Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Some of Bushwick's finest dining- amazing brick oven pizza, fresh breads and locally sourced ingredients. They recently won a Michelin star- foodies love this place. Worth the walk but expect long late times for dinner. Try early evenings or lunch for less time spent waiting, although you can give them your phone number and explore the shops and galleries around here while you wait.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StSome of Bushwick's finest dining- amazing brick oven pizza, fresh breads and locally sourced ingredients. They recently won a Michelin star- foodies love this place. Worth the walk but expect long late times for dinner. Try early evenings or lunch for less time spent waiting, although you can give them your phone number and explore the shops and galleries around here while you wait.
Ginny's superclub in the basement of Red Rooster Restaurant is a fun, fun place to dance the night away on a Friday and Saturday night. Start upstairs at Red Rooster's bar and enjoy a great drink and awesome DJ curated jazz, african and soul house music and then make your way downstairs.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveGinny's superclub in the basement of Red Rooster Restaurant is a fun, fun place to dance the night away on a Friday and Saturday night. Start upstairs at Red Rooster's bar and enjoy a great drink and awesome DJ curated jazz, african and soul house music and then make your way downstairs.
This is my favorite place in the neighborhood to come for lunch, brunch or dinner especially when I'm alone. Seating for a larger group tends to have long waits but for individuals there is almost always a seat available at the bar. It's definitely worth the 5 minute taxi/bike ride or the 20 minute walk. Walk or ride through McCarren park to get there. The restaurant is on the North West corner of the park. The Moroccan scramble is my favorite.
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Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveThis is my favorite place in the neighborhood to come for lunch, brunch or dinner especially when I'm alone. Seating for a larger group tends to have long waits but for individuals there is almost always a seat available at the bar. It's definitely worth the 5 minute taxi/bike ride or the 20 minute walk. Walk or ride through McCarren park to get there. The restaurant is on the North West corner of the park. The Moroccan scramble is my favorite.
Smorgasburg one of the most delicious foodie activities you'll ever do in your life! Over 100 local vendors sell their yummy goodness each weekend at the outside market rain or shine 11-6 pm. Saturdays at East River State Park—Kent Ave. and N. 7 St.—on the Williamsburg waterfront.
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveSmorgasburg one of the most delicious foodie activities you'll ever do in your life! Over 100 local vendors sell their yummy goodness each weekend at the outside market rain or shine 11-6 pm. Saturdays at East River State Park—Kent Ave. and N. 7 St.—on the Williamsburg waterfront.
Best Pastrami Sandwich in NYC -- Proven Time and time again P.S --- This is where Harry met Sally ! If you don't know the movie, just ask me :-)
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Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StBest Pastrami Sandwich in NYC -- Proven Time and time again P.S --- This is where Harry met Sally ! If you don't know the movie, just ask me :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Proper beer garden setup with two full bars, loads of indoor and outdoor seating, video games near the restrooms, DJs, trivia, open mic and poetry nights in the back bar on occasion and (bonus) they're attached to Dutch Boy Burger so you can get their tasty burgers and boozey milk shakes delivered to you inside the bar!!
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Franklin Park
618 St Johns PlProper beer garden setup with two full bars, loads of indoor and outdoor seating, video games near the restrooms, DJs, trivia, open mic and poetry nights in the back bar on occasion and (bonus) they're attached to Dutch Boy Burger so you can get their tasty burgers and boozey milk shakes delivered to you inside the bar!!
Another very close and super cool pub and bar for craft beers and great food. Menu is fantastic. Beer list is amazing. Very hip and trendy crowd. It is like the "Go To" bar pub in Hamilton Heights.
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Harlem Public
3612 BroadwayAnother very close and super cool pub and bar for craft beers and great food. Menu is fantastic. Beer list is amazing. Very hip and trendy crowd. It is like the "Go To" bar pub in Hamilton Heights.
I have heard great things about Brooklyn brewery but I haven't visited the brewery myself. I have taken Anheuser-Busch brewery tour in St. Louis. I will probably take a tour this summer. I heard/read that the tour is good. Also you get a good view of Manhattan from there.
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Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StI have heard great things about Brooklyn brewery but I haven't visited the brewery myself. I have taken Anheuser-Busch brewery tour in St. Louis. I will probably take a tour this summer. I heard/read that the tour is good. Also you get a good view of Manhattan from there.
A dark, dusky, perfect little cocktail bar. Try the Rattlesnake (made with rye, absinthe, and egg whites), or the San Francisco Handshake (a perfect balance of St. Germain and thyme-infused gin).
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Hotel Delmano
82 Berry StA dark, dusky, perfect little cocktail bar. Try the Rattlesnake (made with rye, absinthe, and egg whites), or the San Francisco Handshake (a perfect balance of St. Germain and thyme-infused gin).
