Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city! It's so delicious and the prices are good. Tabitha loves the scallion noodle bowl and shiitake buns!
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.This is one of our favorite restaurants in the city! It's so delicious and the prices are good. Tabitha loves the scallion noodle bowl and shiitake buns!
Balade serves awesome Lebanese food. The falafel and shawarma sandwich are both awesome. We order from here ~4x a month. Delivery is super fast too because it is so close. You can't go wrong with their meze. The actual restaurant is romantic and very NYC if you decide to eat there.
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Balade
208 1st Ave.Balade serves awesome Lebanese food. The falafel and shawarma sandwich are both awesome. We order from here ~4x a month. Delivery is super fast too because it is so close. You can't go wrong with their meze. The actual restaurant is romantic and very NYC if you decide to eat there.
The Union Square Farmers Market is bustling and filled with local produce and treats. It is usually on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the day. We like to walk around, buy flowers and produce, then grab something sweet to eat from one of the vendors.
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Union Square
The Union Square Farmers Market is bustling and filled with local produce and treats. It is usually on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the day. We like to walk around, buy flowers and produce, then grab something sweet to eat from one of the vendors.
It lacks the lines and history of Ess-a-Bagel but *spoiler alert* the bagels are just as good. The staff are friendly, the bagels fresh and big. Go for the everything. Please visit Tal Bagels :)
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Tal Bagels
977 1st Ave.It lacks the lines and history of Ess-a-Bagel but *spoiler alert* the bagels are just as good. The staff are friendly, the bagels fresh and big. Go for the everything. Please visit Tal Bagels :)
Ess-a-Bagel is a quintissential Manhattan establishment. It recently reopened across the street from it's old location following a rent increase dispute with the landlord. Lines are long on weekends, bagels are huge and excellent.
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Ess-a-Bagel
831 3rd AveEss-a-Bagel is a quintissential Manhattan establishment. It recently reopened across the street from it's old location following a rent increase dispute with the landlord. Lines are long on weekends, bagels are huge and excellent.
Just steps down 14th street toward Ave A lies a no hassle no razzle dazzle true NYC Diner. Don't come here for the eggs benedict, get the sausage egg and cheese on a roll. It's huge and the best in the city. Coffee keeps coming too. It's open 24 hours just in case.
Lower East Side Coffee Shop
442 E 14th StJust steps down 14th street toward Ave A lies a no hassle no razzle dazzle true NYC Diner. Don't come here for the eggs benedict, get the sausage egg and cheese on a roll. It's huge and the best in the city. Coffee keeps coming too. It's open 24 hours just in case.
Motorino is an establishment. Get a few pizza's, get the meatballs. The space is cramped but it is worth it. Be prepared to wait.
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Motorino
510 Columbus AveMotorino is an establishment. Get a few pizza's, get the meatballs. The space is cramped but it is worth it. Be prepared to wait.
Head over to 2nd ave and down a few blocks to iconic Little Ukraine's Veselka. It's open 24 hours and serves up quick hot Ukranian food (and beer). You cannot go wrong with any Pierogi. If you're hungry, get Veselka's Ruben or the Baczynski from the sandwich section.
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Veselka
144 2nd AveHead over to 2nd ave and down a few blocks to iconic Little Ukraine's Veselka. It's open 24 hours and serves up quick hot Ukranian food (and beer). You cannot go wrong with any Pierogi. If you're hungry, get Veselka's Ruben or the Baczynski from the sandwich section.
Not getting Pizza while you're in NYC is as nonsensical as not getting a bagel. Joes is a 6 minute walk west. Go to Joe's.
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Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StNot getting Pizza while you're in NYC is as nonsensical as not getting a bagel. Joes is a 6 minute walk west. Go to Joe's.
While not traditional NYC pizza, Artichoke is a NYC tradition; One wrought from massive slices, creamy cheese sauce, and huge delicious crust. Get an artichoke slice, it's a meal itself, just make sure you don't burn your tongue. Cash only.
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StWhile not traditional NYC pizza, Artichoke is a NYC tradition; One wrought from massive slices, creamy cheese sauce, and huge delicious crust. Get an artichoke slice, it's a meal itself, just make sure you don't burn your tongue. Cash only.
Sam Adams is to the craft beer revolution as Gimme! is to coffee's renaissance. Try one of the drip coffees, or get an Americano. Don't ask for syrup or sugar.
