Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The Smith
956 2nd Ave$$ American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Brasseries
$$ French REstaurant. a homey French bistro. I came in for lunch twice, both on a weekday. The interior is actually larger than it looks.
Matisse
924 2nd Ave$$ French REstaurant. a homey French bistro. I came in for lunch twice, both on a weekday. The interior is actually larger than it looks.
$$$ - Latin American - Lovely upscale Latin cuisine in a upper east side townhouse. Chef Richard Sandoval's menu is intricate yet simple.
Pampano
209 E 49th St$$$ - Latin American - Lovely upscale Latin cuisine in a upper east side townhouse. Chef Richard Sandoval's menu is intricate yet simple.
$$ Italian, Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars, Fun lively atmosphere - by end of night people were dancing to Latin music
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La Cava
939 2nd Ave$$ Italian, Tapas/Small Plates, Wine Bars, Fun lively atmosphere - by end of night people were dancing to Latin music
Peak Thai
301 E 49th St $$ Thai - Tasty and good prices. Good for delivery.
$$ Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Organic Stores
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Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington Ave$$ Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Organic Stores
Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Turkish Many wine options, hard liquor and beer, and amazing Turkish food makes Pierre Loti Midtown the greatest place I went to.
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Pierre Loti Midtown
300 E 52nd StWine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Turkish Many wine options, hard liquor and beer, and amazing Turkish food makes Pierre Loti Midtown the greatest place I went to.
$$ Indian, Buffets, Vegetarian . LAMB CHOPS - BEST IN MANHATTAN. Yeah I said it! It comes with a price tag but after one bite you'll know why. 48 hour process for cooking their chops. The food is amazing, authentic punjabi food.
Bukhara Grill
217 E 49th St$$ Indian, Buffets, Vegetarian . LAMB CHOPS - BEST IN MANHATTAN. Yeah I said it! It comes with a price tag but after one bite you'll know why. 48 hour process for cooking their chops. The food is amazing, authentic punjabi food.
$$ Mexican, Tex-Mex. Their margaritas are like none other. They are delicious ( not too tart, not too strong-tasting), very strong- I usually just have one or at most 2, and obviously, the best priced that you can get in New York!
as I do miss their "make-your-own-quesillda," some of the newer ones that have been added to their menu are pretty good. I also love their chips and salsa.
The atmopshere is so much fun, plenty of fun party music, hip and fun decor and lights and overall a great experience! Whether it's a party, girls night or one-on-one, You can't go wrong!!
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Blockheads Burritos
951 Amsterdam Ave$$ Mexican, Tex-Mex. Their margaritas are like none other. They are delicious ( not too tart, not too strong-tasting), very strong- I usually just have one or at most 2, and obviously, the best priced that you can get in New York!
as I do miss their "make-your-own-quesillda," some of the newer ones that have been added to their menu are pretty good. I also love their chips and salsa.
The atmopshere is so much fun, plenty of fun party music, hip and fun decor and lights and overall a great experience! Whether it's a party, girls night or one-on-one, You can't go wrong!!
$ Bakeries, Bagels, Delis - Morning eatery. Great place to visit.
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Ess-a-Bagel
831 3rd Ave$ Bakeries, Bagels, Delis - Morning eatery. Great place to visit.
OBAO
647 9th Ave$$ Thai, Vietnamese.
$$ Italian . The Italian Brunch menu was about $16 and included coffee or tea and an entree, as well as home fries and a basket of garlic bread. For an additional $10 or so you could add unlimited drinks like mimosa, bellini,
Lasagna
$$ Italian . The Italian Brunch menu was about $16 and included coffee or tea and an entree, as well as home fries and a basket of garlic bread. For an additional $10 or so you could add unlimited drinks like mimosa, bellini,
$$$ Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean. Seafood seafood seafood. I got some sea bass and some octopus and some oysters. All were prepared with little nonsense, and served with expert care. Thats how maritime delicacies work: you pay good money, and you get the fish, nothing more nothing less.
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Avra Madison Estiatorio
14 E 60th St$$$ Seafood, Greek, Mediterranean. Seafood seafood seafood. I got some sea bass and some octopus and some oysters. All were prepared with little nonsense, and served with expert care. Thats how maritime delicacies work: you pay good money, and you get the fish, nothing more nothing less.
$$$ Jazz & Blues, American (New), Sushi Bars. I've been to Hillstone a couple of times now and it just always gets better. This is currently my favorite restaurant- I have never had a bad experience with the restaurant and it is well deserving of five stars.
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Hillstone
378 Park Ave S$$$ Jazz & Blues, American (New), Sushi Bars. I've been to Hillstone a couple of times now and it just always gets better. This is currently my favorite restaurant- I have never had a bad experience with the restaurant and it is well deserving of five stars.
$$ Italian, pizza bar. Great ambiance and great italian food at reasonalbe prices. Also tasty pizza made in brick oven. short walk from our home.
