Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
My favorite places to grab some food
Kafana
116 Loisaida AveFavorite Serbian food in Manhattan!
Westville East
173 Avenue AGreat burgers, salads and veggies selection.
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue AThe to-go place for bagels in the morning
A staple of the neighborhood.
Scallion cream cheese and lox bagel is not to miss but really, anything with smoked fish there is incredibly delicious.
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Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StA staple of the neighborhood.
Scallion cream cheese and lox bagel is not to miss but really, anything with smoked fish there is incredibly delicious.
Katz Delikát
205 E Houston StTwo words: pastrami sandwich.
Northern Italian Food.
Amazing pasta, great wine list.
The Spaghetti Limone is my very favorite.
Reservation recommended.
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Supper
156 E 2nd StNorthern Italian Food.
Amazing pasta, great wine list.
The Spaghetti Limone is my very favorite.
Reservation recommended.
Great place for breakfast or to hang out, inviting sofas, good sandwiches.
46 helybéli ajánlásával
B Cup Cafe New York City
212 Avenue BGreat place for breakfast or to hang out, inviting sofas, good sandwiches.
Authentic greek food. The fish is amazing. Can be a bit pricey but you'll have enough food for at least 2 meals.
40 helybéli ajánlásával
Taverna Kyclades
228 1st AvenueAuthentic greek food. The fish is amazing. Can be a bit pricey but you'll have enough food for at least 2 meals.
Gnocco
337 E 10th StBest Pizza!
Try the tartufata and the buffalina.
Patio in the back.
Raclette
511 E 12th StRaclette! Need I say more?
Don't miss it if you like melted cheese.
Have a feijoada and a pitcher of caipirinhas for brunch and you'll dance samba all afternoon.
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Miss Favela
57 S 5th StHave a feijoada and a pitcher of caipirinhas for brunch and you'll dance samba all afternoon.
Sipsak
928 2nd AveDelicious Turkish food!
Very well prepared Mediterranean food, cosy atmosphere, attentive service.
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Bustan NYC
487 Amsterdam AveVery well prepared Mediterranean food, cosy atmosphere, attentive service.
Le Pif NYC
2058 BroadwayFrench Bistro and wine bar. Fun and yummy!
Delicious and incredibly cute French bistro with small dishes and great wine list!
Come early to put your name on the list while you go get a drink because they don't take reservations and it fills in fast.
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Buvette
42 Grove StDelicious and incredibly cute French bistro with small dishes and great wine list!
Come early to put your name on the list while you go get a drink because they don't take reservations and it fills in fast.
Enjoy cocktails and oysters on a beautiful boat while watching the sun set over New Jersey.
(Closed in the winter)
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Grand Banks
Enjoy cocktails and oysters on a beautiful boat while watching the sun set over New Jersey.
(Closed in the winter)
Boris & Horton
195 Avenue AGreat coffee and perfect for dog-watching.
Caravan Of Dreams
405 E 6th StVery good vegan restaurant
David Chang's famous ramen bar, just around the corner from the apartment!
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.David Chang's famous ramen bar, just around the corner from the apartment!
Delicious Northern Italian Food. Try the lemon spaghetti and sit at the bar to observe the staff at work in the kitchen while sharring a quartino (wine per consumption).
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Supper
156 E 2nd StDelicious Northern Italian Food. Try the lemon spaghetti and sit at the bar to observe the staff at work in the kitchen while sharring a quartino (wine per consumption).
Drinks & Nightlife
Cute cocktail bar with original creations.
My favorite (off the menu): Indian summer.
The sausage bread is insanely yummy.
They often have live music.
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The Wayland
700 E 9th StCute cocktail bar with original creations.
My favorite (off the menu): Indian summer.
The sausage bread is insanely yummy.
They often have live music.
Bar upstairs, music scene downstairs.
The place to go for a late night for beer and rock music
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Lit Lounge
93 2nd AveBar upstairs, music scene downstairs.
The place to go for a late night for beer and rock music
Tiki bar with live music every night - you never know what you'll get.
Get a volcano if you're feeling crazy and stop by the Photo Booth for a souvenir pic.
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Otto's Shrunken Head
538 E 14th StTiki bar with live music every night - you never know what you'll get.
Get a volcano if you're feeling crazy and stop by the Photo Booth for a souvenir pic.
Amor y Amargo
95 E 6th StTiny cocktail place specialized in bitters
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveBeer garden!
Simply the best steak tacos in town. The grapefruit margarita is also great!
