Fatima's NYC Guidebook
Food Scene
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StTry their world-famous banana pudding or cheesecake!
Amazing Italian restaurant - try the meatballs as an appetizer and pretty much any pasta on the menu is amazing. :) If the weather is nice, you can ask to be seated in the open outdoor patio in the back. This place is good for groups of 2-3 people max and there is often a short wait, but it's worth the wait and it's a nice area to walk around in to kill time. :)
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Uva
1486 2nd AveAmazing Italian restaurant - try the meatballs as an appetizer and pretty much any pasta on the menu is amazing. :) If the weather is nice, you can ask to be seated in the open outdoor patio in the back. This place is good for groups of 2-3 people max and there is often a short wait, but it's worth the wait and it's a nice area to walk around in to kill time. :)
Cool local cocktail bar with amazing drinks & a cute backyard patio during the day in the summer.
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Lion Lion
332 E 116th StCool local cocktail bar with amazing drinks & a cute backyard patio during the day in the summer.
I would recommend Ubering here because it's on the west side but just a short Uber ride. Amazing pasta, try the tortellini! :)
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Osteria 106
53 W 106th StI would recommend Ubering here because it's on the west side but just a short Uber ride. Amazing pasta, try the tortellini! :)
Amazing fast casual bagel/breakfast joint. My go-to is a black coffee and a egg & cheese on an everything bagel. It's about a 1 mile walk from the apartment or a 5 min subway ride.
Bagel Shop
1659 3rd AveAmazing fast casual bagel/breakfast joint. My go-to is a black coffee and a egg & cheese on an everything bagel. It's about a 1 mile walk from the apartment or a 5 min subway ride.
Delicious Vietnamese spot with banh mi sandwiches and pho. I love pho at this spot after a long cold day in the city! :)
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Vietnaam
1700 2nd AveDelicious Vietnamese spot with banh mi sandwiches and pho. I love pho at this spot after a long cold day in the city! :)
A fast/casual spot for pizza with some seating. The pizza here is unlike anything you'll try! It's made on a unique type of bread - almost like focaccia. It's so good! :)
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PQR
1631 2nd AveA fast/casual spot for pizza with some seating. The pizza here is unlike anything you'll try! It's made on a unique type of bread - almost like focaccia. It's so good! :)
Lexington Pizza Parlour
1590 Lexington AveAmazing burgers and I’m not even a burger person! ☺️ Really great menu - nice weeknight dinner spot.
The Usual
30 Kenmare StAmazing burgers and I’m not even a burger person! ☺️ Really great menu - nice weeknight dinner spot.
A very unique spot that’s cozy and cute. Take a book or a grab a board game there and enjoy the delicious chai and chill vibes. :)
The Chai Spot
156 Mott StA very unique spot that’s cozy and cute. Take a book or a grab a board game there and enjoy the delicious chai and chill vibes. :)
Michelin star rated and reasonably priced. Also the best Thai food I’ve ever had! :) get the pad kee mao, or try the chicken thighs appetizer.
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Somtum Der
85 Avenue AMichelin star rated and reasonably priced. Also the best Thai food I’ve ever had! :) get the pad kee mao, or try the chicken thighs appetizer.
Famous for their burgers but they have excellent pizza as well. There is usually a line so I would recommend making a reservation or going a little early to put your name down.
Emmy Squared – Upper East Side
1426 3rd AveFamous for their burgers but they have excellent pizza as well. There is usually a line so I would recommend making a reservation or going a little early to put your name down.
Great drinks and food. I love their cocktail called 'Darjeeling Fields'. :)
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The Penrose
1590 2nd AveGreat drinks and food. I love their cocktail called 'Darjeeling Fields'. :)
This place is great if you're looking to catch a game on TV or for weekend brunch.
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Five Mile Stone
1640 2nd AveThis place is great if you're looking to catch a game on TV or for weekend brunch.
Shopping
Lots of shops and restaurants off of the 59th St. Lexington Ave. stop including Bloomingdale's, Saks Off 5th, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bergdorf Goodman, etc. just a 15-min. subway ride away.
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Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueLots of shops and restaurants off of the 59th St. Lexington Ave. stop including Bloomingdale's, Saks Off 5th, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Bergdorf Goodman, etc. just a 15-min. subway ride away.
Ulta Beauty
82 The PromenadeSightseeing
IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th AveSalmagundi Museum of American Art
I-Frick Collection
1 E 70th StI-Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveI-Guggenheim Museum kaSolomon R.
1071 5th Ave