Guidebook for New York
Essentials
AMAZING year round farmer's market that is open everyday. The produce is fresh and CHEAP! The outside looks grimy inside is heaven. This is one of those NY gems that you have to check out!
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Stiles Farmers Market
569 9th AvenueAMAZING year round farmer's market that is open everyday. The produce is fresh and CHEAP! The outside looks grimy inside is heaven. This is one of those NY gems that you have to check out!
Making the trek to TJ's is SO worth it. Their food is unique, environmentally friendly, and best of all AFFORDABLE! Just try to avoid it on weekends and during rush hour- gets super busy.
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Trader Joe's
715 River RdMaking the trek to TJ's is SO worth it. Their food is unique, environmentally friendly, and best of all AFFORDABLE! Just try to avoid it on weekends and during rush hour- gets super busy.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of our favorite local bars. It's a chill environment with an amazing beer selection (and they always have quality $5 beer specials) and pretty good food as well.
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Valhalla
815 9th AveThis is one of our favorite local bars. It's a chill environment with an amazing beer selection (and they always have quality $5 beer specials) and pretty good food as well.
This is an adorable, hip, laid-back hole-in-the-wall bar that I stumbled upon one night with a friend. They have really creative cocktails and yummy small dishes to munch on.
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The Wayland
700 E 9th StThis is an adorable, hip, laid-back hole-in-the-wall bar that I stumbled upon one night with a friend. They have really creative cocktails and yummy small dishes to munch on.
If you're looking for a fun place to dance on a Friday or Saturday night that's NOT a pretentious, expensive club, this is a great place. Upstairs is a laid back pub, downstairs is a dance party!
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One and One
76 E 1st StIf you're looking for a fun place to dance on a Friday or Saturday night that's NOT a pretentious, expensive club, this is a great place. Upstairs is a laid back pub, downstairs is a dance party!
Love! This is a huge beer garden with authentic German food. There's long wooden tables that are good for groups, but it's also fun to go with just a couple friends. Go when they have live music!
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Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd StLove! This is a huge beer garden with authentic German food. There's long wooden tables that are good for groups, but it's also fun to go with just a couple friends. Go when they have live music!
It gets too crowded on the weekend, but if you go on a weekday it is pricey but really fun and very "New York." There's a breathtaking 360 view of Manhattan AND a hot tub in the middle of the lounge!
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The Top of the Standard
848 Washington StIt gets too crowded on the weekend, but if you go on a weekday it is pricey but really fun and very "New York." There's a breathtaking 360 view of Manhattan AND a hot tub in the middle of the lounge!
The main attraction here in my opinion is the rooftop bar, which is so much fun in warmer weather. They also have great food which is served late into the night. Definitely a 20-somethings crowd.
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Berry Park
4 Berry StThe main attraction here in my opinion is the rooftop bar, which is so much fun in warmer weather. They also have great food which is served late into the night. Definitely a 20-somethings crowd.
This bar feels like a swanky, classy lounge upstairs, and a cool music venue downstairs where they often have live bands. I haven't been on the weekend but I hear it's a fun place to go dancing!
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Ella Lounge
9 Avenue AThis bar feels like a swanky, classy lounge upstairs, and a cool music venue downstairs where they often have live bands. I haven't been on the weekend but I hear it's a fun place to go dancing!
This is a favorite spot amongst locals- a laid back, no-frills pub with friendly bartenders, darts, video games, and cheap (for NYC) beer. Good for a happy hour or a laid back evening.
The Gaf West
401 West 48th StreetThis is a favorite spot amongst locals- a laid back, no-frills pub with friendly bartenders, darts, video games, and cheap (for NYC) beer. Good for a happy hour or a laid back evening.
AMAZING rooftop view of the West Manhatten skyline! Drinks are expensive but it's an incredibly relaxed vibe with good music and nice people. Open roof in the summer and enclosed when it's cold out.
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The Press Lounge
653 11th AveAMAZING rooftop view of the West Manhatten skyline! Drinks are expensive but it's an incredibly relaxed vibe with good music and nice people. Open roof in the summer and enclosed when it's cold out.
