Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great informal soul food spot! Get your fill of chicken and waffles, mac'n'cheese, grits and collard greens, open late late on the weekends. Busy during weekend brunch!
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StGreat informal soul food spot! Get your fill of chicken and waffles, mac'n'cheese, grits and collard greens, open late late on the weekends. Busy during weekend brunch!
A smaller soul food haven, with your favorite comfort foods and a bumpin "Trusted Mic Tuesdays" karaoke party.
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Melba's
300 W 114th StA smaller soul food haven, with your favorite comfort foods and a bumpin "Trusted Mic Tuesdays" karaoke party.
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThe cookies are humungous and to die for! Must try!
Candle Cafe West
One of my favourite vegan restaurants in Manhattan!
Amazing vegan soul food. Make sure to try their salted pecan caramel cookie. Closed on Mondays.
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Seasoned Vegan
128 St Nicholas AveAmazing vegan soul food. Make sure to try their salted pecan caramel cookie. Closed on Mondays.
Cute and quiet little spot to meet someone or work on your computer.
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Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdCute and quiet little spot to meet someone or work on your computer.
Eataly has EVERYTHING. A market full of restaurants, deli's, wines, kitchenware, produce, and Italian fine goods. A place to get lost in, where you want to try it all.
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveEataly has EVERYTHING. A market full of restaurants, deli's, wines, kitchenware, produce, and Italian fine goods. A place to get lost in, where you want to try it all.
Parks & Nature
Morningside Park has multiple levels and trails to walk, jog, or hang out - with sprawling staircases leading you to Columbia University, Cathedral of Saint John the Divine (the 5th largest church in the world), open fields and more. At the base is a farmer's market (Saturdays on 110th), a giant pond covered in sunbathing turtles, picnic tables, baseball mounds and basketball courts.
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Morningside Park
Morningside DriveMorningside Park has multiple levels and trails to walk, jog, or hang out - with sprawling staircases leading you to Columbia University, Cathedral of Saint John the Divine (the 5th largest church in the world), open fields and more. At the base is a farmer's market (Saturdays on 110th), a giant pond covered in sunbathing turtles, picnic tables, baseball mounds and basketball courts.
Central Park is incredible - suntan on one of the great lawns, rent a bike to explore, hire a peddy cab to give you a tour, or walk to one of the many ponds, look outs, or trails found all over.
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Central Park North
Central Park NorthCentral Park is incredible - suntan on one of the great lawns, rent a bike to explore, hire a peddy cab to give you a tour, or walk to one of the many ponds, look outs, or trails found all over.
Entertainment & Activities
The Apollo is iconic. I highly recommend Amateur Night, it's the best entertainment you can find in this city for under $30! https://www.apollotheater.org/amateur-night/
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Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StThe Apollo is iconic. I highly recommend Amateur Night, it's the best entertainment you can find in this city for under $30! https://www.apollotheater.org/amateur-night/
Lots of famous comedians gracing the stage. Make sure to reserve your tickets in advance, it usually sells out.
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Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StLots of famous comedians gracing the stage. Make sure to reserve your tickets in advance, it usually sells out.
Unforgettable immersive theatre experience. Out of the box, like nothing you've ever experienced. Choose your own adventure.
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Sleep No More
530 W 27th StUnforgettable immersive theatre experience. Out of the box, like nothing you've ever experienced. Choose your own adventure.
Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetLive Jazz music
Essentials
Great grocery store with everything, including organic, vegan, gluten free options, and a beer shop upstairs. Open til midnight.
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Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat grocery store with everything, including organic, vegan, gluten free options, and a beer shop upstairs. Open til midnight.
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass BlvdEverything you need, 24/7.
Drinks & Nightlife
Silvana
300 W 116th StLive music and DJs at night.
Classic Harlem speakeasy vibe with incredible DJs and legendary music of Harlem and Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s world renowned cuisine.
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Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdClassic Harlem speakeasy vibe with incredible DJs and legendary music of Harlem and Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s world renowned cuisine.
For all the unicorns who want an experiential nightlife vibe, straight out of a Stanley Kubrick movie with live aerial performances and a steady stream of themed events. Best to buy tickets on their website.
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueFor all the unicorns who want an experiential nightlife vibe, straight out of a Stanley Kubrick movie with live aerial performances and a steady stream of themed events. Best to buy tickets on their website.
Floor to ceiling views of NYC on top of the Standard Hotel, with a hot tub in the middle of the dance floor, rooftop access and amazing DJs. Strict door, so make sure you look your best and extra stylish.
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Le Bain
848 Washington StFloor to ceiling views of NYC on top of the Standard Hotel, with a hot tub in the middle of the dance floor, rooftop access and amazing DJs. Strict door, so make sure you look your best and extra stylish.
Shopping
This is where you come to buy sneakers, rare CDs, beauty supplies, scented oils and Harlem souvenirs.
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West 125th Street
West 125th StreetThis is where you come to buy sneakers, rare CDs, beauty supplies, scented oils and Harlem souvenirs.
SoHo
Lots of huge stores and small boutiques.
Arts & Culture
A great place to spend the day exploring a diverse collection of art.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveA great place to spend the day exploring a diverse collection of art.
Iconic museum due to its distinctly original cylindrical architecture.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveIconic museum due to its distinctly original cylindrical architecture.
Spend the day amidst every kind of animal, dinosaur and creature that has walked this earth.
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American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestSpend the day amidst every kind of animal, dinosaur and creature that has walked this earth.
Become immersed in their incredible collection of art and design masterpieces.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetBecome immersed in their incredible collection of art and design masterpieces.
The Cell
175 8th AveThe Joyce programs really great dance shows.