Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Café Noir
35 Lispenard StreetSuper authentic French bistro type restaurant with excellent brunch
This is obviously my go-to spot when I feel like barely walking out the door. They have awesome Portuguese / Chinese fusion food and wonderful drinks. Jazz on mondays and a below ground lounge.
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Macao Trading Co
311 Church StThis is obviously my go-to spot when I feel like barely walking out the door. They have awesome Portuguese / Chinese fusion food and wonderful drinks. Jazz on mondays and a below ground lounge.
The de-facto brunch institution. Classy, fast service, super yummy pumpkin bread :)
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Sarabeth's Tribeca
339 Greenwich StThe de-facto brunch institution. Classy, fast service, super yummy pumpkin bread :)
Scrumptious Italian food, awesome decor. Good for brunch or dinner.
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Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich StScrumptious Italian food, awesome decor. Good for brunch or dinner.
Robert DeNiro's place. Excellent American Nouveau (though I always get the Scallops).
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Tribeca Film Center
375 Greenwich StRobert DeNiro's place. Excellent American Nouveau (though I always get the Scallops).
Supremely authentic Italian "family style" meals that is relatively affordable and very highly rated. I order in from here all the time. Squid Ink pasta is to die for.
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Max
134 W BroadwaySupremely authentic Italian "family style" meals that is relatively affordable and very highly rated. I order in from here all the time. Squid Ink pasta is to die for.
Edward's
136 W BroadwayYummy bistro. Love their Huevos Rancheros on the weekends.
La Colombe Torrefaction
319 Church StThe corner coffee shop.
My favorite brunch spot actually. Tiny little tucked away French cafe and wine bar. Their bread is to die for.
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Vin et Fleurs
My favorite brunch spot actually. Tiny little tucked away French cafe and wine bar. Their bread is to die for.
Another excellent French restaurant... in case you haven't noticed, I like French food.
Bistro Les Amis
180 Spring StAnother excellent French restaurant... in case you haven't noticed, I like French food.
Amazing seafood, and I normally spot a celeb there if it's around the weekend during dinner.
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Lure Fishbar
142 Mercer StAmazing seafood, and I normally spot a celeb there if it's around the weekend during dinner.
The Mercer Kitchen
99 Prince StAnother awesome restaurant, and a Soho institution.
Excellent Latin-American food, some of the best ceviche around.
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La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StExcellent Latin-American food, some of the best ceviche around.
It's a tough call between here and Lure. Both have such amazing seafood.
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Aquagrill
It's a tough call between here and Lure. Both have such amazing seafood.
The Butterfly
225 W BroadwayAwesome french toast at brunch :)
Great, classy neighborhood resto / bar that's just down below. Here and Macao are my regulars...
Church Street Tavern
313 Church StGreat, classy neighborhood resto / bar that's just down below. Here and Macao are my regulars...
Drinks & Nightlife
B Flat
37 Church StSexy jazz bar with live music and excellent cocktails.
Another excellent cocktail lounge that makes exceptional drinks and bites (yummy flourless chocolate torte).
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Ward III
111 Reade StAnother excellent cocktail lounge that makes exceptional drinks and bites (yummy flourless chocolate torte).
This, along with B Flat and Ward III, are my go-to spots for drinks. Excellent mixologists here.
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Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveThis, along with B Flat and Ward III, are my go-to spots for drinks. Excellent mixologists here.
SIXTY SoHo
60 Thompson StReally excellent rooftop lounge, though reservations are a must.
Sort of grungy / chic nightclub that is still very "90's NYC" to me. Only go for a very late night!
The Westway
75 Clarkson StSort of grungy / chic nightclub that is still very "90's NYC" to me. Only go for a very late night!
Another fun nightclub - be warned it doesn't open until 11pm, or really get going until 1am-ish.
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Southside
Another fun nightclub - be warned it doesn't open until 11pm, or really get going until 1am-ish.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StThis is where I get all my groceries.
Tribeca Wine Merchants
40 Hudson StDefinitely the best area in the neighborhood to grab a nice bottle of wine.
Everything Else
Asanda Aveda Spa
598 BroadwayThis is the spa I go to, excellent massages!
Red and White Spa
484 Broome StreetThis is the spa I generally go to for facials.
Crosby Street Hotel
79 Crosby StI like to come here for brunch or a quiet drink.
The reflection pools are open now and it's really beautiful and quite moving.
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9/11 Emlékhely Délmedence
180 Greenwich StThe reflection pools are open now and it's really beautiful and quite moving.
Here is the original City Hall and City Hall Park which is small and quaint and the architecture is beautiful.
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New York Városi Hivatala
Here is the original City Hall and City Hall Park which is small and quaint and the architecture is beautiful.
Shopping
Apple SoHo
103 Prince StBecause there's always something you need there...
The only place I will buy jeans from. You can get limited edition off the rack, custom, or fully bespoke jeans here (the latter start at $1200 though!).
3x1
15 Mercer StThe only place I will buy jeans from. You can get limited edition off the rack, custom, or fully bespoke jeans here (the latter start at $1200 though!).
Doubt you'll be furniture shopping while here, but they have really unique furniture - not your run of the mill Crate & Barrel or even DWR. The picture of the couch (above my couch) is from there.
Montauk Sofa
42 Lispenard StDoubt you'll be furniture shopping while here, but they have really unique furniture - not your run of the mill Crate & Barrel or even DWR. The picture of the couch (above my couch) is from there.