Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Amy's is an award-winning bakery and cafe. The croissants, deserts and pastries are the best in the neighborhood.
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Amy's Bread
672 9th AveAmy's is an award-winning bakery and cafe. The croissants, deserts and pastries are the best in the neighborhood.
Authentic Japanese Ramen restaurant. There are 2 locations. The one on 52nd st, between 9-8 ave is a hole-in-the-wall portal to Japan. Usually there's a line. Location on 51st is larger & more modern.
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Totto Ramen Hell's Kitchen
Authentic Japanese Ramen restaurant. There are 2 locations. The one on 52nd st, between 9-8 ave is a hole-in-the-wall portal to Japan. Usually there's a line. Location on 51st is larger & more modern.
Another great Ramen restaurant with traditional service, but less hole-in-the-wall than Totto Ramen.
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Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st StAnother great Ramen restaurant with traditional service, but less hole-in-the-wall than Totto Ramen.
There are LOTS of Thai restaurants in the neighborhood and on 9th, and Pure Thai is the BEST in our opinion and that of many others.
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Pure Thai Cookhouse
766 9th AveThere are LOTS of Thai restaurants in the neighborhood and on 9th, and Pure Thai is the BEST in our opinion and that of many others.
The best Mexican restaurant in the neighb. Lovely Mexican cuisine and tasty margaritas.
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El Centro
824 9th AveThe best Mexican restaurant in the neighb. Lovely Mexican cuisine and tasty margaritas.
In our opinion, this is by far the best Indian food in the neighb. We've always done take-out...not so sure how the service is.
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Aaheli
In our opinion, this is by far the best Indian food in the neighb. We've always done take-out...not so sure how the service is.
Kahve
403 W 51st StGreat coffee. For pastries, Amy's has a larger choice.
Hole-in-the-wall restaurant with 24 seats, but has one of the best brunches in the neighborhood. Great food overall. BYOB and cash only
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Nook
746 9th AveHole-in-the-wall restaurant with 24 seats, but has one of the best brunches in the neighborhood. Great food overall. BYOB and cash only
More of a walk to 11th ave, but the food vendors here make the trip worthwhile.
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Gotham West Market
600 11th AveMore of a walk to 11th ave, but the food vendors here make the trip worthwhile.
Old-school French, homestyle cooking make this one of the best French restaurants in the neighborhood. The other good French restaurant is on 9th and 44th called Marseille.
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Chez Napoléon
Old-school French, homestyle cooking make this one of the best French restaurants in the neighborhood. The other good French restaurant is on 9th and 44th called Marseille.
There are lots of diners in the neighborhoods, but Georgio's is the best. Great weekday breakfast specials. Pancakes are excellent.
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Georgio's Country Grill
There are lots of diners in the neighborhoods, but Georgio's is the best. Great weekday breakfast specials. Pancakes are excellent.
Best burgers in the neighborhood, Bareburger on 46th St. is also very good (better beer specials at Bareburger).
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5 Napkin Burger
630 9th AveBest burgers in the neighborhood, Bareburger on 46th St. is also very good (better beer specials at Bareburger).
Best Mediterranean restaurant (although more pricy). Excellent Brunch.
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Taboon
773 10th AveBest Mediterranean restaurant (although more pricy). Excellent Brunch.
Eatery nyc
798 9th AvenueGreat for brunch
Vynl
756 9th AvenueAnother great spot for brunch.
Some of the best empanada's in NYC. Expect a wait, or just order out. They are right down the street!
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Empanada Mama
765 9th AveSome of the best empanada's in NYC. Expect a wait, or just order out. They are right down the street!
Old school counter service sub shop with lots of seating. People either love it or hate it. If you like large hero's with fresh ingredients at a cheap price, you'll probably love it. We do.
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Manganaro's Hero Boy
494 9th AveOld school counter service sub shop with lots of seating. People either love it or hate it. If you like large hero's with fresh ingredients at a cheap price, you'll probably love it. We do.
Awesome fried Korean-style chicken and fresh Korean dishes abound!
