Guidebook for New York

Emily
Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Low-lit French restaurant with an outdoor terrace, a downstairs bar, all in an atmospheric townhouse.
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Bobo
181 W 10th St
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Low-lit French restaurant with an outdoor terrace, a downstairs bar, all in an atmospheric townhouse.
A hidden entrance leads to this hot spot serving New American fare and creative cocktails.
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Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson St
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A hidden entrance leads to this hot spot serving New American fare and creative cocktails.
Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients abound on the American menu served at this townhouse-set spot.
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Blue Hill
75 Washington Pl
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Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients abound on the American menu served at this townhouse-set spot.
Cafe with a vast board game library, WiFi, coffee, a seasonal menu of sandwiches, and light eats.
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The Uncommons
230 Thompson St
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Cafe with a vast board game library, WiFi, coffee, a seasonal menu of sandwiches, and light eats.
High-end takes on red-sauce fare await at this A-lister Italian restaurant with a retro-glam space.
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Carbone
181 Thompson St
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High-end takes on red-sauce fare await at this A-lister Italian restaurant with a retro-glam space.
Polished restaurant bar showcasing reimagined Russian classics and handcrafted vodka cocktails.
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Ariana
138-140 West Houston Street
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Polished restaurant bar showcasing reimagined Russian classics and handcrafted vodka cocktails.
Seasonal American home cooking, including brunch, served in a country setting with a back garden.
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Shuka
38 MacDougal St
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Seasonal American home cooking, including brunch, served in a country setting with a back garden.
Long-standing eatery turning out pizzas, wraps, and other fare in a spartan space.
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Bella Donna
6091 54th St
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Long-standing eatery turning out pizzas, wraps, and other fare in a spartan space.
Classic bistro dating to the 1970s with a bustling Parisian atmosphere, and a serious French menu.
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Raoul's
180 Prince St
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Classic bistro dating to the 1970s with a bustling Parisian atmosphere, and a serious French menu.
Sushi specialists serving fresh fish from around the world and other Japanese dishes late night.
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Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan St
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Sushi specialists serving fresh fish from around the world and other Japanese dishes late night.
Famous, cash-only Italian sandwich shop creating a variety of sandwiches for hungry locals.
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Alidoro
105 Sullivan St
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Famous, cash-only Italian sandwich shop creating a variety of sandwiches for hungry locals.
Popular SoHo spot with an upmarket seafood menu, a raw bar offering a large selection of oysters, too.
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Aquagrill
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Popular SoHo spot with an upmarket seafood menu, a raw bar offering a large selection of oysters, too.
Club housed in an old massage parlor. Get ready to dance.
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Happy Ending
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Club housed in an old massage parlor. Get ready to dance.
Great restaurant not far from the apartment. Check it out!
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I Trulli
124 E 27th St
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Great restaurant not far from the apartment. Check it out!
Scenic rooftop setting for elevated Italian cuisine, house brewed ales, and high-end imported beer.
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SERRA by Birreria
200 5th Ave
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Scenic rooftop setting for elevated Italian cuisine, house brewed ales, and high-end imported beer.
Modern American flavors are found in Richard Meiers' modernist tower.
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Perry Street
Perry Street
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Modern American flavors are found in Richard Meiers' modernist tower.
Trendy, brick-walled cafe with a hip clientele. Innovative, vegetable-centric British dishes.
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The Fat Radish
17 Orchard St
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Trendy, brick-walled cafe with a hip clientele. Innovative, vegetable-centric British dishes.
