Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Cheap, wonderful handmade noodles prepared in a unique Chinese fashion.
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Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayCheap, wonderful handmade noodles prepared in a unique Chinese fashion.
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveBest Brisket in NYC!
Fantastic brunch, small location though so get there early on weekends to avoid a wait.
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Prune
54 E 1st StFantastic brunch, small location though so get there early on weekends to avoid a wait.
Favorite Italian restaurant
Best dishes: Spagheti Limone, Beet Salad.
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Supper
156 E 2nd StFavorite Italian restaurant
Best dishes: Spagheti Limone, Beet Salad.
Motorino
510 Columbus AveGreat pizza
Abraço
81 E 7th StBEST latte in NYC
MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StTheir Mud Mocha is a great coffee/cocoa drink.
Taqueria St. Marks Place
79 St Marks PlExcellent Mexican food (and cheap!)
Old NYC burger joint with half pound patties. No frills but a serious burger. Try the East Side Burger.
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Paul's Da Burger Joint
131 2nd AveOld NYC burger joint with half pound patties. No frills but a serious burger. Try the East Side Burger.
Best ramen in NYC. No reservations, usually over an hour wait. Put your name and number in and plan on coming back in 60+ min.
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Ippudo NY
65 4th AveBest ramen in NYC. No reservations, usually over an hour wait. Put your name and number in and plan on coming back in 60+ min.
Try the 'Salty Pimp' - an unbelievable dessert.
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Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StTry the 'Salty Pimp' - an unbelievable dessert.
Jamaican, jerk cooking. Try the Jerk Chicken Wings (spicy), Kale salad and frozen Dark N Stormies.
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Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AJamaican, jerk cooking. Try the Jerk Chicken Wings (spicy), Kale salad and frozen Dark N Stormies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cienfuegos
95 Avenue ARum Punch cocktail lounge, wonderful ambiance.
Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th StreetTequila and Mezcal centric cocktail bar.
Bua
122 St Marks PlLocal bar, nice vibe
Cocktail bar, small seating area so try arriving early.
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Death & Company
433 E 6th StCocktail bar, small seating area so try arriving early.
Cocktail bar, very small, down stairs. The location can be a bit hard to spot, but wonderful space when it's not too crowded.
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Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th StCocktail bar, very small, down stairs. The location can be a bit hard to spot, but wonderful space when it's not too crowded.
The Immigrants
341 East 9th StreetCozy wine bar
Essentials
Metropolitan Citymarket
1142 Bedford AveLocal grocery store
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWhole foods
Trader Joe's
130 Court StBe warned, it's crowded
Trader Joe's Wine Shop
138 E 14th StBest value for good wine
Shopping
Pottery, NYC and Japanese inspired simplistic items.
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SHW Jewelry (Still House)
307 E 9th StPottery, NYC and Japanese inspired simplistic items.