I f you tried to keep track of every new restaurant and bar in New York, your head might spin. So just read this list instead ...

When we arrived in New York around 7 p.m., slightly later than scheduled, I realized I had never been more grateful to be home. But I was also appreciative of the room and privacy I had getting there.

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