When traveling around New York, it’s sometimes best to follow your nose. Each neighborhood boasts its own battalion of restaurants, each ready to impress newbies and draw in regulars. For Emily Chen, these beloved New York institutions offer more than just good eats — they also strum up some creative inspiration.

The longtime New York-based artist crafts colorful illustrations, static love letters to favorite restaurants visited. She documents her travels and posts her drawings on…

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