Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Off the beaten track Mexican restaurant in "El Barrio", steps away from the 103rd st station on the 6 train. Excellent and authentic food in a gorgeous setting.
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
123 East 110th StreetOff the beaten track Mexican restaurant in "El Barrio", steps away from the 103rd st station on the 6 train. Excellent and authentic food in a gorgeous setting.
Wonderful, authentic Turkish food in a cute setting, all at a modest price.
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Ala Carte Istanbul Turkish Restaurant
1405 2nd AveWonderful, authentic Turkish food in a cute setting, all at a modest price.
A personal favorite, among the ever expanding list of Tapas bars. Cozy with delicious, authentic food.
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Las Ramblas
170 West 4th StreetA personal favorite, among the ever expanding list of Tapas bars. Cozy with delicious, authentic food.
H&H Bagels
1551 2nd AveExcellent bar scene, and good food is an added bonus.
Perfectly charcoal grilled meat, delicious rice, & warm service, in an cozy setting. BYO policy a big plus - excellent wine shop, Millesima, 1 block to the north.
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Afghan Kebab House
764 9th AvePerfectly charcoal grilled meat, delicious rice, & warm service, in an cozy setting. BYO policy a big plus - excellent wine shop, Millesima, 1 block to the north.
Some say the best hot dog ... for about $2, a true New York experience!
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Papaya King
1535 East 86th StSome say the best hot dog ... for about $2, a true New York experience!
Hidden Gem behind the curtains of an otherwise elegant hotel are the best flame grilled burgers that are a true New Yorker's secret!
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burger joint
119 W 56th StHidden Gem behind the curtains of an otherwise elegant hotel are the best flame grilled burgers that are a true New Yorker's secret!
Kings' Carriage House
251 E 82nd StVery good food in a gorgeous setting. You will feel like royalty here.
Recipe
452 Amsterdam AvenueTiny New American with big flavors.
Land
1565 2nd AveTiny, terriffic Thai, bold flavors, great prices, fast service.
Head up to Harlem for good French Food. Live music on Sat night a plus!
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Chez Lucienne
308 Lenox AveHead up to Harlem for good French Food. Live music on Sat night a plus!
Kurio
338 E 92nd StExcellent, creative, New American at fair prices, and right up the street!
Nick's Pizza
1814 2nd AveVery good brick oven Pizza a short walk from your apartment.
Pastis
52 Gansevoort StCenter of the Meatpacking District
Very good thin crust pizza with delicious homemade sauce.
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Rizzo's Fine Pizza
30-13 Steinway StVery good thin crust pizza with delicious homemade sauce.
Essentials
Feel like a local, shopping for everything and anything at good prices in a quisessential "take no prisoners" NYC experience. Open til midnight.
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Fairway Market 86th Street
240 East 86th StFeel like a local, shopping for everything and anything at good prices in a quisessential "take no prisoners" NYC experience. Open til midnight.
Pioneer Supermarket
2044 Boston RdClosest grocery
Drinks & Nightlife
Gorgeous bar for the see and be seen crowd, velvet rope, but easy to navigate, especially with dining reservations.
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TAO Uptown
42 E 58th StGorgeous bar for the see and be seen crowd, velvet rope, but easy to navigate, especially with dining reservations.
Lavo Nightclub
40 E 58th StExcellent bar scene, and good food is an added bonus.
Rooftop lounge with amazing view of Empire State Building ... bring a sweater ... burrrrr
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230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th AveRooftop lounge with amazing view of Empire State Building ... bring a sweater ... burrrrr
Arts & Culture
East 92nd Street
East 92nd StreetWorld class cultural center, lectures, recitals, concerts
Architectural Icon filled with world class modern art
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveArchitectural Icon filled with world class modern art
The only branch of the Smithsonian outside of Washington DC
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st StThe only branch of the Smithsonian outside of Washington DC
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th AveThe giftshop alone is worth a visit
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveEverything and anything about NYC
One of the worlds great art museums. Tip: On fri and sat nights in the summer, cocktails on the roof are one of the great NYC experiences!
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveOne of the worlds great art museums. Tip: On fri and sat nights in the summer, cocktails on the roof are one of the great NYC experiences!
Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center PlazaTop center for performing arts
Carnegie Hall
Oldest and grandest concert hall
Everything Else
24 Hr. Pharmacy, convenience store, munchies, and everything and anything you forgot to pack!
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1622 3rd Ave
1622 3rd Avenue24 Hr. Pharmacy, convenience store, munchies, and everything and anything you forgot to pack!
Shopping
Barnes & Noble
33 E 17th StLarge, well stocked bookstore, great travel secton.
Sightseeing
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestMost visited museum in NYC
Recently rebuilt Rose Space Center, moon rocks and meteors you can touch, space shows, laser concerts, lectures
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The Hayden Planetarium
200 Central Park WestRecently rebuilt Rose Space Center, moon rocks and meteors you can touch, space shows, laser concerts, lectures
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StNYC grandest building
Chrysler Building
405 Lexington AveGreatest Art Deco Building
More than just a transportation hub, NYC's most beautiful station
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StMore than just a transportation hub, NYC's most beautiful station