Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
NORMA’S
119 W 56th StBest breakfast and brunch place in town. Only open until 3pm.
burger joint
119 W 56th StTHE best burgers you can find in NYC!
Pocha 32
15 W 32nd StTheir watermelon soju is the best!
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
2 Rivington StThe best ice cream parlor in the NYC!
A classic American bakery, cherished for its selection of old-fashioned, freshly baked desserts and vintage decor.
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Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StA classic American bakery, cherished for its selection of old-fashioned, freshly baked desserts and vintage decor.
Fancy a bubble tea drink? They have a $0.99 bubble milk tea promotion on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Free WiFi.
Coffee & Tea
Fancy a bubble tea drink? They have a $0.99 bubble milk tea promotion on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Free WiFi.
Don’t leave NYC without trying our famous pizzas. The restaurant has excellent NYC style pizza!
Kiss My Slice Pizza
401 E 57th StDon’t leave NYC without trying our famous pizzas. The restaurant has excellent NYC style pizza!
Tip: Don’t ask for your bagels toasted. The bagels here are made just right.
Definitely the best bagels in the neighborhood.
No WiFi tho.
NY Jumbo Bagels
1070 2nd AveTip: Don’t ask for your bagels toasted. The bagels here are made just right.
Definitely the best bagels in the neighborhood.
No WiFi tho.
Adyar Ananda Bhavan
1071 1st Ave.I’m a big fan of dosa and they have the BEST dosas in New York City!
Dai Hachi Sushi
1074 2nd AveTheir spicy tuna pizza is the bomb! Their uni (sea urchin) is very fresh too.
Sutton Inn
347 E 54th StDefinitely try their Shakshouka-grilled bread for brunch.
Jukai
237 E 53rd StTheir Special Kaiseki Otsumami and Washu Shabu-Shabu is amazing!
The Sea Fire Grill
Lexington AvenueThis place is hands down the best steakhouse in the neighborhood.
212 Steakhouse
316 E 53rd StTheir Kobe Beef is pretty good. Definitely try it out if you get the chance.
Capital One Café - Closed
991 3rd AveTheir mango black tea with honey is one of my favorites. Free wifi.
They have good quality coffee here. Free wifi available too.
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Ground Central Coffee Company
3rd AvenueThey have good quality coffee here. Free wifi available too.
Jubilee
948 1st Ave.This French restaurant is definitely one of my favorite to go places.
The Upsider
Craving for a typical American meal? Try their Buttermilk Fried Chicken.
This Middle Eastern / Mediterranean restaurant is only a block away.
Definitely try their Mix Grill dish.
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NAYA Mezze & Grill
1057 2nd AveThis Middle Eastern / Mediterranean restaurant is only a block away.
Definitely try their Mix Grill dish.
Great place for brunch. Their Potato Waffle Benedict, Avocado on Toast and Smith Mac and Cheese are to die for!
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The Smith
956 2nd AveGreat place for brunch. Their Potato Waffle Benedict, Avocado on Toast and Smith Mac and Cheese are to die for!
Their red velvet and pistachio eclairs are my favorite. This is my go to place when I am craving some desserts. Oh, did I mention they have free wifi too?
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Eclair Bakery
305 E 53rd StTheir red velvet and pistachio eclairs are my favorite. This is my go to place when I am craving some desserts. Oh, did I mention they have free wifi too?
Sightseeing
The Broadway Theatre is a Broadway theatre. It has a large seating capacity of 1,761, and unlike most Broadway theaters, it is actually located on Broadway, at number 1681.
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I-Broadway Theatre
1681 BroadwayThe Broadway Theatre is a Broadway theatre. It has a large seating capacity of 1,761, and unlike most Broadway theaters, it is actually located on Broadway, at number 1681.
Trump Tower
725 5th AvenueTrump Tower is a 58-story mixed-use skyscraper.
The Chrysler Building is an Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City.
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Isakhiwo se-Chrysler
405 Lexington AveThe Chrysler Building is an Art Deco style skyscraper in New York City.
Koreatown
A street full of Korean restaurants.
The Union Square park has plenty of street performance daily. This is my favorite spot to read a book outdoors.
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Union Square
The Union Square park has plenty of street performance daily. This is my favorite spot to read a book outdoors.
United Nations Plaza
United Nations PlazaU.N Building
Theater District
Broadway shows and more!
Times Square
42nd St Times Square
This is my favorite little oasis. The waterfall is beautiful!