Large selection of draft beers, cool music, and wall to wall old school arcade games like Space Invaders, Pac Man, Asteroids, Gauntlet, Q-Bert, Tetris, DigDug, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Galaga, Paperboy.
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Barcade
388 Union AveLarge selection of draft beers, cool music, and wall to wall old school arcade games like Space Invaders, Pac Man, Asteroids, Gauntlet, Q-Bert, Tetris, DigDug, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Galaga, Paperboy.
Sightseeing
An absolute must-do, box-ticking and SO worth seeing experience - the observatory at the Empire State Building remains the number one attraction in New York for good reason. Book online or go early!
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Empire State Building
20 W 34th StAn absolute must-do, box-ticking and SO worth seeing experience - the observatory at the Empire State Building remains the number one attraction in New York for good reason. Book online or go early!
Known colloquially as "The Crossroads of the World" and "The Great White Way," Times Square NYC is one of the most popular commercial intersections in the world! Located in central Manhattan at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, this popular NYC attraction, especially among tourists, is home to top destinations such as the Naked Cowboy, ABC's Times Square Studios, and Planet Hollywood. More than a third of a million people pass through iconic Times Square NYC every day!
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Times Square
Known colloquially as "The Crossroads of the World" and "The Great White Way," Times Square NYC is one of the most popular commercial intersections in the world! Located in central Manhattan at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, this popular NYC attraction, especially among tourists, is home to top destinations such as the Naked Cowboy, ABC's Times Square Studios, and Planet Hollywood. More than a third of a million people pass through iconic Times Square NYC every day!
Union Square Greenmarket is one of the very best places to shop for fresh produce in NYC. Local farmers sell fresh warm breads, honeys, vegetables and fruits, flowers and homemade jams and jellies. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8am - 6pm.
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Union Square
Union Square Greenmarket is one of the very best places to shop for fresh produce in NYC. Local farmers sell fresh warm breads, honeys, vegetables and fruits, flowers and homemade jams and jellies. Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8am - 6pm.
Times Square is a major commercial intersection and neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements, Times Square is sometimes referred to as The Crossroads of the World, The Center of the Universe, the heart of The Great White Way, and the "heart of the world".
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Theater District
Times Square is a major commercial intersection and neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, and stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements, Times Square is sometimes referred to as The Crossroads of the World, The Center of the Universe, the heart of The Great White Way, and the "heart of the world".
On a beautiful day you can see forever from the top of the One World Trade Center. I'ts an emotional experience to visit the 911 memorial and reflect on the day as well as the spectacular views from the tower. They have a cafe on top and you are nut rushed through you can stay as long as you want.
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4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StOn a beautiful day you can see forever from the top of the One World Trade Center. I'ts an emotional experience to visit the 911 memorial and reflect on the day as well as the spectacular views from the tower. They have a cafe on top and you are nut rushed through you can stay as long as you want.
Parks & Nature
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens has incredible architecture, rare plants, flowers, and meticulously cared for gardens. World famous Cherry Blossom Esplanade, Japanese and Rose Gardens are located at this beautiful Brooklyn Landmark. Perfect for macro and plant photography. Free on Tuesdays and Saturday before noon!
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveBrooklyn Botanic Gardens has incredible architecture, rare plants, flowers, and meticulously cared for gardens. World famous Cherry Blossom Esplanade, Japanese and Rose Gardens are located at this beautiful Brooklyn Landmark. Perfect for macro and plant photography. Free on Tuesdays and Saturday before noon!
Prospect Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux after their completion of Manhattan's Central Park. Main attractions of the park include the 90-acre (36 ha) Long Meadow; the Picnic House; Litchfield Villa, the pre-existing home of Edwin Clark Litchfield, an early developer of the neighborhood and a former owner of a southern section of the Park; Prospect Park Zoo; a large nature conservancy managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society; The Boathouse, housing a visitors center and the first urban Audubon Center; Brooklyn's only lake, covering 60 acres (24 ha); the Prospect Park Bandshell that hosts free outdoor concerts in the summertime. The park also has sports facilities including seven baseball fields in the Long Meadow, and the Prospect Park Tennis Center, basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, and the New York Pétanque Club in the Parade Ground. There is also a private Society of Friends cemetery on Quaker Hill near the ball fields, where actor Montgomery Clift is interred.
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Prospect Park
Prospect Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux after their completion of Manhattan's Central Park. Main attractions of the park include the 90-acre (36 ha) Long Meadow; the Picnic House; Litchfield Villa, the pre-existing home of Edwin Clark Litchfield, an early developer of the neighborhood and a former owner of a southern section of the Park; Prospect Park Zoo; a large nature conservancy managed by the Wildlife Conservation Society; The Boathouse, housing a visitors center and the first urban Audubon Center; Brooklyn's only lake, covering 60 acres (24 ha); the Prospect Park Bandshell that hosts free outdoor concerts in the summertime. The park also has sports facilities including seven baseball fields in the Long Meadow, and the Prospect Park Tennis Center, basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields, and the New York Pétanque Club in the Parade Ground. There is also a private Society of Friends cemetery on Quaker Hill near the ball fields, where actor Montgomery Clift is interred.
