Guidebook for New York
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Green juice, fruity smoothies, acai bowls... all healthy organic options that will start or end your day on a high note!
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Juice Generation
210 Bedford AveGreen juice, fruity smoothies, acai bowls... all healthy organic options that will start or end your day on a high note!
One of my favorite places to wander in NYC. Grab a picnic before arriving and find a quiet spot in the shade or a sunny lively spot in the very popular sheep meadow. 6 mile run/bike loop around park.
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Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdOne of my favorite places to wander in NYC. Grab a picnic before arriving and find a quiet spot in the shade or a sunny lively spot in the very popular sheep meadow. 6 mile run/bike loop around park.
A famous bakery anytime of day - but known for the long lines that form at 7am to sample Dominique's creation "The Cronut"... half donut... half croissant.
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Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StA famous bakery anytime of day - but known for the long lines that form at 7am to sample Dominique's creation "The Cronut"... half donut... half croissant.
Shopping
Great all-natural popsicles with chocolate and nut dipping options. Great for a hot NYC summer day!
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Popbar
15 West 38th StreetGreat all-natural popsicles with chocolate and nut dipping options. Great for a hot NYC summer day!
Food Scene
This local restaurant has great raw bar and selection of fresh fish. You can always get a table and the staff are super friendly! Try their Red, White, & Blue special - 6 oysters & beer/wine...$8!
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Fish
280 Bleecker StThis local restaurant has great raw bar and selection of fresh fish. You can always get a table and the staff are super friendly! Try their Red, White, & Blue special - 6 oysters & beer/wine...$8!
Faicco's is a NY treat! They have great Italian Specialties and also massive deli sandwiches. Stop in for fixings to make dinner at home - or a sandwhich to go! Sandwhiches are big enough to share!
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Faicco’s Italian Specialties
260 Bleecker StFaicco's is a NY treat! They have great Italian Specialties and also massive deli sandwiches. Stop in for fixings to make dinner at home - or a sandwhich to go! Sandwhiches are big enough to share!
Traditional NYC Bagels! Murray's is well known for their NYC-style bagels and it's definitely worth a trip if you love bagels!
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Murray's Bagels
500 6th AveTraditional NYC Bagels! Murray's is well known for their NYC-style bagels and it's definitely worth a trip if you love bagels!
Amazing food, adorable atmosphere! The owners of this restaurant used to have a popular supper club and then transitioned to this restaurant. They also just opened a sister restaurant in Brooklyn.
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Comodo
23 Lexington AvenueAmazing food, adorable atmosphere! The owners of this restaurant used to have a popular supper club and then transitioned to this restaurant. They also just opened a sister restaurant in Brooklyn.
Awesome coffee shop! One side has trad lattes while the other has premium coffee brewed in every way you can imagine. Try the cold brew-they pour through a Guinness spout so it looks like a mini beer!
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
30 W 8th StAwesome coffee shop! One side has trad lattes while the other has premium coffee brewed in every way you can imagine. Try the cold brew-they pour through a Guinness spout so it looks like a mini beer!
A world-famous cheese shop and grocery. Stop by and get cheese to enjoy a picnic in the park! There is also a Cheese Bar next door where you can enjoy their cheeses with wine and other entrees.
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Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueA world-famous cheese shop and grocery. Stop by and get cheese to enjoy a picnic in the park! There is also a Cheese Bar next door where you can enjoy their cheeses with wine and other entrees.
Great bakery and pastery shop! Stop by for a morning snack or grab a loaf of fresh bread for a picnic or home-cooked meal.
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Amy's Bread
672 9th AveGreat bakery and pastery shop! Stop by for a morning snack or grab a loaf of fresh bread for a picnic or home-cooked meal.
Great brunch and dinner option! They have a lovely terrace for warm weather dining and they are close to the Hudson River for a post-dinner stroll.
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Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StGreat brunch and dinner option! They have a lovely terrace for warm weather dining and they are close to the Hudson River for a post-dinner stroll.
