Guidebook for New York
Entertainment & Activities
The best place for a light afternoon stroll. NYC's pavement can wear on you; take some time off and lay in the grass.
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Parque Tompkins Square
East 10th StreetThe best place for a light afternoon stroll. NYC's pavement can wear on you; take some time off and lay in the grass.
Food Scene
About a 12 minute walk, this Dim Sum spot is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and super authentic! Thank me later. I'm always begging friends to go with me, absolutely delicious.
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Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StAbout a 12 minute walk, this Dim Sum spot is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and super authentic! Thank me later. I'm always begging friends to go with me, absolutely delicious.
Coffee and WiFi by day, wine and conversation by night. Go here to do some work (I often do).
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Ost Cafe
Coffee and WiFi by day, wine and conversation by night. Go here to do some work (I often do).
I have to put a spot for afternoon tea on here, as I am a tea person. Cha An has great specials and takes a Japanese approach to their afternoon tea, which will certainly rejuvenate you.
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Cha-An
230 E 9th StI have to put a spot for afternoon tea on here, as I am a tea person. Cha An has great specials and takes a Japanese approach to their afternoon tea, which will certainly rejuvenate you.
In the house you will find an espresso machine and a hot water maker, as well as basic teas. Here, you can find exquisite teas and coffees this authentic global importer that started in 1895!
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Porto Rico Importing
201 Bleecker StIn the house you will find an espresso machine and a hot water maker, as well as basic teas. Here, you can find exquisite teas and coffees this authentic global importer that started in 1895!
Such a great restaurant. The upper patio is one of the nicest outdoor spaces I could think to eat. On the pricier side, go if you're in the mood for a fine experience.
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David Burke Kitchen
Such a great restaurant. The upper patio is one of the nicest outdoor spaces I could think to eat. On the pricier side, go if you're in the mood for a fine experience.
This spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had- and it's right on our street! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
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C&B
178 E 7th StThis spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had- and it's right on our street! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
Order the classic Porchetta sandwich. On our block, an incredible meal.
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Porchetta
Order the classic Porchetta sandwich. On our block, an incredible meal.
Luke’s is at 93 East 7th. This place. We love this place.
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Luke's Lobster East Village
Luke’s is at 93 East 7th. This place. We love this place.
Another amazing dim sum location. Cheaper than Nom Wah and just as good if not better.
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Dim Sum Go Go
5 E BroadwayAnother amazing dim sum location. Cheaper than Nom Wah and just as good if not better.
Lombardi's
32 Spring StBest Pizza in the area! Coal-Oven.
Highly recommended local Pizza joint in SoHo; no seating though, go through for a quick bite.
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Prince St. Pizza
27 Prince StHighly recommended local Pizza joint in SoHo; no seating though, go through for a quick bite.
Get their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
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Café Habana
17 Prince StGet their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
Prosperity Dumpling
Super cheap, super good dumplings.
I've yet to go, but this is purported to be the best dumpling spot in NYC. (Nom Wah is my favorite of the ones I've gone to)
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Shanghai 21
21 Mott StI've yet to go, but this is purported to be the best dumpling spot in NYC. (Nom Wah is my favorite of the ones I've gone to)
Drinks & Nightlife
I remember when my friend first brought me here. He said, "This is where we're going to dance." Highly recommended if you want a lively bar scene!
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No Malice Palace
197 East 3rd StreetI remember when my friend first brought me here. He said, "This is where we're going to dance." Highly recommended if you want a lively bar scene!
This bar is awesome. Why? It's packed, always, even on a Monday or Tuesday. Very rustic vibe, a corner bar with nice people and great drinks.
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The Wayland
700 E 9th StThis bar is awesome. Why? It's packed, always, even on a Monday or Tuesday. Very rustic vibe, a corner bar with nice people and great drinks.
Great scene, great layout. So spacious for a bar, go with a group!
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Houston Hall
222 W Houston StGreat scene, great layout. So spacious for a bar, go with a group!
Bar None
98 3rd AveGreat dive bar
Our favorite somewhat sketchy dive bar; great scene with young artists playing live shows all the time.
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Elvis Guesthouse
85 Avenue AOur favorite somewhat sketchy dive bar; great scene with young artists playing live shows all the time.
Shopping
If you want to go shopping, don't go to Union Square, go to SoHo. You'll stumble on some true gems. W. Houston St. to Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. Sure to satisfy your eclectic urges.
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SoHo
If you want to go shopping, don't go to Union Square, go to SoHo. You'll stumble on some true gems. W. Houston St. to Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. Sure to satisfy your eclectic urges.
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
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Greenwich Village
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
Also on our amazing street! This place is so great and is so vibrant on a Sunday night
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Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StAlso on our amazing street! This place is so great and is so vibrant on a Sunday night
Velvet Cigar Lounge
80 East 7th StreetIn our neighborhood, a great cigar lounge
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
2 Rivington StBest ice cream in the LES
A great place to hang out with amazing food. SoHo local spot.
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Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StA great place to hang out with amazing food. SoHo local spot.
Essentials
Very close, this is where you can find your groceries.
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Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveVery close, this is where you can find your groceries.
Everything Else
A powerful memorial that was recently completed. New York is a place of rich history, and these structures reiterate a great deal of the global cultural significance.
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Ground Zero
Church StreetA powerful memorial that was recently completed. New York is a place of rich history, and these structures reiterate a great deal of the global cultural significance.
This is right across the street. Amazing cupcakes. Amazing ice cream sandwiches. Go for a snack, so delicious.
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Butter Lane
123 E 7th StThis is right across the street. Amazing cupcakes. Amazing ice cream sandwiches. Go for a snack, so delicious.
Record store. Great vintage items... Great vibes. The walk from 7th around C and D into 1st ave is incredible all around...
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Turntable Lab NY Storefront
63 E 10th StRecord store. Great vintage items... Great vibes. The walk from 7th around C and D into 1st ave is incredible all around...
French bakery/cafe Maman is taking its prized nut-filled chocolate chip cookies and sandwiching them around McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream this summer.
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Maman
239 Centre StFrench bakery/cafe Maman is taking its prized nut-filled chocolate chip cookies and sandwiching them around McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream this summer.
H & H Bagels
639 W 46th StSome of the best bagels in Manhattan. Some have said, "the best"...
$39 tickets for the absolute best views in Manhattan from the city's tallest building.
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Centro de Comercio Mundial Uno
285 Fulton St$39 tickets for the absolute best views in Manhattan from the city's tallest building.
Cool small jeweler I have gotten things for my wife from. Check it out!
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Yaf Sparkle Fine Jewelry
249 Broome StCool small jeweler I have gotten things for my wife from. Check it out!
Arts & Culture
This exhibit is great if you like architecture and want to learn more about this vast city. Miniature scale models of downtown and midtown, plus an exhibit on the planned Freedom Tower.
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Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery PlThis exhibit is great if you like architecture and want to learn more about this vast city. Miniature scale models of downtown and midtown, plus an exhibit on the planned Freedom Tower.
The South Street Seaport and Pier 17 have shops and restaurants plus a free Friday night music festival in the summer. Explore the historic ships, part of the South Street Seaport Museum.
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South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton StThe South Street Seaport and Pier 17 have shops and restaurants plus a free Friday night music festival in the summer. Explore the historic ships, part of the South Street Seaport Museum.
Also known as MoMA. Features works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetAlso known as MoMA. Features works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.