Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveAmazing food and great atmosphere
One of my favorite coffee spots.
Good: Service, music, food, coffee, bacon, outdoor covered back patio
Note: Cash only, no Wi-Fi
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MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StOne of my favorite coffee spots.
Good: Service, music, food, coffee, bacon, outdoor covered back patio
Note: Cash only, no Wi-Fi
My favorite coffee shop; my office away from home. Amazing lattes, great staff, good music, good Wi-Fi and good food.
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Cafe Mocha /Italian restaurant
116 2nd AveMy favorite coffee shop; my office away from home. Amazing lattes, great staff, good music, good Wi-Fi and good food.
POST
217 E 3rd StFantastic thin crust pizza. Dine in or delivery.
Rye House
11 W 17th StClosest place if you crave Chinese food
My go-to cheap diner. Fast service. Great for a quick round of eggs, pancakes, or a sandwich.
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Joe Jr.
167 3rd AveMy go-to cheap diner. Fast service. Great for a quick round of eggs, pancakes, or a sandwich.
Zabb City
244 E 13th StGo to place for cheap fast Thai takeout
Not too bad for burgers, and it's VERY close, so a great place if you don't want to think about it and just want to grab a burger or beer or something nearby.
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5 Napkin Burger
630 9th AveNot too bad for burgers, and it's VERY close, so a great place if you don't want to think about it and just want to grab a burger or beer or something nearby.
Kind of a mix of bar and restaurant. Great for a glass of wine, or for light snack / meal. Great ambiance.
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Grape and Grain
620 E 6th StKind of a mix of bar and restaurant. Great for a glass of wine, or for light snack / meal. Great ambiance.
Cool pizza/wine/american place with good atmosphere in Hell's Kitchen
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Annabel
809 9th AveCool pizza/wine/american place with good atmosphere in Hell's Kitchen
Cool little coffee shop, also with breakfast sandwiches, etc. Near Union Square.
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The Grey Dog
244 Mulberry StCool little coffee shop, also with breakfast sandwiches, etc. Near Union Square.
Cool little coffee shop, also with breakfast sandwiches, etc. Near Chelsea
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The Grey Dog Chelsea
242 W 16th StCool little coffee shop, also with breakfast sandwiches, etc. Near Chelsea
Starbucks
405-409 Union AveThis is the closest Starbucks to the apartment
Sightseeing
Times Square
High Line Park
Essentials
The best, closest place to stock up on groceries -- but it gets VERY busy. Best to go early morning.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StThe best, closest place to stock up on groceries -- but it gets VERY busy. Best to go early morning.
Getting Around
Union Square
7 Subway lines
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool little bar close by. It's 3 bars in 1:
- Bottom is a bit divey
- Upstairs is a bit loungy
- The back garden is pretty cool (garden closes at 11pm or 12)
Revival Bar
129 E 15th StCool little bar close by. It's 3 bars in 1:
- Bottom is a bit divey
- Upstairs is a bit loungy
- The back garden is pretty cool (garden closes at 11pm or 12)
Winebar
65 2nd AveIt's called Wine Bar. You get the idea. :)
This is a secret hidden bar / speakeasy that is a really fun place to check out. Google it on Yelp or something to find out the secret to getting in, best times, etc. Great to take out of town guests too.
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlThis is a secret hidden bar / speakeasy that is a really fun place to check out. Google it on Yelp or something to find out the secret to getting in, best times, etc. Great to take out of town guests too.