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Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StSam Adams is to the craft beer revolution as Gimme! is to coffee's renaissance. Try one of the drip coffees, or get an Americano. Don't ask for syrup or sugar.
The Halel Guys started as a food cart on 53rd street. Now they're backed by private equity and are even available in the bay area. Unfortunately, they dropped the iconic lamb from their menu but chicken or beef is fine. Get extra white sauce, be easy with the hot sauce. Get in and out quick, the fluorescent lighting is terrible.
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The Halal Guys
307 E 14th StThe Halel Guys started as a food cart on 53rd street. Now they're backed by private equity and are even available in the bay area. Unfortunately, they dropped the iconic lamb from their menu but chicken or beef is fine. Get extra white sauce, be easy with the hot sauce. Get in and out quick, the fluorescent lighting is terrible.
They have a $30 burger, it's amazing, you might well see a celebrity here. It's hard to get in, the cocktails are done right.
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Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StThey have a $30 burger, it's amazing, you might well see a celebrity here. It's hard to get in, the cocktails are done right.
It's decent Mexican food, (tacos and their self serve salsa stand out). They don't have a liquor license. Portions are generous, chips are free. The staff is likely too stoned to know what year it is but that adds to the allure. 4 people max unless you really like jamming into booths.
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Hotel Tortuga
It's decent Mexican food, (tacos and their self serve salsa stand out). They don't have a liquor license. Portions are generous, chips are free. The staff is likely too stoned to know what year it is but that adds to the allure. 4 people max unless you really like jamming into booths.
Hillstone isn't a NYC icon, but the cocktails are always good, there's jazz most nights, and the food is always spot on. If you're looking for a nice dinner with superbly knowledgeable staff head to Hillstone (but make a reservation beforehand). Max party size 4.
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Hillstone
378 Park Ave SHillstone isn't a NYC icon, but the cocktails are always good, there's jazz most nights, and the food is always spot on. If you're looking for a nice dinner with superbly knowledgeable staff head to Hillstone (but make a reservation beforehand). Max party size 4.
Good but pricy Mexican food. Get the margarita's. Find the roofdeck in the summer. Try to forget you're in murray hill. It is located off the lobby of a hotel, bathroom is in the basement. You got this. The restaurant is quite large.
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Salvation Taco Rooftop Bar
145 East 39th StreetGood but pricy Mexican food. Get the margarita's. Find the roofdeck in the summer. Try to forget you're in murray hill. It is located off the lobby of a hotel, bathroom is in the basement. You got this. The restaurant is quite large.
Jacob's is busy if it's not 9am-5pm during the week. The food is good, the drinks and beer selection is good, the space is cool, the staff are great. They take reservations for large parties, they do breakfast (opens at 10am). Their bloody mary's are great. Bathrooms are downstairs, get the chicken sandwich with mushroom gravy, it's amazing.
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Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveJacob's is busy if it's not 9am-5pm during the week. The food is good, the drinks and beer selection is good, the space is cool, the staff are great. They take reservations for large parties, they do breakfast (opens at 10am). Their bloody mary's are great. Bathrooms are downstairs, get the chicken sandwich with mushroom gravy, it's amazing.
The boat basin is located right along the hudson river. It's for the warmer months. It's outside, you can eat (very mediocre food) and drink beers while watching boats go by and looking across at New Jersey. It's cooler than that last sentence sounds, trust us.
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Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetThe boat basin is located right along the hudson river. It's for the warmer months. It's outside, you can eat (very mediocre food) and drink beers while watching boats go by and looking across at New Jersey. It's cooler than that last sentence sounds, trust us.
If you want upscale Korean food, and a selection of soju, Oiji is your place. The food we've had is all very good. Expect to get several items and share. We don't order dessert out, but get the honey butter chips. They're worth the trip alone.
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Oiji
119 1st Ave.If you want upscale Korean food, and a selection of soju, Oiji is your place. The food we've had is all very good. Expect to get several items and share. We don't order dessert out, but get the honey butter chips. They're worth the trip alone.
If you're in BK near prospect park (Brooklyn Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Museum) and you are looking for a great place to stop in for a rare and fantastic craft beer and a tasty sausage, look no farther. They play records, have board games and there is a great beard selection behind the bar, in addition to the beer.
