Crypto-friendly restaurants pop up in NYC: Here are our recommendations – Bitcoin (BTC/USD)
Back in May 2010, programmer and crypto miner Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoin BTC/USDmaking it the first recorded purchase of a physical item using a cryptocurrency.
At the time, the transaction was reportedly valued at around $41. Bitcoin is currently valued at around $19,000 (Laszlo’s bill at the till would be around $190 million today).
These days, crypto-friendly restaurants are much more common than twelve years ago. The following is a list of the best restaurants in New York City, which have garnered amazing customer reviews and come with the added convenience of paying with a crypto wallet:
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May Kaidee East Broadway
This Thai restaurant is probably one of the highest-rated restaurants in NYC, and patrons swear by its selection of affordable vegan dishes.
Established in 1988 by May K in Thailand, the New York City outlet is part of the chain of restaurants that operate under her brand and aim to cater to the underserved vegetarian and vegan communities.
Possibly one of the few vegan restaurants in town, the fact that they accept cryptocurrency only serves to increase their appeal among their target audience.
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La Sirene-Soho and La Sirene-UWS
If you’re craving delicious foie gras or just a simple French onion soup, La Sirene-Soho is your perfect destination. Perfect for a date or a casual night out with friends, this French restaurant has been accepting Bitcoin since at least 2018. It offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Promising authentic French flavors and recipes, the Upper West Side outlet is also much loved by its customers and starts from 10.00 if you fancy an early brunch.
Fly fishing club
Claiming to be the world’s first NFT member-based private dining club, Flyfish Club takes the whole crypto fever to a whole new level.
With members having to purchase NFT tokens to access a busy cocktail lounge, an exclusive restaurant or the omakase room, Flyfish Club is definitely for those who want exclusivity, want a tailored culinary experience and want to indulge their passion for crypto . by purchasing the club’s Flyfish and Flyfish Omakase tokens.
Members enjoy exclusive access to events and pop-ups organized by the Flyfish Club, both in physical and virtual environments.
L’Inizio Pizza Bar
For those who want to enjoy an authentic pizza by the slice, L’Inizio Pizza Bar is the place to go for a small snack or for a large meal.
The restaurant also offers a simple menu of appetizers and salads, with payments accepted in Bitcoin, cash, debit or credit cards.
Aside from the distinction of accepting cryptocurrency payments, this pizzeria has a growing family of customers who swear by the Italian flavors it promises and delivers, every single time.
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San Carl Osteria Piemonte
San Carl Osteria Piemonte, located at 90 Thompson Street, was started by a group of six friends who shared a passion for serving the best steak, using meat from Piedmontese cattle.
Taking inspiration from the region of the same name in Italy, the restaurant uses high-quality imported Italian ingredients, fine wines, artisan meats and cheeses to create a menu steeped in Italian culture and tradition.
Whether you opt for one of their signature pastas or opt for an entree, the restaurant offers the flexibility to pay with accepted cryptocurrency and is a trendsetter among its peers.
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Apart from the restaurants mentioned above, there are many restaurant and cafe chains like Starbucks that also allow you to use cryptocurrency to upload money to their dedicated apps or accounts.
You can also choose from a wide list of restaurants on several web applications and explore amazing places to eat using Bitcoin or your favorite crypto token.
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