Gourmet Italian right on Tompkins park. Holds a fantastic location if you're looking for a hearty meal to hold you done before night out in the EV with trendy decorations and unique internal design. The outdoor patio was standard, and I'd put the dishes in the same bucket, although was pleasantly content on the way out. read more

This is a very unassuming spot in the village and I can't tell you how good the pizza was! They use water, buffalo cheese and it made it all that much better with a crispy thin crust. That alone is worth a visit to Gnocco, but the frozen drinks they had on a nice hot New York City day was also the cherry on top. You can easily pass the spot thinking it's just a random New York City joint not knowing that it's a gem in the neighborhood. I always learned about it because I was part of a pizza food tour and now I have bookmarked it as must go back spot. The owner/manager was very hospitable and courteous, and in the inside there's a wonderful garden vibe which you wouldn't know from the outside. read more

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The staff were really nice. The place was packed on Valentine's Day. They seated us in the back in the indoor garden. It was really cute. The bathroom is a little weird and not meant for a tall person. They gave us complimentary bruschetta. The pasta was amazing. I got gnocchi with butter (allergy request). The gnocchi were like pillows. The person I was with got the pumpkin ravioli and really liked it. The bread with oregano and olive oil that we ordered was amazing. A nice size portion too. He got the tiramisu and loved it. We'll be back to try more of the menu. read more

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Came here Saturday night with friends. There was no wait and we were seated promptly. The place is dim and has an interesting vibe, the decoration which has a lot of plants (not sure if real) throughout and even hanging on ceiling. By looking at the deco, I wouldn't have guessed it being an Italian spot. Got the Manhattan which was alright, I actually wanted an old fashion but I mixed up my order. For the table we get the antipasto which was solid, the salami was my fave. For my main I got the tagliatelle con Rague piselle ($22.88), which I could tell was fresh pasta and cooked perfectly. My friends also enjoyed their pastas. If you want tasty fresh pasta, I would recommend Gnocco. * Good service read more

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Food was great. Service was great. The vibe was absolutely exquisite. This team always delivers. Great for date night, friendly get together, or for the family! read more

Gnocco - Meatballs and burrata - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

I was definitely at Gnocco to try the pizza. I got the Margherita. It's a thin crust Roman-style brick oven pizza. It's less soft and airy than let's say Neapolitan style. I really enjoyed the thinner crust. Nice location near Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. The service is friendly. I'll be back to try more of their menu. read more

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We've walked by Gnocco so many times and decided to try it for weekend brunch. They have a nice covered and heated back patio which was dog friendly. The menu is gigantic, with everything from pizzas, pastas, sandwiches to juices. Plus there's a boozy brunch menu if that's your thing. We decided to split a margherita pizza and the cheeseburger. The pizza was thin and crispy, with a well balanced sauce. The burger could have used some toppings, as it only has cheese on it. Otherwise it was pretty good. Gnocco is a good option if you're in the neighborhood. Will be back for the happy hour! read more

Gnocco - Margherita Pizza with mushrooms - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Now around for a quarter century, Gnocco is now an LES classic. Gnocco is a terrific local Italian restaurant. The food, cocktails, service and atmosphere are all great. Whether for Saturday night or a lazy midweek dinner, Gnocco is a good choice b read more

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The food was good, but the service was even better. We came in without a reservation and were seated inside behind a loud table on a Friday night. There were two waiters who came by to take our order, and while we were waiting the second came by again to take sure we were okay because we hadn't ordered drinks. I was getting irritated by the large group as they were drunk and loud (I'm Japanese so more sensitive to sound than the usual American) and I told the waiter who seated who was sympathetic but couldn't reseat us. The food came which made things better (and the group left thank God). The fusilli picanti was full of flavor, the endive salad hit the spot, but the asparagus was way too salty. My partner wanted the tiramosu, which was just right: not too sweet. Bring cash: there's a bit of a discount if you do. read more