Funky taverna lures locals with drinks, simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch, dinner.
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Forgtmenot
138 Division St
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Funky taverna lures locals with drinks, simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch, dinner.
This spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had- and it's right on our street! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
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C&B
178 E 7th St
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This spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had- and it's right on our street! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
Such a great restaurant. The upper patio is one of the nicest outdoor spaces I could think to eat. On the pricier side, go if you're in the mood for a fine experience.
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David Burke Kitchen
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Such a great restaurant. The upper patio is one of the nicest outdoor spaces I could think to eat. On the pricier side, go if you're in the mood for a fine experience.
In the house you will find an espresso machine and a hot water maker, as well as basic teas. Here, you can find exquisite teas and coffees this authentic global importer that started in 1895!
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Porto Rico Importing
201 Bleecker St
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In the house you will find an espresso machine and a hot water maker, as well as basic teas. Here, you can find exquisite teas and coffees this authentic global importer that started in 1895!
I have to put a spot for afternoon tea on here, as I am a tea person. Cha An has great specials and takes a Japanese approach to their afternoon tea, which will certainly rejuvenate you.
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Cha-An
230 E 9th St
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I have to put a spot for afternoon tea on here, as I am a tea person. Cha An has great specials and takes a Japanese approach to their afternoon tea, which will certainly rejuvenate you.
Coffee and WiFi by day, wine and conversation by night. Go here to do some work (I often do).
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Ost Cafe
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Coffee and WiFi by day, wine and conversation by night. Go here to do some work (I often do).
About a 12 minute walk, this Dim Sum spot is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and super authentic! Thank me later. I'm always begging friends to go with me, absolutely delicious.
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Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers St
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About a 12 minute walk, this Dim Sum spot is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and super authentic! Thank me later. I'm always begging friends to go with me, absolutely delicious.
Another amazing dim sum location. Cheaper than Nom Wah and just as good if not better.
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Dim Sum Go Go
5 E Broadway
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Another amazing dim sum location. Cheaper than Nom Wah and just as good if not better.
French bakery/cafe Maman is taking its prized nut-filled chocolate chip cookies and sandwiching them around McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream this summer.
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Maman
239 Centre St
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French bakery/cafe Maman is taking its prized nut-filled chocolate chip cookies and sandwiching them around McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream this summer.
Some of the best bagels in Manhattan. Some have said, "the best"...
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H&H Bagels
1551 2nd Ave
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Some of the best bagels in Manhattan. Some have said, "the best"...
Best Pizza in the area! Coal-Oven.
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Lombardi's
32 Spring St
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Best Pizza in the area! Coal-Oven.
Highly recommended local Pizza joint in SoHo; no seating though, go through for a quick bite.
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Prince St. Pizza
27 Prince St
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Highly recommended local Pizza joint in SoHo; no seating though, go through for a quick bite.
Get their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
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Café Habana
17 Prince St
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Get their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
Super cheap, super good dumplings.
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Prosperity Dumpling
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Super cheap, super good dumplings.
I've yet to go, but this is purported to be the best dumpling spot in NYC. (Nom Wah is my favorite of the ones I've gone to)
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Shanghai 21
21 Mott St
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I've yet to go, but this is purported to be the best dumpling spot in NYC. (Nom Wah is my favorite of the ones I've gone to)

