Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveTasty for brunch any day of the week or for a cozy dinner.
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveIt's all about the oysters and their lobster roll.
Frank
88 2nd AveTiny space, but tasty Italian.
Trendy for dinner or brunch. Also, check out the bar downstairs for a tasty cocktail.
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ACME
9 Great Jones StTrendy for dinner or brunch. Also, check out the bar downstairs for a tasty cocktail.
A delicious 3 course dessert bar with coffee, tea or wine options.
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ChikaLicious Dessert Bar
203 E 10th StA delicious 3 course dessert bar with coffee, tea or wine options.
il Buco
47 Bond StClassic, beloved downtown NYC spot.
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetContinues to be worth the wait.
Prune
54 E 1st StGreat brunch - always a line, so go early.
Hot Spot. Located on the Lower East Side, serving up super spicy Chinese dishes.
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Mission
171 E BroadwayHot Spot. Located on the Lower East Side, serving up super spicy Chinese dishes.
Quaint grocery store, turn small restaurant - same owner's as Perla.
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Jeffrey's Grocery
172 Waverly PlQuaint grocery store, turn small restaurant - same owner's as Perla.
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlTiny - good for comfort food.
Old school NYC - good place for a steak or their Black Label burger.
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Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StOld school NYC - good place for a steak or their Black Label burger.
Good food / Atmosphere - they grow most of their vegetables on a rooftop garden, located upstairs.
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Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveGood food / Atmosphere - they grow most of their vegetables on a rooftop garden, located upstairs.
Consistently good, but hard to get a reservation. Call in advance.
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Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich StConsistently good, but hard to get a reservation. Call in advance.
Babbo
110 Waverly PlDelicious Italian in a cool atmosphere - need a reservation.
Hill Country Barbecue Market
30 W 26th StGood BBQ.
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton StTrendy, LES spot.
Empellón Cocina
Local spot for Mexican.
Aska
47 S 5th StNew & trendy spot in Brooklyn.
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StA great looking space with lots of trendy hipster types.
Alder
157 2nd AvenueNew and very trendy.
This LES spot is always busy and recently opened up a Brooklyn location.
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveThis LES spot is always busy and recently opened up a Brooklyn location.
Great and inexpensive BBQ - known for their brisket, spare ribs and tasty side dishes.
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Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveGreat and inexpensive BBQ - known for their brisket, spare ribs and tasty side dishes.
RedFarm
529 Hudson StContemporary Chinese located in the West Village.
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetTrendy Thai food in Brooklyn.
Abraço
81 E 7th StGreat (tiny) coffee spot - very popular with the locals.
The PINES
284 3rd AveVery popular BK spot.
Buvette
42 Grove StOne of my favorite tiny spots in the west village.
The Marrow
99 Bank StreetA trendy new restaurant located in the west village.
ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th StDelicious food in a beautiful space.
abcV
38 E 19th StThe new sidekick to the beautiful ABC Kitchen.
Charlie Bird
5 King StNew and trendy.
Estela
47 E Houston StLovely local spot.
Peasant
194 Elizabeth StA tried and true Soho spot that continues to serve great food.
Navy
137 Sullivan StNew and trendy.
Drinks & Nightlife
A speakeasy cocktail lounge (accessed through a vintage phone booth), nestled inside a hotdog shop.
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlA speakeasy cocktail lounge (accessed through a vintage phone booth), nestled inside a hotdog shop.
Hidden bar - tricky to find (enter through side gate on 7th Street.) Great for chill drinks and conversation.
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Cabin Down Below
Hidden bar - tricky to find (enter through side gate on 7th Street.) Great for chill drinks and conversation.
Classic cocktails - great for post dinner. (Make a reservation.)
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Death & Company
433 E 6th StClassic cocktails - great for post dinner. (Make a reservation.)
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveGreat place for drinks and oysters.
Pouring Ribbons
225 Avenue BGreat place to grab a serious cocktail.
Booker and Dax
207 2nd AvenueGo to spot for a good, strong cocktail.
Mission Cantina
Just a short walk away.
Everything Else
Great atmosphere, cool decor. Grab a cocktail or a bite from the hotel restaurant.
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The Bowery Hotel
335 BoweryGreat atmosphere, cool decor. Grab a cocktail or a bite from the hotel restaurant.
The Cleveland
25 Cleveland PlGreat food and outdoor seating.