Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Union Market
240 E Houston StOrganic, fresh, amazing -- loves it!
Essex Market
88 Essex StVariety, numerous vendors, a local secret!
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StIt's Whole Foods, need I say more?
Food Scene
An Choi
85 Orchard StAmazing vietnamese -- the bahn mi is so delicious!
Great coffee, best ham and cheese croissant ever!
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Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
71 Irving PlGreat coffee, best ham and cheese croissant ever!
Schiller's Liquor Bar
Best blueberry pancakes in NYC!
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StBest brunch in LES
Cafe El Portal
174 Elizabeth StreetFavorite Spanish Restaurant, delish!
Bianca
5 Bleecker StreetForget Little Italy, Bianca has real Italian food!
RedFarm
529 Hudson StAmazing bacon shrimp fried rice -- a fun twist on Chinese food!
Important business meeting or hot date? This will impress for sure.
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Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich StImportant business meeting or hot date? This will impress for sure.
Amazing owner, greets you when you enter -- treats you like family, food is perfection!
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The MasalaWala
Amazing owner, greets you when you enter -- treats you like family, food is perfection!
Berkli Parc Cafe
Favorite Bacon Avocado Lettuce Tomato sammich!
Buvette
42 Grove StCute, quaint, true West Village experience!
Cafe Angelique
49 Grove StCharming, romantic, inspiring.
Super cute glassed-in patio with ENORMOUS lanterns, beautiful!
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La Lanterna di Vittorio
129 MacDougal StSuper cute glassed-in patio with ENORMOUS lanterns, beautiful!
Xe May Sandwich Shop
96 St Marks PlBest Bahn mi in the city, hands down!
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StDelicious and convenient Spanish food!
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveTouristy and crowded, but worth the wait.
Teany
90 Rivington StVegan, and amazing desserts!
Out late, had a few drinks? Prevent that awful hang-over with these juicy burgers and crispy fries!
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Mikey's Burger
Out late, had a few drinks? Prevent that awful hang-over with these juicy burgers and crispy fries!
Charming, cozy, and without a doubt, one of the best spots for dinner in the Lower East Side! Great for drinks, a date, or a casual bite.
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Dudley's
85 Orchard StCharming, cozy, and without a doubt, one of the best spots for dinner in the Lower East Side! Great for drinks, a date, or a casual bite.
One of my favorite summer-time snack spots in the park. Classic, timeless, and so New York!
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Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetOne of my favorite summer-time snack spots in the park. Classic, timeless, and so New York!
Liven up your taste-buds with exotic spices and fresh flavors inspired by local favorites from Southeastern Asia.
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Cafe Himalaya
78 E 1st StLiven up your taste-buds with exotic spices and fresh flavors inspired by local favorites from Southeastern Asia.
Amazing and classic-style diner, if you can't find it on the menu, chances are it doesn't exist!
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Remedy Diner
245 E Houston StAmazing and classic-style diner, if you can't find it on the menu, chances are it doesn't exist!
The Comfort
399 Grand StIf you're looking for tasty late-night eats in close proximity, this is your best bet!
Shopping
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StAwesome selection of dougnuts, variety, variety, variety!!!
Everything Else
Juice Press
70 E 1st StBest cold-pressed juice in NYC
Red Mango
145 Allen StreetLooking for tasty fro-yo, low-cal -- this is the place.
If you're bored and want to kill some time, the MOMA will never disappoint.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetIf you're bored and want to kill some time, the MOMA will never disappoint.
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking for a mix of music, culture, dancing, and fresh air -- Hotel Chantelle has one of my favorite lower-Manhattan rooftop bars; definitely worth checking out.
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Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow StLooking for a mix of music, culture, dancing, and fresh air -- Hotel Chantelle has one of my favorite lower-Manhattan rooftop bars; definitely worth checking out.
Gorgeous bar and restaurant, very romantic -- candle-lights galore! Outstanding cocktails, and tasty appetizers!
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PUBLIC
210 Elizabeth StreetGorgeous bar and restaurant, very romantic -- candle-lights galore! Outstanding cocktails, and tasty appetizers!