Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Up Thai
1411 2nd Ave$9 Lunch Deal Cannot be beat!
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1431 1st Ave.Good Pizza but not the best. Cash only!
Without a doubt the most authentic Neapolitan style pizza in NYC. Cozy, crowded but absolutely worth it!
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San Matteo
1716 2nd AveWithout a doubt the most authentic Neapolitan style pizza in NYC. Cozy, crowded but absolutely worth it!
Calexico
645 Manhattan AveNew mexican joint with great fish tacos.
Another gem on the UES. Soups & Dumplings are unreal. Its casual so hit it for lunch or takeout.
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西安名吃 Xi'an Famous Foods
328 E 78th StAnother gem on the UES. Soups & Dumplings are unreal. Its casual so hit it for lunch or takeout.
Classic French Bistro. Worth the hike for either the duck or even the burger (no joke - the burger is incredible).
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Café D'Alsace
1703 2nd AveClassic French Bistro. Worth the hike for either the duck or even the burger (no joke - the burger is incredible).
Cool little scandinavian coffee shop. Check it out. You can get your starbucks anywhere!
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Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveCool little scandinavian coffee shop. Check it out. You can get your starbucks anywhere!
Lively Italian resto with very authentic dishes. It's an odd mix that works because of how popular / hip it has become while staying true to their food.
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Uva
1486 2nd AveLively Italian resto with very authentic dishes. It's an odd mix that works because of how popular / hip it has become while staying true to their food.
Typical NYC diner. Salads are huge. Burgers are huge. Pie is huge.
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Gracie Mews Diner
1550 1st Ave.Typical NYC diner. Salads are huge. Burgers are huge. Pie is huge.
Everything Else
Equinox East 74th Street
1429 2nd AveMy gym. Inquire about guest passes!
There isn't much to do on Roosevelt Island (other than the south end museum) but taking the TRAM is SO MUCH FUN!! I'd suggest going there just to take the tram. Ticket is same as metro = $2.75.
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Isla Roosevelt
There isn't much to do on Roosevelt Island (other than the south end museum) but taking the TRAM is SO MUCH FUN!! I'd suggest going there just to take the tram. Ticket is same as metro = $2.75.
Drinks & Nightlife
Busy, noisy tapas spot. Worth checking out but if you are in the mood for Spanish.
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Boqueria
1460 2nd AveBusy, noisy tapas spot. Worth checking out but if you are in the mood for Spanish.
Cozy little wine bar tucked away on 81st. Nice snacks and great wines.
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Bar Prima
331 East 81st StreetCozy little wine bar tucked away on 81st. Nice snacks and great wines.
Entertainment & Activities
Grab sandwiches from a deli and just have lunch here. It is one of the most beautiful / undiscovered parks in NYC and is perched on the East River.
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Parque Carl Schurz
East End AvenueGrab sandwiches from a deli and just have lunch here. It is one of the most beautiful / undiscovered parks in NYC and is perched on the East River.
Parque John Jay
FDR DriveNice playground / park behind John Jay Schools.
Essentials
Best Italian grocery store in the area. Mix of hot foods, prepped salads, and dry goods. The deli, cheese, butcher, etc are all excellent. Not cheap.
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Agata & Valentina
64 University PlBest Italian grocery store in the area. Mix of hot foods, prepped salads, and dry goods. The deli, cheese, butcher, etc are all excellent. Not cheap.
Great market but i think Agata & Valentina is cheaper / better.
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Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side
1313 3rd AveGreat market but i think Agata & Valentina is cheaper / better.
Gristedes
3 Sheridan SquareYour basic / cheap grocery store in the area.