Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The ultimate indulgence for foodies. Try world renowned Chef Thomas Keller’s tasting menu and you’ll never look at food the same.
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Time Warner Center
10 Columbus CirThe ultimate indulgence for foodies. Try world renowned Chef Thomas Keller’s tasting menu and you’ll never look at food the same.
City's most famous chicken or lamb with rice and lots of it for just a few dollars. In the mood for street food or something to soak up the evening, this is it. Careful with the hot sauce.
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The Halal Guys
307 E 14th StCity's most famous chicken or lamb with rice and lots of it for just a few dollars. In the mood for street food or something to soak up the evening, this is it. Careful with the hot sauce.
If you can find a time when the wait is less than 2 hours, you’ll love the simple but complex ramen and broths. Cash only.
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Totto Ramen Midtown West
If you can find a time when the wait is less than 2 hours, you’ll love the simple but complex ramen and broths. Cash only.
A hole-in-the-wall burger place hidden in a posh hotel. Classic, thick burgers and fries for a reasonable price. Cash only.
119 W 56th St
119 West 56th StreetA hole-in-the-wall burger place hidden in a posh hotel. Classic, thick burgers and fries for a reasonable price. Cash only.
Quick, flavorful burgers, fries, and shakes. Nothing too fancy or big, just good. Shroom Burger is a unique experience.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueQuick, flavorful burgers, fries, and shakes. Nothing too fancy or big, just good. Shroom Burger is a unique experience.
The Banana Pudding is a standout choice. Prime location
means it’s usually busy. Cake, cookies, and cupcakes as well.
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Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StThe Banana Pudding is a standout choice. Prime location
means it’s usually busy. Cake, cookies, and cupcakes as well.
American diner food. Good place before or after seeing a show. The original cheesecake is their claim to fame.
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Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
1515 BroadwayAmerican diner food. Good place before or after seeing a show. The original cheesecake is their claim to fame.
Drinks & Nightlife
A classic NYC hidden gem. Tucked in the back of a cheese shop is a wine/tapas bar with great Mediterranean dishes. Try the fondue!
856 9th Ave
856 9th AvenueA classic NYC hidden gem. Tucked in the back of a cheese shop is a wine/tapas bar with great Mediterranean dishes. Try the fondue!
Cheap shots with crazy names and sometimes a performance. Order the Harry Potter and get ready for some magic!
923 8th Ave
923 8th AvenueCheap shots with crazy names and sometimes a performance. Order the Harry Potter and get ready for some magic!
Good craft beer selection at low prices (for Times Square). Come for happy hour during the week and it can be very relaxing.
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Hellcat Annie's Tap Room
637 10th AveGood craft beer selection at low prices (for Times Square). Come for happy hour during the week and it can be very relaxing.
Essentials
Whatever you feel like eating, it’s here. Fresh salad bar, coffee, microbrews, sushi. Grab a bite and take it to the Park.
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Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleWhatever you feel like eating, it’s here. Fresh salad bar, coffee, microbrews, sushi. Grab a bite and take it to the Park.
Sightseeing
Take a romantic boatride in Central Park or relax over brunch and watch others glide across the water.
1 E 72nd St
1 East 72nd StreetTake a romantic boatride in Central Park or relax over brunch and watch others glide across the water.
Great view of NYC, including Empire State Building. Not too bad if you have a fear of heights.
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Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaGreat view of NYC, including Empire State Building. Not too bad if you have a fear of heights.
Stunning architecture and a nice blend of modern and classical ambiance. Enjoy some champagne during intermission.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaStunning architecture and a nice blend of modern and classical ambiance. Enjoy some champagne during intermission.
Peaceful memorial to John Lennon and his dreams of
world peace. Touristy but not in an obnoxious way.
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Strawberry Fields
West 72nd StreetPeaceful memorial to John Lennon and his dreams of
world peace. Touristy but not in an obnoxious way.
Arts & Culture
Live jazz in one of the most beautiful spaces around. Get there early for the best tables. Students can get a discount with ID.
33 W 60th St
33 West 60th StreetLive jazz in one of the most beautiful spaces around. Get there early for the best tables. Students can get a discount with ID.
Famous masterpieces from the last two centuries. Free on
Fridays from 4-8 but expect big crowds then.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetFamous masterpieces from the last two centuries. Free on
Fridays from 4-8 but expect big crowds then.
Best theater for viewing IMAX films. Clean and not
crazy crowded most of the time.
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AMC 84th Street 6
2310 BroadwayBest theater for viewing IMAX films. Clean and not
crazy crowded most of the time.
Absolutely beautiful space to watch the performing
arts. A must-visit for opera fans. Reasonably priced.
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Metropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center PlazaAbsolutely beautiful space to watch the performing
arts. A must-visit for opera fans. Reasonably priced.
Smaller zoo that won’t eat up your whole day. Make this a fun sidestop during your day.
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Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetSmaller zoo that won’t eat up your whole day. Make this a fun sidestop during your day.
Bowling, arcade, lounge, bar, billiards. A fun place to spend an evening rather than a serious bowling alley. Good food and drinks.
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Frames
550 9th AveBowling, arcade, lounge, bar, billiards. A fun place to spend an evening rather than a serious bowling alley. Good food and drinks.
Expensive and lots of tourists, but you’ll definitely
have a memorable time.
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The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller CenterExpensive and lots of tourists, but you’ll definitely
have a memorable time.
Shopping
High end shopping with great restaurants, open space, and beautiful views. Great after a walk in Central Park.
4 Columbus Cir
Columbus CircleHigh end shopping with great restaurants, open space, and beautiful views. Great after a walk in Central Park.
Open 24 hours with everything an Apple fan needs. However, it is crowded most of the time with people just browsing.
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Apple
767 5th AveOpen 24 hours with everything an Apple fan needs. However, it is crowded most of the time with people just browsing.
Magically feel like a kid again. The giant keyboard from Big is still there. Organized with a good selection but full of tourists.
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FAO Schwarz
30 Rockefeller PlazaMagically feel like a kid again. The giant keyboard from Big is still there. Organized with a good selection but full of tourists.
Layout is a bit confusing, but once you figure it out there’s a wide array of quality, affordable clothes.
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Uniqlo
660 5th AveLayout is a bit confusing, but once you figure it out there’s a wide array of quality, affordable clothes.
The place for high end clothing and footwear. Helpful salespeople if you can track them down. Fun just to look at all the beautiful things.
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Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveThe place for high end clothing and footwear. Helpful salespeople if you can track them down. Fun just to look at all the beautiful things.