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By far the most reliable, clean, and affordable place to do laundry in the area. You can drop it off or do it yourself. The best Italian bakery in the neighborhood, Napoli Bakery, is right next door
Spin City
By far the most reliable, clean, and affordable place to do laundry in the area. You can drop it off or do it yourself. The best Italian bakery in the neighborhood, Napoli Bakery, is right next door
Get a ferry to the city, catch a great band in the summer, or get delicious food at smorgasburg on the weekend!
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I-East River State Park
90 Kent AveGet a ferry to the city, catch a great band in the summer, or get delicious food at smorgasburg on the weekend!
A bar, bowling alley, restaurant, and music venue, this has quite a lot going on but is not cheap. ?uestlove from The Roots often DJs here on weekends.
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveA bar, bowling alley, restaurant, and music venue, this has quite a lot going on but is not cheap. ?uestlove from The Roots often DJs here on weekends.
A Greenpoint institution - doughnuts made from scratch. Get there early because they sell out fast!
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Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveA Greenpoint institution - doughnuts made from scratch. Get there early because they sell out fast!
Our favorite desserts in all of NY are here! Open late.
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Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan AveOur favorite desserts in all of NY are here! Open late.
A hidden gem that is one of the few authentic Italian dessert places left. It's been around forever for a reason - its delicious and very affordable!
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Veniero's
342 E 11th StA hidden gem that is one of the few authentic Italian dessert places left. It's been around forever for a reason - its delicious and very affordable!
Not as good as the Bronx botanical garden but still lovely!
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Isityalo saseBrooklyn Botanic
990 Washington AveNot as good as the Bronx botanical garden but still lovely!
Hands down the most affordable grocery store/chain in NY. Also check out the court street and Chelsea locations.
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Trader Joe's
715 River RdHands down the most affordable grocery store/chain in NY. Also check out the court street and Chelsea locations.
Gluten-free agave-sweetened delicious desserts!
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Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC
248 Broome StGluten-free agave-sweetened delicious desserts!
Enjoy food made by the same people the run the world-famous Balthazaar without the crazy wait or price!
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Lucky Strike
59 Grand StEnjoy food made by the same people the run the world-famous Balthazaar without the crazy wait or price!
It's like church for the creative-types and it's free! You can't even attempt to see it all in one day so pace yourself!
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIt's like church for the creative-types and it's free! You can't even attempt to see it all in one day so pace yourself!
Not easy to get to at all but so worth the trip. There really is nothing like it in America! Maybe a bit boring for Europeans though...
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrNot easy to get to at all but so worth the trip. There really is nothing like it in America! Maybe a bit boring for Europeans though...
A beautiful park designed by the same architects as Central Park but it's in Brooklyn so it's less touristy
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Ipharki yeProspect
A beautiful park designed by the same architects as Central Park but it's in Brooklyn so it's less touristy
A trapeze school overlooking the river! No more needs to be said!
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Trapeze School
A trapeze school overlooking the river! No more needs to be said!
The streetball Mecca. Not in a great part of town but that's one of the reasons you go!
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Holcombe Rucker Park
280 W 155th StThe streetball Mecca. Not in a great part of town but that's one of the reasons you go!
The nicest gym within a few blocks of us - they usually are pretty good about giving a free day trial if you call in advance.
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Chalk Gyms
193 N 9th StThe nicest gym within a few blocks of us - they usually are pretty good about giving a free day trial if you call in advance.
It's no central park but still awesome. Run on the oval until 10pm or so when the flood lights turn off. Or get great organic items from the Saturday morning farmers market, and so much more!
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McCarren Park
776 Lorimer StIt's no central park but still awesome. Run on the oval until 10pm or so when the flood lights turn off. Or get great organic items from the Saturday morning farmers market, and so much more!
