Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.Best pizza in the city (CASH ONLY)
La Pulperia
1626 2nd AveSome of the best drinks in the city!
Get the Brooklyn Blackout cupcake. Thank us later.
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Two Little Red Hens
1652 2nd AveGet the Brooklyn Blackout cupcake. Thank us later.
This hole-in-the-wall bratwurst stand has amazing vegan sausages (and regular sausages). It is located next to a German meat market and there are many German delicacies to be had here.
Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar
1652 2nd AveThis hole-in-the-wall bratwurst stand has amazing vegan sausages (and regular sausages). It is located next to a German meat market and there are many German delicacies to be had here.
Their breakfast sandwiches are delicious! They also have coffee and other breakfast and brunch goodies with fast service for reasonable prices.
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Brother’s bakery Café
2155 2nd AveTheir breakfast sandwiches are delicious! They also have coffee and other breakfast and brunch goodies with fast service for reasonable prices.
Mountain Bird
Michelin-worthy restaurant with delicious fare.
DELICIOUS and affordable brunch! Get here early because this place does get busy!
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Yura's Blue Plate
DELICIOUS and affordable brunch! Get here early because this place does get busy!
Most authentic Thai food outside of Bangkok! This restaurant is small, unique and the owner is so sweet. He makes each and every dish with pride and also runs the register and brings you your food to your table. This is still a secret local spot, get here before the word spreads and you can't get a table.
Bangklyn East Harlem
2051 2nd AveMost authentic Thai food outside of Bangkok! This restaurant is small, unique and the owner is so sweet. He makes each and every dish with pride and also runs the register and brings you your food to your table. This is still a secret local spot, get here before the word spreads and you can't get a table.
They fly in burrata from Italy every Thursday so from Thursday through the weekend there is fresh burrata pizza, which is so so good.
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Sottocasa Pizzeria
227 Malcolm X BlvdThey fly in burrata from Italy every Thursday so from Thursday through the weekend there is fresh burrata pizza, which is so so good.
The BEST carrot cake in all the land. They ship internationally!
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Lloyd's Carrot Cake
1553 Lexington AveThe BEST carrot cake in all the land. They ship internationally!
Ramen! The secret is that this location has lower wait times than the other location. That is a treat when this restaurant (on average) has a 1-2 hour wait for lunch and dinner!
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Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st StRamen! The secret is that this location has lower wait times than the other location. That is a treat when this restaurant (on average) has a 1-2 hour wait for lunch and dinner!
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing old-school music and great drinks. Always a good time at Ethyl's! If you want something trendy, dark, and intimate, definitely check this place out.
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Ethyl's Alcohol & Food
1629 2nd AveAmazing old-school music and great drinks. Always a good time at Ethyl's! If you want something trendy, dark, and intimate, definitely check this place out.
Their green apple margaritas and shishito peppers are a MUST!
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Goodnight Sonny
134 1st Ave.Their green apple margaritas and shishito peppers are a MUST!
Parks & Nature
Central Park is so close! If it's nice out (and even if it's not), going for a walk or having a picnic in the park is always a favorite activity of ours.
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Central Park North
Central Park NorthCentral Park is so close! If it's nice out (and even if it's not), going for a walk or having a picnic in the park is always a favorite activity of ours.
Arts & Culture
Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestOur favorite museum!
Shopping
Unique Boutique
1674 3rd AveThe cutest thrift store! See if you can find any gems here like we do.
Essentials
Harlem Market
2005 3rd AvenueOpen 24 hours!
Getting Around
This is where you can catch the Metro-North train to take you outside of the city.
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Harlem-125th Street Station
This is where you can catch the Metro-North train to take you outside of the city.