Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This place has decent food. They say they are 24 hours but I've seen them closed. This is not a hangout spot. Rather your local diner. Late night food delivery, lunch to go, etc.
Alphabet Cafe
112 E 11th StThis place has decent food. They say they are 24 hours but I've seen them closed. This is not a hangout spot. Rather your local diner. Late night food delivery, lunch to go, etc.
Local coffee shop with free wifi, decent sandwiches, smoothies etc
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B Cup Cafe New York City
212 Avenue BLocal coffee shop with free wifi, decent sandwiches, smoothies etc
Back Forty
190 Avenue BExcellent local food. Nice decor.
Eleven B
174 Avenue BPizza!
Life Cafe
343 East 10th StreetTypical cafe restaurant.
Great brunch on weekends. Another "locally grown" food restaurant. It can get pretty packed, so come early. Very small place.
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Northern Spy Food Co.
511 East 12th StreetGreat brunch on weekends. Another "locally grown" food restaurant. It can get pretty packed, so come early. Very small place.
Drinks & Nightlife
The local bar. Try the b-side special which is a beer with a shot of whiskey on the side, for only 5 bucks. The drinks are inexpensive.
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B Side
204 Avenue BThe local bar. Try the b-side special which is a beer with a shot of whiskey on the side, for only 5 bucks. The drinks are inexpensive.
Everything Else
Spin City Cleaners
Local laundry and dry cleaning, with pickup and delivery.
A place where I have parties sometimes. It's a lounge behind a barbershop, hidden from the masses, a cute place. The drinks are mid priced.
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Blind Barber
339 E 10th StA place where I have parties sometimes. It's a lounge behind a barbershop, hidden from the masses, a cute place. The drinks are mid priced.
Sightseeing
Union Square
Nice park with lots of shops and restaurants nearby.
Essentials
Whole Foods is one of the best grocery stores, with lots of organic foods.
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Whole Foods Market - Union Square
4 Union Square SouthWhole Foods is one of the best grocery stores, with lots of organic foods.
Like Whole Foods, also has lots of organic foods. Also has a great wine selection.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StLike Whole Foods, also has lots of organic foods. Also has a great wine selection.
Arts & Culture
Regal Union Square ScreenX & 4DX
850 BroadwayMovie Theater
Nice place to see live music. The bands that play here back to back are usually good. Go to their website to see who's playing.
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Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StNice place to see live music. The bands that play here back to back are usually good. Go to their website to see who's playing.