Food Scene
Banter NYC
169 Sullivan StAdorable little Australian cafe with great breakfast.
Raoul's
180 Prince StBest steak au poivre in the city
Great brunch scene with a puppy store nearby in case there's a wait :-)
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Jeffrey's Grocery
172 Waverly PlGreat brunch scene with a puppy store nearby in case there's a wait :-)
Death row Italian food (veal parm in particular). Family owned & run - tiny little place with affordable wine.
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Piccolo Angolo
621 Hudson StDeath row Italian food (veal parm in particular). Family owned & run - tiny little place with affordable wine.
Awesome affordable sushi. No reservations and no credit cards except for Amex.
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TOTO Sushi
216 Thompson StAwesome affordable sushi. No reservations and no credit cards except for Amex.
Delicious Chinese food transplant from Philly. Hope you like spicy...
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Han Dynasty
90 3rd AveDelicious Chinese food transplant from Philly. Hope you like spicy...
Unbelievable European-inspired menu with insane organic wine list. Get their "orange wine" (it's not actually orange flavored but they leave the skins in the white wine for a bit longer)
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Wildair
142 Orchard StUnbelievable European-inspired menu with insane organic wine list. Get their "orange wine" (it's not actually orange flavored but they leave the skins in the white wine for a bit longer)
"Old school" style steak house - only about 8 tables in the entire restaurant. If you can get in here (set an alert for yourself on Resy) you absolutely must go.
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4 Charles Prime Rib
4 Charles Street"Old school" style steak house - only about 8 tables in the entire restaurant. If you can get in here (set an alert for yourself on Resy) you absolutely must go.
Buvette
42 Grove StLike Paris in NYC; the best soft scrambled eggs in town
Good (but small) place to get work done in the West Village with delicious brunch food
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11th Street Cafe
327 W 11th StGood (but small) place to get work done in the West Village with delicious brunch food
Il Cantinori
32 E 10th StSpecial occasion Italian restaurant
No reservations Mexican restaurant with ~10 different kinds of spicy margaritas. Trendy scene but easy on the wallet
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Barrio Chino
253 Broome StNo reservations Mexican restaurant with ~10 different kinds of spicy margaritas. Trendy scene but easy on the wallet
Food hall where you can sample the best of the best NYC vendors (selection is endless)
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Dekalb Market Hall
445 Albee Square WFood hall where you can sample the best of the best NYC vendors (selection is endless)
No reservations but use the app NoWait to put yourself in line without going to the restaurant first. Legendary pancakes
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Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StNo reservations but use the app NoWait to put yourself in line without going to the restaurant first. Legendary pancakes
If you don't get the cheeseburger and the square pizza here you're doing it wrong
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Emmy Squared - Brooklyn
364 Grand StIf you don't get the cheeseburger and the square pizza here you're doing it wrong
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan AveAffordable steakhouse with no reservations
Drinks & Nightlife
55 Bar
55 Christopher StGreat bar with live Jazz
Daddy-O NYC
Great dive bar in the West Village
Underground Sake bar with small bites - buzzing scene
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Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th StUnderground Sake bar with small bites - buzzing scene
The most fun live funk band on Saturday nights and other types of music throughout the week. Always turns into a dance party
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Arthur's Tavern
57 Grove StThe most fun live funk band on Saturday nights and other types of music throughout the week. Always turns into a dance party
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthUnderground speakeasy with great cocktails
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayThings get weird here (in a good way)
Gorgeous, upscale bar with 360 degree views of the city. Dress for the occasion
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The Top of the Standard
848 Washington StGorgeous, upscale bar with 360 degree views of the city. Dress for the occasion
Unpretentious bar/mini nightclub in Williamsburg with great indie electronic music
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Black Flamingo
168 Borinquen PlUnpretentious bar/mini nightclub in Williamsburg with great indie electronic music
Bowling alley that doubles as a music venue with great food from Blue Ribbon
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling alley that doubles as a music venue with great food from Blue Ribbon
You aren't going to bed before 4am. No table service here (one of the more democratic clubs I've been to). Incredible sound system and awesome rooftop that's open in the summer
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Output
74 Wythe AveYou aren't going to bed before 4am. No table service here (one of the more democratic clubs I've been to). Incredible sound system and awesome rooftop that's open in the summer
Entertainment & Activities
One of the best workout studios in the city. Primarily geared toward women, they have an amazing class on a mini trampoline that is low impact but a great cardio workout.
Bari Studio
23 Leonard StOne of the best workout studios in the city. Primarily geared toward women, they have an amazing class on a mini trampoline that is low impact but a great cardio workout.
Down by the South Street Seaport, this movie theater has full bar & restaurant service inside of the theater and the chairs recline (think first class on Emirates but in a movie theater). The area is also super cute for exploring
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IPIC New York City
11 Fulton StDown by the South Street Seaport, this movie theater has full bar & restaurant service inside of the theater and the chairs recline (think first class on Emirates but in a movie theater). The area is also super cute for exploring
tenoverten SoHo
132 W Houston StHigh-end organic nail salon
Arts & Culture
Morrison Hotel Gallery
116 Prince StArt gallery focused on live music photography
Shopping
Unique unisex clothing store with luxurious worldly finds. Nothing like I've seen in NYC
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warm
171 Main StreetUnique unisex clothing store with luxurious worldly finds. Nothing like I've seen in NYC
Otte
121 Greenwich AveHigh-end women's clothing & accessories
Ulla Johnson
15 Bleecker StNew York based women's clothing designer with feminine designs
Essentials
CVS
156 Henry St