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I honestly loved the super thin style of pizza. The sauce felt very fresh and the crust was kinda chewy and crunchy. I loved the sauce even though I've heard complaints about it not being flavorful enough. To me, it was a perfect fresh sauce that made the pizza very light. What stole the show though is their tartufata pizza. If you love mushroom and truffle pizzas, you HAVE TO TRY the tartufata. I could not get enough of it. The truffle flavor was just right and not too overwhelming. Also it helped that I just like how thin their pizzas are! The passion fruit frozen marg was SO YUMMY and honestly kinda strong. I literally finished mine in 2 sips because it was absolutely delicious. Our servers were super kind as well and the place is nice, kinda rustic! read more

Gnocco - Passion fruit frozen margarita - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food at Gnocco was alright. We had bottomless brunch, pizza, and what thought was their version of eggs benedict. The food was a little cold, and the eggs didn't have hollandaise sauce, making it quite dry. The pizza was mediocre. The atmosphere and ambiance were very pretty. They have a cute backyard garden seating area, but we opted to sit inside because it was extremely humid. The service was decent. Our waitress was a bit all over the place. It was an okay place to get a quick bite. read more

Gnocco - Uova Benedettine Brunch - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Oh my goodness...amazing restaurant, server, family owned and family feeling. I can't gush enough about this place! The gnocchi is F-ing amazing. read more

We went here after my son had swimming lessons since he was very hungry. I looked up places in the area and Gnocco hit my feed. We walked here and asked to sit in the back indoor outdoor courtyard area, which is very beautiful. The music they played added to the atmosphere of the place. My son had a margarita pizza to himself and devoured it. The sauce was on point and flavorful, and the end crust was perfectly cooked and thin. The middle, however, was a little soggy. I ordered the burrata with black truffle. The bread was tasty with the burrata and black truffle. I really took advantage of their bottomless brunch for 1.5 hrs;) I got to try their margarita, white sangria, red sangria, and bloody mary. My favorites were the standard margarita and the white sangria, which had a peach taste to it. The server was attentive, always asking if we wanted more drinks and clearing away spent items. The waiter gave thumbs up when people said they were enjoying their meal. We did not feel rushed and enjoyed our time here. read more

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Honestly, I thought the food was just okay, but the service and the ambience took the trophy. My friend and I came to work as part of their system where they open up their tables for people to come in, eat, and do work. They essentially transform into that classic cafe where you do work but instead it's a restaurant where you do work. There's free wifi, outlets, plenty of seating, and it's just total and complete vibes. My friend and I came in at the exact time they opened the space and we stayed until 5pm. I thought maybe they'd kick us out at some point-- nope. We stayed all that time and they were so kind in coming by to offer us more drinks/food, being okay with it if we didn't want any at that time (we honestly ended up buying more solely because we wanted to give them the business after how long we'd been there). We worked in the "outdoor" space (it's actually indoor but they let light in), which has plenty of lighting as well as outlets. I ordered a lemonade, mochaccino, freshly squeezed juice (pineapple, orange, strawberry), and the rigatoni pasta dish. The pasta was super al dente and had good flavor, albeit a little bit salty. I think the juice was my winner for today. When they said fresh, they mean FRESH. The pulp from the orange was still in there, and I could taste some of the strawberry seeds as well. While I was expecting a smoothie-esque drink, it was definitely a juice. I felt like I could taste each of the fruits that were in there which was a WIN. I want to gatekeep this so badly because this studying space is genuinely incredible, but I wish them the world and more people need to know about it. I'll 100% be back to get more work done! read more

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I went here as part of a group dinner. I didn't find the ambiance very "Italian" but the drinks and food were alright (I had branzino which was pretty good). read more

Came here for pizza for lunch last summer and it was very lively inside with big groups. I love truffle and their pizza was good although it was on the thinner side. I would want to come back to try their bottomless brunch next time read more

