Guidebook for New York
Shopping
Beautiful design products for the home as well as unique jewelry. Most items are designed and produced by New Yorkers. Perfect for gifts to take home for yourself, friends, and family.
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SHW Jewelry (Still House)
307 E 9th StBeautiful design products for the home as well as unique jewelry. Most items are designed and produced by New Yorkers. Perfect for gifts to take home for yourself, friends, and family.
Food Scene
I recommend going to the "To Go" location rather than the larger, more formal restaurant a few doors down. La Pelua and Los Muchachos are my favorite arepas here, although I have can vouch for all.
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Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StI recommend going to the "To Go" location rather than the larger, more formal restaurant a few doors down. La Pelua and Los Muchachos are my favorite arepas here, although I have can vouch for all.
The best coffee not only in the immediate area, but one of the very top in all of New York City.
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Abraço
81 E 7th StThe best coffee not only in the immediate area, but one of the very top in all of New York City.
Beautiful space, close to cool shops to browse in. The best coffee here is the New Orleans Iced Coffee. Even though there are locations in Manhattan, I enjoy going to this large location.
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Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StBeautiful space, close to cool shops to browse in. The best coffee here is the New Orleans Iced Coffee. Even though there are locations in Manhattan, I enjoy going to this large location.
Get the elote here (grilled corn with cheese and a little bit of hot pepper). You will not regret it. I come here at least once a week, it's been a habit for years and I don't want to stop.
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La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StGet the elote here (grilled corn with cheese and a little bit of hot pepper). You will not regret it. I come here at least once a week, it's been a habit for years and I don't want to stop.
Famous for their ramen and pork belly sandwiches, but everything on their menu is beyond flavorful thanks to Chef David Chang. The Momofuku empire of restaurants began in the East Village.
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Famous for their ramen and pork belly sandwiches, but everything on their menu is beyond flavorful thanks to Chef David Chang. The Momofuku empire of restaurants began in the East Village.
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks PlNew York's favorite falafel sandwiches here.
Innovative, delicious ice cream flavors.
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OddFellows Ice Cream Co. The Parlor
Innovative, delicious ice cream flavors.
Incredible Peruvian food, most famous for their chicken.
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Pio Pio 7
210 East 34th StreetIncredible Peruvian food, most famous for their chicken.
Open 24/7, my favorite local place for breakfast.
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Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AOpen 24/7, my favorite local place for breakfast.
Arts & Culture
Most nights here are open mic poetry nights. Check out the schedule: http://www.nuyorican.org/calendar.php
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Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
236 E 3rd StMost nights here are open mic poetry nights. Check out the schedule: http://www.nuyorican.org/calendar.php
They have improv comedy here on most nights, check out their schedule: http://east.ucbtheatre.com/schedule/#today
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East Village
45 Bleecker StThey have improv comedy here on most nights, check out their schedule: http://east.ucbtheatre.com/schedule/#today
My favorite gallery - they showcase artists like Jeff Soto and Harumaki & Hirosher. Pick up some of the postcards in the back while you're there.
Jonathan LeVine Projects
15 Wilkinson AveMy favorite gallery - they showcase artists like Jeff Soto and Harumaki & Hirosher. Pick up some of the postcards in the back while you're there.
Essentials
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveClosest grocery store to the apartment.
Vast store that provides everything from organic produce to natural ingredient moisturizers.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StVast store that provides everything from organic produce to natural ingredient moisturizers.
Everything Else
Best place for a manicure/pedicure for quality and value prices in the East Village.
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Top A Nails
139 Avenue ABest place for a manicure/pedicure for quality and value prices in the East Village.
Doughnut Plant has the best doughnuts in the city, it's a New York classic place to grab food from. It's a little bit of a walk from the apartment but totally worth it once you try their goodies.
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Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StDoughnut Plant has the best doughnuts in the city, it's a New York classic place to grab food from. It's a little bit of a walk from the apartment but totally worth it once you try their goodies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Unpretentious bar to relax in, across the street from the apartment. Try their Purple Haze drink.
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Shervins Cafe
131 East 7th StreetUnpretentious bar to relax in, across the street from the apartment. Try their Purple Haze drink.
Sophie's
507 East 5th StreetUpretentious, historic bar.