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Hell's Kitchen
Awesome fried Korean-style chicken and fresh Korean dishes abound!
Old school, authentic "L.A. style" Mexican food. Hole-in-the-wall deli/restaurant offering affordable dishes the Mexican grandmother you never had could only make.
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Tehuitzingo
695 10th AveOld school, authentic "L.A. style" Mexican food. Hole-in-the-wall deli/restaurant offering affordable dishes the Mexican grandmother you never had could only make.
One of the better French restaurants in the neighb. The nearby Chez Napolean on 50th is more authentic (and pricy), but Marseille does a great job. Nice brunch too.
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Marseille
630 9th AveOne of the better French restaurants in the neighb. The nearby Chez Napolean on 50th is more authentic (and pricy), but Marseille does a great job. Nice brunch too.
Classic Homemade Tex-Mex Food! Large, Tasty Portions in a Big Attractive Space you can really spread out in! Free Chips and Salsa served warm and fresh.
El Original TX MX
735 10th AveClassic Homemade Tex-Mex Food! Large, Tasty Portions in a Big Attractive Space you can really spread out in! Free Chips and Salsa served warm and fresh.
Drinks & Nightlife
Valhalla
815 9th AveSmall, but great beer specials.
Chelsea Grill
675 9th AveSurprisingly great food in a bar-like atmosphere.
Jasper's Taphouse & Kitchen
761 9th AveGreat food and beer specials on tap
AMAZING rooftop bar with great views of the city. No cover. Drinks are a little more expensive, but not as much as most other similar places around town. Dress nice.
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The Press Lounge
653 11th AveAMAZING rooftop bar with great views of the city. No cover. Drinks are a little more expensive, but not as much as most other similar places around town. Dress nice.
New bar in the neighb. OUTSTANDING beer specials, Happy Hour every day until 7 pm and all-night specials, including 2-for-1 craft beers certain nights.
The Jolly Monk
701 9th AveNew bar in the neighb. OUTSTANDING beer specials, Happy Hour every day until 7 pm and all-night specials, including 2-for-1 craft beers certain nights.
Everything Else
One of two places in the United States that makes their own phyllo dough from scratch. Great Greek pastries.
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Poseidon Greek Bakery
629 9th AveOne of two places in the United States that makes their own phyllo dough from scratch. Great Greek pastries.
Where many locals come to sit outside and people watch, especially evening time. Two outdoor seating restaurants serve burgers and burritos. Great sushi place too.
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Worldwide Plaza
350 W 50th StWhere many locals come to sit outside and people watch, especially evening time. Two outdoor seating restaurants serve burgers and burritos. Great sushi place too.
Al's Cycle Solutions
693 10th AveGreat for full day or extended bike rentals.
There's actually a closer Citi Bike spot on 49th St between 8-9 ave than what the map shows. Citi Bike is great for short term bike rentals. An alternative to the subway. See the CitiBike website.
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Citi Bike
There's actually a closer Citi Bike spot on 49th St between 8-9 ave than what the map shows. Citi Bike is great for short term bike rentals. An alternative to the subway. See the CitiBike website.
Sightseeing
Beautiful river/park walkway starting at about 55th st and heading North. At 44th st, there is a lovely pier with benches adjacent to the Intrepid Sea/Air Museum.
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Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayBeautiful river/park walkway starting at about 55th st and heading North. At 44th st, there is a lovely pier with benches adjacent to the Intrepid Sea/Air Museum.
See NYC from the water while having food and a drink. Beautiful way to see NYC and the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset.
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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
12th AvenueSee NYC from the water while having food and a drink. Beautiful way to see NYC and the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset.
home of NBC Studios and Top of the Rock observation tower
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Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller Plazahome of NBC Studios and Top of the Rock observation tower
Theater District
the one and only
Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdTHE Central Park
Arts & Culture
Iconic museum of the world's best modern artists. Free admission every Friday 4-8 pm. Get their early. There's a line!
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetIconic museum of the world's best modern artists. Free admission every Friday 4-8 pm. Get their early. There's a line!