The most affordable mainstream cinema ever. Non-3D movies cost $11 except the first movies of each day as well as all movies on Tues and Thurs are $8
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Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StThe most affordable mainstream cinema ever. Non-3D movies cost $11 except the first movies of each day as well as all movies on Tues and Thurs are $8
We both go to Eric here - he's awesome and is very knowledgeable about music.
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High Horse Salon
563 Manhattan AvenueWe both go to Eric here - he's awesome and is very knowledgeable about music.
One of the cheapest rental car locations in the area. Also check out the Middle Villagenfor ratesbb
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
266 McGuinness BlvdOne of the cheapest rental car locations in the area. Also check out the Middle Villagenfor ratesbb
Yoga where you pay what you want! Very well-known institution across the United States though it can get pretty packed.
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Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StYoga where you pay what you want! Very well-known institution across the United States though it can get pretty packed.
Great BYOB date night option.
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Painting Lounge - Williamsburg Studio
309 Roebling StGreat BYOB date night option.
The best record shop in the Northern Brooklyn area. Unlike many record stores in the area, everyone here is always friendly, helpful, and happy to talk about music!
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Co-op 87 Records
87 Guernsey StThe best record shop in the Northern Brooklyn area. Unlike many record stores in the area, everyone here is always friendly, helpful, and happy to talk about music!
A downtown Manhattan cultural institution - there are always really interesting readings and discussions going on here.
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Goods for the Study Mulberry
234 Mulberry StA downtown Manhattan cultural institution - there are always really interesting readings and discussions going on here.
A real chocolate factory! Go there to try free samples of all their delicious chocolates!
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MAST
111 N 3rd StA real chocolate factory! Go there to try free samples of all their delicious chocolates!
Spike Lee's home -- this is an area gentrifying almost as quickly as Williamsburg. Enjoy great restaurants an a nice park but also the proximity to Barclays Center and all the great food around there!
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Fort Greene
Spike Lee's home -- this is an area gentrifying almost as quickly as Williamsburg. Enjoy great restaurants an a nice park but also the proximity to Barclays Center and all the great food around there!
Arguably the best beaches in the state of NY - just look out for parking restrictions because the wealthy out here don't like sharing their beautiful beaches!
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Village of Southampton
23 Main StArguably the best beaches in the state of NY - just look out for parking restrictions because the wealthy out here don't like sharing their beautiful beaches!
The hamptons version of Williamsburg - cheaper and grimier than areas to the west but it is one of our favorites because there's a lot less snobbery here!
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Montauk
The hamptons version of Williamsburg - cheaper and grimier than areas to the west but it is one of our favorites because there's a lot less snobbery here!
Take a day trip up here on the beautiful Hudson River. One of the most beautiful train rides in the world but make sure you sit on the river side of the train with a window!
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Cold Spring
Take a day trip up here on the beautiful Hudson River. One of the most beautiful train rides in the world but make sure you sit on the river side of the train with a window!
Essentials
Hands down the best Italian bakery in the neighborhood if not city! It's been there for multiple generations. Go on Friday or Saturday to get their famous lard bread.
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Napoli Bakery
616 Metropolitan AveHands down the best Italian bakery in the neighborhood if not city! It's been there for multiple generations. Go on Friday or Saturday to get their famous lard bread.
It's large and open 24 hrs but it's not cheap.
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Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveIt's large and open 24 hrs but it's not cheap.
The cheapest grocery store within walking distance. It really only has produce though
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To The World Farm
655 Grand StThe cheapest grocery store within walking distance. It really only has produce though
Really the only full service grocery store in the heart of Williamsburg -- this should have all the upscale items that the bodegas and smaller grocery stores don't.
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Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd StReally the only full service grocery store in the heart of Williamsburg -- this should have all the upscale items that the bodegas and smaller grocery stores don't.
Drinks & Nightlife
A very well-known trendy bars and small music venue. It has a taco truck in the back that is not only tasty but open very late.
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Union Pool
484 Union AveA very well-known trendy bars and small music venue. It has a taco truck in the back that is not only tasty but open very late.