Great breakfast / brunch spot and cute location for dinner. Enjoy the outside on-street dining during warmer weather and linger over a glass of wine while watching the people coming and going in West Village.
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The Cornelia Street Cafe
Cornelia StreetGreat breakfast / brunch spot and cute location for dinner. Enjoy the outside on-street dining during warmer weather and linger over a glass of wine while watching the people coming and going in West Village.
Mamoun's is a famous falafel/middle eastern restaurant. The food is amazing - but you'll need to huddle around one of the few tables or take it to go! Warning: the hot sauce... is HOT!! :)
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Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StMamoun's is a famous falafel/middle eastern restaurant. The food is amazing - but you'll need to huddle around one of the few tables or take it to go! Warning: the hot sauce... is HOT!! :)
Shuka
38 MacDougal StAwesome restaurant well known for brunch - but also great for dinner.
A personal favorite! As the name suggests - this lovely restaurant has great wine and pretty flowers to accompany the amazing french food on menu. Cute and tiny treat in the heart of SoHo.
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Vin et Fleurs
A personal favorite! As the name suggests - this lovely restaurant has great wine and pretty flowers to accompany the amazing french food on menu. Cute and tiny treat in the heart of SoHo.
Great NYC-Italian restaurant in the heart of West Village. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time. Gluten free options!
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L'Artusi
228 W 10th StGreat NYC-Italian restaurant in the heart of West Village. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time. Gluten free options!
A Mario Batali restaurant with a comfortable price tag! A great NYC treat that will leave you full, happy, and maybe a little tipsy without feeling the wallet squeeze some other restaurants present.
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OTTO Enoteca e Pizzeria
One 5th AveA Mario Batali restaurant with a comfortable price tag! A great NYC treat that will leave you full, happy, and maybe a little tipsy without feeling the wallet squeeze some other restaurants present.
This cupcake shop was originally started in Washington, DC - and is the center of a reality TV show. They have amazing cupcakes and the best gluten free cupcakes in the city!
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Georgetown Cupcake
111 Mercer StThis cupcake shop was originally started in Washington, DC - and is the center of a reality TV show. They have amazing cupcakes and the best gluten free cupcakes in the city!
This tea shop is lovely for a warm cup of tea, a light meal, or just to satisfy a sweets-craving with a macaron. You can get a traditional tea service or grab a cup to go!
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Bosie
506 LaGuardia PlThis tea shop is lovely for a warm cup of tea, a light meal, or just to satisfy a sweets-craving with a macaron. You can get a traditional tea service or grab a cup to go!
John's is a traditional NYC staple. It was rated best pizza in NYC for several years. It is not fancy - but sure draws a crowd. Get there early or be prepared to wait in line.
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John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StJohn's is a traditional NYC staple. It was rated best pizza in NYC for several years. It is not fancy - but sure draws a crowd. Get there early or be prepared to wait in line.
Great icecream frequented by locals, celebrities and tourists alike! Grab a cone and wander the west village streets or just grab a seat inside and take a break.
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Cones
15 Bleecker StGreat icecream frequented by locals, celebrities and tourists alike! Grab a cone and wander the west village streets or just grab a seat inside and take a break.
Cute and quaint Tapas Bar that is just around the corner. You can generally get a table without a reservation - and in the spring they open the front windows. Great sangria and yummy tapas!
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Las Ramblas
170 West 4th StreetCute and quaint Tapas Bar that is just around the corner. You can generally get a table without a reservation - and in the spring they open the front windows. Great sangria and yummy tapas!
A Mario Batali restaurant that is a bit pricey and a little hard to get a reservation. That being said - it is delicious and definitely a treat.
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Babbo
110 Waverly PlA Mario Batali restaurant that is a bit pricey and a little hard to get a reservation. That being said - it is delicious and definitely a treat.
