Food Scene
Really good inexpensive Italian food and unquestionably the best value in NYC; does not take reservations but is worth the wait and is CASH only
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Bianca
5 Bleecker StreetReally good inexpensive Italian food and unquestionably the best value in NYC; does not take reservations but is worth the wait and is CASH only
Emilio's Ballato
55 E Houston StClassic affordable Italian food with relaxed atmosphere
Considered the birthplace of NY style pizza and is a staple in NYC
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Lombardi's
32 Spring StConsidered the birthplace of NY style pizza and is a staple in NYC
Arturo's
106 W Houston StSimilar pizza to Lombardi’s but with better pasta selection
This restaurant isn’t local but is a quick cab ride or trip on the 6 subway and is my favorite pizza in NYC
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Vezzo Thin Crust Pizza
178 Lexington AveThis restaurant isn’t local but is a quick cab ride or trip on the 6 subway and is my favorite pizza in NYC
A NYC city staple and appears to be a regular diner but has excellent Cuban food; order the corn!
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Café Habana
17 Prince StA NYC city staple and appears to be a regular diner but has excellent Cuban food; order the corn!
A very cool/casual taco place that is always busy yet the wait is never too long; I love the crispy fish taco and sparkling sangria. Me and friends eat there a few times a month
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Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StA very cool/casual taco place that is always busy yet the wait is never too long; I love the crispy fish taco and sparkling sangria. Me and friends eat there a few times a month
Spring Natural
98 Kenmare StA causal spot for lunch, brunch or dinner
A very trendy NYC staple where you’re likely to spot a celebrity; it has great inexpensive Mexican food and you can’t go wrong with any of the margaritas. Trying going early evening to walk in.
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La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StA very trendy NYC staple where you’re likely to spot a celebrity; it has great inexpensive Mexican food and you can’t go wrong with any of the margaritas. Trying going early evening to walk in.
French/Moroccan fusion with a cool vibe; doesn’t serve liquor and is cash only
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Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StFrench/Moroccan fusion with a cool vibe; doesn’t serve liquor and is cash only
Very popular brunch spot but expect to wait and bring your wallet $$$
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Balthazar
80 Spring StVery popular brunch spot but expect to wait and bring your wallet $$$
Great lunch spot and beautiful restaurant, always a winner
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The Mercer Kitchen
99 Prince StGreat lunch spot and beautiful restaurant, always a winner
The Dutch
131 Sullivan StGreat lunch spot, recommend the fried chicken
Siggy's Good Food
Amazing healthy and organic food, great for lunch
The National Underground
159 E Houston StHigh-end Asian cuisine, next to Finale
My favorite quick sushi lunch spot. Check out their sushi lunch combos
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Mottsu
285 Mott StMy favorite quick sushi lunch spot. Check out their sushi lunch combos
Drinks & Nightlife
Brinkley's Broome Street
Broome StreetGreat quick lunch spot in the neighborhood
Mother's Ruin
18 Spring StAwesome neighborhood bar, busy every night.
O'Neill's Irish Bar
729 3rd AveCool Irish pub in the neighborhood
Everything Else
A NYC mega-club, big nights there are Tuesday/Friday/Saturday. The party starts to get busy around 12:45/1:00 am
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FINALE
199 BoweryA NYC mega-club, big nights there are Tuesday/Friday/Saturday. The party starts to get busy around 12:45/1:00 am
GoldBar
389 Broome StSmall intimate club, get there early on the weekends
Shopping
Amazing selection for all your grocery needs, I shop here a few times a week. Could not live without it.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StAmazing selection for all your grocery needs, I shop here a few times a week. Could not live without it.