Drinks & Nightlife

Diverse venue, open late, offers live music, pool, ping-pong, board games, and art exhibits and classes.
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Fat Cat
75 Christopher St
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Diverse venue, open late, offers live music, pool, ping-pong, board games, and art exhibits and classes.
Underground den of mixology featuring a vast menu of handcrafted cocktails in a snug space.
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Little Branch
20 7th Avenue South
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Underground den of mixology featuring a vast menu of handcrafted cocktails in a snug space.
Expect a twentysomething crowd at this dimly lit lounge with crimson bordello decor.
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Madame X
94 W Houston St
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Expect a twentysomething crowd at this dimly lit lounge with crimson bordello decor.
Audrey Saunders' pioneering cocktail lounge serves classic creative drinks in a stylish setting.
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Pegu Club
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Audrey Saunders' pioneering cocktail lounge serves classic creative drinks in a stylish setting.
Intimate, brick-walled watering hole with comfy booths offering beer, wine, and a tavern menu.
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Soho Room
203 Spring St
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Intimate, brick-walled watering hole with comfy booths offering beer, wine, and a tavern menu.
Candlelit art deco bar draws smokers for its variety of cigars, cigarettes, cocktails and snacks.
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Soho Cigar Bar
32 Watts St
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Candlelit art deco bar draws smokers for its variety of cigars, cigarettes, cocktails and snacks.
18th-story cocktail lounge in James Hotel features an elegant, contemporary interior rooftop deck.
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Jimmy
15 Thompson Street
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18th-story cocktail lounge in James Hotel features an elegant, contemporary interior rooftop deck.
DJs spin on weekends at this sleek, candle-lit nook attracting a varied crowd.
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Vig Bar
12 Spring St
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DJs spin on weekends at this sleek, candle-lit nook attracting a varied crowd.
Spacious Mexican cantina lounge spread out over 3 levels offering over 150 tequilas.
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Los Feliz
109 Ludlow St
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Spacious Mexican cantina lounge spread out over 3 levels offering over 150 tequilas.
Coffee craft cocktails in a funky, compact bar open from morning to midnight or later on weekends.
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Randolph Beer NOLITA
343 Broome St
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Coffee craft cocktails in a funky, compact bar open from morning to midnight or later on weekends.
Creative cocktails, small plates, plus DJ music in a gold-themed space with a velvet rope out front.
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GoldBar
389 Broome St
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Creative cocktails, small plates, plus DJ music in a gold-themed space with a velvet rope out front.
Neighborhood dive bar since the 1920's draws patrons from 8AM on for basic drinks and weekend bagels.
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Spring Lounge
48 Spring St
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Neighborhood dive bar since the 1920's draws patrons from 8AM on for basic drinks and weekend bagels.
SoHo sister of East Village flagship creats farm-to-table New American fare in a causal space.
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Back Forty West
70 Prince St
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SoHo sister of East Village flagship creats farm-to-table New American fare in a causal space.
Hearty, upscale pub. Eats, craft cocktails, beer. Lots of spirits in a rustic happening space.
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The Wren
344 Bowery
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Hearty, upscale pub. Eats, craft cocktails, beer. Lots of spirits in a rustic happening space.
Intimate bar offering an extensive list of cocktails that showcase classic Italian craft bitters.
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Amor y Amargo
95 E 6th St
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Intimate bar offering an extensive list of cocktails that showcase classic Italian craft bitters.
Bartenders in bow ties, suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.
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Death & Company
433 E 6th St
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Bartenders in bow ties, suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.
Mexican plates, shelf tequila cocktails served in a 2-level East Village restaurant lounge.
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Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th Street
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Mexican plates, shelf tequila cocktails served in a 2-level East Village restaurant lounge.
Swanky wine bar featuring a bottle tower of Italian varietals; a mix of European small plates.
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Bar Veloce
176 7th Ave
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Swanky wine bar featuring a bottle tower of Italian varietals; a mix of European small plates.
Inventive drinks are poured at this retro-looking, Prohibition-style bar."
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Employees Only
510 Hudson St
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Inventive drinks are poured at this retro-looking, Prohibition-style bar."
Crystal chandeliers, velvet banquettes contribute to a sophisticated scene at this cocktail bar.
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The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida Ave
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Crystal chandeliers, velvet banquettes contribute to a sophisticated scene at this cocktail bar.
Cozy Mexican eatery with hip, Asian-accented decor serving rustic fare and a long list of tequilas
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Barrio Chino
253 Broome St
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Cozy Mexican eatery with hip, Asian-accented decor serving rustic fare and a long list of tequilas
Bar with palm trees, a leopard-print pool table and a small men of oysters, borscht dumplings.
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169 Bar
169 E Broadway
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Bar with palm trees, a leopard-print pool table and a small men of oysters, borscht dumplings.
Great scene, great layout. So spacious for a bar, go with a group!
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Houston Hall
222 W Houston St
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Great scene, great layout. So spacious for a bar, go with a group!
Best speakeasy in the city, hands down! $13 martinis, though.
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Blind Barber
339 E 10th St
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Best speakeasy in the city, hands down! $13 martinis, though.
This bar is awesome. Why? It's packed, always, even on a Monday or Tuesday. Very rustic vibe, a corner bar with nice people and great drinks.
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The Wayland
700 E 9th St
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This bar is awesome. Why? It's packed, always, even on a Monday or Tuesday. Very rustic vibe, a corner bar with nice people and great drinks.
I remember when my friend first brought me here. He said, "This is where we're going to dance." Highly recommended if you want a lively bar scene!
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No Malice Palace
197 East 3rd Street
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I remember when my friend first brought me here. He said, "This is where we're going to dance." Highly recommended if you want a lively bar scene!
Great dive bar
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Bar None
98 3rd Ave
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Great dive bar
Our favorite somewhat sketchy dive bar; great scene with young artists playing live shows all the time.
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Elvis Guesthouse
85 Avenue A
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Our favorite somewhat sketchy dive bar; great scene with young artists playing live shows all the time.

