Christine’s guidebook
Food scene
Great little French restaurant right across the street. Happy hour wine flights and nice spot for weekend brunch.
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Amelie Wine Bar
22 W 8th StGreat little French restaurant right across the street. Happy hour wine flights and nice spot for weekend brunch.
The original location and the best burgers in town. Seating is outside, in Madison Sq Park
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe original location and the best burgers in town. Seating is outside, in Madison Sq Park
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StThe best pizza by the slice in the neighborhood
An NYC treasure...charming restaurant serving British comfort food
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Tea & Sympathy
108 Greenwich AveAn NYC treasure...charming restaurant serving British comfort food
E.A.K. RAMEN West Village
469 6th AveSo many great places for Ramen in NYC, this is one of the best.
Perhaps a bit overplayed, but still a local favorite and one of my favorite places for breakfast or lunch...and their holiday decor is always so nice.
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Balthazar
80 Spring StPerhaps a bit overplayed, but still a local favorite and one of my favorite places for breakfast or lunch...and their holiday decor is always so nice.
Cocoron
16 Delancey StHOT SOBA DIPPING NOODLES! My favorite winter comfort food.
Via Carota
51 Grove StA local favorite for tuscan food
French Provençal with North African influences. I like coming here for shakshouka at breakfast.
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Claudette
24 5th AveFrench Provençal with North African influences. I like coming here for shakshouka at breakfast.
Pubs
Great selection of beers, small bites, friendly bartenders, right across the street
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Arts and Crafts Beer Parlor
1135 Amsterdam AveGreat selection of beers, small bites, friendly bartenders, right across the street
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson Street
Old Town Bar
45 E 18th StCoffee Shops
Strong coffee to start your day, right across the street at the top of MacDougal Street
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
30 W 8th StStrong coffee to start your day, right across the street at the top of MacDougal Street
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveQuick Bites
Panineria NYC
9 E 8th StItalian panini shop...simple and delicious
Grab a falafel sandwich to eat in Washington Square Park (don't forget the hot sauce)
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Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StGrab a falafel sandwich to eat in Washington Square Park (don't forget the hot sauce)
Springbone Kitchen
90 W 3rd StRestorative bone broth for weary travelers
Groceries
Pasta, cheese, meat, produce and several restaurant options
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AvePasta, cheese, meat, produce and several restaurant options
Everything you need, right around the corner
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Citarella Gourmet Market - West Village
424 6th AveEverything you need, right around the corner
Trader Joe's
130 Court StMuseums
Take a deep dive into NYC immigrant history at this wonderful storytelling-based museum. It's great for kids and adults alike. Choose from a few different tours...book online in advance.
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StTake a deep dive into NYC immigrant history at this wonderful storytelling-based museum. It's great for kids and adults alike. Choose from a few different tours...book online in advance.
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
A wonderful mix of ancient art, modern art and rotating exhibitions...and a great view of central park from the roof.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveA wonderful mix of ancient art, modern art and rotating exhibitions...and a great view of central park from the roof.
Frank Lloyd Wright's temple for art...not to be missed!
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveFrank Lloyd Wright's temple for art...not to be missed!
Bookshops
Three floors stacked high with a diverse collection of books, new and used.
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The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayThree floors stacked high with a diverse collection of books, new and used.
If you're looking for novels set in NYC, or a great recommendation for your next read, this is the place.
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Three Lives & Company
154 W 10th StIf you're looking for novels set in NYC, or a great recommendation for your next read, this is the place.
Codex
1 Bleecker StUses books; great selection of art books
My go-to bookstore. Staff recs are always on point...
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McNally Jackson Independent Booksellers and Cafe
134 Prince StMy go-to bookstore. Staff recs are always on point...