Gnocco - Tartufata Pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Great brunch spot!! Came here for birthday brunch with my friends, there were about 10 of us. The birthday girl made a reservation in advance and was able to change the number of people last minute. The seating in the indoor patio is so pretty with a garden vibe feeling to it. We did the $43 brunch deal which is a brunch course with bottomless (drink of your choice from the menu) for 90 minutes. Our waiter was great, she kept coming over to refill our drinks-even when they weren't completely done :) she was also super friendly! The food was nice for the deal, I got the omelette that is an option with the brunch deal and had a great amount of fries, salad, and egg! My friends also loved their pastas and vegan options. Overall I would definitely come back for a brunch event!! read more

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Made a reservation 2 months in advance for New York City Marathon weekend. We wanted a place to carb-load that had gluten-free and vegan menu items. As the dinner date approached, we were able to change the party # seamlessly. Our table was in the garden area in the back. The space was so very homey, complete with plants and Xmas lights. The menu (on a tablet) had something for everyone. Instead of just 1-2 gluten free and vegan options each, they had complete menus for these parameters. The bread that came with the meal was warm and crusty. I had the fusilli with eggplant. The dish was in a well- seasoned tomato sauce with eggplant chunks, green peppers and fresh cheese. Very satisfying without being heavy. Everyone else also enjoyed their food. Could not have asked for a lovelier meal on Marathon eve. read more

Gnocco - Garden dining area - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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What happened ??? It was an excellent place when it opened. The food is very average now. The ravioli ordered was nothing like the photo on their menu. The lasagna was mediocre. Won't be back again. read more

Host Service - Excellent! We ended up being somewhat difficult as he sat us indoors and then we asked to be sat in the garden area and then asked to be moved as the AC was right on us and we were cold. The host was very patient and didn't make us feel bad. Waitress Service - Terrible. It took someone forever to take our order. My husband had asked for oil and balsamic and we never got it. We ended up having to ask for it again and then finally got it by the time we were almost done with dinner. After the food arrived, it took so long for someone to come check on us that we were over ordering the condiments we needed. Ambiance - The restaurant is nice and they have put in a lot of time and effort to make the indoor garden look nice and feel like an outdoor set up. Food - My husband and sister-in-law got their pizzas and it was delicious. The sauce was well seasoned and the crust was perfectly cooked. I unfortunately got the pasta and it was very disappointing. The sauce tasted bland and the vegetables didn't even have any flavor to it. It was supposed to be spicy but the chilis were on top of the pasta and not cooked so even when I mixed them in, the texture was off. We also got the burrata and the arancini for appetizers and they were average. Price - Average, I don't think it was worth it though. Side note: I did enjoy that the menu is on an ipad and therefore you can see a picture of everything you are considering ordering. read more

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Excellent food and excellent service. Leon provided great service! Calamari was best I have had in a while! Steak was delicious! Wish steak dish had a little something extra than just lettuce, maybe some veggies. Pasta was good, but needed something else for the price. Dessert was delicious as well. The garden sitting area was very beautiful! 4 stars, because menu needs a redoing, electronic ipads and not easy to navigate, and I think they need to go to a QRcode system. read more

