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Meet your Google Places Neighbor: Laura Kim - Google Places Blog

Meet your Google Places Neighbor: Laura Kim

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 | 11:34 AM

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Meet your Google Places Neighbor: Laura Kim

Editor?s Note: Now and then we'll spotlight one of our amazing Google Places reviewers. Both so you guys can start to get to know one another and so we can pull together and share our favorite local places. This week we introduce you to Laura Kim of Manhattan.

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A born and bred New Yorker, Laura is still finding new places to check out and deals to find in ?the best city in the world?. She loves grabbing a good cocktail with friends in neighborhoods like the East Village or the Lower East Side of Manhattan and reading fiction. Laura took time to share a few things about herself and the places around the city that she thinks are worth the trip.

Do you have any secret talents?
I can out-skate anyone who dares to race me! I used to figure skate when I was young.

What would your superpower be?
My superpower would be time travel! I would love to party at Studio 54 back in its heyday, or watch the Statue of Liberty go up for the first time.

Share an ultimate insider tip for New York City:
It's not just bars that have happy hour deals; tons of great restaurants offer stellar deals on food that are more than worth checking out. Gyu-kaku, Mermaid Inn and The Cellar at Beecher's are just a few.

What's your ultimate guilty pleasure?
I splurge on sweets when I'm indulging, and right now my guiltiest pleasure would be a slice of crepe cake from Lady M. It's pricey but so worth it!

What?s your favorite Google event you?ve been to and why?
I attended an apple cider dinner at the Ink 48 hotel and it combined so many lovely elements. We sipped on cocktails while taking in gorgeous views of the Hudson before sitting down with the cider-makers to a delicious dinner that paired each course with a different type of cider. Not only did I get to enjoy the food and drink, I talked to the cider makers about their craft, which added depth and meaning to the meal.

We?re sensing a theme with cocktails and sweets... What are some of your local favorites?

Pizza by Cer T? - This place is a total gem in Midtown East, with amazing quality food. The pizzas are all delicious, the soups are always perfect, and their drink selection is awesome. I love their special from 7-9pm (close) where they do two slices for $5!

The Meatball Shop - PERFECTION. Everything, from the market veggie sides to the daily special meatball, is on point 24/7. Personal favorites include the sweet tea, cleverly made with apple cider, and the ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Very affordable to boot, Meatball Shop is possibly my favorite restaurant in the city right now.

Louis 649 - Great little bar with the right ambiance for a date, catching up with friends, or meeting new people. It can get really busy so service is iffy, but the drinks and vibe are worth it. Their Tuesday night tastings/events are always fun.

Chikalicious Puddin - Beautiful, delicious desserts that are perfect for any occasion. Do a full tasting when feeling extravagant or head to the informal cafe across the street to pick up fluffy cupcakes to go. You can also perch on a tiny table to devour a chocolate covered eclair filled with soft serve ice cream. The apple sorbet is also one of the best things I have ever eaten.

Posted by Topher Ziobro, New York City community coordinator

Source: http://places.blogspot.com/2012/03/meet-your-google-places-neighbor-laura.html

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