Guidebook for New York
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On our corner at Fulton & Nassau it's the best place for that morning coffee, this European-inspired cafe also has delicious and high-quality pastries, salads and teas as well. Window seats for people watching while you eat & drink.
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Financier Patisserie
90 Nassau StreetOn our corner at Fulton & Nassau it's the best place for that morning coffee, this European-inspired cafe also has delicious and high-quality pastries, salads and teas as well. Window seats for people watching while you eat & drink.
I don't really (my opinion is their coffee is low quality) but others like it or live by it, and so if you are one of them then you'll have the convenience of its corner location.
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Starbucks
405-409 Union AveI don't really (my opinion is their coffee is low quality) but others like it or live by it, and so if you are one of them then you'll have the convenience of its corner location.
Authentic Brasserie on John just off Broadway that used to be manned by chef-turned-TV-star Anthony Bourdain. Consistently terrific in terms of food and service. It's our local.
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Les Halles
Authentic Brasserie on John just off Broadway that used to be manned by chef-turned-TV-star Anthony Bourdain. Consistently terrific in terms of food and service. It's our local.
Nice bar/restaurant right next door, food is ok but there are better meals within a few blocks radius. This is more for the drinks and ambiance.
121 Fulton St
121 Fulton StreetNice bar/restaurant right next door, food is ok but there are better meals within a few blocks radius. This is more for the drinks and ambiance.
Wonderful restaurant in the Andaz hotel featuring locally grown (tri-state area) fare. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a bar on the first level below.
Wall & Water
Wonderful restaurant in the Andaz hotel featuring locally grown (tri-state area) fare. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a bar on the first level below.
Delicious gyros, greek salads, greek yogurt and other items on offer. Very nice taverna-style ambiance. All that's missing is the greek frappe to top off the meal (but we have that at our place!)
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GRK Fresh Greek
111 Fulton StDelicious gyros, greek salads, greek yogurt and other items on offer. Very nice taverna-style ambiance. All that's missing is the greek frappe to top off the meal (but we have that at our place!)
Who doesn't love a doughnut from time to time? And some people swear by their coffee.
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Dunkin'
122 Fulton StWho doesn't love a doughnut from time to time? And some people swear by their coffee.
People love this spot, it's packed all day every day and they give you a lot for the money, plus the focus on sustainable farming is terrific.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StPeople love this spot, it's packed all day every day and they give you a lot for the money, plus the focus on sustainable farming is terrific.
Fantastic frozen yogurt, many flavors and even more toppings. I could get something here every day.
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Red Mango
701 2nd AveFantastic frozen yogurt, many flavors and even more toppings. I could get something here every day.
Delicious coffee and well-trained baristas, plus a wonderful selection of food.
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Gregorys Coffee
327 Park Ave SDelicious coffee and well-trained baristas, plus a wonderful selection of food.
Delicious coffee and well-trained friendly baristas. Blows Starbucks out of the water.
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Gregorys Coffee
327 Park Ave SDelicious coffee and well-trained friendly baristas. Blows Starbucks out of the water.
Delicious coffee and well-trained baristas plus a great selection of food.
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Gregorys Coffee
327 Park Ave SDelicious coffee and well-trained baristas plus a great selection of food.
Wonderful 'third wave' coffee shop that takes their coffee very seriously, many different types each day, in lower Tribeca location just a few blocks away.
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KAFFE 1668 SOUTH
275 Greenwich StWonderful 'third wave' coffee shop that takes their coffee very seriously, many different types each day, in lower Tribeca location just a few blocks away.
Utterly delicious burgers and chicken sandwiches and sides, so glad it's now in our neighborhood!
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Smashburger
74 Dekalb AveUtterly delicious burgers and chicken sandwiches and sides, so glad it's now in our neighborhood!
Parisian artisan boulangere, absolutely the highest quality of croissants and pastries, salads and sandwiches. A very authentic taste of Paris right here in NYC, and not far from our apartment!
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Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveParisian artisan boulangere, absolutely the highest quality of croissants and pastries, salads and sandwiches. A very authentic taste of Paris right here in NYC, and not far from our apartment!
