Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Inventive vegetarian dishes & classic cocktails in an airy space with banquette seats.
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Dirt Candy
86 Allen StInventive vegetarian dishes & classic cocktails in an airy space with banquette seats.
Trendy New American venue offering a dinner-only fixed-price menu in bare-bones but chic surrounds.
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Contra
138 Orchard StTrendy New American venue offering a dinner-only fixed-price menu in bare-bones but chic surrounds.
Rose & Basil
104 E 7th StCustom Cakes!
Classic Moroccan flavors & outdoor seating draw a bohemian crowd to this neighborhood standby.
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Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveClassic Moroccan flavors & outdoor seating draw a bohemian crowd to this neighborhood standby.
David Chang's Asian-accented American fare comes with an open kitchen, spare decor & dinner crowds.
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.David Chang's Asian-accented American fare comes with an open kitchen, spare decor & dinner crowds.
Elevated takes on classic Mexican dishes plus cocktails in lively corner digs.
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Rosie's
29 E 2nd StElevated takes on classic Mexican dishes plus cocktails in lively corner digs.
New York outpost of the San Francisco eatery serving fiery, innovative takes on Sichuan cuisine.
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Mission
171 E BroadwayNew York outpost of the San Francisco eatery serving fiery, innovative takes on Sichuan cuisine.
This petite cafe with a homey feel serves Japanese fare, including vegetarian & vegan options.
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SOY
102 Suffolk StThis petite cafe with a homey feel serves Japanese fare, including vegetarian & vegan options.
Buzzy Italian joint for wood-fired pizza & grilled plates in cool digs with an open kitchen.
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Speedy Romeo
376 Classon AveBuzzy Italian joint for wood-fired pizza & grilled plates in cool digs with an open kitchen.
Creative homemade noodle soups & izakaya-style small plates served in a colorful space with a patio.
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Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton StCreative homemade noodle soups & izakaya-style small plates served in a colorful space with a patio.
Cozy coffeehouse serving breakfast, sandwiches & smoothies in a homey space with Moroccan accents.
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Pause Cafe
3 Clinton StCozy coffeehouse serving breakfast, sandwiches & smoothies in a homey space with Moroccan accents.
Casual Indian spot for traditional fare, some from a clay oven, amid vibrant colors & a wall mural.
Khushboo
6 Clinton StreetCasual Indian spot for traditional fare, some from a clay oven, amid vibrant colors & a wall mural.
Eclectic gourmet small plates, high-end cocktails & music in a chic, upscale, 3-level space.
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Stanton Social
Eclectic gourmet small plates, high-end cocktails & music in a chic, upscale, 3-level space.
Tiny taverna with Aegean-island decor, offering a small menu (salads, pitas) & a Greek wine list.
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Souvlaki GR
116 Stanton StTiny taverna with Aegean-island decor, offering a small menu (salads, pitas) & a Greek wine list.
Pancake lovers line up for the popular stacks served all day, along with lunch & dinner options.
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Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StPancake lovers line up for the popular stacks served all day, along with lunch & dinner options.
Eclectic, open haunt with free Wi-Fi offering housemade pastries & snacks, plus coffee, beer & wine.
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Spreadhouse Cafe
116 Suffolk StEclectic, open haunt with free Wi-Fi offering housemade pastries & snacks, plus coffee, beer & wine.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nightlife spot includes a plush lounge, canopied roof deck & basement performance space.
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The Delancey
168 Delancey StNightlife spot includes a plush lounge, canopied roof deck & basement performance space.
Quirky haunt in unassuming digs lures locals with eclectic tunes & straightforward drinks.
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Mama's Bar
34 Avenue BQuirky haunt in unassuming digs lures locals with eclectic tunes & straightforward drinks.
Hearty, upscale pub eats, craft cocktails, beer & lots of spirits in a rustic, happening space.
