Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Juliano Gourmet Coffee
1378 Lexington AveQuaint little coffee shop run by a little Italian man.
DTUT
1744 2nd AveMy other favorite coffee shop in the neighborhood.
One of my fave noodle shops in the city. The place is essentially a hallway, and there is often a line to get in, but worth the wait!
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Naruto Ramen
1596 3rd AveOne of my fave noodle shops in the city. The place is essentially a hallway, and there is often a line to get in, but worth the wait!
Tiny Thai
1558 3rd AveOur go to Thai joint.
Ooki Sushi
1575 3rd AveOur go to sushi joint.
You HAVE to go here! Try to make it for the happy hour. Cheap mussels and cocktails oh my!
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Flex Mussels
1431 E 82nd StYou HAVE to go here! Try to make it for the happy hour. Cheap mussels and cocktails oh my!
Papaya King
1535 East 86th StNeed a quick bite! Look no further :)
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueOne of the better burgers in town.
If you've had a long day of sightseeing and wanna get burger delivery, definitely hit this place up.
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Joy Burger Bar
1567 Lexington AveIf you've had a long day of sightseeing and wanna get burger delivery, definitely hit this place up.
German joint that's maybe a bit overpriced, but generally worth it.
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Heidelberg Restaurant
1648 2nd AveGerman joint that's maybe a bit overpriced, but generally worth it.
Sarabeth's
381 Park Avenue SouthGreat brunch spot.
Bagel Express
1804 2nd AveBest bagel in the neighborhood.
Great spot on a quaint street. THE perfect date spot, great food, great cocktails.
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Commerce
50 Commerce StreetGreat spot on a quaint street. THE perfect date spot, great food, great cocktails.
Alta
64 W 10th StMy fave tapas place in the city.
The most expensive and most incredible meal I've ever experienced.
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atera
77 Worth StThe most expensive and most incredible meal I've ever experienced.
Great place for a quick, cheap meal in Chinatown.
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Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StGreat place for a quick, cheap meal in Chinatown.
You have to walk through a pawn shop store front to find this gem.
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Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StYou have to walk through a pawn shop store front to find this gem.
Fatty 'Cue
Expensive but delicious BBQ tapas style!
Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling StreetCool restaurant with excellent ambiance.
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetLegendary, innovative Thai food at reasonable prices.
Diner
85 BroadwayAMAZING food, really cool spot.
Sightseeing
One of my favorite smaller art museums in the city. Lots of incredible Klimt pieces.
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Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveOne of my favorite smaller art museums in the city. Lots of incredible Klimt pieces.
Pretty sure this was already on your itinerary :)
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AvePretty sure this was already on your itinerary :)
My favorite part of Central Park, and just a 10 minute walk away.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
My favorite part of Central Park, and just a 10 minute walk away.
Another one of my favorite art museums in the city.
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I-Frick Collection
1 E 70th StAnother one of my favorite art museums in the city.
High Line Park
Great place to go for a stroll on a nice day.
Isithole saseMeadow
1802 East 65th StreetPerfect spot for a picnic.
Everything Else
This is where the subway stop is. Look how close you'll be!
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Best Buy
1280 Lexington AveThis is where the subway stop is. Look how close you'll be!
Night of Joy
667 Lorimer StGreat cocktail bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kaia Wine Bar
1614 3rd AveReally cool wine bar with small plates.
Nearby lounge that's tucked away speakeasy style.
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The Auction House
300 E 89th StNearby lounge that's tucked away speakeasy style.
Nearby bar with an incredible beer selection.
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Third Avenue Ale House
1644 3rd AveNearby bar with an incredible beer selection.
Probably the most popular bar in the area and for good reason.
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The Penrose
1590 2nd AveProbably the most popular bar in the area and for good reason.
ABV
1504 Lexington AveCool little bar/restaurant with fair prices.
Brandy's Piano Bar
235 E 84th StThis place is always entertaining.
Ziggy's
1485 2nd AveWanna sing karaoke at a bar owned by Iggy Pop?
Teeny tiny little bar with a Brooklyn vibe.
