The Sugar Factory NYC in the Meatpacking District was recently rated the “Most Instagrammed Restaurant in the Country.” The American brasserie, with its chic, whimsical, Candyland appeal, garnered the most geo-tags of all places in the Big Apple – quite the feat considering the caliber of the city’s culinary scene. Sugar has done an incredible job of attracting social media influencers through its vibrantly colorful, photo-friendly space and unique offerings, such dry ice and boozy fishbowls.

I thought this would be a particularly fitting theme for my birthday (woooo!), so off I went. My girlfriend and I sat at the bar and indulged in Sugar Factory staples- listening to Beiber while eating bon bons, and burgers. Basic? YES. Can you judge me? NO. Well, yes but I won’t care.

835 Washington St, New York, NY 10014 (212) 414-8700, Call or go online to make reservations.

Trishna Patel aka Trishlist is a cultural curator, photographer, and host specializing in travel and the human experience. Follow her latest adventures as she explores New York City and beyond.