Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This is a coffee shop by day, sake bar at night! They have deliciously strong coffee, and a cool (albeit small) space.
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Hi-Collar
231 E 9th StThis is a coffee shop by day, sake bar at night! They have deliciously strong coffee, and a cool (albeit small) space.
The BEST ice cream in the area. Secret tip: they also have incredible coffee.
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveThe BEST ice cream in the area. Secret tip: they also have incredible coffee.
Delicious vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Everything is delicious. HIGHLY recommend the strawberry shortcake. A good place for a casual meal that still feels like an experience (lunch, dinner, or a snack!).
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Peacefood
41 E 11th StDelicious vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Everything is delicious. HIGHLY recommend the strawberry shortcake. A good place for a casual meal that still feels like an experience (lunch, dinner, or a snack!).
Amazing coffee. Crosstown in the Meatpacking District. Turns into a bar at night.
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Kobrick Coffee Co.
24 9th AveAmazing coffee. Crosstown in the Meatpacking District. Turns into a bar at night.
A greek yogurt specialty cafe. Every type of exquisite yogurt drink you could think of, plus delicious BUTTER COFFEE! Don't miss the backyard!
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Greecologies
379 Broome StA greek yogurt specialty cafe. Every type of exquisite yogurt drink you could think of, plus delicious BUTTER COFFEE! Don't miss the backyard!
Spreadhouse Cafe
116 Suffolk StCoffee shop with incredible decor.
Whynot Coffee
Coffee, great vibe!
This is not a joke. Artichoke is not pizza. It is a delicacy. Don't even think about it like pizza. Go there and order the "artichoke slice." You cannot visit the village and not eat this. Just trust us.
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StThis is not a joke. Artichoke is not pizza. It is a delicacy. Don't even think about it like pizza. Go there and order the "artichoke slice." You cannot visit the village and not eat this. Just trust us.
Mexican tapas restaurant with killer Pina Coladas and a really fun atmosphere. Great for big groups.
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Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StMexican tapas restaurant with killer Pina Coladas and a really fun atmosphere. Great for big groups.
Get any type of bagel you want here. Huge selection. They only take cash.
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Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue AGet any type of bagel you want here. Huge selection. They only take cash.
There a few of these throughout the city. THE BEST meatballs you will ever have. Easy to order several things and share with friends. Full bar (but the cocktails not so worth the price, in our opinion). A pleasant atmosphere, but the meal won't break the bank.
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveThere a few of these throughout the city. THE BEST meatballs you will ever have. Easy to order several things and share with friends. Full bar (but the cocktails not so worth the price, in our opinion). A pleasant atmosphere, but the meal won't break the bank.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tucked-away cocktail bar with a beautiful space and great atmosphere! It's gets pretty busy on weekend nights!
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The Third Man
Tucked-away cocktail bar with a beautiful space and great atmosphere! It's gets pretty busy on weekend nights!
Bar and restaurant, with a fancy yet causal vibe. Amazing mixed drinks!
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Dante NYC
79-81 MacDougal StBar and restaurant, with a fancy yet causal vibe. Amazing mixed drinks!
This bar is pretty dive-y...so pretty affordable and low-key. They have trivia some nights and FREE PIZZA with every drink (that's literally the best deal ever).
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Crocodile Lounge
325 E 14th StThis bar is pretty dive-y...so pretty affordable and low-key. They have trivia some nights and FREE PIZZA with every drink (that's literally the best deal ever).
This a fun taproom on our block with all sorts of beer on tap and a great atmosphere. Go there at night or during happy hour. (There are two doors to get in, either one works).
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The Immigrants
341 East 9th StreetThis a fun taproom on our block with all sorts of beer on tap and a great atmosphere. Go there at night or during happy hour. (There are two doors to get in, either one works).
Barcade
388 Union AveA bar-arcade on St. Marks place!
Shopping
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveAffordable thrift store with some great finds!
Boutique gift shop next door to us...fun to peak inside!
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Pink Olive East Village
439 E 9th StBoutique gift shop next door to us...fun to peak inside!
Essentials
If you want to pick up a few tasty groceries for your trip, we always suggest Trader Joes! (Can get busy during peak times).
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StIf you want to pick up a few tasty groceries for your trip, we always suggest Trader Joes! (Can get busy during peak times).
Arts & Culture
The classic STRAND bookstore. Every book imaginable...always worth a visit.
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The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayThe classic STRAND bookstore. Every book imaginable...always worth a visit.
Parks & Nature
This is our backyard. The dog park is always fun to visit (the puppies are so cute)! Also swing sets, tennis courts, ping pong tables, and sometimes public pianos! Feel free to take a run around the circumference of this park -- one loop is a half a mile.
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Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetThis is our backyard. The dog park is always fun to visit (the puppies are so cute)! Also swing sets, tennis courts, ping pong tables, and sometimes public pianos! Feel free to take a run around the circumference of this park -- one loop is a half a mile.
Entertainment & Activities
Indie movie theatre...there's always something good playing!
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Village East Cinema
181-189 2nd AveIndie movie theatre...there's always something good playing!
This place is hard to describe, but worth a visit. (It's crosstown, so about 15-20 min walk away). Samsung 837 has a cafe, a lounge to relax and do work, and a VIRTUAL REALITY ride to try. Worth the visit if you're heading to that area (Meatpacking District), where there's so much to do!
Samsung 837
837 Washington StThis place is hard to describe, but worth a visit. (It's crosstown, so about 15-20 min walk away). Samsung 837 has a cafe, a lounge to relax and do work, and a VIRTUAL REALITY ride to try. Worth the visit if you're heading to that area (Meatpacking District), where there's so much to do!