Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
A great prix-fixe lunch is offered at Jean Georges everday. It is located right next to the Park and I highly recommend it.
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Jean-Georges
1 Central Park WestA great prix-fixe lunch is offered at Jean Georges everday. It is located right next to the Park and I highly recommend it.
Bouchon makes the best French pastries. Check them out for a quick afternoon break at Time Warner Center. Expect there to be a line.
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Bouchon
10 Columbus CircleBouchon makes the best French pastries. Check them out for a quick afternoon break at Time Warner Center. Expect there to be a line.
Norma's has the best breakfast in town. Check out their waffles, crepes, and omelets. It is highly recommended for those with kids or a sweet tooth.
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NORMA’S
119 W 56th StNorma's has the best breakfast in town. Check out their waffles, crepes, and omelets. It is highly recommended for those with kids or a sweet tooth.
I highly recommend the famous soup dumplings at Joe's Shanghai.
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Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryI highly recommend the famous soup dumplings at Joe's Shanghai.
I highly recommend this Japanese restaurant where everything is cooked and grilled right in front of you. You just point at what you want. It is a lot of fun.
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Robataya
I highly recommend this Japanese restaurant where everything is cooked and grilled right in front of you. You just point at what you want. It is a lot of fun.
I am a fan of the Korean BBQ and Korean bakeries. If you like beef, this is a great place for dining. The treats at the bakeries here are freshly made every day and delicious!
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Koreatown
I am a fan of the Korean BBQ and Korean bakeries. If you like beef, this is a great place for dining. The treats at the bakeries here are freshly made every day and delicious!
This is a great place to grab a fast meal and burrito!
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StThis is a great place to grab a fast meal and burrito!
I love the world famous French macaroons here. They are delicious treats and great to bring with you on a stroll in the park. There are lines! But it's worth the wait!
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Ladurée
864 Madison AveI love the world famous French macaroons here. They are delicious treats and great to bring with you on a stroll in the park. There are lines! But it's worth the wait!
I love Nesspresso Boutique because you get to watch the barista pull a shot from the fancy coffee machine while reading a paper and spending a quiet afternoon there or taking a shopping break.
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Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table at Gabriela's!
I love Nesspresso Boutique because you get to watch the barista pull a shot from the fancy coffee machine while reading a paper and spending a quiet afternoon there or taking a shopping break.
Bouley gets a 28/30 from Zagat. It gets a 5 star in my book for best French cuisine. The dining room in the basement is very cozy and has perfect ambiance for a nice, long dinner. Lunch is a steal!
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Bouley at Home
31 W 21st StBouley gets a 28/30 from Zagat. It gets a 5 star in my book for best French cuisine. The dining room in the basement is very cozy and has perfect ambiance for a nice, long dinner. Lunch is a steal!
I recommend trying the ramen with Berkshire pork that it is famous for. This is where it all started for David Ko's global restaurant.
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.I recommend trying the ramen with Berkshire pork that it is famous for. This is where it all started for David Ko's global restaurant.
The coq au vin and chocolate passion fruit cake are delicious! Go for the prix fixe or just grab a few morning pastries!
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Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveThe coq au vin and chocolate passion fruit cake are delicious! Go for the prix fixe or just grab a few morning pastries!
Essentials
Whole Foods Market is a great place to find organic groceries. They also have a wonderful food court with a large selection of breakfast items and hot cooked food available for take out.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWhole Foods Market is a great place to find organic groceries. They also have a wonderful food court with a large selection of breakfast items and hot cooked food available for take out.
Starbucks
154 N 7th StFree Wifi
Starbucks
154 N 7th StFree Wifi
Everything Else
Apple
767 5th AveBe sure to take a photo of the glass staircase.
A drugstore where you can buy toiletries and toothbrushes if you forgot to bring them.
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CVS
115 W 125th StA drugstore where you can buy toiletries and toothbrushes if you forgot to bring them.
Get your portrait painted or sketched. Artists from all around the world gather here on the weekends.
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Union Square
Get your portrait painted or sketched. Artists from all around the world gather here on the weekends.
The Rockefeller Center skating rink is a must visit during the winter holiday. The Lego Store here is also a wonderful place to visit for the builder within you.
