like home.
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