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I-Greenacre Pocket Park
217 E 51st StThis is my favorite little oasis. The waterfall is beautiful!
Manhattan Walking Tour
341 East 81st StreetJoin the walking tour. They are one of the best in the city.
Ukubamba kwesibhakabhaka
30 Rockefeller PlazaDon’t leave NYC without visiting this landmark!
Shopping
The Walking Company
551 Madison AveA popular brand you know you love!
Tiffany & Co.
727 E 57th StA popular brand you know you love!
FAO Schwarz
30 Rockefeller PlazaA popular brand you know you love!
Coach
595 Madison AvenueA popular brand you know you love!
Chanel
9 W 57th StA popular brand you know you love!
Cartier Central Park
767 5th AveA popular brand you know you love!
SoHo
Where the locals shop!
Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th AveA shopping haven for branded items.
This is the place to shop if you are looking for discounted branded items.
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T.J. Maxx
407 E 59th StThis is the place to shop if you are looking for discounted branded items.
Great selection of some beautiful bags and purses.
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Louis Vuitton New York Saks 5th Ave
611 5th AveGreat selection of some beautiful bags and purses.
Great selection overall and lots of designers!
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Chanel New York Madison Avenue
660 Madison AveGreat selection overall and lots of designers!
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueShop your heart out!
They also do professional restoration on antique tapestries and antique handmade rugs.
Tapestry Source
310 E 23rd StThey also do professional restoration on antique tapestries and antique handmade rugs.
This place is a neighborhood gem! Nice little ‘mom and pop' store. The owner of the store is friendly and helpful.
American First Liquors
1059 1st Ave.This place is a neighborhood gem! Nice little ‘mom and pop' store. The owner of the store is friendly and helpful.
They make deliveries within NYC and will even gift wrap! If you check in on Yelp, you get 10% off.
Sutton Wine Shop
403 E 57th St They make deliveries within NYC and will even gift wrap! If you check in on Yelp, you get 10% off.
First Avenue Vintner
984 1st Ave.This is a good place to find inexpensive wines.
Super knowledgable and helpful staff happy to spend any amount of time educating you about wine and spirits or giving a suggestion or pairing with special meal.
Ambassador Wines & Spirits
1020 2nd AveSuper knowledgable and helpful staff happy to spend any amount of time educating you about wine and spirits or giving a suggestion or pairing with special meal.
Everything Else
Tour Grand Central on your own or purchase an audio walking touch from the counter.
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StTour Grand Central on your own or purchase an audio walking touch from the counter.
$2 - $10/item & day. $2.50/hour.
$25 pick up & $25 drop off your luggage bags.
Call 646 543 1831 to schedule it.
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CBH LUGGAGE STORAGE
31 W 46th St$2 - $10/item & day. $2.50/hour.
$25 pick up & $25 drop off your luggage bags.
Call 646 543 1831 to schedule it.
Located right around the corner, this gym offers a full-service spa, kids club, eco-chic amenities, private pilates studio, juice bar and more!
Equinox East 54th Street
250 E 54th StLocated right around the corner, this gym offers a full-service spa, kids club, eco-chic amenities, private pilates studio, juice bar and more!
Entertainment & Activities
There’s a garden on an old train track which overlooks the Hudson River and beautiful sunset!
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High Line Park
There’s a garden on an old train track which overlooks the Hudson River and beautiful sunset!
$12 for general admission, and $18 if you want to see the 4D show, this zoo is so worth it!
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Central Park Zoo
East 64th Street $12 for general admission, and $18 if you want to see the 4D show, this zoo is so worth it!
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMOMA museum is a must see
I-Frick Collection
1 E 70th StArt collection.
IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th AveThe Met is a whole day event.
I-Guggenheim Museum kaSolomon R.
1071 5th AveIconic Museum
Over 70 antique and art galleries all in one building!
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Manhattan Art & Antique Center
1050 2nd AveOver 70 antique and art galleries all in one building!
A space that has character and usually a great film selection too. It feels like you’re stepping back in time to an era of NYC uptown elegance.
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The Paris Theatre
4 W 58th StA space that has character and usually a great film selection too. It feels like you’re stepping back in time to an era of NYC uptown elegance.
Tomi Jazz
239 E 53rd StGood place to listen to live music.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StOrganic produce and quality products.
A well located supermarket and pretty good stocked. Nearest grocery store from the apartment.
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Food Emporium
452 W 43rd StA well located supermarket and pretty good stocked. Nearest grocery store from the apartment.