AperiTivo Pizza Bar
780 3rd Ave$$ Italian, pizza bar. Great ambiance and great italian food at reasonalbe prices. Also tasty pizza made in brick oven. short walk from our home.
$$$$ Steakhouses . One of the best and most expensive steakhouses in NYC. Quite a treat if you want to splurge a bit.
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Smith & Wollensky
797 3rd Ave$$$$ Steakhouses . One of the best and most expensive steakhouses in NYC. Quite a treat if you want to splurge a bit.
IL Postino
133 East 61st Street$$$$ Italian. High end Italian eatery. Quite a treat if you want to splurge a bit.
$$$ Seafood, Steakhouses, Bars. When you walk in they take your coat at the door and escort you to your table. The restaurant is dimly lit, with white table cloths and waiters in crisp white button downs and black slacks. It's upscale.
The Sea Fire Grill
Lexington Avenue$$$ Seafood, Steakhouses, Bars. When you walk in they take your coat at the door and escort you to your table. The restaurant is dimly lit, with white table cloths and waiters in crisp white button downs and black slacks. It's upscale.
$$ American (Traditional), Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch. Extremely good eggs Benedict royale. The smoked salmon was really delicious. Not too salty or overpowering. A really good, hit-the-spot breakfast!
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Lexington Brass
517 Lexington Ave$$ American (Traditional), Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch. Extremely good eggs Benedict royale. The smoked salmon was really delicious. Not too salty or overpowering. A really good, hit-the-spot breakfast!
$$$ - Upscale Chinese cuisine.
Red Stixs serves traditional, Beijing-style food so you have your standards: Scallion Pancakes and the signature Peking Duck, along with Jade Dumplings, Crispy Beef, Lobster Rolls, Spare Ribs, Specialty Fried Rice and their famous Chicken Satay.
The menu is what you'd come to expect at any upscale Chinese restaurant, but without the Mr. Chow markup. Which is not to say it's cheap.
Red Stixs
$$$ - Upscale Chinese cuisine.
Red Stixs serves traditional, Beijing-style food so you have your standards: Scallion Pancakes and the signature Peking Duck, along with Jade Dumplings, Crispy Beef, Lobster Rolls, Spare Ribs, Specialty Fried Rice and their famous Chicken Satay.
The menu is what you'd come to expect at any upscale Chinese restaurant, but without the Mr. Chow markup. Which is not to say it's cheap.
$$$ Greek, Mediterranean, Desserts Traditional Greek seafood & other classics in refined preparations served in sleek, minimalist digs.
Loi Estiatorio
132 W 58th St$$$ Greek, Mediterranean, Desserts Traditional Greek seafood & other classics in refined preparations served in sleek, minimalist digs.
$$$ French,
Jubilee is clearly a favorite of the midtown east neighborhood. The restaurant makes up for its lack of excitement with well-prepared, delicious french fare. The bread they bring at the beginning of the meal is great as is the field green salad (I really like the tarragon vinaigrette dressing.
The free range chicken and angus steak are both very tasty. Again, nothing super exciting going on here, but quality food prepared well.
Jubilee
948 1st Ave.$$$ French,
Jubilee is clearly a favorite of the midtown east neighborhood. The restaurant makes up for its lack of excitement with well-prepared, delicious french fare. The bread they bring at the beginning of the meal is great as is the field green salad (I really like the tarragon vinaigrette dressing.
The free range chicken and angus steak are both very tasty. Again, nothing super exciting going on here, but quality food prepared well.
$$$ - Asian Fusion - Acclaimed place. Very nice for a celebration. One of the trendiest restaurants in Meatpacking district. Where carrie from sex & the city had her bridal shower in the Movie. Needs reservations.
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Buddakan
75 9th Ave$$$ - Asian Fusion - Acclaimed place. Very nice for a celebration. One of the trendiest restaurants in Meatpacking district. Where carrie from sex & the city had her bridal shower in the Movie. Needs reservations.
$$$ · Italian Restaurant
Italian outpost dishing up homemade pasta in a big copper & wood dining room inside Chelsea Market.
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Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina
75 9th Avenue$$$ · Italian Restaurant
Italian outpost dishing up homemade pasta in a big copper & wood dining room inside Chelsea Market.
Great Cafe accross the street from our home. Treats and coffee made in a good way with quality ingredients.
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Starbucks
405-409 Union AveGreat Cafe accross the street from our home. Treats and coffee made in a good way with quality ingredients.
$$$ - Mediterranean Upscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
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FIG & OLIVE
420 W 13th St$$$ - Mediterranean Upscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
Wonderful Parisian Cafe in SoHo. Master chocoltier upfront and in the back a seemingly undercover cafe. Quite a treat. Try the chocolate macchiato.
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Mariebelle
484 Broome StWonderful Parisian Cafe in SoHo. Master chocoltier upfront and in the back a seemingly undercover cafe. Quite a treat. Try the chocolate macchiato.
