Guidebook for Lauren's NYC Apartment
Bars
Greats of Craft is my favorite local spot in Sutton Place. A 5 min walk from the apartment, it is a coffee shop by day and a specialty craft beer, wine, and cocktail spot by night. Try the number of different craft beers on tap, or local spirits (my favorite is the gin & tonic). Many people post up for the work day here, stay for trivia on tuesday nights or for a soccer game. They have amazing live music on weekends - grab a table early and bring your own food!
The Greats of Craft
983 1st AvenueGreats of Craft is my favorite local spot in Sutton Place. A 5 min walk from the apartment, it is a coffee shop by day and a specialty craft beer, wine, and cocktail spot by night. Try the number of different craft beers on tap, or local spirits (my favorite is the gin & tonic). Many people post up for the work day here, stay for trivia on tuesday nights or for a soccer game. They have amazing live music on weekends - grab a table early and bring your own food!
Great local bar (~8 min walk) with excellent craft cocktails that opened about a year ago. Owned by two irishmen who have worked as bartenders in the city 10+ years. Signature cocktails (+ my favorites) are a smoked grapefruit mezcal drink and a classic old fashioned. Gets busy during the week after work and on weekends.
Madam Mikette's
987 2nd AvenueGreat local bar (~8 min walk) with excellent craft cocktails that opened about a year ago. Owned by two irishmen who have worked as bartenders in the city 10+ years. Signature cocktails (+ my favorites) are a smoked grapefruit mezcal drink and a classic old fashioned. Gets busy during the week after work and on weekends.
Classic pub with a large indoor garden space in the back. Busy during the week after work, quieter on the weekends. Come here for my favorite burger in the area - bacon blue cheese and a dirty martini. About a 5 min walk.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Draught 55
245 E 55th StClassic pub with a large indoor garden space in the back. Busy during the week after work, quieter on the weekends. Come here for my favorite burger in the area - bacon blue cheese and a dirty martini. About a 5 min walk.
Local hotspot with amazing craft beer selection and tasty apps and small bites. Get the pretzel. Smaller bar area with seating and a few TVs in the back.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites
311 E 60th StLocal hotspot with amazing craft beer selection and tasty apps and small bites. Get the pretzel. Smaller bar area with seating and a few TVs in the back.
Coffee Shops
This is a new local coffee shop that just opened in winter 2021. They have amazing almond and vegan quinoa croissants and fresh baked goods and a delicious (and not too sweet) caramel latte. Staff is very friendly and everything I've had here has been spectacular.
Crumbly Cafe & Bakery
997 1st AvenueThis is a new local coffee shop that just opened in winter 2021. They have amazing almond and vegan quinoa croissants and fresh baked goods and a delicious (and not too sweet) caramel latte. Staff is very friendly and everything I've had here has been spectacular.
Right around the corner, most people like Ess-a-Bagel (a bit further of a walk down 2nd) but I think NY Jumbo is perfect for a great bagel, cream cheese, and iced coffee to start the day.
NY Jumbo Bagels
1070 2nd AveRight around the corner, most people like Ess-a-Bagel (a bit further of a walk down 2nd) but I think NY Jumbo is perfect for a great bagel, cream cheese, and iced coffee to start the day.
Food scene
Great spot for amazing brunch food, good vibe, and the best aperol spritz in the area.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pecora Bianca Midtown
950 2nd AveGreat spot for amazing brunch food, good vibe, and the best aperol spritz in the area.
Popular NY spot with delicious food - go for the burger or the steak salad with a martini. Also has a great brunch with strong coffee and fun brunch cocktails.
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Smith
956 2nd AvePopular NY spot with delicious food - go for the burger or the steak salad with a martini. Also has a great brunch with strong coffee and fun brunch cocktails.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Take the bus over the subway
While there are 2 close subway stops (59th/Lex - 4,5,6,N,R,W) and (51st/Lex - 6,E,M) I much prefer the M15 or M15+ for travel up and downtown and other local bus stops to cross town. Same price ($2.75) and often much less crowded, less hot, and more timely than the subway - plus a nice drive through the city in often less time.
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Wednesday farmer's market
Every wednesday morning, there is a local farmer's market with tons of stands featuring fresh eggs, breads, pies, pastry, and of course veggies. Fun to grab a coffee and walk to in the AM. Corner of 1st and 47th.
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Broadway Week
From Jan 18 - Feb 13 visit nycgo.com to get 2-for-1 tickets to popular broadway shows!