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I was in nyc with friends again and wanted a good vibe. I was me and my boyfriends two good friends so I didn't wanna go anywhere awkward/intimate or whatever because again, me and two guys. We needed something lively! I somehow managed to find Gnoccho on Google maps. I was slightly unsure because of some reviews pertaining to slow service. But I said whatever idc let's just do it. I saw online they had a super cute patio area or interior area and I thought okay this looks super vibey. We got there and got seated inside in the back and let me tell you- that is exactly where you wanna be! It's ADORABLE back there. Beautiful indoor terrarium like feel with amazing plants everywhere and cool art. Good upbeat background music playing. I really loved it here. The service was actually phenomenal. Nothing was slow or lacking at all and this was a beautiful 77 degree Saturday night in august. Everyone was super nice and really knew what they were doing. Note: cool iPad menus. Great for those who have a hard time reading. The food was really good. Some of the pasta dishes are very heavy so beware. Not the best for like a night of drinking probably but just pick something else ! We got pasta. Lol. But we started with a margherita pizza to share and it was soooo good. The mozzarella was really yummy actually. And the pizza crust was perfect. The pasta dishes were all very good. Again, just heavy. But hey that's pasta for you. My friend said the spaghetti carbonara was a tad overwhelming with bacon flavor/bacon. And could've been toned down a bit. But he ate it ! My gnocchi was good but some of them were undercooked and chewy/doughy which was such a bummer. So that's my primary reason for 4 stars. My friend said he enjoyed the Gorgonzola sauce on his. All in all it was a great spot. We got great bottle wine service and felt very taken care of. Would come back for sure! read more

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Please please PLEASE pay attention to bad reviews on here and don't waste your money coming here. If I could give this place 1 star, I would. Honestly don't waste your time coming here. Someone recommended me this place but after experiencing unprofessional service I INSTANTLY regretted it. Food is ALRIGHT; you're better off going to Olive Garden or a local pizzeria. read more

This spot is authentic and a lot of fun. We had brunch and both the pizza & pastas were great and the cocktails potent. Service was attentive and speedy. We hope to find an excuse to get back to the LES for this one! read more

Started off with a pumpkin espresso martini and it was the perfect fall cocktail. The gnocchi was made so well and it was a good portion. Lastly we got the tiramisu which was also so good. It wasn't too heavy of a dessert. The ambiance of the place was great and the service was great even though it was busy. read more

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Great Northern Italian cuisine with it's 20+ years in business in this location. Must make a reservation when possible or go at an off time or you're not getting in. Yeah, it's that popular. The pasta dishes are fresh and some more unique than others, must read through the iPad menu when you scroll. Cool feature with the menu, if you click on the name of the dish, a photo of it appears! Nice touch. This visit: I loved my gorgonzola walnut pasta and the whole wheat pasta my friend ordered. Both made with simple ingredients but the taste was next level pasta all around. Note: on the menu, the restaurant gives suggestions of wine pairings with certain dishes. That's worth the time to go through the menu in itself. Descriptive and helpful in making a decision. Don't skip the signature Gnocco fritter appetizer! It's all that and more. Thinly sliced cured meats accompany them. One should split open the gnocco and place some slices inside to eat together. So delicious. Let's not forget the beautifully presented octopus salad, see the photo as it speaks for itself. I would've preferred some cracked pepper or more fresh lemon as another element but my fellow companions opted no to that. Oh well. Next time I'm going to hoard it all for myself and make it my entree. LOL Other classic dishes like the margherita pizza and stuffed calzone (#2 was with sausage and ham pieces) were also very good. The margherita is topped with fresh basil and that's generally our favorite when sampling pizza at any establishment. Loved the sauce and that crisp crust. Yeah it was a little charred but it just added to the levels of flavor. Seating: If you're lucky, you can ask for the outdoor garden seating in the back of the restaurant but that's usually packed first. It's a quaint covered area with all the fun elements of outdoor dining without the pedestrian traffic and street noise. They are open for indoor dining and the tables have separations via plexiglass partitions. I sat right at the open doors on the street. They also have a very open yet covered curbside/in the street seating. Built for the pandemic so it takes up some of the street. Totally would return and highly recommend. I read with other reviews that service was an issue but I didn't experience that at all. And I was there for a 7pm full dinner service on a busy and beautiful summer Saturday night. My waitress was very attentive and quick to bring us whatever we needed. One note: we had a carafe of water that wasn't refilled but we also didn't ask. So I say to you, just ask if you need anything. read more

