Food Scene
Awesome street food market that gathers all of the most interesting and trendy food vendors. This location is only open on Saturdays 11am-6pm. Sunday location is in Prospect park
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveAwesome street food market that gathers all of the most interesting and trendy food vendors. This location is only open on Saturdays 11am-6pm. Sunday location is in Prospect park
Just a cool spot to go to grab some food and eat it in the Highline park after
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Imakethe ye-Chelsea
75 9th AveJust a cool spot to go to grab some food and eat it in the Highline park after
One of my favorite places to go, it's a cajun inspired asian (sic!) joint serving seafood in plastic bags. Shrimp, lobster, crawfish and crab covered in butter-garlic spicy hot sauce. I just love it!
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The Boil
40-11 Chrystie StOne of my favorite places to go, it's a cajun inspired asian (sic!) joint serving seafood in plastic bags. Shrimp, lobster, crawfish and crab covered in butter-garlic spicy hot sauce. I just love it!
Pho Grand
277C Grand StVery good pho to have if you're in Manhattan
One of the best BBQ joints I know in NYC. Great food and drinks, young crowds
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveOne of the best BBQ joints I know in NYC. Great food and drinks, young crowds
Great pho joint which I go to when hungover. And it's pretty close to my apartment.
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Mama Pho (on Grand St.)
580 Grand StGreat pho joint which I go to when hungover. And it's pretty close to my apartment.
Great lobster rolls and beers. I just like it and can't stand not having a lobster roll while I'm around
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Red Hook Lobster Pound
284 Van Brunt StGreat lobster rolls and beers. I just like it and can't stand not having a lobster roll while I'm around
Because of the oyster happy hour 4-7 pm. Great wine selection and food pairings. And oysters.
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Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveBecause of the oyster happy hour 4-7 pm. Great wine selection and food pairings. And oysters.
Because chef April Bloomfield earned a Michelin star for the burger that she crafted here. It is absolutely delicious.
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The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Because chef April Bloomfield earned a Michelin star for the burger that she crafted here. It is absolutely delicious.
Momo Sushi Shack
43 Bogart StGreat sushi joint, my personal favorite.
Just because it is a fantastic pizza restaurant. Everything there is very cool: decor, interior, people and of course the food. Waiting lines can be challenging but it is definitely worth the wait. Con: it is kind of mainstream now.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StJust because it is a fantastic pizza restaurant. Everything there is very cool: decor, interior, people and of course the food. Waiting lines can be challenging but it is definitely worth the wait. Con: it is kind of mainstream now.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rockaway Brewing Company
46-01 5th StGreat micro brewery
Microbrewery with tastings & tours that offer an inside look at the creation process. Pretty hip
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Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StMicrobrewery with tastings & tours that offer an inside look at the creation process. Pretty hip
It's basically a tavern offering Australian fare, beers & inventive cocktails in woody surrounds. Great rooftop there with a spectacular view on Manhattan.
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Northern Territory
12 Franklin StIt's basically a tavern offering Australian fare, beers & inventive cocktails in woody surrounds. Great rooftop there with a spectacular view on Manhattan.
Brewery and a bar founded by local beer enthusiasts. Very nice
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LIC Beer Project
39-28 23rd StBrewery and a bar founded by local beer enthusiasts. Very nice
Sugarburg
519 Metropolitan AveMy favorite local bar. Chill vibes, good beer.
Chill neighborhood bar serving craft cocktails, beer & Midwestern-inspired snacks. My go-to place for negroni
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Burnside
506 Grand StChill neighborhood bar serving craft cocktails, beer & Midwestern-inspired snacks. My go-to place for negroni
Parks & Nature
High Line Park
Cool park built on the abandoned elevated subway line
Huge local park which is a great alternative to Central Park. Great place to spend your day outdoors.
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Iphaki yaseProspect
Huge local park which is a great alternative to Central Park. Great place to spend your day outdoors.
Essentials
Great local barbershop. Very rarely available for walk-ins so it's better to make appointments online
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Persons of Interest Barbershop
84 Havemeyer StGreat local barbershop. Very rarely available for walk-ins so it's better to make appointments online
Great organic food supermarket. Great selection of everything. My favorite
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Sunac Natural Food
440 Union AveGreat organic food supermarket. Great selection of everything. My favorite
Good quality produce and groceries store. Prices are a bit higher than average. But good quality.
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Brooklyn Harvest Market Union Ave
204 Union AveGood quality produce and groceries store. Prices are a bit higher than average. But good quality.
Just a local grocery supermarket, nothing special about it, it's just convenient.
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Shop Fair Supermarket
385 BroadwayJust a local grocery supermarket, nothing special about it, it's just convenient.
Entertainment & Activities
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand StPretty hip movie theater. Good for going with friends