Fantastic and unique urban park built on elevated railroad tracks. Arrive there via c-train (8th ave line) to 34th and walk west to 11th Ave to access. Enjoy a leisurely walk the length of the park south to Gansevoort Street; So much to see and enjoy: history, architecture, NY-in-motion, view of the Hudson River, lush gardens, fun-food, New York's old and new! It's narrow and somewhat crowded at times, but well worth the energy and time.
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El Parque High Line
Fantastic and unique urban park built on elevated railroad tracks. Arrive there via c-train (8th ave line) to 34th and walk west to 11th Ave to access. Enjoy a leisurely walk the length of the park south to Gansevoort Street; So much to see and enjoy: history, architecture, NY-in-motion, view of the Hudson River, lush gardens, fun-food, New York's old and new! It's narrow and somewhat crowded at times, but well worth the energy and time.
Only a block away, this waterfront park has views of the Manhattan skyline. There's also all sorts of food fairs and flea markets during the summer. A great spot to relax and take pictures.
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Parque Estatal East River
90 Kent AveOnly a block away, this waterfront park has views of the Manhattan skyline. There's also all sorts of food fairs and flea markets during the summer. A great spot to relax and take pictures.
Arts & Culture
Among other great permanent works and roving exhibitions, the little-known Brooklyn Museum is the permanent home to an important collection of Feminist Art. Don't miss the iconic Dinner Party installation by Judy Chicago (Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor). Check their website for live music, lectures and performances. Admission price is a suggested donation.
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Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAmong other great permanent works and roving exhibitions, the little-known Brooklyn Museum is the permanent home to an important collection of Feminist Art. Don't miss the iconic Dinner Party installation by Judy Chicago (Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, 4th Floor). Check their website for live music, lectures and performances. Admission price is a suggested donation.
A personal favorite. One of the finest museums in the US. "Suggested Admission" means if you buy tickets at a museum ticket counter, the amount you pay is up to you. Ticket includes same-day admission to The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters. Met Rooftop Bar and Garden offers sweeping views of Central Park and beyond that can be enjoyed with wine, cocktails, and light bites. It is often busy with crowds, but the scenery and the special atmosphere make it well-worth a trip. Try to go on a weekday when the crowds have thinned. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
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El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveA personal favorite. One of the finest museums in the US. "Suggested Admission" means if you buy tickets at a museum ticket counter, the amount you pay is up to you. Ticket includes same-day admission to The Met Fifth Avenue, The Met Breuer, and The Met Cloisters. Met Rooftop Bar and Garden offers sweeping views of Central Park and beyond that can be enjoyed with wine, cocktails, and light bites. It is often busy with crowds, but the scenery and the special atmosphere make it well-worth a trip. Try to go on a weekday when the crowds have thinned. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
Very big, natural history museum. The American Museum of Natural History (abbreviated as AMNH), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, is one of the largest museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex comprises 28 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library. The museum collections contain over 130 million specimens of plants, humans, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, and human cultural artifacts, of which only a small fraction can be displayed at any given time, and occupies more than 2,000,000 square feet (190,000 m2). *Always pay what you will*
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Museo Americano de Historia Natural
200 Central Park WestVery big, natural history museum. The American Museum of Natural History (abbreviated as AMNH), located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City, is one of the largest museums in the world. Located in park-like grounds across the street from Central Park, the museum complex comprises 28 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library. The museum collections contain over 130 million specimens of plants, humans, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, and human cultural artifacts, of which only a small fraction can be displayed at any given time, and occupies more than 2,000,000 square feet (190,000 m2). *Always pay what you will*
The museums in New York are wonderful. Radio City is a landmark and has magnificent shows. New York is a mecca for every type of ethnic foods you could ever want pricing from a few dollars to as much as you want to spend. New York restaurants have the most delicious foods anywhere. They are in a class by themselves. You also have to visit Central Park, stroll down Fifth Avenue, window shop the avenues and experience the city nightlife. You won't find it anywhere else in the world. And then there is Broadway. The plays on Broadway are second to none. The Tony Awards are for Broadway and is a must see as a fabulous tourist must. New York..the land of dreams..what's your pleasure? New York has it.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe museums in New York are wonderful. Radio City is a landmark and has magnificent shows. New York is a mecca for every type of ethnic foods you could ever want pricing from a few dollars to as much as you want to spend. New York restaurants have the most delicious foods anywhere. They are in a class by themselves. You also have to visit Central Park, stroll down Fifth Avenue, window shop the avenues and experience the city nightlife. You won't find it anywhere else in the world. And then there is Broadway. The plays on Broadway are second to none. The Tony Awards are for Broadway and is a must see as a fabulous tourist must. New York..the land of dreams..what's your pleasure? New York has it.