Really the only sports bar in the area. They don't have food but they do have a bunch of delivery menus.
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4th Down Sports Bar
750 Grand StReally the only sports bar in the area. They don't have food but they do have a bunch of delivery menus.
One of our favorite summer places - there's a hidden Ramen Noodle restaurant underneath the bar so grab a bowl and enjoy the lovely outdoor courtyard!
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No Name Bar
One of our favorite summer places - there's a hidden Ramen Noodle restaurant underneath the bar so grab a bowl and enjoy the lovely outdoor courtyard!
A real German beer hall - this place only gets more popular very year
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StA real German beer hall - this place only gets more popular very year
Food Scene
Our favorite hole in the wall place in all of Brooklyn! $5 Vietnamese sandwiches and $6-7 noodles. Unfortunately they don't deliver to us though.
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Nam Nam
109 Montrose AveOur favorite hole in the wall place in all of Brooklyn! $5 Vietnamese sandwiches and $6-7 noodles. Unfortunately they don't deliver to us though.
This along with Diner next door (owned by the same people) are arguably the most well-known places to eat in Williamsburg. They basically started the gentrification of the area.
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Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayThis along with Diner next door (owned by the same people) are arguably the most well-known places to eat in Williamsburg. They basically started the gentrification of the area.
A Williamsburg institution. Heath Ledger was a part owner of it and you can see the urban Australia influence. One of our favorites.
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveA Williamsburg institution. Heath Ledger was a part owner of it and you can see the urban Australia influence. One of our favorites.
This and Toby's Estate have the best coffee in town.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StThis and Toby's Estate have the best coffee in town.
An Aussie-owned coffee chain that is just unbelieveably good!
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Partners Coffee
125 N 6th StAn Aussie-owned coffee chain that is just unbelieveably good!
Best brisket in all of New York! It's not cheap but totally worth the trip - and the long wait!
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveBest brisket in all of New York! It's not cheap but totally worth the trip - and the long wait!
Arguably the trendiest and most well-known Asian fusion restaurant in NYC. This is the cheapest out of all the other Momofuku restaurants - Ssam bar, Ko, and ma peche are the other options.
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Arguably the trendiest and most well-known Asian fusion restaurant in NYC. This is the cheapest out of all the other Momofuku restaurants - Ssam bar, Ko, and ma peche are the other options.
Delicious Moroccan food. One of our favorites. Also check out the new cafe mogador that they just opened in Wburg!
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveDelicious Moroccan food. One of our favorites. Also check out the new cafe mogador that they just opened in Wburg!
Great Cuban food that's so tasty that there's always a wait for it! Also check out the Habana outpost in Brooklyn.
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Café Habana
17 Prince StGreat Cuban food that's so tasty that there's always a wait for it! Also check out the Habana outpost in Brooklyn.
The healthiest restaurant in NYC. We go regularly and always get the delicious macro plate and their awesome desserts.
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Souen Soho
210 6th AveThe healthiest restaurant in NYC. We go regularly and always get the delicious macro plate and their awesome desserts.
A Brooklyn institution that Jared's family even went to! Not cheap but worth at least checking out.
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Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayA Brooklyn institution that Jared's family even went to! Not cheap but worth at least checking out.
Zizi Limona
182 8th AvenueDelicious Israeli food that's also affordable!
Great artisanal pizza. Not cheap but very good and fun environment.
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Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer StGreat artisanal pizza. Not cheap but very good and fun environment.
Driggs Pizza
558 Driggs AvenueOne of the few pizza places that still serves NYC style pizza the right way!
Cute little autheentic French restaurant. Lovely staff.
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Pates et Traditions
52 Havemeyer StCute little autheentic French restaurant. Lovely staff.
A French/Korean restaurant that sits maybe 6 people in all. You literally eat looking at the kitchen!
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Bistro Petit
170 S 3rd StA French/Korean restaurant that sits maybe 6 people in all. You literally eat looking at the kitchen!
Pho Grand
277C Grand StSuper cheap and very delicious pho!
