Maya’s guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee - a little on the expensive side, but if you are a coffee fiend, I recommend Birch!
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Birch Coffee
134 1/2 E 62nd StGreat coffee - a little on the expensive side, but if you are a coffee fiend, I recommend Birch!
LOULOU
176 8th AveGreat food, walking distance, great vibe
Great local bar just across the street, ask for Arturo! Not many food options, but a good spot to grab a casual drink
Grace's
252 W 14th StGreat local bar just across the street, ask for Arturo! Not many food options, but a good spot to grab a casual drink
Motel Morris
132 7th AveNice for wine and good clean food
Los Tacos No. 1
75 9th AveBest tacos in all of NY!
Seamore's
161 8th AveGreat lobster roll and other seafood options
My favorite Italian restaurant. A bit further away, but make a reservation here in advance and you'll be glad you did! Great pasta and service
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Piccola Cucina Osteria Siciliana
196 Spring StMy favorite Italian restaurant. A bit further away, but make a reservation here in advance and you'll be glad you did! Great pasta and service
Westville Chelsea
88 W 18th StGood spot for casual and healthy food
Anfora
34 8th AveCute bar for wine + tapas
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StVegan restaurant - trendy, good vibe
Baker & Co
259 Bleecker StThe best eggs benedict!
The Spaniard
190 West 4th StreetFun bar, local favorite - basic bar food
Rahi
60 Greenwich AveAmazing indian fusion food
Famous for its desserts - good if you like cookies and/or ice cream. Their cereal milk ice cream is the most famous. Get it with added crunch!
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Milk Bar Chelsea
220 8th AveFamous for its desserts - good if you like cookies and/or ice cream. Their cereal milk ice cream is the most famous. Get it with added crunch!
Sightseeing
High Line Park
Walking distance - classic NY activity
Nice park. Well known. Lots of history. Always buzzing with energy!
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Washington Square Park
Washington SquareNice park. Well known. Lots of history. Always buzzing with energy!
Groceries
Trader Joe's
130 Court StNearby grocery stores
Nearby grocery store. Fantastic if you like organic. On the more expensive side, but it's also walking distance and has great quality items.
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Elm Wellness
56 7th AveNearby grocery store. Fantastic if you like organic. On the more expensive side, but it's also walking distance and has great quality items.
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayNearby grocery store - closer than Trader Joe's .