Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Nourish Catering
515 E 12th StAvocado toast!! Also, anything. They are very nice.
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveDelicious. See also: ice cream sandwiches.
Cafe Minerva
302 West 4th StreetBest place to wifi and chill.
If it's nasty out, Grounded has a fair amount of seating and a great vibe.
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Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
If it's nasty out, Grounded has a fair amount of seating and a great vibe.
Delightful coffeeshop. Sat next to Malcolm Gladwell for hours once; am smarter for it.
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Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StDelightful coffeeshop. Sat next to Malcolm Gladwell for hours once; am smarter for it.
Tue Thai Food
3 Greenwich AveMy go-to takeout.
Petite Boucherie
14 Christopher Stexcellent vibes.
Chalait
Matcha!!
Neta
Fancy sushi spot
EN Japanese Brasserie
435 Hudson StRelatively good option for celeb sightings...Fran Leibowitz was dining a few tables away from me one Saturday this winter.
Nobu Next Door
Relatively good option for celeb sightings...Fran Leibowitz was dining a few tables away from me one Saturday this winter.
Sadelle's
463 W BroadwayBAGELS.
Great, weird subs at the Ace hotel (NB closed on Sundays!)
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No. 7 Sub
Great, weird subs at the Ace hotel (NB closed on Sundays!)
Boqueria
1460 2nd AveTapas!
Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard Stfried chicken sandwich.
Momoya
185 7th AveAny momofuku is great. Some require difficult reservations (like Nishi). Others are casual (like the dessert part, Milk Bar)
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Any momofuku is great. Some require difficult reservations (like Nishi). Others are casual (like the dessert part, Milk Bar)
Má Pêche
15 W 56th Stdavid chang of momofuku in midtown.
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StDrinks & Nightlife
If you're from LA, ignore. If you aren't, go!
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Umami Burger Greenwich Village
If you're from LA, ignore. If you aren't, go!
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StWonderful spot for a glass of wine.
The Otheroom
143 Perry StAce Hotel New York
20 W 29th StA relaxed but happenin place for drinks.
Manhattan Inn
632 Manhattan AvenueNights and Weekends
1 Bedford AvenueArts & Culture
Check out the galleries during your stay -- Postmasters, 303, Gavin Brown -- always a worthwhile expedition.
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David Zwirner
537 W 20th StCheck out the galleries during your stay -- Postmasters, 303, Gavin Brown -- always a worthwhile expedition.
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Obviously.
I-Frick Collection
1 E 70th StNeue Galerie
1048 5th Ave
Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestPostmasters Gallery
4 Franklin StThe Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveShopping
230 5th Ave
230 5th AveSample sales are the only way to shop in NYC.
Sightseeing
Washington Square Park
Washington SquarePeople-watching, dog-watching.
The Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher StAn historic landmark, right around the corner.
Essentials
I personally prefer LifeThyme to the Gourmet Garage down the block.
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Lifethyme Natural Market
410 6th AveI personally prefer LifeThyme to the Gourmet Garage down the block.
Getting Around
Christopher Street station
135 Christopher StThe nearest subway, on the 1 line.
Echelon Cycles
151 8th AveWest 4 St-Washington Sq Sta station
340 6th AveFor the ACE or BDFM
14 Street Station
PATH train stop
Nearby L stop (especially helpful if you're heading to Williamsburg/Bushwick etc)
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14 Street Station
Nearby L stop (especially helpful if you're heading to Williamsburg/Bushwick etc)