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The Wren
344 BoweryHearty, upscale pub eats, craft cocktails, beer & lots of spirits in a rustic, happening space.
Chic, relaxed lounge with retro, medical-themed decor, presenting craft house cocktails.
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Sanatorium
14 Loisaida AvenueChic, relaxed lounge with retro, medical-themed decor, presenting craft house cocktails.
An arty crowd gathers at this East Village classic cocktail bar with a Victorian vibe.
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Bedlam
40 Loisaida AveAn arty crowd gathers at this East Village classic cocktail bar with a Victorian vibe.
Neighborhood taproom with barn-wood tables & a marble bar serving beer, whiskey & weekend brunch.
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Donnybrook
35 Clinton StNeighborhood taproom with barn-wood tables & a marble bar serving beer, whiskey & weekend brunch.
Longtime barroom with cheap drinks, crowd-pleasing jukebox & B movies projected on the walls.
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The Library
7 Avenue ALongtime barroom with cheap drinks, crowd-pleasing jukebox & B movies projected on the walls.
Outpost of a local alehouse chain featuring a selection of craft beers, pub grub & wing specials.
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Croxley's East Village Ale House
28 Avenue BOutpost of a local alehouse chain featuring a selection of craft beers, pub grub & wing specials.
Bar with live music, food & cocktails in a funky space studded with occult references.
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Lovecraft
50 Avenue BBar with live music, food & cocktails in a funky space studded with occult references.
Views of Downtown frame the setting at this rooftop spot serving a New American menu & cocktails.
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Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow StViews of Downtown frame the setting at this rooftop spot serving a New American menu & cocktails.
Trendy nightspot featuring a simple menu of elevated pub grub, late-night DJs & whiskies galore.
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No Fun
161 Ludlow StTrendy nightspot featuring a simple menu of elevated pub grub, late-night DJs & whiskies galore.
Hipsters pack this 2-level bar/music venue to hear live indie acts or dance to DJ sets upstairs.
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Pianos
158 Ludlow StHipsters pack this 2-level bar/music venue to hear live indie acts or dance to DJ sets upstairs.
Bustling night spot with vintage decor & down-home bistro cooking (including popular steak frites).
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Schiller's Liquor Bar
Bustling night spot with vintage decor & down-home bistro cooking (including popular steak frites).
Sightseeing
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views.
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Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandIconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views.
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors
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Isakhiwo sase-Empire State
20 W 34th StIconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
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Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
Parks & Nature
The biggest park in Manhattan. Beautiful, and well designed. This park is great, what many people don't know is that there are many free recreational things you can do here from renting bikes to renting basketballs, soccer balls, tennis rackets and more.
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Battery Park
The biggest park in Manhattan. Beautiful, and well designed. This park is great, what many people don't know is that there are many free recreational things you can do here from renting bikes to renting basketballs, soccer balls, tennis rackets and more.
Arts & Culture
A huge rotating collection of historical artifacts, manuscripts, sculptures, classical painting, modern painting, architecture, and knowledge! The Met is huge and everything is expertly curated.
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveA huge rotating collection of historical artifacts, manuscripts, sculptures, classical painting, modern painting, architecture, and knowledge! The Met is huge and everything is expertly curated.
Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
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I-Frick Collection
1 E 70th StMillionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
Also known as MoMA. Features works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetAlso known as MoMA. Features works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
Essentials
Local chain highlighting natural & organic fare such as produce, meat, fish, bread & prepared foods.
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Union Market
240 E Houston StLocal chain highlighting natural & organic fare such as produce, meat, fish, bread & prepared foods.
Drugstore & pharmacy chain selling products including cosmetics, vitamins & mini-mart basics.
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Duane Reade
110 Newark AveDrugstore & pharmacy chain selling products including cosmetics, vitamins & mini-mart basics.
Entertainment & Activities
Set within Central Park, this small zoo features polar bears, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.
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Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetSet within Central Park, this small zoo features polar bears, sea lions, monkeys & a petting zoo.