Food Scene
This is a really good Druze (Middle Eastern) restaurant. It's a cozy, intimate atmosphere, the food is high quality, service is great, and the prices are reasonable- AND it's BYOB!
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Gazala Place
709 9th AveThis is a really good Druze (Middle Eastern) restaurant. It's a cozy, intimate atmosphere, the food is high quality, service is great, and the prices are reasonable- AND it's BYOB!
I just LOVE this Turkish restaurant. The food makes my mouth water just thinking about it, the service is excellent, and it has a really warm and funky vibe. It also has VERY reasonable prices.
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Turkish Cuisine
631 9th AveI just LOVE this Turkish restaurant. The food makes my mouth water just thinking about it, the service is excellent, and it has a really warm and funky vibe. It also has VERY reasonable prices.
This is a funky restaurant/bar that is music themed and has excellent and unique food. My personal favs are the Ahi tuna sliders, the truffle mac n cheese, and the wok-fried brussel sprouts
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Vynl
756 9th AvenueThis is a funky restaurant/bar that is music themed and has excellent and unique food. My personal favs are the Ahi tuna sliders, the truffle mac n cheese, and the wok-fried brussel sprouts
The fact of the matter is, Hell's Kitchen ironically lacks quality bagel shops. BUT! Although this place isn't top notch by NYC standards, it certainly does the trick and tastes damn good!
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Pick a Bagel
1475 2nd AveThe fact of the matter is, Hell's Kitchen ironically lacks quality bagel shops. BUT! Although this place isn't top notch by NYC standards, it certainly does the trick and tastes damn good!
If you're looking for a dinner that's a little more upscale but not TOO fancy, this is your place! Very good French/Mediterranean food (I've had great fish dishes here) and great service.
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Marseille
630 9th AveIf you're looking for a dinner that's a little more upscale but not TOO fancy, this is your place! Very good French/Mediterranean food (I've had great fish dishes here) and great service.
Solid Indian food for reasonable prices. AND it's BYOB, so what's not to love? :-) Very tiny place so best to keep your party under 4.
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Aaheli
Solid Indian food for reasonable prices. AND it's BYOB, so what's not to love? :-) Very tiny place so best to keep your party under 4.
Suchhhh good Himalayan food (I would explain it as sort of a cross between Indian and Thai). And none of the dishes cost more than $8! This place is a gem. And, of course- BYOB!
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Cafe Himalaya
78 E 1st StSuchhhh good Himalayan food (I would explain it as sort of a cross between Indian and Thai). And none of the dishes cost more than $8! This place is a gem. And, of course- BYOB!
Good god. Your mind will be blown! This place is on the pricey side, but I'm telling you it will probably be one of the best meals of your life. Seriously. Be sure to make reservations far in advance!
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Traif
229 S 4th StGood god. Your mind will be blown! This place is on the pricey side, but I'm telling you it will probably be one of the best meals of your life. Seriously. Be sure to make reservations far in advance!
Expensive but WOW what an experience! From the decor to the amazing dishes to the wonderful service, you're sure to have a top notch time eating at this Middle Eastern and Asian inspired restaurant.
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Spice Market
Expensive but WOW what an experience! From the decor to the amazing dishes to the wonderful service, you're sure to have a top notch time eating at this Middle Eastern and Asian inspired restaurant.
YUM! This is an adorable little Mexican place with BYOB (always a plus) and high quality food. Portions are not too big and prices are very low for NYC. Great for a date or small group of friends.
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Ponche Taqueria
420 W 49th StYUM! This is an adorable little Mexican place with BYOB (always a plus) and high quality food. Portions are not too big and prices are very low for NYC. Great for a date or small group of friends.
Run by the founders of Traif, this Mexican/Asian inspired restaurant will also blow your mind! More veg-friendly than Traif, lighter fare, and crazy-good tequila! Make sure to try a bandura!
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Xixa
241 S 4th StRun by the founders of Traif, this Mexican/Asian inspired restaurant will also blow your mind! More veg-friendly than Traif, lighter fare, and crazy-good tequila! Make sure to try a bandura!