Shopping

Upscale department store for apparel, accessories and cosmetics. Most carry furniture home goods.
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Bloomingdale's
Lexington Avenue
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Upscale department store for apparel, accessories and cosmetics. Most carry furniture home goods.
Lots of great things to discover
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Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
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Lots of great things to discover
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
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Greenwich Village
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An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
In our neighborhood, a great cigar lounge.
Velvet Cigar Lounge
80 East 7th Street
In our neighborhood, a great cigar lounge.
A great place to hang out with amazing food. SoHo local spot.
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Tacombi
267 Elizabeth St
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A great place to hang out with amazing food. SoHo local spot.

Everything Else

Culture at its best. Goosebumps!
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American Ballet Theatre
890 Broadway
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Culture at its best. Goosebumps!
This is the transportation hub, and a great park to hang out. Check it out!
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Union Square
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This is the transportation hub, and a great park to hang out. Check it out!
Amazing cupcakes. Amazing ice cream sandwiches. Go for a snack, so delicious.
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Butter Lane
123 E 7th St
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Amazing cupcakes. Amazing ice cream sandwiches. Go for a snack, so delicious.
A powerful memorial that was recently completed. New York is a place of rich history, and these structures reiterate a great deal of the global cultural significance.
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Ground Zero
Church Street
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A powerful memorial that was recently completed. New York is a place of rich history, and these structures reiterate a great deal of the global cultural significance.
If you want to go shopping, don't go to Union Square, go to SoHo. You'll stumble on some true gems. W. Houston St. to Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. Sure to satisfy your eclectic urges.
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SoHo
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If you want to go shopping, don't go to Union Square, go to SoHo. You'll stumble on some true gems. W. Houston St. to Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. Sure to satisfy your eclectic urges.
the Met!
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
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the Met!
Cool small jeweler I have gotten things from. Check it out!
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Yaf Sparkle Fine Jewelry
249 Broome St
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Cool small jeweler I have gotten things from. Check it out!

Sightseeing

An historic cathedral. Very beautiful.
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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An historic cathedral. Very beautiful.
Very historic building right by the house. Washington square park is very close by.
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Flatiron-bygningen
175 5th Ave
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Very historic building right by the house. Washington square park is very close by.
A must see! An old raised railroad for transportation that was shut down, the park was modeled after Paris' parks and recreation teams' work. Very romantic and also great sightseeing.
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High Line Park
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A must see! An old raised railroad for transportation that was shut down, the park was modeled after Paris' parks and recreation teams' work. Very romantic and also great sightseeing.
Great for nature lovers like myself :) check this place out!
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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
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Great for nature lovers like myself :) check this place out!
$39 tickets for the absolute best views in Manhattan from the city's tallest building.
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Et verdenshandelscenter
285 Fulton St
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$39 tickets for the absolute best views in Manhattan from the city's tallest building.
A must-do for visitors. The view is completely worth it.
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Empire State Building
20 W 34th St
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A must-do for visitors. The view is completely worth it.

Essentials

If you want to take a nice walk to get fresh vegetables, this is the spot.
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Union Square
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If you want to take a nice walk to get fresh vegetables, this is the spot.
The closest grocery store. Highly recommended!
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Fairway Market Kips Bay
550 2nd Ave
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The closest grocery store. Highly recommended!
In the East Village, this is where you can find your groceries. One of two locations I recommend for groceries.
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Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle Ave
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In the East Village, this is where you can find your groceries. One of two locations I recommend for groceries.

Arts & Culture

The South Street Seaport and Pier 17 have shops and restaurants plus a free Friday night music festival in the summer. Explore the historic ships, part of the South Street Seaport Museum.
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South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton St
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The South Street Seaport and Pier 17 have shops and restaurants plus a free Friday night music festival in the summer. Explore the historic ships, part of the South Street Seaport Museum.
This area in Chelsea is absolutely packed with contemporary art galleries. A must-see area during an afternoon. You will be excited you did this!
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
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This area in Chelsea is absolutely packed with contemporary art galleries. A must-see area during an afternoon. You will be excited you did this!
This exhibit is great if you like architecture and want to learn more about this vast city. Miniature scale models of downtown and midtown, plus an exhibit on the planned Freedom Tower.
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Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery Pl
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This exhibit is great if you like architecture and want to learn more about this vast city. Miniature scale models of downtown and midtown, plus an exhibit on the planned Freedom Tower.