Besides being a stunning Ivy League campus in Manhattan, nearby you can walk to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (a massive and stunning interior), Riverside Church (another gorgeous interior with a rich history) and General Grant National Memorial (the final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife)
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Universidad Columbia
116th and BroadwayBesides being a stunning Ivy League campus in Manhattan, nearby you can walk to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (a massive and stunning interior), Riverside Church (another gorgeous interior with a rich history) and General Grant National Memorial (the final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife)
Shopping
If you like food and shopping this is a great place to see. Indoor market w/ food vendors (some shopping too). Great place to grab a snack and walk the Highline. Best coffee from Ninth St Expresso. Tons of gourmet food options to take out or eat there! Grab stuff to go and walk the High Line. My fav: Friedmans Lunch (sit down casual restaurant), Seafood mkt for sushi, oysters,lobster.
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveIf you like food and shopping this is a great place to see. Indoor market w/ food vendors (some shopping too). Great place to grab a snack and walk the Highline. Best coffee from Ninth St Expresso. Tons of gourmet food options to take out or eat there! Grab stuff to go and walk the High Line. My fav: Friedmans Lunch (sit down casual restaurant), Seafood mkt for sushi, oysters,lobster.
This is the iconic flagship store from Miracle on 34th St. movie. Huge selection at good prices. Close to the Empire State Bldg. Cafeteria downstairs. Christmas windows and the Spring garden show!
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Macy's
151 W 34th StThis is the iconic flagship store from Miracle on 34th St. movie. Huge selection at good prices. Close to the Empire State Bldg. Cafeteria downstairs. Christmas windows and the Spring garden show!
Fantastic bookstore. Great range of fiction, non fiction, art books, childrens... pretty much everything.
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Greenlight Bookstore (Fulton Street)
686 Fulton StFantastic bookstore. Great range of fiction, non fiction, art books, childrens... pretty much everything.
On Saturdays from 10am - 5pm, the Fort Greene Flea market features goods from over 150 vendors. Melissa and I love to go there for local antiques and handmade 'one-of-a-kind' goods. This is one of those local New Yorker fun activities for a lazy Saturday afternoon.
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Brooklyn Winter Flea
1 Hanson PlaceOn Saturdays from 10am - 5pm, the Fort Greene Flea market features goods from over 150 vendors. Melissa and I love to go there for local antiques and handmade 'one-of-a-kind' goods. This is one of those local New Yorker fun activities for a lazy Saturday afternoon.
Everything Else
Favorite place to grocery shop. Fair prices. Indoor market with rows of vendors specializing in meat, fish, cheese, produce & specialty foods.
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Essex Market
88 Essex StFavorite place to grocery shop. Fair prices. Indoor market with rows of vendors specializing in meat, fish, cheese, produce & specialty foods.
Housed in a historic, refurbished factory on the Brooklyn waterfront, this trendy rooftop bar and French-inspired restaurant has incredible views of the East River and Manhattan's skyline. Delicious cocktails are worth the steep price tag.
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Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveHoused in a historic, refurbished factory on the Brooklyn waterfront, this trendy rooftop bar and French-inspired restaurant has incredible views of the East River and Manhattan's skyline. Delicious cocktails are worth the steep price tag.
If you like circus performance and dancing, this is your spot. Super high ceilings, acrobatics and all kinds of crazy shenanigans. Late night dancing, and falafel!
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House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueIf you like circus performance and dancing, this is your spot. Super high ceilings, acrobatics and all kinds of crazy shenanigans. Late night dancing, and falafel!
Rootop bar: Overpriced lousy drinks, but a million-dollar view of the Empire State Building and red bathrobes to keep you warm. I take all my out of town guests here at least once. Truly breathtaking
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230 5th Ave
230 5th AveRootop bar: Overpriced lousy drinks, but a million-dollar view of the Empire State Building and red bathrobes to keep you warm. I take all my out of town guests here at least once. Truly breathtaking
Check out their absolutely surreal and fantastic bar with a fireplace. Come early, around 5-6 pm to feel yourself like in a Gatsby movie.
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The Jane Hotel
113 Jane StCheck out their absolutely surreal and fantastic bar with a fireplace. Come early, around 5-6 pm to feel yourself like in a Gatsby movie.
The McKittrick Hotel is home to Sleep No More, one of the most famous (and most original) underground performances currently running in New York City. Google "Sleep No More" for more information!
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The McKittrick Hotel
530 W 27th StThe McKittrick Hotel is home to Sleep No More, one of the most famous (and most original) underground performances currently running in New York City. Google "Sleep No More" for more information!