If you find yourself in the Columbia area, definitely stop in for a meal here. Fresh, healthy, interesting dishes and a friendly vibe. Especially good for breakfast or brunch :-)
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Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayIf you find yourself in the Columbia area, definitely stop in for a meal here. Fresh, healthy, interesting dishes and a friendly vibe. Especially good for breakfast or brunch :-)
Hands down one of the best bagel places in NYC. Worth the trip (and the wait...sometimes there's a long line). Super cheap and fresh.
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Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayHands down one of the best bagel places in NYC. Worth the trip (and the wait...sometimes there's a long line). Super cheap and fresh.
One of 3 Artichoke locations. The pizza is out of this world! Unique, filling, flavorful. Very popular late-night wknd spot with a long line of hungry people post-bar, so try to go earlier in the day!
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StOne of 3 Artichoke locations. The pizza is out of this world! Unique, filling, flavorful. Very popular late-night wknd spot with a long line of hungry people post-bar, so try to go earlier in the day!
This is basically a beautiful, eclectic food court with all kinds of interesting cuisine. Very unique experience, something you just have to check out!
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveThis is basically a beautiful, eclectic food court with all kinds of interesting cuisine. Very unique experience, something you just have to check out!
A true China Town experience! I have "dumpling night" here every Friday with friends and we never pay more than $10 each for a HUGE meal. Make sure you get soup dumplings and the scallion pancakes!
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Shanghai 21
21 Mott StA true China Town experience! I have "dumpling night" here every Friday with friends and we never pay more than $10 each for a HUGE meal. Make sure you get soup dumplings and the scallion pancakes!
DELICIOUS Italian food for amazing prices ($10 for a huge meal). Cozy and friendly place, worth a visit if you're in the area
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II Corallo Trattoria
176 Prince StDELICIOUS Italian food for amazing prices ($10 for a huge meal). Cozy and friendly place, worth a visit if you're in the area
If you are in Brooklyn, and you like vegan/vegetarian food, you have GOT to try this place! So delicious, healthy, and unique.
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Sun In Bloom
460 Bergen StreetIf you are in Brooklyn, and you like vegan/vegetarian food, you have GOT to try this place! So delicious, healthy, and unique.
YUM. This little vegan/vegetarian restaurant is affordable, cute, healthy, and delicious. A total gem! Try their soups!
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Souen at East Village
326 East 6th StreetYUM. This little vegan/vegetarian restaurant is affordable, cute, healthy, and delicious. A total gem! Try their soups!
This is a wonderful Mediterranean/tapas place in Fort Greene, which is a lovely neighborhood in Brooklyn that is fun to explore.
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Olea
171 Lafayette AveThis is a wonderful Mediterranean/tapas place in Fort Greene, which is a lovely neighborhood in Brooklyn that is fun to explore.
Everything Else
This is my go-to place for wine and spirits! Not only are the prices fair, but the staff have endless amounts of knowledge and give fantastic recommendations (look for the tall blond guy!).
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Ninth Avenue Vintner
669 9th AveThis is my go-to place for wine and spirits! Not only are the prices fair, but the staff have endless amounts of knowledge and give fantastic recommendations (look for the tall blond guy!).
You just can't beat TJ's wine shop with its infamous "2 buck chuck" wine bottles (although now it's more like 3 bucks- but that's still insanely cheap!)
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Trader Joe's Wine Shop
138 E 14th StYou just can't beat TJ's wine shop with its infamous "2 buck chuck" wine bottles (although now it's more like 3 bucks- but that's still insanely cheap!)
Here you can catch 3 lines: Amtrak (long distance destinations), New Jersey Transit (New Jersey), and Long Island Railroad (Queens and Long Island).
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Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th StHere you can catch 3 lines: Amtrak (long distance destinations), New Jersey Transit (New Jersey), and Long Island Railroad (Queens and Long Island).
Here you can catch the Metro-North Railroad, which takes you to to counties in New York State up through to Connecticut.
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StHere you can catch the Metro-North Railroad, which takes you to to counties in New York State up through to Connecticut.