Feels like a club but very good Asian fusion food in a huuuge space.
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Buddakan
75 9th AveFeels like a club but very good Asian fusion food in a huuuge space.
A village institution. Very cheap and tasty falafel that almost always has a line outside the door.
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Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StA village institution. Very cheap and tasty falafel that almost always has a line outside the door.
Dirt Candy
86 Allen StThe most inventive vegetarian food you'll ever have!
The most famous pizza in NYC that has a spot in Brooklyn that you usually have to wait for an hour for so enjoy this line-free experience that tastes just as great!
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Grimaldi's
656 6th AvenueThe most famous pizza in NYC that has a spot in Brooklyn that you usually have to wait for an hour for so enjoy this line-free experience that tastes just as great!
Maybe not the best food in all of Williamsburg but definitely the best vibe. The bartenders play great music and their courtyard out back is amazing in the summer!
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Sweetwater
105 N 6th StMaybe not the best food in all of Williamsburg but definitely the best vibe. The bartenders play great music and their courtyard out back is amazing in the summer!
Our favorite Thai restaurant in all of NYC. It's crazy cheap and even crazier delicious. Make sure to check out the beautiful brownstones in the neighborhood as well!
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National
295 Fulton StOur favorite Thai restaurant in all of NYC. It's crazy cheap and even crazier delicious. Make sure to check out the beautiful brownstones in the neighborhood as well!
Shuka
38 MacDougal StOur favorite brunch place in the city
Hipster soul food. Nowhere near the real deal that you would find I'm Harlem but still pretty tasty.
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Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th StHipster soul food. Nowhere near the real deal that you would find I'm Harlem but still pretty tasty.
A little bit of England in NYC. Very cute but the best part is the store next door that's filled with British and Aussie treats!
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Tea & Sympathy
108 Greenwich AveA little bit of England in NYC. Very cute but the best part is the store next door that's filled with British and Aussie treats!
Like sweetwater - the foods not the best (obviously not bad though) but e back room is what makes it - perfect for big groups and so forth.
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Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling StreetLike sweetwater - the foods not the best (obviously not bad though) but e back room is what makes it - perfect for big groups and so forth.
The most well-known food option at the Rockaways but expect a long wait and lots of WIlliamsburg folk! The fish tacos are the best -- the other options are nowhere near as good!
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Rockaway Taco
302 Beach 87th StreetThe most well-known food option at the Rockaways but expect a long wait and lots of WIlliamsburg folk! The fish tacos are the best -- the other options are nowhere near as good!
Get a traditional NY-style bagel -- bagel with cream cheese and lox (smoked salmon) -- here along with a few other NY traditional foods.
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Bagelsmith
566 Lorimer StGet a traditional NY-style bagel -- bagel with cream cheese and lox (smoked salmon) -- here along with a few other NY traditional foods.
Get a delicious pizza to go from here then picnic at the park along the water!
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Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint AveGet a delicious pizza to go from here then picnic at the park along the water!
The most well-known restaurant in this part of town, it has done so well that it keeps expanding! Everything is great here but definitely get a pizza!
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Roberta's
261 Moore StThe most well-known restaurant in this part of town, it has done so well that it keeps expanding! Everything is great here but definitely get a pizza!
One of the most well-reviewed restaurants in the neighborhood -- the $15 hanger steak alone is worth the visit.
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St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveOne of the most well-reviewed restaurants in the neighborhood -- the $15 hanger steak alone is worth the visit.
One of our friends is a co-owner here. Not cheap but go at happy hour during the week and get a $5 cheeseburger!
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Rye
247 South 1st StreetOne of our friends is a co-owner here. Not cheap but go at happy hour during the week and get a $5 cheeseburger!
Our hands-down favorite restaurant in this part of town. It's Asian fusion with a diner-like twist. Super tasty and very affordable!
