Sean's Guidebook
Utility/Essentials
Essentials like groceries, laundry etc.
This laundromat has self wash and laundry drop off service and located down the block from the apartment.
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Laundromat
500 W 48th StThis laundromat has self wash and laundry drop off service and located down the block from the apartment.
Regular and specialty groceries. You will find almost all grocery items you are looking for here if you want to cook a big meal.
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Amish Market
731 9th AveRegular and specialty groceries. You will find almost all grocery items you are looking for here if you want to cook a big meal.
This bodega on the block diagonal to the apartment is open late and a godsend if you need simple groceries like fruit or common vegetables and you are feeling too lazy to make a trip to the supermarket.
Groceries fruit & vegetables
401 West 52nd StreetThis bodega on the block diagonal to the apartment is open late and a godsend if you need simple groceries like fruit or common vegetables and you are feeling too lazy to make a trip to the supermarket.
Food scene
Mediterranean adjacent cuisine. Good for vegetarians. They serve delicious fondue and have a good wine selection as well
Kashkaval Garden
852 9th AveOf the many Thai restaurants on 9th Avenue, this one is my favorite. They also offer takeout/delivery.
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Wondee Siam
792 9th AveOf the many Thai restaurants on 9th Avenue, this one is my favorite. They also offer takeout/delivery.
A bit more upscale than the other Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. I recommend their queso plate with the wood ear mushroom.
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Tacuba
35-01 36th StA bit more upscale than the other Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood. I recommend their queso plate with the wood ear mushroom.
A secret, tiny neighborhood bar that serves only wine and beer. Their playlist is usually hits from the 90s and they will bring you popcorn with your drink.
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Pocket Bar NYC
455 W 48th StA secret, tiny neighborhood bar that serves only wine and beer. Their playlist is usually hits from the 90s and they will bring you popcorn with your drink.
Excellent for when you have a late night craving to snack and other takeout places are closed.
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Empanada Mama
765 9th AveExcellent for when you have a late night craving to snack and other takeout places are closed.
Recommend their special sushis, which a both beautiful and delicious.
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Ageha Sushi
767 9th AveRecommend their special sushis, which a both beautiful and delicious.
Must go if you like Cantonese style dumplings. I hear this restaurant’s Hong Kong branch has a Michelin star.
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Tim Ho Wan
85 4th AveMust go if you like Cantonese style dumplings. I hear this restaurant’s Hong Kong branch has a Michelin star.
Freshly baked bread. Also good if you’re craving a morning pastry with your coffee.
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Amy's Bread
672 9th AveFreshly baked bread. Also good if you’re craving a morning pastry with your coffee.
A bit of a walk from the apartment but their bagels are so good. And the owner painstakingly prepares your bagel order to perfection.
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The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar
515 W 47th StA bit of a walk from the apartment but their bagels are so good. And the owner painstakingly prepares your bagel order to perfection.
Hummus Kitchen
768 9th AveRight downstairs. Good food.
Dutch Fred's
307 W 47th StThey have good whiskey cocktails. And decent pub food.
Very good ramen. Their broth is richer and creamy than what’s typically found at ramen places in NYC.
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Totto Ramen Hell's Kitchen
464 West 51st StreetVery good ramen. Their broth is richer and creamy than what’s typically found at ramen places in NYC.