Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Dhaba
108 Lexington AveExcellent buffet during lunch.
Iconic NYC restaurant with stellar burgers, fries, and shakes. A must-visit if you're here on vacation.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueIconic NYC restaurant with stellar burgers, fries, and shakes. A must-visit if you're here on vacation.
Excellent BBQ. A bit pricy, but very premium quality meats and service. They also have jazz downstairs.
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Blue Smoke Flatiron
116 E 27th StExcellent BBQ. A bit pricy, but very premium quality meats and service. They also have jazz downstairs.
The best Peruvian food I've ever had. If you're in a group of 2-4, get the combo special which includes ~7 items from chicken to rice, beans and plantains.
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Pio Pio 8
604 10th AveThe best Peruvian food I've ever had. If you're in a group of 2-4, get the combo special which includes ~7 items from chicken to rice, beans and plantains.
Sightseeing
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveBeautiful park!
Shopping
This is a thrift store that carries antiques and other artful products. It's fun to browse or even pick up a cheap book or pair of retro sunglasses.
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Housing Works Thrift Shops
266 5th AveThis is a thrift store that carries antiques and other artful products. It's fun to browse or even pick up a cheap book or pair of retro sunglasses.
Everything Else
Tourist must-see. The line is long but moves quickly. I highly recommend walking across the Brooklyn Bridge to get there just take 6 (Green) train at 23rd St until it dead-ends at City Hall.
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StTourist must-see. The line is long but moves quickly. I highly recommend walking across the Brooklyn Bridge to get there just take 6 (Green) train at 23rd St until it dead-ends at City Hall.