Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop is two floors (higher level is outdoor). Great for drinks with a view
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230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th AveRooftop is two floors (higher level is outdoor). Great for drinks with a view
Located in the Ludlow Hotel. The cocktail lounge is SUPER cozy and open, and restaurant is good for brunch
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Dirty French
180 Ludlow StLocated in the Ludlow Hotel. The cocktail lounge is SUPER cozy and open, and restaurant is good for brunch
Plan a reservation in advance if coming at night. Also a lot of fun during brunch
Dear Irving on Hudson
310 W 40th StPlan a reservation in advance if coming at night. Also a lot of fun during brunch
Great selection of beers and lots of TVs for sports
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Pilsener Haus & Biergarten
1422 Grand StGreat selection of beers and lots of TVs for sports
The Ashford
145 Newark AveDJs on Fri/Sat nights are often solid
One of the best cocktail bars in the city
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The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water StOne of the best cocktail bars in the city
Food Scene
My favorite lamb burger, and a ton of italian fare. They have two sides - left side is sit down and quieter / more intimate, right side is the bar and they generally have a DJ at night
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The Madison Bar & Grill
1316 Washington StMy favorite lamb burger, and a ton of italian fare. They have two sides - left side is sit down and quieter / more intimate, right side is the bar and they generally have a DJ at night
Boucherie West Village
99 7th Ave SBrunch. So many great options, but get there early or mid afternoon as it's quite busy!
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Carroll Place
157 Bleecker StBrunch. So many great options, but get there early or mid afternoon as it's quite busy!
Great delivery option as well as a local eatery in Hoboken
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Karma Kafe
505 Washington StGreat delivery option as well as a local eatery in Hoboken
Tikka masala poutine, lamb sausage and much more make this a local gem
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WÜRSTBAR
516 Jersey AveTikka masala poutine, lamb sausage and much more make this a local gem
Brick Lane Curry House, Jersey City
136 Newark AvenueGreat flavors and spice
Pro tip: plan ahead and get a bunch of things from different food stalls
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Time Out Market New York
55 Water StPro tip: plan ahead and get a bunch of things from different food stalls
Chart House
1700 Harbor BlvdDate night with a view
Sightseeing
Times Square
Ice skating and the famous NY tree is a must see during the winter holidays
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I-Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaIce skating and the famous NY tree is a must see during the winter holidays
Theater District
Plan a visit that includes the Vessel and Highline together with your beverage of choice
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Vessel
20 Hudson YardsPlan a visit that includes the Vessel and Highline together with your beverage of choice
High Line Park
Grab tickets to visit the top of One World Trade for incredible views, and take it slow at the memorial
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4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StGrab tickets to visit the top of One World Trade for incredible views, and take it slow at the memorial
Local tip: Grab a citibike and bike from NYC to Brooklyn
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeLocal tip: Grab a citibike and bike from NYC to Brooklyn
Local tip: skip the island tour and grab the Staten Island ferry instead for a free view of the statue
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Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandLocal tip: skip the island tour and grab the Staten Island ferry instead for a free view of the statue
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveGreat for a run along the waterfront, with great views at night
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I-Weehawken Waterfront Park ne-Center ye-Recreation
1 Port Imperial BlvdGreat for a run along the waterfront, with great views at night
I-Guggenheim Museum kaSolomon R.
1071 5th AveBotanical Garden station
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareSoHo
Shopping
Chinatown
Great views of NYC, and they often have lunch trucks as well for unique food options
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Pier 13 Hoboken
1301 Sinatra Dr NGreat views of NYC, and they often have lunch trucks as well for unique food options
Essentials
The basics we all need while traveling
Trader Joe's
715 River RdGood quality produce and food at reasonable prices
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWalgreens
3508 John F. Kennedy BlvdOak Street Liquors And Deli
100 Oak StThe local bodega for sandwiches, coffee, wine and more
Right in Times Square, where you can grab the bus to/from the city
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Port Authority of NY station
641 8th AveRight in Times Square, where you can grab the bus to/from the city