Great Oyster happy hour - or come for a delicious dinner! Expect fresh seafood and a lovely atmosphere. You probably want to have a reservation. Not casual but not stuffy either!
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Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StGreat Oyster happy hour - or come for a delicious dinner! Expect fresh seafood and a lovely atmosphere. You probably want to have a reservation. Not casual but not stuffy either!
A great vegan restaurant with gluten free options as well!
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Urban Vegan Kitchen
41 Carmine StA great vegan restaurant with gluten free options as well!
Famous restaurant in west village. They don't take reservations - so get ready to come and wait while enjoying a drink at the bar. They are known for their burger - but everything is great!
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The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Famous restaurant in west village. They don't take reservations - so get ready to come and wait while enjoying a drink at the bar. They are known for their burger - but everything is great!
This quaint seafood restaurant in the heart of west village doesn't take reservations. You'll see a line forming down the block for those who get their late. It appears... it is worth the wait.
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Mary's Fish Camp
64 Charles StThis quaint seafood restaurant in the heart of west village doesn't take reservations. You'll see a line forming down the block for those who get their late. It appears... it is worth the wait.
All of the pasta is handmade - including their gluten free options. This italian restaurant is probably my favorite in the city because of the delicious gluten free pasta. Request a table in the (winter) garden for a special treat. Can accommodate large parties in the full home that sits behind Palma - just through the garden.
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Palma
28 Cornelia StAll of the pasta is handmade - including their gluten free options. This italian restaurant is probably my favorite in the city because of the delicious gluten free pasta. Request a table in the (winter) garden for a special treat. Can accommodate large parties in the full home that sits behind Palma - just through the garden.
Black Tap has incredible burgers (with gluten free buns as well) - and the most intensely decorated milkshakes you'll find in NYC. Get ready for a line - as it is a small location.
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Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
529 Broome StBlack Tap has incredible burgers (with gluten free buns as well) - and the most intensely decorated milkshakes you'll find in NYC. Get ready for a line - as it is a small location.
Fried Chicken. Both gluten free and gluten full - and excellent cocktails. Delicious southern treat!
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Root & Bone
200 E 3rd StFried Chicken. Both gluten free and gluten full - and excellent cocktails. Delicious southern treat!
Just reopened after their east village location was demolished in an explosion. Excellent cones of belgian style fries - with all of the sauces you can imagine. Take a cone to go and explore west village with sustenance in hand!
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Pommes Frites
128 MacDougal StJust reopened after their east village location was demolished in an explosion. Excellent cones of belgian style fries - with all of the sauces you can imagine. Take a cone to go and explore west village with sustenance in hand!
Drinks & Nightlife
Blind Tiger is a great local pub with great beer and nice wine options. They also have upscale bar food that is reminiscent of an English pub. It can get crowded - so get there early or mid-week.
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Blind Tiger Ale House
281 Bleecker StBlind Tiger is a great local pub with great beer and nice wine options. They also have upscale bar food that is reminiscent of an English pub. It can get crowded - so get there early or mid-week.
Great wine bar! This candle-lit wine bar has an oval bar in the middle of the room with staff that can recommend a great glass (or bottle) to try. They also have great light bites available.
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Lelabar
422 Hudson StGreat wine bar! This candle-lit wine bar has an oval bar in the middle of the room with staff that can recommend a great glass (or bottle) to try. They also have great light bites available.
This local speak-easy has a new take on traditional cocktails and is a great place to people watch. It is pretty tiny - so be ready to wait for a table during peak times. It's a speakeasy so-no sign!
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Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthThis local speak-easy has a new take on traditional cocktails and is a great place to people watch. It is pretty tiny - so be ready to wait for a table during peak times. It's a speakeasy so-no sign!
A historic and famous comedy club in the heart of Greenwich Village. Make sure to get tickets ahead of time - but count on a night full of laughs!
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Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StA historic and famous comedy club in the heart of Greenwich Village. Make sure to get tickets ahead of time - but count on a night full of laughs!
