Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
It's a cute little coffee shop less than 1 minute from the apartment (can't beat that). With tons of drinks, breakfast pastries, bagels, sandwiches & even beer, it's an every-weekend stop for us.
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Manhattanville Coffee
142 Edgecombe AveIt's a cute little coffee shop less than 1 minute from the apartment (can't beat that). With tons of drinks, breakfast pastries, bagels, sandwiches & even beer, it's an every-weekend stop for us.
If you're looking for a more upscale but not-to-expensive pizzeria, this is your spot.
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Bono Trattoria
3658 BroadwayIf you're looking for a more upscale but not-to-expensive pizzeria, this is your spot.
This is the best southern/comfort food spot in the city (and that's coming from someone who was born and bred in the south!).
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X BlvdThis is the best southern/comfort food spot in the city (and that's coming from someone who was born and bred in the south!).
It's an iconic New York burger shack that never disappoints. Our favorite combo for two: Double Shackburger, 2 orders of fries & a milkshake.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueIt's an iconic New York burger shack that never disappoints. Our favorite combo for two: Double Shackburger, 2 orders of fries & a milkshake.
This is hands-down my favorite spot to grab brunch. Every item on the menu is absolutely delicious (chicken & pancakes plus a BLT bloody mary is my favorite). Try to get there right when it opens on the weekends, or you'll have to wait an hour or more.
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Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveThis is hands-down my favorite spot to grab brunch. Every item on the menu is absolutely delicious (chicken & pancakes plus a BLT bloody mary is my favorite). Try to get there right when it opens on the weekends, or you'll have to wait an hour or more.
This bakery/cafe has some of the most delicious desserts & pastries. My favorites are the Russian hot chocolate, croissant and baklava. Cash only!
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The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveThis bakery/cafe has some of the most delicious desserts & pastries. My favorites are the Russian hot chocolate, croissant and baklava. Cash only!
It's nothing fancy, but it's cheap and absolutely delicious. So many empanada options!
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Empanada Mama
765 9th AveIt's nothing fancy, but it's cheap and absolutely delicious. So many empanada options!
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueBest doughnuts in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
This iconic spot is an old speakeasy where a jazz band performs in an actual apartment living room on Fridays & Saturdays. Make a reservation ahead of time (only 20 people are allowed at each show, and there are only 2 shows each night on Friday & Saturday). Bring cash & your own wine/beer.
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Bill's Place
148 W 133rd StThis iconic spot is an old speakeasy where a jazz band performs in an actual apartment living room on Fridays & Saturdays. Make a reservation ahead of time (only 20 people are allowed at each show, and there are only 2 shows each night on Friday & Saturday). Bring cash & your own wine/beer.
Cute cocktail bar/speakeasy with great music, drinks & snacks (try the Brussels sprouts!).
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67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdCute cocktail bar/speakeasy with great music, drinks & snacks (try the Brussels sprouts!).
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StClassic speakeasy-style bar in the neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
This small park is charming and easily walkable.
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Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveThis small park is charming and easily walkable.
Small but charming zoo with sea lions, grizzly bears, penguins & an aviary.
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Sở thú Central Park
East 64th StreetSmall but charming zoo with sea lions, grizzly bears, penguins & an aviary.
Arts & Culture
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
This Metropolitan Museum of Art offshoot specialized in medieval sculptures, arts & artifacts.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThis Metropolitan Museum of Art offshoot specialized in medieval sculptures, arts & artifacts.
Entertainment & Activities
This Mexican bar/restaurant is also a great spot for playing ping pong & board games.
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Salvation Taco Rooftop Bar
145 East 39th StreetThis Mexican bar/restaurant is also a great spot for playing ping pong & board games.
A bowling alley, restaurant, bar and live music venue all in one. It's an absolute must to visit, and even better for large groups.
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveA bowling alley, restaurant, bar and live music venue all in one. It's an absolute must to visit, and even better for large groups.
If you're a wine lover, head to Chelsea Wine Vault on Saturday & Sunday for Weekend Wine School. For just $25 a person, you can take an hour-long class (each has a different theme, like wines of France or Malbec 101), which comes with 4 glasses of wine and a discount on any wine you buy after class.
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Chelsea Wine Vault
60 9th AveIf you're a wine lover, head to Chelsea Wine Vault on Saturday & Sunday for Weekend Wine School. For just $25 a person, you can take an hour-long class (each has a different theme, like wines of France or Malbec 101), which comes with 4 glasses of wine and a discount on any wine you buy after class.
Nhà hát Apollo
253 W 125th StIconic!
See the legendary Yankees play baseball at this stadium (which is only a 15-minute walk from the apartment, or a quick subway ride).
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Sân vận động Yankee
1 E 161 StSee the legendary Yankees play baseball at this stadium (which is only a 15-minute walk from the apartment, or a quick subway ride).
Getting Around
ABCD trains stop on 145th & St. Nicholas Ave (about a 5-minute walk from our apartment). 3 train stops at 145th & Malcolm X Ave. (about a 7-minute walk from apartment).
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West 125th Street
West 125th StreetABCD trains stop on 145th & St. Nicholas Ave (about a 5-minute walk from our apartment). 3 train stops at 145th & Malcolm X Ave. (about a 7-minute walk from apartment).
Everything Else
The City College of New York
160 Convent Ave5-minute walk to City College campus.