World Class Macaroons Flown in from France. Great cafe & eatery in Soho.
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Ladurée
398 W BroadwayWorld Class Macaroons Flown in from France. Great cafe & eatery in Soho.
Arts & Culture
One of the best museums in NYC. I have been many times and have not yet seen it all. You can easily spend the day here loving the arts and all different time periods. Admission is recommended. YOU CAN DONATE $1 AND ALL OF YOU CAN GET IN. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO DONATE AS MUCH AS YOU WANT. Its in central park so you can enjoy the park after.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveOne of the best museums in NYC. I have been many times and have not yet seen it all. You can easily spend the day here loving the arts and all different time periods. Admission is recommended. YOU CAN DONATE $1 AND ALL OF YOU CAN GET IN. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO DONATE AS MUCH AS YOU WANT. Its in central park so you can enjoy the park after.
Amazing world renowned collection. Dinosaurs to prehistoric man. Everything can be found in this NYC gem.
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Musée américain d'histoire naturelle
200 Central Park WestAmazing world renowned collection. Dinosaurs to prehistoric man. Everything can be found in this NYC gem.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is an art museum located at 1071 Fifth Avenue on the corner of East 89th Street in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
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Musée Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveThe Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, often referred to as The Guggenheim, is an art museum located at 1071 Fifth Avenue on the corner of East 89th Street in the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City.
Sightseeing
Rent a Row boat and enjoy rowing in the central park lake. Only $15 for the row boat. Its a wonderful experience. A bit tiring but definitely fun.
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The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetRent a Row boat and enjoy rowing in the central park lake. Only $15 for the row boat. Its a wonderful experience. A bit tiring but definitely fun.
Elevated Walkway that was since turned into an elevated park/garden. Wonderful to walk from 23st & 10th avenue up towards 36 street along the water. Quite a sightseeing adventure.
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High Line Park
Elevated Walkway that was since turned into an elevated park/garden. Wonderful to walk from 23st & 10th avenue up towards 36 street along the water. Quite a sightseeing adventure.
Iconic & captivating views of Manhattan skyline from the highest floors of one of the best known buildings in the world.
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Empire State Building
20 W 34th StIconic & captivating views of Manhattan skyline from the highest floors of one of the best known buildings in the world.
Captivating views from the new Freedom Tower. Simply stunning from the 100th floor! Tallest building on Northern Hemisphere.
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One World Observatory
117 West StCaptivating views from the new Freedom Tower. Simply stunning from the 100th floor! Tallest building on Northern Hemisphere.
An amazing park which holds the biggest library in NYC on one corner. Lots of pop up shops and FREE ice skating in the cold months! Only $15/person for skate rentals!
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Bryant Park
An amazing park which holds the biggest library in NYC on one corner. Lots of pop up shops and FREE ice skating in the cold months! Only $15/person for skate rentals!
Amazing Park in Flatiron District. Great to walk through and see the sights. Flatiron building on the corner of 5th & 23st. Lots of food and art installations throughout the year.
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Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveAmazing Park in Flatiron District. Great to walk through and see the sights. Flatiron building on the corner of 5th & 23st. Lots of food and art installations throughout the year.
Essentials
Supermarket chain stocking meats, seafood & baked goods along with name-brand dry goods.
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Morton Williams Supermarkets
908 2nd AveSupermarket chain stocking meats, seafood & baked goods along with name-brand dry goods.
World Class International Market with over 2000 SQ Meters. Its amazing to walk through and you will find something you love! Its accross the street from the Flatiron Building.
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveWorld Class International Market with over 2000 SQ Meters. Its amazing to walk through and you will find something you love! Its accross the street from the Flatiron Building.
Shopping
Turtle Bay Chemists
901 2nd AveNeighborhood Pharmacy with most of the basics.
World Class Shopping with every luxury brand imaginable.
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Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th AveWorld Class Shopping with every luxury brand imaginable.
World renowned Shopping on 5th Avenue near Central Park. Every luxury brand is there.
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Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveWorld renowned Shopping on 5th Avenue near Central Park. Every luxury brand is there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar/lounge which is huge. In flatiron district. Amazing views from top floor of empire state and city skyline. Definitely worth visiting.
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230 5th Ave
230 5th AveRooftop bar/lounge which is huge. In flatiron district. Amazing views from top floor of empire state and city skyline. Definitely worth visiting.
Great Rooftop Bar In the Nomad District. Nice vibes and city views from top floor.
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Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC
Great Rooftop Bar In the Nomad District. Nice vibes and city views from top floor.
Relaxed Rooftop Bar. Great in the warmer months. Good vibes.
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Roof at Park South
125 E 27th StRelaxed Rooftop Bar. Great in the warmer months. Good vibes.
Great Downtown Bar/Lounge. Good music on weekends and great vibes. Trendy place in recent years.
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The Bowery Hotel
335 BoweryGreat Downtown Bar/Lounge. Good music on weekends and great vibes. Trendy place in recent years.