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5 starts for the service. From the gentleman who answered the phone when I made the reservation to the waiter, host and busser All were so welcoming and hepful during our time at dinner. I had a delicious cocktail, actually 2 of their purple rain cocktails. The outdoor garden where we set was a nice ambiance. I enjoyed my porcini pasta and my husband enjoyed his side of chicken and french fries! I also am picky about my tiramisu but I was very pleasantly surprised with their tiramisu, great creamy flavor. read more

This place is so yummy. I really believe the reviews don't do it justice. The service is great. They are so sweet and understanding. They let us do the brunch menu and order from happy hour as well on a sunday. Cute greenhouse/intimate vibe. The pizza was delicious, so was the bucatini and Gnocco, but the rice balls WON! Cheesy and delicious. Drinks also good. Price for brunch $43 and they did split payment. read more

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Lovely experience from the warm and friendly staff, to the food and cute covered patio. Drinks were excellent -- pleasantly surprised by the espresso negroni - yum! The gnoccho appetizer is their namesake and it is a must -- so simple yet so delicious. Broke open the pillowy dough and arranged it with a piece of salume -- came with three different kinds. Generous portion and easily sharable. Arugula salad great - not overwhelmed with dressing. Had two pasta courses -- the pappardelle with mushroom and the spaghetti carbonara. Both perfectly al dente and delicious. Note: carbonara is more like the carbonara I grew up with in NY - very creamy, not a Roman-style carbonara, but still excellent with lots of smoky guanciale. Had cappucinos and tiramisu and profitteroles for dessert - perfection. Wait staff very responsive and pro, while also being very welcoming and nice. Also prices very fair, too. First time here, and would definitely return. read more

Gnocco is a great little restaurant I discovered (after it has been around for I think 20 years) by a revived Tompkins Square Park and area. I had gnocchi with broccoli rabe and put red pepper flakes on it. The gnocchi was good, although not as good as the dish at the Holiday Inn in Sardinia and the broccoli rabe and focaccia bread [strips] were the best that I have had. THey have a comfortable enough area inside and out, although the tables and chairs inside and art in the garden can be better. I learned that Moderna, Italy, where the owner is from, is the birthplace of balsamic vinegar, which I like greatly. I was surprised the birthplace was not in Greece. I look forward to going again. read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Horrible ... should've known from the empty restaurant which is a clear sign at times of what can be expected on a Saturday around 3pm. Opted for the restaurant week appetizer and brunch - the pancakes were not great at all, lacked any flavor and had a weird aftertaste. The fruit on top was old, the strawberries tasted off. Half of the dish was uneaten. The brunch entree I ordered was the sunny side eggs with fries and a salad. The bread the eggs were on was almost cardboard like. It was not fresh. Both pieces were very old. I didn't even touch the dish and sent it back. Overall didn't enjoy the food or the experience and to top it off our glasses smelled. Which made us not finish our drinks and opted to leave instead. read more

We are visiting the area and chose Gnocco as a possible place to visit. They looked closed but I think the chef on break told us they were open. We entered this old version Italia restaurant and our adventure began! Maria our waitress could not have been more charming. We started with the gnoccho bread and prosciutto appetiser which was pillow bread accompanied with aged prosciutto, it was wonderful. I had the gnocchi buffalo which was a true delight preceded by a shared portion of one of the best Caesar salads I've enjoyed. My group also had the carbonara, pumpkin ravioli, the pork and chicken entrees. None failed the flavory test nor disappointed! I highly recommend that you try this hidden gem! read more

Enjoyed Margherita pizza at Gnocco's recently. The crust was thinner than I anticipated yet with good chewiness. The sauce is amazingly fresh with wonderful tomato notes, a bit of basil and oregano. The cheese melts perfectly on this pizza and gives nice stretch and gooey-ness when you enjoy. Topped with pieces of fresh basil and a drizzle of olive oil. We loved it! read more

