Guidebook for New York
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Wonderful running path you can access from the West Village. You'll see New Yorkers running and biking all the way down to the World Trade Center and beyond. Great for people watching too.
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West Side Hwy
West Side HighwayWonderful running path you can access from the West Village. You'll see New Yorkers running and biking all the way down to the World Trade Center and beyond. Great for people watching too.
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueTruly has every kind of cheese imaginable!
Yo Yo Spa
217 W 14th StBest $20 mani-pedi in the city. I think that the Essie nail polish stays on longer.
You can try the wines here before you purchase. I always leave with something amazing.
Uncorked Wine Co
98 Christopher StreetYou can try the wines here before you purchase. I always leave with something amazing.
Coffee and teas from all over the world. Great place for finding a gift.
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McNulty's Tea & Coffee
109 Christopher StCoffee and teas from all over the world. Great place for finding a gift.
There is a small Farmer's Market on Saturdays year round. This is where I go for the most gorgeous flower arrangements, fresh produce and homemade jam.
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Abingdon Square
Abingdon SquareThere is a small Farmer's Market on Saturdays year round. This is where I go for the most gorgeous flower arrangements, fresh produce and homemade jam.
IFC Center
323 6th AveOne of my favorite independent cinemas in the city.
Film Forum
209 W Houston StClassic NY independent cinema.
Jimmy Choo
407 Bleecker StNo explanation needed!
Think Coffee
73 8th AveLarge, open and very modern space. Locals love this spot.
One of my favorite places to walk to for a challenging early morning yoga class.
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Sacred Sounds Yoga
163 Bleecker StOne of my favorite places to walk to for a challenging early morning yoga class.
Rag & Bone
100-104 Christopher StHip boutique, fun to try on all the jeans.
Lots of healthy options, smoothie bar in the back.
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Integral Yoga Natural Foods
229 W 13th StLots of healthy options, smoothie bar in the back.
PHD Lounge
355 W 16th StGreat club.
The Village Vanguard
178 7th Ave SGreat acoustics. Awesome place to catch a jazz show.
A.P.C. Surplus
This shop carries out of season APC clothing at a 50% discount.
45 Grove Street Laundromat
45 Grove StThis laundromat will finish you wash and dry by the end of the day.
Grab your lunch and sit on one of the benches in the little garden.
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The Church of St. Luke in the Fields
487 Hudson StGrab your lunch and sit on one of the benches in the little garden.
Visit this historic, intimate theater and catch an award winning show.
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Cherry Lane Theatre
38 Commerce StVisit this historic, intimate theater and catch an award winning show.
Food Scene
Delicious (and popular) brunch spot. Get there early so you don't have to wait in line. I love to grab a latte in the morning during the weekday.
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Buvette
42 Grove StDelicious (and popular) brunch spot. Get there early so you don't have to wait in line. I love to grab a latte in the morning during the weekday.
I love the honey bee lattes here. There is almost always a seat so it's a great place to do some work or read.
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Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
I love the honey bee lattes here. There is almost always a seat so it's a great place to do some work or read.
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveGood coffee…but their cookies are out of this world.
Taïm
45 Spring StAffordable and delicious Turkish food. Great smoothies.
Delicious ice cream, lots of fun flavors! It's always packed for a reason.
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Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
61 Grove StDelicious ice cream, lots of fun flavors! It's always packed for a reason.
Lombardi's
32 Spring StFirst pizzeria in NYC. One of my favorites.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StClassic NYC slice. Open until the wee hours of the morning.
Shopping
Soapology
67 8th AveLovely place to find a gift.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Garret
296 Bleecker StHidden speakeasy inside of Five Guys.
Commerce
50 Commerce StreetGreat vibe, hidden on gorgeous Commerce Street.
One of my favorite speakeasies. Delicious drinks and great ambiance.
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Employees Only
510 Hudson StOne of my favorite speakeasies. Delicious drinks and great ambiance.
Intimate seating, but the food is delicious. Sometimes you can walk right in without a wait.
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Little Owl
90 Bedford StIntimate seating, but the food is delicious. Sometimes you can walk right in without a wait.
Wilfie & Nell
228 West 4th StreetHip bar, packed on weekend nights.