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Barrio Chino
253 Broome StSimply the best steak tacos in town. The grapefruit margarita is also great!
Cabin Down Below
Underground speak easy.
Look for the stairs.
My favorite speakeasy. Look for the "Lower Est Side Toy Co"sign and just walk straight in. Don't be afraid of the huge guy asking what you're here for and enjoy your drinks in coffee cups. No fur!
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The Back Room
102 Norfolk StMy favorite speakeasy. Look for the "Lower Est Side Toy Co"sign and just walk straight in. Don't be afraid of the huge guy asking what you're here for and enjoy your drinks in coffee cups. No fur!
Like your grandmother's living room but with a pool table and $2 Pabst.
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Welcome To The Johnsons
123 Rivington StLike your grandmother's living room but with a pool table and $2 Pabst.
Live Traditional Irish Music Seisun every Tuesday starting at 8pm. All musicians are welcomed!
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Dempsey's Pub
61 2nd AvenueLive Traditional Irish Music Seisun every Tuesday starting at 8pm. All musicians are welcomed!
Best view of the skyline at the rooftop bar of the Wythe Hotel. They make their own gin!
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The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveBest view of the skyline at the rooftop bar of the Wythe Hotel. They make their own gin!
The best view of the city in a fancy lounge. No sneakers and $20 cocktails but the view is worth it. Don't forget to go to the bathroom, it might be the best part!
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The Top of the Standard
848 Washington StThe best view of the city in a fancy lounge. No sneakers and $20 cocktails but the view is worth it. Don't forget to go to the bathroom, it might be the best part!
Great views, great art and great martinis... What else would you want on a summer afternoon?
Don't miss it!
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The Cantor Roof Garden Bar
1000 5th AveGreat views, great art and great martinis... What else would you want on a summer afternoon?
Don't miss it!
Mace
35 West 8th StreetExcellent craft cocktails
Essentials
Associated Supermarket
Closest supermarket
Fancy-ish grocery store. Great selection of produce and groceries, a bit pricey.
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Union Market
240 E Houston StFancy-ish grocery store. Great selection of produce and groceries, a bit pricey.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGood products and great prices but very crowded.
Target
139 Flatbush AveEverything Else
Take the train for an hour from Penn Station and enjoy a sunny beach day!
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Long Beach
Take the train for an hour from Penn Station and enjoy a sunny beach day!
Arts & Culture
Interesting museum about the history of NYC and the museum store is great for NY presents to bring back home!
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Tenement Múzeum
103 Orchard StInteresting museum about the history of NYC and the museum store is great for NY presents to bring back home!
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette StreetConcert venue with well curated program.
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StFree concerts most nights, great bands and low-key feel.
The "suggested fee" is suggested! You can give as little or as much as you want. Go on Friday or Saturday night when it's open until 9pm. Less crowd and free concert on the balcony!
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Metropolitan Művészeti Múzeum
1000 5th AveThe "suggested fee" is suggested! You can give as little or as much as you want. Go on Friday or Saturday night when it's open until 9pm. Less crowd and free concert on the balcony!
Shopping
One of the best place in town for gifts shopping.
My favorite for Christmas, birthday and other presents needs.
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MoMA Design Bolt
44 W 53rd StOne of the best place in town for gifts shopping.
My favorite for Christmas, birthday and other presents needs.
Fishs Eddy
889 BroadwayFavorite place for kitchen ware, fun, quirky and so New York.
Sightseeing
This island is converted in a giant park, open Fri-Sun. Free ferry to get there. There are frequent art exhibitions and concerts, bike rental, hammocks and great skyline views!
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Governors Island
This island is converted in a giant park, open Fri-Sun. Free ferry to get there. There are frequent art exhibitions and concerts, bike rental, hammocks and great skyline views!
Take the Staten Island for free and enjoy the 30-minute ride that passes right in front of the Statue of Liberty.
Go at sunset, enjoy the view and watch downtown lit up on your way back.
You'll have to exit the boat once you arrive to Staten Island but you can board right back or walk to the bar nearby for a drink with great views before heading back.
If it's summer, you can even head to the stadium and catch a minor league game for about $12. Some games even include some quite spectacular fireworks at the end!
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Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryTake the Staten Island for free and enjoy the 30-minute ride that passes right in front of the Statue of Liberty.
Go at sunset, enjoy the view and watch downtown lit up on your way back.
You'll have to exit the boat once you arrive to Staten Island but you can board right back or walk to the bar nearby for a drink with great views before heading back.
If it's summer, you can even head to the stadium and catch a minor league game for about $12. Some games even include some quite spectacular fireworks at the end!