People in Wards 7 and 8 struggle for quality food options and convenient services.

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This post is a sponsored collaboration between Plated and Gothamist staff. Everyone loves a good date night. It’s that easy. Our myriad nightlife options can be overwhelming, which makes it easy to fall into the trap of going out just to go out. Those dinners and drinks not only add up (and possibly jade you), they remove an opportunity for a good ol’ stay-in date night. Plated is all about making the best of a…

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