Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Dirt Candy
86 Allen StVegan. Delicious.
Taïm
45 Spring StGood falafel!
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StFarm to table. Vegan. Get the Kale salad!
Hot dogs. Go into the phone booth and pick up the phone to get into the super cool speakeasy, Please Don't Tell.
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Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlHot dogs. Go into the phone booth and pick up the phone to get into the super cool speakeasy, Please Don't Tell.
Boqueria
1460 2nd AveTapas. Wine. Yum.
Yummy seafood place! Also surprisingly affordable for the area :)
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Seamore's Nolita
390 Broome StYummy seafood place! Also surprisingly affordable for the area :)
Grey Lady
77 Delancey StOysters. Fish. Yummy cocktails.
The Grey Dog
244 Mulberry Sta new york staple. affordable. no frills.
Ruby's Cafe
219 Mulberry StAustralian burger joint! Affordable. Delicious.
Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StTrendy brunch spot :)
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette StTrendy soho spot!
Quite possibly my favorite place in the city. Comfort food. Large portions. Pie. Pie. Pie. Check out their new location on the high line!
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Bubby's
120 Hudson StQuite possibly my favorite place in the city. Comfort food. Large portions. Pie. Pie. Pie. Check out their new location on the high line!
Mile End Deli
97a Bond StOne of my new favorite places! Try the matzo ball soup!
All the Blue Ribbons are incredible. Can't say enough good things about these guys!
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Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StAll the Blue Ribbons are incredible. Can't say enough good things about these guys!
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar
225 Liberty StHigh end sushi!
Perla Cafe
Italian with a twist. Fancy. Always a hit!
Fancy bar/restaurant next to MOMA. Amazing cocktails and a fantastic menu if you're down to drop some cash.
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The Modern
9 W 53rd StFancy bar/restaurant next to MOMA. Amazing cocktails and a fantastic menu if you're down to drop some cash.
ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th StFarm to table. Beautiful. Delicious.
If you find yourself on the other side of the bridge, this place never misses.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StIf you find yourself on the other side of the bridge, this place never misses.
McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StOld time beer bar. A must.
This place gets a standing ovation. Chinese with a modern twist. The noodles are ridic.
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Mission
171 E BroadwayThis place gets a standing ovation. Chinese with a modern twist. The noodles are ridic.
BEST CANNOLI IN LITTLE ITALY. Don't forget the powdered sugar!
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Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
195 Grand StBEST CANNOLI IN LITTLE ITALY. Don't forget the powdered sugar!
Two Hands
164 Mott StCute coffee place. No wifi.
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StTacos.
Murray's Bagels Chelsea
242 8th AveGood bagels.
Same guys responsible for Fedora, Pearla, and Bar Sardine. Great place.
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Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlSame guys responsible for Fedora, Pearla, and Bar Sardine. Great place.
Babbo
110 Waverly PlGreat place. Fancy. Celebrity chef.
Drinks & Nightlife
Whiskey Tavern
79 Baxter StDive bar. Good rowdy fun!
Live jazz. Billiards. Ping Pong. Shuffleboard. Cheap beer. There is usually a $3 cover so bring cash!
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Fat Cat
75 Christopher StLive jazz. Billiards. Ping Pong. Shuffleboard. Cheap beer. There is usually a $3 cover so bring cash!
Marie's Crisis Cafe
59 Grove StGay piano bar. Sip cocktails. Sing showtunes!
Mother's Ruin
18 Spring StGood atmosphere. Amazing veggie burger.
Fedora
Underground cocktail bar! A NY staple!
Speakeasy. Deliciou cocktails. Great jazz. A perfect ten every time. NOTE: It's underground and has a secret door.
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Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthSpeakeasy. Deliciou cocktails. Great jazz. A perfect ten every time. NOTE: It's underground and has a secret door.
Apotheke
9 Doyers StCocktail bar. Great atmosphere.
Good fun. New Orleans theme. The philly cheesesteak while not in the traditional style is one of my favorite things to eat.
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169 Bar
169 E BroadwayGood fun. New Orleans theme. The philly cheesesteak while not in the traditional style is one of my favorite things to eat.
Staple cocktail bar. A favorite of people who know their stuff.
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The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water StStaple cocktail bar. A favorite of people who know their stuff.
Spring Lounge
48 Spring StFree hotdogs Wednesdays at 5pm. Cheap/good beer!
Ear Inn
326 Spring StOld school NY bar. Lots of history. No deep fryer.
This might be one of the oldest bars in NYC. Located in the midst of SoHo shopping area.
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Fanelli's Cafe
94 Prince StThis might be one of the oldest bars in NYC. Located in the midst of SoHo shopping area.
Brandy Library
25 N Moore StFancy. TriBeCa bar for people who love their spirits.
Great cocktail bar. Same guys responsible for Perla, Fedora, Joseph Leonard, etc. Eat at all their restaurants if you can :)
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Bar Sardine
183 W 10th StGreat cocktail bar. Same guys responsible for Perla, Fedora, Joseph Leonard, etc. Eat at all their restaurants if you can :)
Blind Tiger Ale House
281 Bleecker StBeer.
Aria West Village
14 Bedford StA great place to take a date for wine and cheese.
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Great bar food.
Shopping
Really cool market for all things Italian. Check out the rooftop bar!
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveReally cool market for all things Italian. Check out the rooftop bar!
A really cool artisan shopping center. Lots of food and shops. A must.
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Imakethe ye-Chelsea
75 9th AveA really cool artisan shopping center. Lots of food and shops. A must.
Siggy's Good Food
Vegan. Delicious.
Sightseeing
Really cool outdoor park built on old train tracks. A NYC oasis.
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High Line Park
Really cool outdoor park built on old train tracks. A NYC oasis.
Everything Else
Rice To Riches
37 Spring StRice pudding extravaganza.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMy favorite museum in the city!
Essentials
Cafe. Groceries. Beer. Keys. A neighborhood staple.
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Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar
156 Mott StCafe. Groceries. Beer. Keys. A neighborhood staple.