Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Parm
248 Mulberry StThe best chicken parm sandwich in the city. Do not miss this.
It may be a small restaurant, but it's got the best thai food in the city, in my opinion. The Massaman Curry or the Pad See Ew are our favorite dishes.
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Land Thai Kitchen
450 Amsterdam AveIt may be a small restaurant, but it's got the best thai food in the city, in my opinion. The Massaman Curry or the Pad See Ew are our favorite dishes.
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StCookies, the best dang cookies of all time.
Incredible coffee and very knowledgable baristas. Take it to go though, not much space to sit and drink.
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Box Kite Coffee
115 St Marks PlIncredible coffee and very knowledgable baristas. Take it to go though, not much space to sit and drink.
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveGreat coffee from the perfect NYC coffee house.
Breads Bakery
18 E 16th StGet the chocolate babka, you won't regret it :)
Motorino
510 Columbus AveWood fired brick oven pizza, its delicious!
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StGreat place to sit and drink coffee... but no wifi :(
Birdbath Bakery
518 Columbus AvenueThe best hot chocolate and homemade marshmallows!
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveSouthern food with a NYC twist and huge portions.
Sarabeth's Upper West Side
423 Amsterdam AveClassic NYC brunch with a cozy atmosphere
Comfort food in a relaxed setting. No reservations though, so be aware of a potentially long line.
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Good Enough To Eat
520 Columbus AvenueComfort food in a relaxed setting. No reservations though, so be aware of a potentially long line.
Classic Upper West Side restaurant with bagels, lox, and potato latkes.
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Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam AveClassic Upper West Side restaurant with bagels, lox, and potato latkes.
Sushi Yasaka
251 W 72nd StIncredible sushi, get the omakase and be prepared to be amazed.
RedFarm
529 Hudson StUpscale Chinese / Dim Sum restaurant, really great dumplings.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gebhard's Beer Culture
228 W 72nd StGreat beer selection with bottle shop. And the bar food is on point.
Sightseeing
Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestArts & Culture
Lincoln Center always has incredible shows and performances.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaLincoln Center always has incredible shows and performances.
Shopping
ZARA
Lexington Avenuewest elm
2 Main StPAIGE - Upper West Side
245 Columbus Averag & bone
182A Columbus Ave10 Columbus Cir
10 Columbus CircleHuge mall with every clothing store you can imagine
Essentials
The best grocery store for easy pre-cooked meals or quick lunches.
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Trader Joe's
715 River RdThe best grocery store for easy pre-cooked meals or quick lunches.
Great full grocery store with tons of fresh produce
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Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayGreat full grocery store with tons of fresh produce
Parks & Nature
Riverside Park
Another great park with views of the Hudson River.