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Gold Star Beer Counter
176 Underhill AveIf you're in BK near prospect park (Brooklyn Botanical Garden and Brooklyn Museum) and you are looking for a great place to stop in for a rare and fantastic craft beer and a tasty sausage, look no farther. They play records, have board games and there is a great beard selection behind the bar, in addition to the beer.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a secret speakeasy-type bar that you have to look really hard to find. You'll only know it by an "A" on the door. Knock and request to be let in when someone comes to the door. The cocktails are custom made -- just tell the barstaff what you like. Downside: the cocktails are super pricey, like $24 bucks each. Get one drink for the experience and then head out!
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Attaboy
134 Eldridge StThis is a secret speakeasy-type bar that you have to look really hard to find. You'll only know it by an "A" on the door. Knock and request to be let in when someone comes to the door. The cocktails are custom made -- just tell the barstaff what you like. Downside: the cocktails are super pricey, like $24 bucks each. Get one drink for the experience and then head out!
Jazz is great, Smoke does a great job. The food is hit or miss and there is usually a minimum spending requirement. Don't expect to talk during the show. Don't go with more than 4 people. Make a reservation/get tickets beforehand. The burger is often your best bet.
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Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayJazz is great, Smoke does a great job. The food is hit or miss and there is usually a minimum spending requirement. Don't expect to talk during the show. Don't go with more than 4 people. Make a reservation/get tickets beforehand. The burger is often your best bet.
Technically a speakeasy, Raines Law Room is unmarked and tucked into a sub street level space. Comfy couches and intimate booths provide a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy good drinks at your pace. 4-6 people maximum. Don't fall down the stairs going in, and feel free to dress up.
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Raines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th StTechnically a speakeasy, Raines Law Room is unmarked and tucked into a sub street level space. Comfy couches and intimate booths provide a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy good drinks at your pace. 4-6 people maximum. Don't fall down the stairs going in, and feel free to dress up.
The Wayland is a dimly lit place to get a few drinks or a meal. Their margarita is good, their smoked cocktails are great if they're on menu, and the pulled chicken sandwich is an easy go-to. There are no TV's. This place gets swamped on a weekend night. It's moderately quiet in a good way on Monday/Tuesday.
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The Wayland
700 E 9th StThe Wayland is a dimly lit place to get a few drinks or a meal. Their margarita is good, their smoked cocktails are great if they're on menu, and the pulled chicken sandwich is an easy go-to. There are no TV's. This place gets swamped on a weekend night. It's moderately quiet in a good way on Monday/Tuesday.
The heart of The Winslow is it's gin menu. It also has decent food, a full bar, and sports on TV. It manages to be a bit of a chameleon. They pull off most things pretty well. The venue is deeper than one expects, and there is a bathroom both at the back and downstairs.
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The Winslow Gin House and Eatery
243 E 14th StThe heart of The Winslow is it's gin menu. It also has decent food, a full bar, and sports on TV. It manages to be a bit of a chameleon. They pull off most things pretty well. The venue is deeper than one expects, and there is a bathroom both at the back and downstairs.
Comedy Cellar is the NYC comedy club. Make a reservation well in advance for a Thurs/Fri/Sat. Small groups can try to get in when there are no shows, just put your name on the list. http://www.comedycellar.com/reservation/ for tickets. You never know who you might see here. Some shows have a $5-24 cover. All shows have a 2 drink minimum per person.
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Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StComedy Cellar is the NYC comedy club. Make a reservation well in advance for a Thurs/Fri/Sat. Small groups can try to get in when there are no shows, just put your name on the list. http://www.comedycellar.com/reservation/ for tickets. You never know who you might see here. Some shows have a $5-24 cover. All shows have a 2 drink minimum per person.
If you're looking for an no frills sports bar within a stone's throw of the apartment, check out O'Hanlons on 14th. They also have pool and darts.
O'Hanlons
349 E 14th StIf you're looking for an no frills sports bar within a stone's throw of the apartment, check out O'Hanlons on 14th. They also have pool and darts.
If you go to NYU, you've been to Crocodile Lounge. If you're 32 and talking to someone there, they'll ask you what your major is at NYU. Decent beer selection, don't bank on the cocktails, but you do get a free mini (~6 inch) pizza with each drink. Toppings are extra. Pizza is good given it's free. Better than most in many cities.
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Crocodile Lounge
325 E 14th StIf you go to NYU, you've been to Crocodile Lounge. If you're 32 and talking to someone there, they'll ask you what your major is at NYU. Decent beer selection, don't bank on the cocktails, but you do get a free mini (~6 inch) pizza with each drink. Toppings are extra. Pizza is good given it's free. Better than most in many cities.
