Guidebook for New York
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Massive temple to Italian food, with fresh produce, baked goods, fine cheeses and meats, an espresso bar, and 5 restaurants. The pastas and pizzas at their restaurants are superb. Its a destination worth visiting even just to browse around.
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveMassive temple to Italian food, with fresh produce, baked goods, fine cheeses and meats, an espresso bar, and 5 restaurants. The pastas and pizzas at their restaurants are superb. Its a destination worth visiting even just to browse around.
24 hour supermarket that is good for buying staples. The most affordable grocery store nearby. You can call them (212 982 7326) to order items and have them delivered, or your can shop there (its only a block away) and they'll deliver for you.
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Morton Williams Supermarkets
278 Park Ave S24 hour supermarket that is good for buying staples. The most affordable grocery store nearby. You can call them (212 982 7326) to order items and have them delivered, or your can shop there (its only a block away) and they'll deliver for you.
Over 450 bourbons and a huge wine selection presented by knowledgeable staff. They are right across the street and open till 10pm on weekdays, 10:30 on weekends. You can call them (212 505-0550) and they'll deliver orders over $20 for free. Visit their website (www.gramercywine.com) to browse their vast selection.
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Gramercy Park
Over 450 bourbons and a huge wine selection presented by knowledgeable staff. They are right across the street and open till 10pm on weekdays, 10:30 on weekends. You can call them (212 505-0550) and they'll deliver orders over $20 for free. Visit their website (www.gramercywine.com) to browse their vast selection.
In case you absolutely, positively, have to work while you are in NYC, this location is two blocks away and open from 6am to 11pm M-F, 9am-9pm weekends.
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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
16 Court StIn case you absolutely, positively, have to work while you are in NYC, this location is two blocks away and open from 6am to 11pm M-F, 9am-9pm weekends.
Parks & Nature
One of the loveliest parks in the city, impeccably maintained by a non-profit foundation yet available to all. The perfect place for an evening stroll or to lay on the grass on a hot summer day.
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Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveOne of the loveliest parks in the city, impeccably maintained by a non-profit foundation yet available to all. The perfect place for an evening stroll or to lay on the grass on a hot summer day.
Food Scene
A short distance from our building and an easy trek for morning coffee and pastries.
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Starbucks
405-409 Union AveA short distance from our building and an easy trek for morning coffee and pastries.
Great smoothies and juices made from fresh ingredients by friendly and efficient staff
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Juice Generation
210 Bedford AveGreat smoothies and juices made from fresh ingredients by friendly and efficient staff
A stylish and friendly restaurant offering superb Italian-inspired cuisine in a lively setting. One of our favorites if you are looking for a special night out in a beautiful space.
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Upland
345 Park Avenue SouthA stylish and friendly restaurant offering superb Italian-inspired cuisine in a lively setting. One of our favorites if you are looking for a special night out in a beautiful space.
Plan ahead if you want a table at this inventive temple to gastronomy, one of only twelve restaurants in the US to earn 3 Michelin stars. Just a block away!
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Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison AvePlan ahead if you want a table at this inventive temple to gastronomy, one of only twelve restaurants in the US to earn 3 Michelin stars. Just a block away!
Burgers, Fries, Shakes and more. This is the first location where it all started, just a block away, with outdoor seating in beautiful Madison Square Park.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueBurgers, Fries, Shakes and more. This is the first location where it all started, just a block away, with outdoor seating in beautiful Madison Square Park.
Made-to-order salads and wraps from a large array of ingredients, with ample seating.
Chopt Creative Salad Co.
11 W 42nd StMade-to-order salads and wraps from a large array of ingredients, with ample seating.
They write "We’re bringing farm-fresh ingredients and top-notch cooking to your lunch break for about 10 bucks. Everyone deserves to eat well, even on a budget, so we’re serving up real, good food for all." They are open for dinner too. It's great for take-out: yummy, filling, and cheap. Love this place.
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Dig Inn
2884 BroadwayThey write "We’re bringing farm-fresh ingredients and top-notch cooking to your lunch break for about 10 bucks. Everyone deserves to eat well, even on a budget, so we’re serving up real, good food for all." They are open for dinner too. It's great for take-out: yummy, filling, and cheap. Love this place.
Maison Kayser is the place to go if you are looking for high quality French pastries, light food and excellent coffee. It offers takeout as long as you literally take it out: if you want to sit down inside or out you must order from the menu, which includes savory fare such as quiches, salads and croques monsieur. It's worth it if you have time to do your café the French way.
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Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveMaison Kayser is the place to go if you are looking for high quality French pastries, light food and excellent coffee. It offers takeout as long as you literally take it out: if you want to sit down inside or out you must order from the menu, which includes savory fare such as quiches, salads and croques monsieur. It's worth it if you have time to do your café the French way.
Entertainment & Activities
Spin is a massive and hip Ping Pong social club that serves cocktails and food and is loads of fun. Half a block away on 23rd.
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SPIN New York 23
48 E 23rd StSpin is a massive and hip Ping Pong social club that serves cocktails and food and is loads of fun. Half a block away on 23rd.
A super fun improv comedy venue hosting nightly shows including late night performances, right around the corner! By day it offers classes in comedy performance & writing.
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The PIT
154 W 29th StA super fun improv comedy venue hosting nightly shows including late night performances, right around the corner! By day it offers classes in comedy performance & writing.
Sightseeing
One of the most iconic buildings in NYC - and the namesake of our neighborhood - it attracts tourists from around the world.
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Flatiron Building
175 5th AveOne of the most iconic buildings in NYC - and the namesake of our neighborhood - it attracts tourists from around the world.
Shopping
Open 24 hours and right across the street. This mega Walgreens has plenty of groceries, drinks and snacks in addition to all the usual health, medical and beauty aids.
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Walgreens
210 Union AveOpen 24 hours and right across the street. This mega Walgreens has plenty of groceries, drinks and snacks in addition to all the usual health, medical and beauty aids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Former cinema turned concert space with seating in the rear, plus room to rock out in front. Headline acts perform there regularly.
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Gramercy Theatre
127 E 23rd StFormer cinema turned concert space with seating in the rear, plus room to rock out in front. Headline acts perform there regularly.
Excellent Napolitano margarita pizzas and a lively bar scene. If you are looking for cheaper bigger late-night munchie pizza, order from Joe's on 14th Street. They deliver until 3:30am!
Forcella
377 Park Avenue SouthExcellent Napolitano margarita pizzas and a lively bar scene. If you are looking for cheaper bigger late-night munchie pizza, order from Joe's on 14th Street. They deliver until 3:30am!