Food Scene
Lupa
Although a bit casual (by new york standards), Lupa is a lovely choice for seasonal Italian cooking. Great atmosphere, exceptional food and a brilliant wine list.
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Lupa
170 Thompson StLupa
Although a bit casual (by new york standards), Lupa is a lovely choice for seasonal Italian cooking. Great atmosphere, exceptional food and a brilliant wine list.
This is where the real new yorker's go. Very Parisian. Get the steak au poivre and a martini.
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Raoul's
180 Prince StThis is where the real new yorker's go. Very Parisian. Get the steak au poivre and a martini.
Chef Danny Meyer is brilliant at fresh, American cooking with a relaxed but grown-up vibe.
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Union Square Theatre
101 E 19th StChef Danny Meyer is brilliant at fresh, American cooking with a relaxed but grown-up vibe.
My favorite place for a drink and a bite at night or croissant in the morning. Feels like Paris.
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Buvette
42 Grove StMy favorite place for a drink and a bite at night or croissant in the morning. Feels like Paris.
DBGB Kitchen & Bar
299 BowerySit in the bar and order the hamburger.
Casual, cool, easy. Incredible cocktails. Go early. Big crowds and no reservations.
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Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlCasual, cool, easy. Incredible cocktails. Go early. Big crowds and no reservations.
Go for lunch; you will never get in at dinner time. Lovely room, lovely food, lovely drinks.
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The Dutch
131 Sullivan StGo for lunch; you will never get in at dinner time. Lovely room, lovely food, lovely drinks.
Drinks & Nightlife
For something a little more grand and exciting, Balthazar is solid French food in a brilliant, fun enchanting environment.
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Balthazar
80 Spring StFor something a little more grand and exciting, Balthazar is solid French food in a brilliant, fun enchanting environment.
Essentials
An Italian speciality market over a hundred years old. Fresh ravioli, pasta and sauces served to go. Reasonable prices. Delicious!
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Raffetto's
144 W Houston StAn Italian speciality market over a hundred years old. Fresh ravioli, pasta and sauces served to go. Reasonable prices. Delicious!
Amazing Farmer's Market all year long on Sat, Mon, Wed, and Fri. One of the best markets in the country.
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Union Square Studios
853 BroadwayAmazing Farmer's Market all year long on Sat, Mon, Wed, and Fri. One of the best markets in the country.
Great local butcher. Plays opera. Incredible meats.
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Pino's Prime Meat Market
149 Sullivan StGreat local butcher. Plays opera. Incredible meats.
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueIf you like cheese, this is mecca.
The produce is so-so and the prices are not great. But they do have great imported food and it is very convenient.
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Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker StThe produce is so-so and the prices are not great. But they do have great imported food and it is very convenient.
This is the closest and largest Whole Foods nearby.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThis is the closest and largest Whole Foods nearby.
Great selection of organic foods and upstairs there is a food marketplace with everything from sushi to hamburgers.
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Whole Foods Café
Great selection of organic foods and upstairs there is a food marketplace with everything from sushi to hamburgers.
Entertainment & Activities
Makie
109 Thompson StThis park and swimming pool is great for younger children. I highly recommend it.
Great for walking, picnicking and bike riding. Not to be missed.
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West Side Hwy
West Side HighwayGreat for walking, picnicking and bike riding. Not to be missed.
Everything Else
Brown Bag Laundry
208 Mercer StThe best laundry service in all Manhattan. Door to door service.
Lovely park for enjoying the downtown vibe. A must-see!
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Washington Square Park
Washington SquareLovely park for enjoying the downtown vibe. A must-see!
This is a beautiful river walkway. There are free outdoor movies and concerts. Rent bikes, picnic or simply watch the world go by.
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Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayThis is a beautiful river walkway. There are free outdoor movies and concerts. Rent bikes, picnic or simply watch the world go by.
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Exceptional farmer's market. Fun local activity and Union Square has a fun playgroud.
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Union Square
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Exceptional farmer's market. Fun local activity and Union Square has a fun playgroud.