Guidebook for New York
Essentials
There is also a Whole Foods right across the street from the Union Square Greenmarket.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThere is also a Whole Foods right across the street from the Union Square Greenmarket.
Food Scene
For close coffee, Prodigy Coffee on Carmine Street is a new addition to the neighborhood that is quite good.
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Prodigy Coffee
33 Carmine StFor close coffee, Prodigy Coffee on Carmine Street is a new addition to the neighborhood that is quite good.
If you’re willing to walk a bit toward the water, another very cute shop is Mojo on Charles Street. They are cash only.
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Mojo Coffee
128 Charles StIf you’re willing to walk a bit toward the water, another very cute shop is Mojo on Charles Street. They are cash only.
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveAnother favorite is Joe on Waverly Place
If you are closer to Midtown, Stumptown Coffee in the Ace Hotel on W. 29th Street is the best. They have the best mocha I've ever had, made with Mast Bros. chocolate from Brooklyn.
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
30 W 8th StIf you are closer to Midtown, Stumptown Coffee in the Ace Hotel on W. 29th Street is the best. They have the best mocha I've ever had, made with Mast Bros. chocolate from Brooklyn.
Murray’s Cheese, located right next door, also has an amazing breakfast grilled cheese sandwich complete with bacon and a fried egg.
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Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueMurray’s Cheese, located right next door, also has an amazing breakfast grilled cheese sandwich complete with bacon and a fried egg.
If you want true New York bagels, Bagels on the Square, on Carmine Street, is very good and cheap.
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Back Forty West
70 Prince StIf you want true New York bagels, Bagels on the Square, on Carmine Street, is very good and cheap.
Our number one favorite restaurant is The Spotted Pig. They are famous for their Roquefort-topped hamburger and sheep’s milk ricotta gnudi, but the menu is seasonal and changes often.
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The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Our number one favorite restaurant is The Spotted Pig. They are famous for their Roquefort-topped hamburger and sheep’s milk ricotta gnudi, but the menu is seasonal and changes often.
Another favorite is Joseph Leonard, on Waverly Place. It is American food and is a very small, charming restaurant. Waits can be long, but they will take your phone number down and call you.
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Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlAnother favorite is Joseph Leonard, on Waverly Place. It is American food and is a very small, charming restaurant. Waits can be long, but they will take your phone number down and call you.
Roberta’s is serving up some of the best pizzas and most inventive small-plate dishes. Rustic environment—think picnic tables with plastic cups—and on weekends, they have brunches in their garden.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StRoberta’s is serving up some of the best pizzas and most inventive small-plate dishes. Rustic environment—think picnic tables with plastic cups—and on weekends, they have brunches in their garden.
The Breslin in the Ace Hotel on W. 29th Street is the same chef as the Spotted Pig and just as good.
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The Breslin
16 W 29th StThe Breslin in the Ace Hotel on W. 29th Street is the same chef as the Spotted Pig and just as good.
If you want a whole pie, call John’s on Bleecker Street. No slices, no delivery. Call for take-out and then enjoy it at home with a couple of beers. A small plain pie (of six giant slices) is $14 cash
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John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StIf you want a whole pie, call John’s on Bleecker Street. No slices, no delivery. Call for take-out and then enjoy it at home with a couple of beers. A small plain pie (of six giant slices) is $14 cash
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StThe best pizza option if you want a slice on the go!
For Mexican, I love the California-style burritos and tacos at Dos Toros on Carmine Street.
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Dos Toros Taqueria
137 4th AveFor Mexican, I love the California-style burritos and tacos at Dos Toros on Carmine Street.
One of Ryan’s favorite hole-in-the-walls is Corner Bistro. Beautiful part of the neighborhood and they have a delicious hamburger. Cash only.
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Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetOne of Ryan’s favorite hole-in-the-walls is Corner Bistro. Beautiful part of the neighborhood and they have a delicious hamburger. Cash only.
If you’re dying to try Danny Meyer’s famous burger joint Shake Shack, skip the long lines at the Madison Square Park location and ride bikes or walk down to the Battery Park City location.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueIf you’re dying to try Danny Meyer’s famous burger joint Shake Shack, skip the long lines at the Madison Square Park location and ride bikes or walk down to the Battery Park City location.
Mamoun’s Falafel on Macdougal Street is a West Village staple and the cheap falafel sandwiches are filling. Perfect for eating in Washington Square Park on a nice day.
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Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StMamoun’s Falafel on Macdougal Street is a West Village staple and the cheap falafel sandwiches are filling. Perfect for eating in Washington Square Park on a nice day.
Chinatown is filled with inexpensive eats—you can make a whole day of eating soup dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai, cumin lamb burgers at Xi’An Famous Foods and ice cream at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.
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Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryChinatown is filled with inexpensive eats—you can make a whole day of eating soup dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai, cumin lamb burgers at Xi’An Famous Foods and ice cream at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.
Chinatown is filled with inexpensive eats—you can make a whole day of eating soup dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai, cumin lamb burgers at Xi’An Famous Foods and ice cream at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.
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Xi’an Famous Foods
Chinatown is filled with inexpensive eats—you can make a whole day of eating soup dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai, cumin lamb burgers at Xi’An Famous Foods and ice cream at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.
Shopping
For a quick breakfast, we often grab pastries at Amy’s Bread right on the corner of our street. Our favorites are the cherry cream scone and the almond brioche.
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Amy's Bread
672 9th AveFor a quick breakfast, we often grab pastries at Amy’s Bread right on the corner of our street. Our favorites are the cherry cream scone and the almond brioche.
Chinatown is filled with inexpensive eats—you can make a whole day of eating soup dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai, cumin lamb burgers at Xi’An Famous Foods and ice cream at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.
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The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard StChinatown is filled with inexpensive eats—you can make a whole day of eating soup dumplings at Joe’s Shanghai, cumin lamb burgers at Xi’An Famous Foods and ice cream at Chinatown Ice Cream Factory.
The High Line is next to Chelsea Market, an old biscuit factory that is now filled with various food vendors and other shops.
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveThe High Line is next to Chelsea Market, an old biscuit factory that is now filled with various food vendors and other shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ace Hotel lobby is also a great place to grab a cocktail, listen to a DJ, or just sit and relax if you need a mid-day break.
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Ace Hotel New York
20 W 29th StThe Ace Hotel lobby is also a great place to grab a cocktail, listen to a DJ, or just sit and relax if you need a mid-day break.
Hidden behind an unmarked door and down a set of rickety stairs is Little Branch. Cash only and there can sometimes be a long line. Live jazz after 10 p.m. on weeknights.
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Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthHidden behind an unmarked door and down a set of rickety stairs is Little Branch. Cash only and there can sometimes be a long line. Live jazz after 10 p.m. on weeknights.
Employees Only
510 Hudson StAnother good option for cocktails in the neighborhood.
Sightseeing
If you haven’t been, you must visit the High Line Park, an old elevated rail line that’s been turned into a public park.
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Empire Diner
210 10th AveIf you haven’t been, you must visit the High Line Park, an old elevated rail line that’s been turned into a public park.
You can easily ride down to Battery Park City from here, including Pier 25, where there’s a great playground and a mini-golf course that you can play for just $5.
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Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
West StreetYou can easily ride down to Battery Park City from here, including Pier 25, where there’s a great playground and a mini-golf course that you can play for just $5.
Arts & Culture
Our favorite museum is the New Museum on the Bowery. If you like contemporary art, you can’t miss it.
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Nyt Museum for Nutidig Kunst
235 BoweryOur favorite museum is the New Museum on the Bowery. If you like contemporary art, you can’t miss it.