Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Jaiya has great thai food - its a bit pricey but my family has been going here long before I ever had the pleasure of moving so close by!
Jaiya
396 3rd AveJaiya has great thai food - its a bit pricey but my family has been going here long before I ever had the pleasure of moving so close by!
Birch Coffee
134 1/2 E 62nd StDelicious coffee with great baristas!
Good sports bar that has cheap drink specials. The food is okay, but you can see the Empire State Building from their rooftop bar! Super casual.
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Tonic East
411 3rd AveGood sports bar that has cheap drink specials. The food is okay, but you can see the Empire State Building from their rooftop bar! Super casual.
Great brunch! Cozy feel and comfort food. Lines get long so get there early! Its also good for dinner, but I'm partial to their brunch.
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Penelope
159 Lexington AveGreat brunch! Cozy feel and comfort food. Lines get long so get there early! Its also good for dinner, but I'm partial to their brunch.
One of the best BBQ places around! Good for big groups, dining alone, or literally anything because their food is amazing! Great for brunch too!
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Blue Smoke Flatiron
116 E 27th StOne of the best BBQ places around! Good for big groups, dining alone, or literally anything because their food is amazing! Great for brunch too!
This is one of the first unlimited brunch places that opened in the city. I first went 4 years ago and it's still as good today. Good food, unlimited drinks, and a live DJ!
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Vamos!
This is one of the first unlimited brunch places that opened in the city. I first went 4 years ago and it's still as good today. Good food, unlimited drinks, and a live DJ!
Drinks & Nightlife
Salvation Taco is one of Chef April Bloomfield's restaurants. The food is okay, in my opinion, but the rooftop bar is fantastic. Great view. Great drinks.
It does get crowded and there are no reservations so go early!
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Salvation Taco Rooftop Bar
145 East 39th StreetSalvation Taco is one of Chef April Bloomfield's restaurants. The food is okay, in my opinion, but the rooftop bar is fantastic. Great view. Great drinks.
It does get crowded and there are no reservations so go early!
Get there a little early because there's a cover the later you go - dressy and a bit pricey, but the rooftop views are great.
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Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC
Get there a little early because there's a cover the later you go - dressy and a bit pricey, but the rooftop views are great.
Sightseeing
Isakhiwo sase-Empire State
20 W 34th StParks & Nature
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveFree wifi and a Shake Shack!
Shopping
Not only are Macy's and the Manhattan Mall in Herald Square, but if you walk down 34th street, you'll get almost every store you'd want. Its a smaller version of Broadway!
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Macy's
151 W 34th StNot only are Macy's and the Manhattan Mall in Herald Square, but if you walk down 34th street, you'll get almost every store you'd want. Its a smaller version of Broadway!
Essentials
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveAlso has a pharmacy.
Ricky's NYC
44 E 8th StABC Laundry Mat
They have same day pickup & drop off service!
Fairway Market Kips Bay
550 2nd AveThey also deliver groceries for free.
Better for a quick trip, not too pricey but the produce selection isn't the best.
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Gristedes
40 East End AveBetter for a quick trip, not too pricey but the produce selection isn't the best.
Entertainment & Activities
AMC Loews Kips Bay 15
570 2nd Ave