Guidebook for New York
Parks & Nature
The Lowline Lab is a long-term open laboratory and technical exhibit designed to test and showcase how the Lowline will grow and sustain plants underground. Built inside an abandoned market on the Lower East Side, just two blocks from the site of the proposed future Lowline, the Lowline Lab includes a series of controlled experiments in an environment mimicking the actual Lowline site.
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The Lowline Lab
140 Essex St
The Lowline Lab is a long-term open laboratory and technical exhibit designed to test and showcase how the Lowline will grow and sustain plants underground. Built inside an abandoned market on the Lower East Side, just two blocks from the site of the proposed future Lowline, the Lowline Lab includes a series of controlled experiments in an environment mimicking the actual Lowline site.
Old railway turned into above ground park and walkway.
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High Line Park
Old railway turned into above ground park and walkway.
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdOne of the best zoos in the country.
I-New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern BlvdIsityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveShopping
Edith Machinist
104 Rivington StBest vintage shopping!
5th Avenue
5th Avenue
SoHo
Brooklyn Flea
51 N 6th StOutdoor Flea Market.
Food Scene
Yummy brooklyn spot
Supper
156 E 2nd StDelicious Italian. Cash only.
Souvlaki GR
116 Stanton StThis place is not sceneny, but the food is delicious.
Raw organic juices, shakes, and vegan food on the go!
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Juice Press
70 E 1st StRaw organic juices, shakes, and vegan food on the go!
Great for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. VERY NEW YORK!
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Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StGreat for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. VERY NEW YORK!
Fun spot for Mexican food, margaritas and dancing on the weekends.
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Tijuana Picnic
151 Essex StFun spot for Mexican food, margaritas and dancing on the weekends.
Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AvePIZZA!!!!!!!!!
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StGreat for late breakfast, or brunch.
Dirty French
180 Ludlow StInteresting scene for Dinner.
Kiki's
130 Division StreetHot new spot. Greek cuisines.
Stanton Social
Oldie but a goodie.
Golden Unicorn
18 E BroadwayFavorite Dim Sum Spot
Best Ramen Restaurant. Put your name on the list for dinner and have a drink at the bar while you wait.
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Ippudo NY
65 4th AveBest Ramen Restaurant. Put your name on the list for dinner and have a drink at the bar while you wait.
Wildair
142 Orchard StAmerican/French Casual Dining.
Freemans
Freeman AlleyGreat for Brunch.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StThe famous Katz's Deli.
I often eat here for Lunch and Dinner. Cute little American/Australian restaurant.
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Dudley's
85 Orchard StI often eat here for Lunch and Dinner. Cute little American/Australian restaurant.
Outdoor foodie market most enjoyable during the warmer months every Saturday 11AM - 6PM. GO HUNGRY!!
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOutdoor foodie market most enjoyable during the warmer months every Saturday 11AM - 6PM. GO HUNGRY!!
Campagnola
1382 1st Ave.My favorite Italian in the city $$$
Scalinatella
201 E 61st StAnother favorite Italian in the city $$$$
Sushi Seki Chelsea
208 W 23rd StFantastic omakase $$$$
Sushi of Gari
130 W BroadwayFantastic omakase $$$
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StFavorite pizza by the slice.
Bar Pitti
268 6th AveSceney Italian $$
Cipriani Downtown
376 W BroadwaySceney Italian $$$
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StVegetarian
Bahari Estiatorio
31-14 BroadwayAuthentic Greek in Queens.
Original Sandwich Shoppe
64 Greenwich AveFavorite sandwich place. Try the green mayo on your sandwich!
Quick and healthy. Chobani will chop fresh ingredients into your greek yogurt bowl. My go to is the mango jalepeno.
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Chobani SoHo
152 Prince StQuick and healthy. Chobani will chop fresh ingredients into your greek yogurt bowl. My go to is the mango jalepeno.
I love coming here for lunch and getting the Tuna Artichoke Salad rolls/sandwich or a bowl of pasta $$$
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Sant Ambroeus
267 Lafayette StI love coming here for lunch and getting the Tuna Artichoke Salad rolls/sandwich or a bowl of pasta $$$
Best burgers, and the least crowded location. Close to WTC park and museum.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueBest burgers, and the least crowded location. Close to WTC park and museum.
Vezzo Thin Crust Pizza
178 Lexington AveDelicious thin crust pizza by the pie.
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StYummy pizza by the pie.
Yummy Mexican, unique atmosphere and fun bar scene. Look for a doorman inside the bodega, restaurant is downstairs. Book a reservation in advance, as it is often difficult to get a table.
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La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StYummy Mexican, unique atmosphere and fun bar scene. Look for a doorman inside the bodega, restaurant is downstairs. Book a reservation in advance, as it is often difficult to get a table.
Summers only, oyster bar and seafood. Dining is on a docked sail boat. Line can be long, but it's fun and worth the wait.
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Grand Banks
Summers only, oyster bar and seafood. Dining is on a docked sail boat. Line can be long, but it's fun and worth the wait.
Sceney Italian with a hip-hop playlist. Book reservation in advance.
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Carbone
181 Thompson StSceney Italian with a hip-hop playlist. Book reservation in advance.
Black Tap
177 Ludlow StreetIce cream shakes!
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StSoft serve ice cream
349 E 12th St
349 East 12th StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Great rooftop spot for sunsets and drinks. Especially lively on the weekends.