The Tippler isn't a speak easy in the sense of a secret code, but it's unmarked and below ground. They have a good cocktail and beer selection, and the know how to make a good drink. It can get crowded and loud but not rowdy. Good for colder months.
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The Tippler
425 W 15th StThe Tippler isn't a speak easy in the sense of a secret code, but it's unmarked and below ground. They have a good cocktail and beer selection, and the know how to make a good drink. It can get crowded and loud but not rowdy. Good for colder months.
Rockwood Music Hall has a variety of live music. You have to check their website to see who's playing. It features a good selection of local bands. There are 3 stages. The cover isn't bad and includes a drink ticket.
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Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StRockwood Music Hall has a variety of live music. You have to check their website to see who's playing. It features a good selection of local bands. There are 3 stages. The cover isn't bad and includes a drink ticket.
Proletariat serves unusual and awesome beers. If you're big into beer and staying with us, check it out!
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Proletariat
21 St Marks PlProletariat serves unusual and awesome beers. If you're big into beer and staying with us, check it out!
If you're uptown and looking for a large selection (50 taps) of beer stop in at Valhalla. Their prices are often very good, the servers are knowledgeable, and the taps change frequently. It's a bit of a dive and we can't recommend the food but beer, YES.
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Valhalla
815 9th AveIf you're uptown and looking for a large selection (50 taps) of beer stop in at Valhalla. Their prices are often very good, the servers are knowledgeable, and the taps change frequently. It's a bit of a dive and we can't recommend the food but beer, YES.
Beer culture stocks hundreds types of craft cans in fridges. They have many taps and often have a cask selection for the night. Their staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They are a welcome addition in a sea of large soulless bars in midtown west. The prices aren't bad either.
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Beer Culture
328 W 45th StBeer culture stocks hundreds types of craft cans in fridges. They have many taps and often have a cask selection for the night. Their staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They are a welcome addition in a sea of large soulless bars in midtown west. The prices aren't bad either.
Shopping
Ah I love LUSH! Come here for homemade organic lotions, soaps, shampoos, etc.
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LUSH
206A East 86th StAh I love LUSH! Come here for homemade organic lotions, soaps, shampoos, etc.
Parks & Nature
The 6BC is the MOST AWESOME GARDEN EVER. If you feel like sitting in a treehouse or lounging in a grotto or reading by a pond, go check it out. Open during most days when the weathers nice. You will LOVE it!! It's a hidden gem.
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6BC Botanical Garden
630 E 6th StThe 6BC is the MOST AWESOME GARDEN EVER. If you feel like sitting in a treehouse or lounging in a grotto or reading by a pond, go check it out. Open during most days when the weathers nice. You will LOVE it!! It's a hidden gem.
Old elevated rail turned to urban park. Walk along it. Get blue bottle coffee. Take pictures. See the hudson river. Stop at the Standard beer garden/hotel bar afterward.
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High Line Park
Old elevated rail turned to urban park. Walk along it. Get blue bottle coffee. Take pictures. See the hudson river. Stop at the Standard beer garden/hotel bar afterward.
Arts & Culture
This is one of the coolest museums in NYC. The guides show you what it was like to live here back in the day when the lower part of the island was all tenements. It's all guided tours, and you'll tour an actual tenement. So cool!
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThis is one of the coolest museums in NYC. The guides show you what it was like to live here back in the day when the lower part of the island was all tenements. It's all guided tours, and you'll tour an actual tenement. So cool!
It has dinosaurs and a life sized blue whale. It's easily accessible by train. It's always full of loud screaming children. Please note that admission is "suggested donation" so it technically is free.
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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestIt has dinosaurs and a life sized blue whale. It's easily accessible by train. It's always full of loud screaming children. Please note that admission is "suggested donation" so it technically is free.
Just go to the room with the ~22 minute video of the history of the city of NY. Admission isn't free or cheap. Walk in the park before or after.
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Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveJust go to the room with the ~22 minute video of the history of the city of NY. Admission isn't free or cheap. Walk in the park before or after.
If you want to see how Robber Barron's actually lived visit the Frick. The architectural details are amazing as is the art. The docents do a great job, and it's a little more hidden than the main NYC icons.
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Frick-samlingen
1 E 70th StIf you want to see how Robber Barron's actually lived visit the Frick. The architectural details are amazing as is the art. The docents do a great job, and it's a little more hidden than the main NYC icons.