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Mooncake Foods
112 6th AveOur hands-down favorite restaurant in this part of town. It's Asian fusion with a diner-like twist. Super tasty and very affordable!
Greenpoint is a Polish neighborhood undergoing massive gentrification but this little place is one of the few truly authentic Polish restaurants left. Come hungry - they give pretty big portions!
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Lomzynianka Restaurant
Greenpoint is a Polish neighborhood undergoing massive gentrification but this little place is one of the few truly authentic Polish restaurants left. Come hungry - they give pretty big portions!
Persian food in NY leaves much to be desired but this is by far the best of slim pickings. Brave the terrible service and even worse stews for tasty kebab and rice
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Ravagh
1135 1st Ave.Persian food in NY leaves much to be desired but this is by far the best of slim pickings. Brave the terrible service and even worse stews for tasty kebab and rice
Somehow a relatively affordable and tasty option in Soho! There can be a long wait here but considering how rare good eats like this are in soho these days, it's very much worth it!
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Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette StSomehow a relatively affordable and tasty option in Soho! There can be a long wait here but considering how rare good eats like this are in soho these days, it's very much worth it!
More fun just to marvel at then to actually shop for groceries because its so expensive - this is a perfect place to buy gifts for your foodie friends.
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Dean & DeLuca
560 BroadwayMore fun just to marvel at then to actually shop for groceries because its so expensive - this is a perfect place to buy gifts for your foodie friends.
Don't have the time or energy to head to Toby's Estate? Just down the street from us, this is the best coffee available within a block or two of the apartment.
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Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StDon't have the time or energy to head to Toby's Estate? Just down the street from us, this is the best coffee available within a block or two of the apartment.
The most famous restaurant in Harlem - tourists from all over the world come here but unfortunately get right back on their bus once they're finished eating. Don't be them- Harlem has lots to offer!
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdThe most famous restaurant in Harlem - tourists from all over the world come here but unfortunately get right back on their bus once they're finished eating. Don't be them- Harlem has lots to offer!
The perfect place to go if you have a big group of people and want a meal that's informal and relaxed. You literally get your food from food trucks inside the huge space while surf movies play!
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Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StThe perfect place to go if you have a big group of people and want a meal that's informal and relaxed. You literally get your food from food trucks inside the huge space while surf movies play!
Arts & Culture
Great cinema but even better place to quietly relax with a coffee - the cafe area is always great because it's always empty.
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Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StGreat cinema but even better place to quietly relax with a coffee - the cafe area is always great because it's always empty.
Super indie location that has free comedy on Sunday nights with Hannal Burris.
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Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveSuper indie location that has free comedy on Sunday nights with Hannal Burris.
The only real IMAX cinema in Manhattan so if you want to see a blockbuster the proper way you have to go here! Not big on IMAX? Regal Union Square or Williamsburg Cinemas (the cheapest!) suffice.
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AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayThe only real IMAX cinema in Manhattan so if you want to see a blockbuster the proper way you have to go here! Not big on IMAX? Regal Union Square or Williamsburg Cinemas (the cheapest!) suffice.
Shopping
The store that started the surf trend in NY and has great coffee to boot.
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Saturdays NYC Crosby St
31 Crosby StThe store that started the surf trend in NY and has great coffee to boot.
The holy grail of affordable but good quality clothes! Also check out their other locations uptown.
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Uniqlo Soho
546 BroadwayThe holy grail of affordable but good quality clothes! Also check out their other locations uptown.
One of the most well-known stores in NYC - this trend-setter is a must-see for anyone interested in seeing NYC fashion
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Opening Ceremony
One of the most well-known stores in NYC - this trend-setter is a must-see for anyone interested in seeing NYC fashion
This along with Buffalo Exchange are the most well-known vintage stores in the area. Always changing inventory so come back to check it out whenever you have some time to kill.
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Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StThis along with Buffalo Exchange are the most well-known vintage stores in the area. Always changing inventory so come back to check it out whenever you have some time to kill.