Gnocco - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing spot! A friend and I cam eon a Sunday and were pleasantly surprised to find out they have happy hour till 8 pm on Sundays. What a way to spend your Sunday evening! Their frozen espresso martinis are absolutely amazing and not too sweet- which I enjoy. Its really nice Gnocco has separate gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan menus. It feels very accommodating to all dietary restrictions and the vegan options are still great and are not lacking in the flavor department. They have a beautiful covered outdoor seating area in the back- full of plants and natural light. The perfect vibe to sit and eat some pasta with a friend over a bottle of red. Definitely check this place out! read more

Don't buy the bottomless brunch if you're with any group (more than 3 people). They should call it "bottom brunch" because that's all we had. Just empty pitchers or none at all. They would take away empty glasses, etc, and never bring any back. We sat for an hour before they took our order. Bottomless lasts and hour and a half, and within that time frame, they brought us 2 ice-filled pitchers, which each filled only 3 glasses. We asked for refills probably 6 times, and they just walked away and never came back every single time we asked. Each of us only had 1-2 drinks in an hour and a half, and then were told we couldn't get any more. Seriously deceptive. read more

I came here with a large group of 15 people, and when I called beforehand, they were super friendly and set up a long table in a side room. I ordered the gnocchi which was great, nothing super special but definitely a solid pick! They also have gluten free and vegan options for each of their menu items which is super convenient. Would definitely come back here, especially to sit at the courtyard at the back of the restaurant. read more

Gnocco - Gnocchi Al Pomodoro - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

11/13/22- went to Gnocco for brunch. The place is a lot bigger than I thought. The pizza was delicious. It had a thinner base and crust. This place also has one of the better expresso martinis I've had in the city. Staff were kind, friendly and service was fast. We sat outside in the back courtyard. It felt homey. I am glad my out of town found this place considering I live in the city. I will definitely be back. read more

Gnocco - Al Salame Piccante Pizza - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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This was a lovely place to catch up with my friends! Kind staff and a relaxed atmosphere. My friends and I all got the bottomless brunch option which came with our an entree. I got the bellini and my friends got the sangria and mimosa. My spaghetti carbonara was delicious, and it was just the right portion! I will be coming back for their happy hour deal. I heard good things about their frozen espresso martinis :) read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Ambience, delicious pasta dishes and delicate pizza pies, quick preparation time, extensive menu - everything was wonderful about my first experience at this North Italy inspired eatery and I'd go again for sure. Starting with the ambience, the rustic patio was beautifully decorated and lit with lots of greenery and string lights which my friend and I loved. The menu was very comprehensive and to our surprise, we were each given the menu on our own iPads including pictures and descriptions of any menu item you tap on - made the selection process much easier than other places. My friend and I gave the spaghetti carbonara and bufalina pizza a try, and needless to say, they blew our minds. The carbonara was traditional, rich, creamy, and smoky with Italian bacon bits. The bufalina pizza was perfectly crisp and thin, making me a bigger fan of thin pizza, and was topped with the right amount of cheese and pops of fresh cherry tomatoes when you bite in. The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the food's reasonable price was justified by its look and quality, no complaints! I highly recommend this spot to any vegans and vegetarians out there as well, with Gnocco having an extensive menu for each. Cheers, A.K read more

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A beautiful spot!! We came here for a Saturday brunch and definitely recommend making a reservation beforehand! There is a beautiful garden section so also recommend asking for a table in this section when you go!! I ordered the pasta! And they were able to make my dish vegetarian friendly which is always a huge plus! The pasta was so fresh and flavorful, definitely check out this section of the menu! The staff and overall ambiance of the restaurant was lovely, but we were seated in the garden area on a cold day and they did not have heaters :/ since it was so cold we asked to be moved indoors which they were able to accommodate but even so it was very cold and made the experience uncomfortable. Overall great spot, will definitely be back when it get warmer out! read more

Gnocco - Italian Near Me - New York, New York