"Recently, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order establishing the Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology, signaling the city's intent to become a testing ground for digital innovation. But New York's relationship with crypto runs much deeper than policy; it is woven into the city's food culture. From Bitcoin-themed bars to fine-dining steakhouses, here are some of the best restaurants and bars in NYC that accept crypto payments:"
"PubKey Located at 85 Washington Pl, this basement bar dubs itself as the "Bitcoin bar." From bar bites, sandwiches, to drinks, the bar is known for accepting Bitcoin via Lightning Network alongside traditional payments. It has also drawn buzz for regularly hosting crypto panels and events, becoming a hangout spot for crypto lovers. La Sirene UWS At the corner of Amsterdam Avenue and 80th Street, French bistro La Sirene UWS offers casual fine dining options."
"May Kaidee A Thai-vegan restaurant in the heart of Broadway, it began as a humble street cart in Bangkok before Chef Sommay "May" Jaijong brought it to the U.S in 2016. The menu offers a 100% natural twist to some beloved Thai dishes such as steamed dumplings, black sticky rice pudding, Tom Kha soup, green curry, and Phad Thai. Mastro's Steakhouse Mastro's is a chain of high-end steakhouse restaurants owned by multinational hospitality company Landry's, LLC. It is known for its signature lobster mashed potatoes dish. In April 2021, Landry's CEO Tilman Fertitta announced that most Mastro's, including the one in NYC, would begin accepting Bitcoin."
New York City established an Office of Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology to foster digital innovation. Crypto intersects with the city's food scene, from Bitcoin-themed bars to fine-dining steakhouses. PubKey at 85 Washington Pl markets itself as the "Bitcoin bar" and accepts Bitcoin via the Lightning Network while hosting crypto panels and events. La Sirene UWS on the Upper West Side offers French bistro fare and began accepting Bitcoin in 2017, later adding XRP and Litecoin. May Kaidee, a Thai-vegan restaurant, offers natural Thai dishes and operates on Broadway. Mastro's Steakhouse and many Landry's locations began accepting Bitcoin after an April 2021 announcement.
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