Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StMojitos, margaritas and tacos. Late night dinner.
French place with live jazz several times a week. Check the schedule.
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Jules Bistro
65 St Marks PlFrench place with live jazz several times a week. Check the schedule.
French bistro with cheese and coldcut boards. Happy hours on Mon and Tue. Very cozy.
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Jadis
42 Rivington StFrench bistro with cheese and coldcut boards. Happy hours on Mon and Tue. Very cozy.
One of my favorite rooftop bars in the city. 360 degrees view. Pool parties on summer weekends from 3 pm to midnight.
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Jimmy
15 Thompson StreetOne of my favorite rooftop bars in the city. 360 degrees view. Pool parties on summer weekends from 3 pm to midnight.
Schiller's Liquor Bar
Go out there for drinks at night! It gets very busy!
Go there for late night drinks. I love the vibe. Check out the back space across the kitchen.
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Cafe Select
212 Lafayette StGo there for late night drinks. I love the vibe. Check out the back space across the kitchen.
Favorite speakeasy. The earlier, the better. Very busy on weekends, so better try a weekday.
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La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StFavorite speakeasy. The earlier, the better. Very busy on weekends, so better try a weekday.
Food Scene
Lovely Day
196 Elizabeth StGreat price and vibe. Very good food.
Jin
252 Broome StGood sushi. Happy hour deals.
Charrúa
Byob restaurant. Very affordable. Great tapas-style Uruguayan bistro.
Antibes Bistro
French bistro. Live Jazz on weekdays.
Middle-Eastern restaurant. Outdoor seating, great for people-watching.
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Rintintin
14 Spring StMiddle-Eastern restaurant. Outdoor seating, great for people-watching.
My favorite West Village restaurant. Late dinner. Outdoor seating. Very affordable for the area. Cash only but ATM inside. Food is delicious.
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Malaparte
753 Washington StMy favorite West Village restaurant. Late dinner. Outdoor seating. Very affordable for the area. Cash only but ATM inside. Food is delicious.
Real tapas from Spain, basque style (pintxos). Cute, cozy spot. Hidden gem.
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Donostia
Real tapas from Spain, basque style (pintxos). Cute, cozy spot. Hidden gem.
Drop by this surf spot for a coffee and some people-watching.
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Lost Weekend NYC
Drop by this surf spot for a coffee and some people-watching.
Have a drink at the bar or some dinner. This place is beautiful. Great vibe.
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The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StHave a drink at the bar or some dinner. This place is beautiful. Great vibe.
Davidovich Bakery
88 Essex StCoffee and bagels to go! My favorite bagel spot.
Spitzer's Corner
Good for bruch. Very affordable. Craft beer selection.
Cocoron
16 Delancey StAmazing soba noodles.
Essentials
Essex Market
88 Essex StPerfect spot to do the groceries or buy food on the go.
Another good place for groceries. More expensive than the Essex Market, but more variety/fancy.
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Union Market
240 E Houston StAnother good place for groceries. More expensive than the Essex Market, but more variety/fancy.
Shopping
One of my favorites bookstores in the city. Used books. All profit goes to homeless/AIDS communities.
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Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby StOne of my favorites bookstores in the city. Used books. All profit goes to homeless/AIDS communities.
Forever 21
40 E 14th StGreat spot for shopping for very good prices.
Arts & Culture
Neighborhood cinema theater. They will be closing soon. Artsy movie selection.
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Sunshine Cinema
Neighborhood cinema theater. They will be closing soon. Artsy movie selection.
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StLive music every day for 5-10 dollars.
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StGreat venue for concerts.
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StAnother great independent movie theater.
I-Frick Collection
1 E 70th StAmazing gallery. Not as touristy as other museums.
A must in your visit. Check out the rooftop bar during summer nights. Donation-based entry.
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IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th AveA must in your visit. Check out the rooftop bar during summer nights. Donation-based entry.
Goods for the Study Mulberry
234 Mulberry StAnother great bookstore. Inside cafe.
Sightseeing
Check out this secret garden in the middle of Nolita. Open from 11 to 6 everyday.
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Elizabeth Street Garden
Elizabeth StreetCheck out this secret garden in the middle of Nolita. Open from 11 to 6 everyday.
High Line Park
A must in your visit to NYC. Very crowded on the weekends.