Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great place for a coffee, a book, and some gifts.
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Goods for the Study Mulberry
234 Mulberry StGreat place for a coffee, a book, and some gifts.
The Uncommons
230 Thompson StPay $5 to play board games and sip tasty coffee.
MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StBrunch, coffee, vibes!
Xiao long baos in NY. Get the scallion pancakes and dumplings for sure.
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The Barrel
10 Stuyvesant StXiao long baos in NY. Get the scallion pancakes and dumplings for sure.
Charming "alley" restaurant and bar! Hidden passageway to the restaurant.
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Freemans
Freeman AlleyCharming "alley" restaurant and bar! Hidden passageway to the restaurant.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway
Beautiful waterfront excursion!
Killer view! Hidden oasis at the top of an escalator with grassy views of the East River.
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Elevated Acre
55 Water StKiller view! Hidden oasis at the top of an escalator with grassy views of the East River.
This is an industrial 3-mile walk! Very fun and the walkway is designated specifically for bikes and pedestrians, so it's safe. Worth a look!
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IWilliamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathThis is an industrial 3-mile walk! Very fun and the walkway is designated specifically for bikes and pedestrians, so it's safe. Worth a look!
This is a lovely, community garden tucked away on Elizabeth Street. It's open during the week and is a great place to sit and have a quiet,peaceful lunch among flowers.
http://elizabethstreetgarden.org/
Elizabeth Street
Elizabeth StreetThis is a lovely, community garden tucked away on Elizabeth Street. It's open during the week and is a great place to sit and have a quiet,peaceful lunch among flowers.
http://elizabethstreetgarden.org/
Shopping
P.S. Bookshop
76 Front StreetUnique bookstore in a cool, industrial part of town.
Cute restaurants and boutique shops . . . and a slew of them. Neat location.
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Imarike ye-Chelsea
75 9th AveCute restaurants and boutique shops . . . and a slew of them. Neat location.
A huge warehouse space. The coolest flea market in Brooklyn! Lots of unique finds and good eats too! http://brooklynflea.com/
241 37th St
220 36th StreetA huge warehouse space. The coolest flea market in Brooklyn! Lots of unique finds and good eats too! http://brooklynflea.com/
Essentials
Lobster Place Seafood Market
252 Bleecker StGet some fresh fish goods and then check out the shops.
There's marketplace here for fresh vegetables, organic foods, and handmade gifts.
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Union Square
There's marketplace here for fresh vegetables, organic foods, and handmade gifts.
Poets House
10 River TerraceA serene spot to hang out and read or work in a sun-filled space. It's all free, too!
Arts & Culture
Hidden gem. Go see the awesome collection of sketchbooks from artists around the world!
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Brooklyn Art Library
2622 Frost StHidden gem. Go see the awesome collection of sketchbooks from artists around the world!
AMC Loews Kips Bay 15
570 2nd Ave$7 dollar movie tickets on the weekends!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the oldest streets in NYC in the Financial District. Great pubs.
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Stone Street
Stone StreetOne of the oldest streets in NYC in the Financial District. Great pubs.
Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor
1135 Amsterdam Ave24 beers on tap, art exhibits...