Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
You are so close so why not stop in for a short visit. Remember, admissions is pay as you wish so $1-2 is fine.
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveYou are so close so why not stop in for a short visit. Remember, admissions is pay as you wish so $1-2 is fine.
One of the more famous art museums in town
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne of the more famous art museums in town
Old World War II aircraft carrier turned aviation/naval war museum.
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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th StreetOld World War II aircraft carrier turned aviation/naval war museum.
Extension of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that is less frequented but equally impressive
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrExtension of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that is less frequented but equally impressive
Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestDinosaurs!
Parks & Nature
If Central Park is too crowded, why not walk over to Carl Schurz Park which is right by the east river and offers a nice view of Queens.
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Carl Schurz Park
East End AvenueIf Central Park is too crowded, why not walk over to Carl Schurz Park which is right by the east river and offers a nice view of Queens.
Bryant Park
Popular green space in the middle of the city
Food Scene
Cool cafe that my wife and I often visit. Be sure to check out the lower level!
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CJ
318 East 84th StreetCool cafe that my wife and I often visit. Be sure to check out the lower level!
Another coffee shop that we frequently visit
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Orens Coffee - 81st and 1st
1574 1st Ave.Another coffee shop that we frequently visit
The best sandwich shop in the city ... and not just because we're close friends with the owner
Untamed Sandwiches
643 Lexington AvenueThe best sandwich shop in the city ... and not just because we're close friends with the owner
Calle Dao
38 West 39th StreetCuban Asian fusion. If you have the time, definitely try the Chef's tasting menu.
Nice upscale restaurant that is somewhat hidden so it's easy to drop in without a reservation. It has a classy ambiance and serves great food.
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Hillstone
378 Park Ave SNice upscale restaurant that is somewhat hidden so it's easy to drop in without a reservation. It has a classy ambiance and serves great food.
Solid Latin American menu that won't disappoint. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner
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La Pulperia
1626 2nd AveSolid Latin American menu that won't disappoint. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner
Got an itch for a true Maine style lobster rolls, this is your stop.
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Luke's Lobster Upper East Side
242 E 81st StGot an itch for a true Maine style lobster rolls, this is your stop.
Cheap and Chinese food. Buyers beware- this is NOT the place for crab rangoon or Kung Pao chicken. This is adventurous and authentic northern Chinese cuisine that combines Chinese and Middle Eastern flavors. Known for spicy cumin lamb noodles (noodles are hand pulled) and "burger".
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西安名吃 Xi'an Famous Foods
328 E 78th StCheap and Chinese food. Buyers beware- this is NOT the place for crab rangoon or Kung Pao chicken. This is adventurous and authentic northern Chinese cuisine that combines Chinese and Middle Eastern flavors. Known for spicy cumin lamb noodles (noodles are hand pulled) and "burger".
French food as only the Parisians would want it. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
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Café D'Alsace
1703 2nd AveFrench food as only the Parisians would want it. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Because a juicy rotisserie chicken that's lightly marinated can really hit the spot.
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Pio Pio 3
1746 1st Ave.Because a juicy rotisserie chicken that's lightly marinated can really hit the spot.
New Yorkers schlepp from all corners of the island for a cupcake or cheesecake. It's at our doorstep.
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Two Little Red Hens
1652 2nd AveNew Yorkers schlepp from all corners of the island for a cupcake or cheesecake. It's at our doorstep.
The Supply House
1647 2nd AvenueBrunch by day and local watering hole by night.
Earl's Beer and Cheese
1259 Park AveMmm gastropub.
Good coffee and quintessentially New York with a shared space. This is a stunning coffee shop tucked away on museum mile inside a church... Okay tucked away but not hidden from the public. Avoid the rush.
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Bluestone Lane
1085 5th AveGood coffee and quintessentially New York with a shared space. This is a stunning coffee shop tucked away on museum mile inside a church... Okay tucked away but not hidden from the public. Avoid the rush.
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveHole in the wall quality grab and go.
Go for an outrageous and over-the-top brunch displayed in the Parker Meridien. Reservations required during brunch prime time
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NORMA’S
119 W 56th StGo for an outrageous and over-the-top brunch displayed in the Parker Meridien. Reservations required during brunch prime time
Hidden behind the concierge behind heavy black drapes is an unassuming burger joint. Only one obscure fluorescent burger sign indicates its whereabouts.
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burger joint
119 W 56th StHidden behind the concierge behind heavy black drapes is an unassuming burger joint. Only one obscure fluorescent burger sign indicates its whereabouts.
Basta Pasta
37 W 17th StItalian-Japanese fusion made for the refined palate.
Ramen was exported to NYC in the 2000s and it took the city by storm. (Expect 1 hour wait)
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Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st StRamen was exported to NYC in the 2000s and it took the city by storm. (Expect 1 hour wait)
No-frills, cash-only deli with theatrically cranky service serving stacked sandwiches since 1888.
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Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StNo-frills, cash-only deli with theatrically cranky service serving stacked sandwiches since 1888.
Be transported back in time to a restaurant where you think the Godfather will walk in any minute. Reservations recommended.
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayBe transported back in time to a restaurant where you think the Godfather will walk in any minute. Reservations recommended.
Kesté Pizza & Vino
77 Fulton StreetNeapolitan made by the top dog pizzaioli.
Grimaldi's
656 6th AvenueBrick oven pizza.
Essentials
Your neighborhood grocery store right down the block
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Morton Williams Supermarkets
278 Park Ave SYour neighborhood grocery store right down the block
CVS
115 W 125th StYour neighborhood pharmacy right down the block
Need a couple things, this place will have your everything.
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Fairway Market 86th Street
240 East 86th StNeed a couple things, this place will have your everything.
Shopping
Best Buy
1280 Lexington AveFor all your electronic needs.
Sightseeing
See one of the few traffic circles in NY surrounded by shops. There's also a statue of Columbus there.
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Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleSee one of the few traffic circles in NY surrounded by shops. There's also a statue of Columbus there.
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayWhere both Katie and I went to school
Take the free ferry to get nice view of the Manhattan skyline and also the Statue of Liberty (1 hr round trip).
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Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StTake the free ferry to get nice view of the Manhattan skyline and also the Statue of Liberty (1 hr round trip).
Greenwich Village
See a different part of NY
TriBeCa
Celebrity sighting central
Home to the ice rink and Christmas tree during the winter
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I-Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaHome to the ice rink and Christmas tree during the winter
Isibhakabhaka saseNtshona seMemorial ye-9/11
180 Greenwich StA somber reminder
Isakhiwo sase-Empire State
20 W 34th StThe iconic building of NY
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Iconic cathedral of NY