Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Der Krung
860 9th AveFavorite neighborhood Thai place!
Benares
240 W 56th StGood Indian food, but a tad pricey.
Maison Kayser
1294 3rd Avewonderful fresh bread!
Nice Mexican place with health-oriented options including a cactus burrito!
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Al Horno Lean Mexican Kitchen
417 W 47th StNice Mexican place with health-oriented options including a cactus burrito!
Burrito Box
885 9th AveOur best local burrito joint.
Argo Tea
949 Broadwaybest tea place in area.
Crepes On Columbus
990 Columbus Avegreat place for brunch!
Mamajuana Cafe
247 Dyckman StExcellent Mexican food
Roti Roll Bombay Frankie
994 Amsterdam AveGood place to grab takeout for lunch
Alpha Fusion
Solid sushi restaurant
Guantanamera
939 8th AveOur favorite local Cuban. Pricey. Also has a bar.
Circle West Diner & Cafe
313 West 57th StreetOur local neighborhood diner.
El Centro
824 9th AveDecent Mexican food
Arriba Arriba Midtown
762 9th AveMexican food. Awesome chicken mole!
Exceptionally delicious food, LGBTQ* friendly! (Gender-neutral bathrooms)
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Larb Ubol
Exceptionally delicious food, LGBTQ* friendly! (Gender-neutral bathrooms)
Limon Jungle
803 9th AvePerfectly good Mexican food.
Hudson Bar
601 W 57th StNice spot for brunch!
Fuji Sushi
238 W 56th Stexcellent sushi and japanese entrees. nice ambiance. Good for dates.
Unique rolls that aren't as common! Really neat place. Food adventures!
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East Japanese Restaurant
366 3rd AveUnique rolls that aren't as common! Really neat place. Food adventures!
Boulud Sud
20 W 64th Stexpensive but fancy and delicious mediterranean fare
Pick a Bagel
1475 2nd Avegreat bagel place - chain
great place to grab coffee, sandwiches, etc. though pricey
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Balducci's Food Lovers Market - Hearst Tower
300 W 57th Stgreat place to grab coffee, sandwiches, etc. though pricey
Entertainment & Activities
Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetGreat for kids!
Columbus Library
742 10th AveNeed a spot to use Wifi in quiet? Check out the NYPL.
58th Street Library
127 E 58th StAnother NYPL with internet. Nicer location than others!
Arts & Culture
IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th AveTake a look at their armory!
Great - check out their offerings: http://lc.lincolncenter.org/calendar
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaGreat - check out their offerings: http://lc.lincolncenter.org/calendar
http://atrium.lincolncenter.org/index.php/atrium-performances-calendar Also free wifi.
David Rubenstein Atrium at Lincoln Center
61 W 62nd Sthttp://atrium.lincolncenter.org/index.php/atrium-performances-calendar Also free wifi.
Get dinner and a show here! can book reservations day-of.
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Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayGet dinner and a show here! can book reservations day-of.
Quad Cinema
34 W 13th Stindie and foreign films
Sunshine Cinema
indie films
Shopping
Grom Gelato
1796 BroadwayAmazing gelato and ice cream!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StFor those who need their organic fix. *Super pricey.*
Your basic conventional market. A bit small but has almost anything you need.
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Morton Williams
2941 BroadwayYour basic conventional market. A bit small but has almost anything you need.
Westerly Natural Market
911 8th AveIndependent natural foods store.
Amish Market
731 9th AveGreat little grocery
Everything Else
Taiji Body Work
127 W 72nd StGet a really great shiatsu massage!
Drinks & Nightlife
Super sexy place for drinks. Rooftop! No casualwear allowed.
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The Press Lounge
653 11th AveSuper sexy place for drinks. Rooftop! No casualwear allowed.
The Delancey
168 Delancey Stnice date spot