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Earl's Beer and Cheese
1259 Park AveTeeny tiny little bar with a Brooklyn vibe.
Cool little cocktail lounge. Really incredible drinks.
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Guthrie Inn
1259 Park AveCool little cocktail lounge. Really incredible drinks.
Merrion Square
1840 2nd AveFree burger when you order a pint! Crazy right?!
Great place to pick up some craft beers. There's also a bar here as well.
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City Swiggers
320 East 86th StGreat place to pick up some craft beers. There's also a bar here as well.
If you're looking for a wild night out.
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Mehanata - The Bulgarian Bar
113 Ludlow StIf you're looking for a wild night out.
Music every night of the week (generally jazz), only $3 cover, pool tables/ping pong tables galore.
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Fat Cat
75 Christopher StMusic every night of the week (generally jazz), only $3 cover, pool tables/ping pong tables galore.
Enchanting roof top bar above Sleep No More, one of the most unique experiences in the city.
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Gallow Green
542 W 27th StEnchanting roof top bar above Sleep No More, one of the most unique experiences in the city.
Attaboy
134 Eldridge StExpensive, yet incredible speakeasy cocktail bar.
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlDifficult to get into cocktail speakeasy bar.
Supposed to be the one of the best bars in the city, but haven't been yet!
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The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water StSupposed to be the one of the best bars in the city, but haven't been yet!
If it's a nice day and you need a cold drink with a great view, this is your spot.
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Frying Pan
207 12th AveIf it's a nice day and you need a cold drink with a great view, this is your spot.
This place gets pretty hoppin on the weekend if you're looking to shmooze/meet some folks.
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The Tippler
425 W 15th StThis place gets pretty hoppin on the weekend if you're looking to shmooze/meet some folks.
Huge moose head on the wall, reasonably priced beverages, generally a great time.
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Tom & Jerry's (288 Bar)
288 Elizabeth StHuge moose head on the wall, reasonably priced beverages, generally a great time.
Salon in the front, dance floor in the back. Great place if you're looking to throw down.
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Beauty Bar
231 E 14th StSalon in the front, dance floor in the back. Great place if you're looking to throw down.
Tørst
615 Manhattan AveOne of the better beer bars in Brooklyn.
Always a good time. Huge beer hall with tons of interesting beers on draft, really cool space, food available with loads of lovely people.
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StAlways a good time. Huge beer hall with tons of interesting beers on draft, really cool space, food available with loads of lovely people.
Very hip spot, stage in the back for music, and taco truck for quick bites. Great outdoor space as well. Always hoppin on the weekend.
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Union Pool
484 Union AveVery hip spot, stage in the back for music, and taco truck for quick bites. Great outdoor space as well. Always hoppin on the weekend.
Surf Bar
139 N 6th StBar with sand on the floor! Surf's up!
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveVery chic oyster bar New Orleans style.
Barcade
388 Union AveIt's a bar! It's an arcade! It's barcade!
This bar plays the best music in the city hands down.
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveThis bar plays the best music in the city hands down.
Larry Lawrence
295 Grand StreetSpeakeasy with great ambiance but pricey drinks.
INCREDIBLE views of the city. Just pop in to take a look around (as the drinks are far too expensive).
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveINCREDIBLE views of the city. Just pop in to take a look around (as the drinks are far too expensive).
Essentials
Affordable gigantic grocery store where we generally go. Sort of like a cheaper Whole Foods.
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Fairway Market 86th Street
240 East 86th StAffordable gigantic grocery store where we generally go. Sort of like a cheaper Whole Foods.
Arts & Culture
City Cinemas
This place usually plays smaller, independent movies.
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StWanna see the country's top comics?
Best place to see jazz in the city with one of the best views of Central Park.
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Dizzy's Club
10 Columbus CirBest place to see jazz in the city with one of the best views of Central Park.
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeAn incredible walk on a nice day.
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling alley! Music space! Great food!
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StGreat place for people watching on the weekend.
The Gutter
200 N 14th StDivey little bowling alley.
Shopping
Affordable shopping option but you'll probably be SOHO bound if that's what you're here for :)
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H&M
150 East 86th StreetAffordable shopping option but you'll probably be SOHO bound if that's what you're here for :)