Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Next door to the apartment and some of the best coffee, ice cream, and pastries in the entire village. In addition to great local ice cream, they carry vegan options, gluten-free and vegan pastries!
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveNext door to the apartment and some of the best coffee, ice cream, and pastries in the entire village. In addition to great local ice cream, they carry vegan options, gluten-free and vegan pastries!
Right next door, this authentic Italian restaurant is my go-to! Cash only, but so worth it!
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Via Della Pace
87 E 7th StRight next door, this authentic Italian restaurant is my go-to! Cash only, but so worth it!
My favorite cupcake place in the whole city. Just trust me!
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Butter Lane
123 E 7th StMy favorite cupcake place in the whole city. Just trust me!
Another famous ice cream shop just a block away!
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Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StAnother famous ice cream shop just a block away!
Cutest little cafe and coffee shop on the corner. Great for brunch, dinner, and late night eats!
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Cafe Mocha /Italian restaurant
116 2nd AveCutest little cafe and coffee shop on the corner. Great for brunch, dinner, and late night eats!
Authentic Belgian fries, with an unlimited amount of dipping sauces, right across the street !
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Pommes Frites
128 MacDougal StAuthentic Belgian fries, with an unlimited amount of dipping sauces, right across the street !
A hamburger staple. Cash only, but so worth it.
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Paul's Da Burger Joint
131 2nd AveA hamburger staple. Cash only, but so worth it.
One of the best Indian restaurants on a block with more than 10 Indian eateries!
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Brick Lane Curry House
79 2nd AveOne of the best Indian restaurants on a block with more than 10 Indian eateries!
Some seriously good BBQ - highly recommended from this Southerner
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Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveSome seriously good BBQ - highly recommended from this Southerner
The best handmade Venezuelan sandwiches - you have to try them!
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Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StThe best handmade Venezuelan sandwiches - you have to try them!
Fresh Maine lobster, shrimp, and crab driven in daily by the owner. Makes the best sandwiches!
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Luke's Lobster East Village
Fresh Maine lobster, shrimp, and crab driven in daily by the owner. Makes the best sandwiches!
A very popular coffee shop on the block! Also serves pastries and baked goods!
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Abraço
81 E 7th StA very popular coffee shop on the block! Also serves pastries and baked goods!
Authentic Ukrainian diner open 24 hours a day. Serve both Ukrainian and American food.
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Veselka
144 2nd AveAuthentic Ukrainian diner open 24 hours a day. Serve both Ukrainian and American food.
Middle Eastern restaurant - great for brunch and dinner!
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Bar Virage
118 2nd AveMiddle Eastern restaurant - great for brunch and dinner!
One of the best Italian restaurants just around the corner. Cash only but very worth it!
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Frank
88 2nd AveOne of the best Italian restaurants just around the corner. Cash only but very worth it!
Shopping
In case you need to ship something
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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
16 Court StIn case you need to ship something
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden tequila house for the serious tequila connoisseur
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Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th StreetA hidden tequila house for the serious tequila connoisseur
Klimat Lounge NYC
77 E 7th StCasual wine bar on the block
New York City's oldest, continually operated saloon - great for beer and meeting new people!
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StNew York City's oldest, continually operated saloon - great for beer and meeting new people!
Everything Else
Walgreens
210 Union AveA convenient location for pharmacy needs
There's a Chase on almost every block, but this is probably the closest bank in general
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Chase Bank
975 Bedford AveThere's a Chase on almost every block, but this is probably the closest bank in general
The 6 train and the N and R trains all have subway stops at Astor Place.
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Astor Place
Astor PlaceThe 6 train and the N and R trains all have subway stops at Astor Place.
Essentials
Great grocery store close by to stock up on any basic grocery needs
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Met Food
107 2nd AvenueGreat grocery store close by to stock up on any basic grocery needs