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Centro Rockefeller
45 Rockefeller PlazaThe Rockefeller Center skating rink is a must visit during the winter holiday. The Lego Store here is also a wonderful place to visit for the builder within you.
Sit down for afternoon tea with Eloise! The greentea mousse cake at LadyM is delicious.
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The Plaza Food Hall USA
768 Central Park SSit down for afternoon tea with Eloise! The greentea mousse cake at LadyM is delicious.
Shopping
They make fresh gelato everyday. The store tends to open late in the afternoon.
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il laboratorio del gelato
188 Ludlow StThey make fresh gelato everyday. The store tends to open late in the afternoon.
I recommend picking up running shoes, swimming trunks, and yoga gear at Nike Town.
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NikeTown New York
6 E 57th StI recommend picking up running shoes, swimming trunks, and yoga gear at Nike Town.
Check out Cartier to see what luxury really means.
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Cartier Central Park
767 5th AveCheck out Cartier to see what luxury really means.
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveGossip Girl shops here.
J and R is an electronics mecca. They stock everything a techie would want to buy.
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J&R Electronics Inc
J and R is an electronics mecca. They stock everything a techie would want to buy.
Petrossian is world famous for their afternoon tea and the caviar is delicious.
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Petrossian Boutique & Cafe
419 7th AvePetrossian is world famous for their afternoon tea and the caviar is delicious.
Blue Dog Kitchen
101 W 25th StAn amazing store with all of the dolls!
Arts & Culture
If you are in New York, you must window shop Tiffany even if you do not buy anything.
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Tiffany & Co.
727 E 57th StIf you are in New York, you must window shop Tiffany even if you do not buy anything.
This is American culture at its finest if you love musicals. Wicked is a great family friendly choice.
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August Wilson Theater
245 W 52nd StThis is American culture at its finest if you love musicals. Wicked is a great family friendly choice.
MOMA is a great place to spend the day and there is a great cafe in there.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMOMA is a great place to spend the day and there is a great cafe in there.
I enjoy the concerts here. Buy your tickets early.
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Carnegie Hall
I enjoy the concerts here. Buy your tickets early.
Entertainment & Activities
Families with kids will love the zoo.
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Zoológico del Parque Central
East 64th StreetFamilies with kids will love the zoo.
FAO Schwarz is a mecca for families traveling with kids. Come here to entertain and shop for your kids and enjoy an afternoon of fun at the legendary toy company and see the life sized Legos!
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FAO Schwarz
30 Rockefeller PlazaFAO Schwarz is a mecca for families traveling with kids. Come here to entertain and shop for your kids and enjoy an afternoon of fun at the legendary toy company and see the life sized Legos!
I recommend Dylan's Candy bar if you are traveling with kids! It is so kid friendly and there are wonderful treats for everyone. Over 5000 types of candy to choose from and a chocolate fountain!
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Dylan's Candy Bar
1011 3rd AvenueI recommend Dylan's Candy bar if you are traveling with kids! It is so kid friendly and there are wonderful treats for everyone. Over 5000 types of candy to choose from and a chocolate fountain!
Serendipity is the ultimate ice cream shop to bring kids of all ages for a family outing! Order a sundae, banana split, or ice cream and enjoy the delicious treats with your family!
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Serendipity 3
225 E 60th StSerendipity is the ultimate ice cream shop to bring kids of all ages for a family outing! Order a sundae, banana split, or ice cream and enjoy the delicious treats with your family!
Sightseeing
Go for a run or a walk or just read the paper! The Park is very jogger friendly.
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Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdGo for a run or a walk or just read the paper! The Park is very jogger friendly.
If you are into greed and fear and money, Wall Street is worth a stroll during the day. I would caution that restaurants and businesses here close very early. There is little activity and night life.
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Financial District
If you are into greed and fear and money, Wall Street is worth a stroll during the day. I would caution that restaurants and businesses here close very early. There is little activity and night life.
The New York Museum of Modern Art has some great posters and prints to pick up as souvenirs.
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Tienda de diseño MoMA
44 W 53rd StThe New York Museum of Modern Art has some great posters and prints to pick up as souvenirs.