It's dangerous that this is literally next door to us -- it has some of the nicest second-hand and vintage items in the whole city!
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10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th StIt's dangerous that this is literally next door to us -- it has some of the nicest second-hand and vintage items in the whole city!
Whole Foods may have the largest quantity of cheeses but this quaint little store has the best quality and quite a wide variety
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Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveWhole Foods may have the largest quantity of cheeses but this quaint little store has the best quality and quite a wide variety
An overwhelming behemoth of a bookstore. Go during the day to check out the awesome rare and out of print books on the top floor!
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The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayAn overwhelming behemoth of a bookstore. Go during the day to check out the awesome rare and out of print books on the top floor!
Need fun and cheap gifts for friends? This is pretty much the biggest tchotchke store you'll ever find in NY. If you need gifts with NYC written all over them then just walk south to Canal Street!
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Pearl River Mart
452 BroadwayNeed fun and cheap gifts for friends? This is pretty much the biggest tchotchke store you'll ever find in NY. If you need gifts with NYC written all over them then just walk south to Canal Street!
Sightseeing
Amazing stuff here but admission is not cheap so look out for free days on their website.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetAmazing stuff here but admission is not cheap so look out for free days on their website.
Beautiful space that like MoMa is not cheap so look out for free days here too.
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I-Guggenheim Museum kaSolomon R.
1071 5th AveBeautiful space that like MoMa is not cheap so look out for free days here too.
Good dessert and an amazing view of the city -- pretty much the only hotel of its type in Soho besides the Trump (yuck!). Just try to look like you belong then go to the top floor.
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NOMO SOHO
9 Crosby StGood dessert and an amazing view of the city -- pretty much the only hotel of its type in Soho besides the Trump (yuck!). Just try to look like you belong then go to the top floor.
DON'T GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO WAIT IN LINE FOREVER. the exact same things are available at their branch in the basement of Grand Central Station.
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Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StDON'T GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO WAIT IN LINE FOREVER. the exact same things are available at their branch in the basement of Grand Central Station.
One of our favorite things to do: Take a walk or ride along the Williamsburg Bridge to the Lower East Side. Beautiful views of Brooklyn and Manhattan!
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Williamsburg Bagel
343 Roebling StOne of our favorite things to do: Take a walk or ride along the Williamsburg Bridge to the Lower East Side. Beautiful views of Brooklyn and Manhattan!
Once an unremarkable neighborhood that was only known for being "down under the manhattan bridge overpass", this now has become a very trendy neighborhood that's quickly becoming more corporate
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Dumbo
65 Plymouth StOnce an unremarkable neighborhood that was only known for being "down under the manhattan bridge overpass", this now has become a very trendy neighborhood that's quickly becoming more corporate
Always the lesser known team in NY, but a far nicer stadium experience than Yankee Stadium with better food, a friendly crowd, closer proximity to the city, and most important of all cheaper tickets!
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Citi Field
41 Seaver WayAlways the lesser known team in NY, but a far nicer stadium experience than Yankee Stadium with better food, a friendly crowd, closer proximity to the city, and most important of all cheaper tickets!
One of the most iconic sights in America, let alone New York - Also make sure to enjoy the great area around the bridge in Brooklyn -- including Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeOne of the most iconic sights in America, let alone New York - Also make sure to enjoy the great area around the bridge in Brooklyn -- including Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights.
A surreal site: an American college campus in the middle of New York City! There's not a whole of food optionsbut the site seeing on the upper west side, including riverside drive make it a must see
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Columbia University
116th and BroadwayA surreal site: an American college campus in the middle of New York City! There's not a whole of food optionsbut the site seeing on the upper west side, including riverside drive make it a must see
A must see for first time visitors! Just make sure to not come on the weekends - it gets very packed!
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High Line Park
A must see for first time visitors! Just make sure to not come on the weekends - it gets very packed!