Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Our neighborhood supermarket.
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Morton Williams Supermarkets
908 2nd AveOur neighborhood supermarket.
Amish Market
731 9th AveThe local gourmet market.
The Health Nuts - East Side - Midtown
East 45th StreetThe health food store.
Bryant Park offers free wifi. There's an ice skating rink in the winter, and free movies on Monday nights during the summer.
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Parque Bryant
Bryant Park offers free wifi. There's an ice skating rink in the winter, and free movies on Monday nights during the summer.
This small Asian grocery store stocks basics like tofu and ramen, as well as ready-to-eat sushi, rice balls, and hot dishes.
129 E 47th St
129 East 47th StreetThis small Asian grocery store stocks basics like tofu and ramen, as well as ready-to-eat sushi, rice balls, and hot dishes.
The most upscale groceries in the neighborhood. Be on the lookout for my favorite condiment in the Murray's Cheese section -- Sir Kensington's Gourmet Scooping Ketchup!
87 E 42nd St
87 East 42nd StreetThe most upscale groceries in the neighborhood. Be on the lookout for my favorite condiment in the Murray's Cheese section -- Sir Kensington's Gourmet Scooping Ketchup!
Sightseeing
The United Nations is just a block away.
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Sede de las Naciones Unidas
405 East 45th StreetThe United Nations is just a block away.
Rockefeller Center is iconic in the winter, with its giant Christmas tree and ice skating.
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Centro Rockefeller
45 Rockefeller PlazaRockefeller Center is iconic in the winter, with its giant Christmas tree and ice skating.
Top of the Rock is a popular sightseeing destination as it offers spectacular view of the city, including Central Park.
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Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaTop of the Rock is a popular sightseeing destination as it offers spectacular view of the city, including Central Park.
MoMA is free on Fridays from 4:00-8:00PM. The free ticket is also good for the evening movies. Use your ticket stub to get free admission to PS1 (an affiliated museum in Queens) within 30 days!
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMoMA is free on Fridays from 4:00-8:00PM. The free ticket is also good for the evening movies. Use your ticket stub to get free admission to PS1 (an affiliated museum in Queens) within 30 days!
Shopping
One of NYC's most famous stores is just a short stroll from the apartment.
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Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th AveOne of NYC's most famous stores is just a short stroll from the apartment.
505 5th Ave
505 5th AvenueFast fashion.
500 5th Ave
500 5th AvenueMore fast fashion.
Drinks & Nightlife
La Biblioteca de Tequila
622 3rd AveA classy neighborhood bar with an impressive selection of tequila.
An old tycoon's private office in Grand Central is converted to a swanky bar.
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The Campbell
15 Vanderbilt AveAn old tycoon's private office in Grand Central is converted to a swanky bar.
Bravest
700 2nd AveA neighborhood dive bar that serves food.
This neighborhood bar has a good beer selection and serves food. Go upstairs to enjoy their outdoor area.
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The Stag's Head
252 E 51st StThis neighborhood bar has a good beer selection and serves food. Go upstairs to enjoy their outdoor area.
Food Scene
With its vaulted ceilings, the Grand Central Oyster Bar is an NYC classic.
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Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
89 East 42nd StreetWith its vaulted ceilings, the Grand Central Oyster Bar is an NYC classic.
Hidden in the basement of an office building, this hard-to-find Japanese restaurant is a gem, and I love the secretive location.
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Sakagura
211 43rd StHidden in the basement of an office building, this hard-to-find Japanese restaurant is a gem, and I love the secretive location.
Good wine and French food. In nice weather they leave the glass doors open.
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Le Bateau Ivre
Good wine and French food. In nice weather they leave the glass doors open.
My favorite Indian restaurant in the neighborhood -- especially for lunch. They have great lunch specials for around $12 (includes appetizer + main course), and attentive service.
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Amma
246 E 51st StMy favorite Indian restaurant in the neighborhood -- especially for lunch. They have great lunch specials for around $12 (includes appetizer + main course), and attentive service.
Best ramen in the neighborhood. But visit Ippudo, on 9th St. if you really want something off-the-charts exceptional.
248 E 52nd St
248 East 52nd StreetBest ramen in the neighborhood. But visit Ippudo, on 9th St. if you really want something off-the-charts exceptional.
Lasagna
Family friendly Italian place. No points for guessing what they specialize in.
Ocean's Eleven Pizzaria
849 2nd AveThis pizza and falafel joint does the trick for a quick, inexpensive snack.
Smith & Wollensky
797 3rd AveOne of NYC's most famous steakhouses.
You can't go to New York without eating a bagel.
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Ess-a-Bagel
831 3rd AveYou can't go to New York without eating a bagel.
216 E 45th St
216 East 45th StreetJittery Joe's was featured in the NY Times article, "New York's Best Coffee."
Macchiato Espresso Bar
141 E 44th StAnother neighborhood coffee option.
Rize is relatively new to the neighborhood -- it opened in summer 2011. It serves Stumptown coffee!
122 E 42nd St
122 East 42nd StreetRize is relatively new to the neighborhood -- it opened in summer 2011. It serves Stumptown coffee!
500 6th Ave
500 6th AvenueBest bagels in NYC. And a line out the door to prove that others agree!
Cool restaurant in the Lower East Side with hip decor and great food tucked away down Freeman's alley.
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Freemans
Freeman AlleyCool restaurant in the Lower East Side with hip decor and great food tucked away down Freeman's alley.
Best ramen in the city, hands-down. Unless you go at an off-time, expect to wait at least an hour. Order delicious pork buns at the bar while you wait.
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Ippudo NY
65 4th AveBest ramen in the city, hands-down. Unless you go at an off-time, expect to wait at least an hour. Order delicious pork buns at the bar while you wait.
210 E 46th St
210 East 46th StreetOne of NYC's many steakhouses.
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Great bread and coffee, somewhat overpriced food.
213 E 45th St
213 East 45th StreetAmazing Japanese food with special chef's menu.
Entertainment & Activities
FAO Schwarz
30 Rockefeller PlazaThe most incredible toy store in NYC.
609 5th Ave
609 5th AvenueThe must-have doll for girls.