Central Park is great, but Prospect Park is also awesome! It's beautiful and not as crowded. If you have nice weather, check it out!
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Prospect Park
Central Park is great, but Prospect Park is also awesome! It's beautiful and not as crowded. If you have nice weather, check it out!
Arts & Culture
If you like live comedy then this place is a must see! They have shows 7 nights a week that never cost above $10. Huge stars have gotten their start here, like Amy Poehler and Matt Walsch.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StIf you like live comedy then this place is a must see! They have shows 7 nights a week that never cost above $10. Huge stars have gotten their start here, like Amy Poehler and Matt Walsch.
The performers here will absolutely blow your mind. I have been on Wednesdays and Fridays for the poetry slams, where spoken word artists get on stage and take you on an emotional journey. Must see.
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Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
236 E 3rd StThe performers here will absolutely blow your mind. I have been on Wednesdays and Fridays for the poetry slams, where spoken word artists get on stage and take you on an emotional journey. Must see.
This is a bar but also an underground music venue. Best to go on a Thurs night for the "jam sesh." It's a lot of jazz, funk, and hip-hop and if you play an instrument, you can go up on stage and jam!
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Arlene Grocery
95 Stanton StThis is a bar but also an underground music venue. Best to go on a Thurs night for the "jam sesh." It's a lot of jazz, funk, and hip-hop and if you play an instrument, you can go up on stage and jam!
This is the mothership of all museums. You could spend an hour or all day, it's up to you! Great thing about this museum is that it's donation based, so you can pay whatever you want to get in!
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThis is the mothership of all museums. You could spend an hour or all day, it's up to you! Great thing about this museum is that it's donation based, so you can pay whatever you want to get in!
I just love this place, you have to check it out. If you go between 4 and 8 pm on Fridays, admission is free! Just be prepared to wait in a long line.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetI just love this place, you have to check it out. If you go between 4 and 8 pm on Fridays, admission is free! Just be prepared to wait in a long line.
Suchhhh a cool place! They have an exhibit on whales right now which I haven't seen but is supposed to be awesome!
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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestSuchhhh a cool place! They have an exhibit on whales right now which I haven't seen but is supposed to be awesome!
This is like the little sister to the MET, except with a way better modern art collection. Totally cool and worth a trip to Brooklyn to check out.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyThis is like the little sister to the MET, except with a way better modern art collection. Totally cool and worth a trip to Brooklyn to check out.
Sightseeing
You probably don't need me to tell you this, but this is one MUST SEE destination. It's a new public park/space that used to be a railroad through NYC. It's beautiful, unique, peaceful, and historic.
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Empire Diner
210 10th AveYou probably don't need me to tell you this, but this is one MUST SEE destination. It's a new public park/space that used to be a railroad through NYC. It's beautiful, unique, peaceful, and historic.
Tucked away far up in Manhattan, this museum and park is a lesser known tourist destination so chances are you won't find crowds. Beautiful, peaceful, and historic, this is one of my favorite spots.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrTucked away far up in Manhattan, this museum and park is a lesser known tourist destination so chances are you won't find crowds. Beautiful, peaceful, and historic, this is one of my favorite spots.
I have never been but I heard the gardens are amazing in the spring and summer! If you have nice weather you should go check it out (and also go to the museum because they're next to each other).
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveI have never been but I heard the gardens are amazing in the spring and summer! If you have nice weather you should go check it out (and also go to the museum because they're next to each other).
The 9/11 Memorial recently opened and is incredibly powerful. It's free to go but reserve your tickets online ahead of time.
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9/11 Tribute Museum
92 Greenwich StThe 9/11 Memorial recently opened and is incredibly powerful. It's free to go but reserve your tickets online ahead of time.
If you've never been, you of course have to go!
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Empire State Building
20 W 34th StIf you've never been, you of course have to go!
I have never done this myself but I have a friend that did one and she said it's awesome! Basically a boat that takes you all around the Manhattan shore.
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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
12th AvenueI have never done this myself but I have a friend that did one and she said it's awesome! Basically a boat that takes you all around the Manhattan shore.