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There’s a moment when you take your first bite of truly exceptional shrimp and grits – the creamy cornmeal base, the perfectly seasoned shellfish, the harmonious marriage of flavors – and everything ...

If you tried to keep track of every new restaurant and bar in New York, your head might spin. So just read this list instead. These are the openings that seem like they have the most potential.