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The Black Cat

American · Bar · $$

A designated historic-cultural landmark — site of the 1967 protest that predated Stonewall — reopened as a proper tavern. Solid cocktails, a real kitchen, and weekend brunch in a room that matters.

Walk-ins, reservations acceptedBar seats are first-come; book a table for dinner on weekends.

Go when

Weeknights before 8, when you can still hear the room. After 9 on a Friday it's shoulder-to-shoulder.

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