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Mr. Purple
180 Orchard StGreat rooftop spot for sunsets and drinks. Especially lively on the weekends.
This is part of the Soho House family. If you are a member this is only a block away!
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Ludlow Bar
165 Ludlow StThis is part of the Soho House family. If you are a member this is only a block away!
September Wines and Spirits
100 Stanton StStore for wine and spirits.
Pianos
158 Ludlow StFun divey bar with music.
Fun Karaoke bar with the option to rent a private room or sing in front of the bar.
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Karaoke Boho Orchard_Lower East Side
152 Orchard StFun Karaoke bar with the option to rent a private room or sing in front of the bar.
Speakeasy with delicious cocktails and no cocktail menu. There is no sign on the door, knock or ring the buzzer at 134 Eldridge St (look for a window marked with M&H Tailors and Alterations). Often difficult to get in, as it is a small venue.
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Attaboy
134 Eldridge StSpeakeasy with delicious cocktails and no cocktail menu. There is no sign on the door, knock or ring the buzzer at 134 Eldridge St (look for a window marked with M&H Tailors and Alterations). Often difficult to get in, as it is a small venue.
Speakeasy with fantastic cocktails. Step into the wooden photo booth inside Crif Dogs and dial “1” -- just once! -- and a host will offer an estimated wait time... because there will always be a wait time.
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlSpeakeasy with fantastic cocktails. Step into the wooden photo booth inside Crif Dogs and dial “1” -- just once! -- and a host will offer an estimated wait time... because there will always be a wait time.
Speakeasy with yummy cocktails! Descend the stairs of the “Lower East Side Toy Company,” wind through the back alley, then head back up some stairs to the entrance. Doorman is sometimes difficult.
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The Back Room
102 Norfolk StSpeakeasy with yummy cocktails! Descend the stairs of the “Lower East Side Toy Company,” wind through the back alley, then head back up some stairs to the entrance. Doorman is sometimes difficult.
Lois
Wine bar on tap wit small bites.
Jadis
42 Rivington StWine Bar.
The Ten Bells
247 Broome StOrganic and sustainable wine bar.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
Essex Market
88 Essex StKey Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveOverthrow
9 Bleecker StBoxing classes.
Sal Anthony's Movement Salon
190 3rd AveTraditional Pilates and intense advanced classes.
Barry's Bootcamp
419 Lafayette St Circuit Training.
Modo Yoga NYC
109 Metropolitan Ave Heated flow.
barre3
63 W 8th St Barre class.
Gramercy Pilates NYC- Certification School
39 E 20th StTraditional Pilates.
Bright Laundry Land
108 Stanton StOffers wash and fold and dry cleaning.
Union Square Greenmarket 17th Street & Union Square W Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, 8am-6pm Year Round.
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Union Square
Union Square Greenmarket 17th Street & Union Square W Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, 8am-6pm Year Round.
I get my haircut here. Can be pricey depending on who you see. Joe is the owner of the salon and the person I see for haircuts.
Blackstones
19 E 7th StI get my haircut here. Can be pricey depending on who you see. Joe is the owner of the salon and the person I see for haircuts.
Cutler
465 W BroadwayThis is where I color my hair, Ryan Pearl is the best!
Paintbox
17 Crosby StManicures only. Popular for nail art.
AKIKO Nails
135 Eldridge StMani/Pedi in the neighborhood. Also good with nail art.
SKY TING YOGA - Chinatown
17 Allen StLove this Yoga studio.
Y7 Studio Soho
430 Broome StHeated flow with hip hop.
Drybar Lower East Side
179 Ludlow StBlowouts!
NEW YORK PILATES SOHO
25 Howard StTraditional Pilates.
Flex Studios NoHo
Megareformer pilates technique.
Entertainment & Activities
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StFun for independent film lovers.
Outdoor movie screenings every Monday Night during the summer. Arrive early! Lawn opens for picnic blankets and seating at 5PM, movies start between 8PM and 9PM.
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Bryant Park
Outdoor movie screenings every Monday Night during the summer. Arrive early! Lawn opens for picnic blankets and seating at 5PM, movies start between 8PM and 9PM.
Home of the New York Knicks and great concert venue.
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Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania PlazaHome of the New York Knicks and great concert venue.
Home of the New York Nets and great concert venue.
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I-Center ye-Barclays
620 Atlantic AveHome of the New York Nets and great concert venue.
Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StHome of the New York Yankees and concert venue.
Home of the New York Jets and New York Giants, and great concert venue.
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IStadium yaseMetLife
1 MetLife Stadium DrHome of the New York Jets and New York Giants, and great concert venue.
Citi Field
41 Seaver WayHome of the New York Mets and great concert venue.
Istadiyamu yeForest Hills
1 Tennis PlConcerts.
Brooklyn Steel
319 Frost StConcert venue.
Getting Around
Essex St station
Delancey Street Station to catch F,J,M,Z trains.
2 Avenue Station
F and M trains
Broadway-Lafayette St Station
East Houston StreetB, D, F, M, and 6 Trains.
Citi Bike
Rent a Citi Bike here.
Citi Bike
Additional Citi Bike rental here.