A cocktail bar with a pharmacy theme in the middle of China Town? Yes. Please! The door at this bar can sometimes be a little difficult - so don't show up too late or with too many people.
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Apotheke
9 Doyers StA cocktail bar with a pharmacy theme in the middle of China Town? Yes. Please! The door at this bar can sometimes be a little difficult - so don't show up too late or with too many people.
This Mexican restaurant in the heart of Chinatown is a great fun place for dinner and post-dinner drinks! You can stay for cocktails at the bar here - or head next door to Apotheke!
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Pulqueria
11 Doyers StThis Mexican restaurant in the heart of Chinatown is a great fun place for dinner and post-dinner drinks! You can stay for cocktails at the bar here - or head next door to Apotheke!
This restaurant is a great find in Nolita - just on the edge of SoHo. They have great cocktails and yummy food - and if it is warm I highly suggest a table on the back lawn.
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Mulberry Project
149 Mulberry StreetThis restaurant is a great find in Nolita - just on the edge of SoHo. They have great cocktails and yummy food - and if it is warm I highly suggest a table on the back lawn.
On a sunny day you'll find the young professional set at a couple of sunny drinking spots in the city. This is one. Floating bar on the Hudson-you'll need to get there early or wait in the LONG line.
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Frying Pan
207 12th AveOn a sunny day you'll find the young professional set at a couple of sunny drinking spots in the city. This is one. Floating bar on the Hudson-you'll need to get there early or wait in the LONG line.
Come in for a great drink or to grab a bite as well. Part of the well known Blue Ribbon chain in NYC. This location is quaint - about 20 seats - which means if it is a busy night you may have to wait.
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Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen
35 Downing StreetCome in for a great drink or to grab a bite as well. Part of the well known Blue Ribbon chain in NYC. This location is quaint - about 20 seats - which means if it is a busy night you may have to wait.
An indoor/outdoor beer garden low-key bar that will allow you to relax with friends and enjoy a drink... or two. Generally not difficult to get into and a very casual environment.
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Vol De Nuit ... AKA Kwak Heaven
148 West 4th StreetAn indoor/outdoor beer garden low-key bar that will allow you to relax with friends and enjoy a drink... or two. Generally not difficult to get into and a very casual environment.
A giant, german-style, indoor, beer hall. Come in to try the giant beers and people watch. It gets pretty packed and pretty loud - but can be a fun night!
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Houston Hall
222 W Houston StA giant, german-style, indoor, beer hall. Come in to try the giant beers and people watch. It gets pretty packed and pretty loud - but can be a fun night!
Sightseeing
A public basketball court where some big names originally got their start. On warm afternoons you can watch talented players of all ages playing pick-up games!
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West 4th Street Courts
272 6th AveA public basketball court where some big names originally got their start. On warm afternoons you can watch talented players of all ages playing pick-up games!
This beautiful park is just around the corner and is a great place to take a stroll during a sunny day. In addition to the famous arch there is a a lovely fountain and usually music performers!
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Washington Square Park
Washington SquareThis beautiful park is just around the corner and is a great place to take a stroll during a sunny day. In addition to the famous arch there is a a lovely fountain and usually music performers!
Arts & Culture
A movie theater just around the corner! They have a nice mix of independent and mainstream movies.
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IFC Center
323 6th AveA movie theater just around the corner! They have a nice mix of independent and mainstream movies.
Why not? Great water views, an on-site brewery, bowling, a driving range overlooking the water, a walking path to the end of the pier. Perfect place to spend a sunny day!
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Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
62 Chelsea PiersWhy not? Great water views, an on-site brewery, bowling, a driving range overlooking the water, a walking path to the end of the pier. Perfect place to spend a sunny day!
Entertainment & Activities
This famous independent movie theater is well-known for having a great listing of indy and foreign films.
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Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StThis famous independent movie theater is well-known for having a great listing of indy and foreign films.