Sushi of Gari
130 W BroadwayThis amazing sushi spot finally has a downtown post.
Large, airy and light-filled spot fantastic for brunch, as well as other meals.
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Sarabeth's Tribeca
339 Greenwich StLarge, airy and light-filled spot fantastic for brunch, as well as other meals.
Nobu Next Door
Exquisite sushi, consistent in quality and service for all these years.
Shake Shack has a cult following and a few locations in the city...this is its newest and just over a block away! Breakfast starts at 7am and goes to 11am, main menu all day long until 11pm. Stop by to see what all the fuss is about. Located in the new Fulton Transit Center at 200 Broadway, Floor 2.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueShake Shack has a cult following and a few locations in the city...this is its newest and just over a block away! Breakfast starts at 7am and goes to 11am, main menu all day long until 11pm. Stop by to see what all the fuss is about. Located in the new Fulton Transit Center at 200 Broadway, Floor 2.
Terrific 'third wave' coffee shop offering excellent brews and bites. Located at the new Fulton Transit Center at 200 Broadway on Floor 2, just over a block away!
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Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StTerrific 'third wave' coffee shop offering excellent brews and bites. Located at the new Fulton Transit Center at 200 Broadway on Floor 2, just over a block away!
Excellent Italian sandwiches and big portions, great reviews and right around the corner!
Pisillo Italian Panini
97 Nassau StExcellent Italian sandwiches and big portions, great reviews and right around the corner!
Organic burgers and a cool interior decor makes this a place just around the corner a great place to visit and stay for a bit.
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Bareburger
33-21 31st AveOrganic burgers and a cool interior decor makes this a place just around the corner a great place to visit and stay for a bit.
With everything imported from Italy this gourmet store with severa cafes and restaurants inside is sure to please. Recently opened outpost of the original by Mario Batali located on 23rd Street, but this one isn't as crowded and restaurant has lovely views of the WTC site and 9/11 memorial gardens. Open 7am for breakfast til late into the evening.
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Eataly NYC Downtown
101 Liberty StWith everything imported from Italy this gourmet store with severa cafes and restaurants inside is sure to please. Recently opened outpost of the original by Mario Batali located on 23rd Street, but this one isn't as crowded and restaurant has lovely views of the WTC site and 9/11 memorial gardens. Open 7am for breakfast til late into the evening.
This bar & restaurant by Tom Colicchio (of Top Chef) at the new Beekman Hotel sits underneath the gorgeous 6 story atrium that has been restored to its original glory (some say better!) so grab a drink at the classy bar and enjoy a bite or two. Also in the hotel is Keith McNally's newly opened Augustine.
Temple Court
5 Beekman StThis bar & restaurant by Tom Colicchio (of Top Chef) at the new Beekman Hotel sits underneath the gorgeous 6 story atrium that has been restored to its original glory (some say better!) so grab a drink at the classy bar and enjoy a bite or two. Also in the hotel is Keith McNally's newly opened Augustine.
Another excellent coffee shop selling high quality single origin and blend coffee made via the pour-over or Aeropress method, and baked goods including Dough doughnuts that have a cult following in the city.
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Birch Coffee
134 1/2 E 62nd StAnother excellent coffee shop selling high quality single origin and blend coffee made via the pour-over or Aeropress method, and baked goods including Dough doughnuts that have a cult following in the city.
Purveyor of Intelligentsia coffee (amazing brand of blends and single origin coffees) and baked goods and light bites in a bright and comfortable cafe setting.
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R&R Coffee
76 Fulton StPurveyor of Intelligentsia coffee (amazing brand of blends and single origin coffees) and baked goods and light bites in a bright and comfortable cafe setting.
Bocadillo
40 Gold StFeaturing bocadillos and other sandwiches and salads in this culinary theme
Sightseeing
If you're interested in the Fed there's a tour they provide -I recommend looking at reviews on TripAdvisor as they are a mixed bag.
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York
33 Liberty StIf you're interested in the Fed there's a tour they provide -I recommend looking at reviews on TripAdvisor as they are a mixed bag.
A slice of history amongst the towering buildings
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African Burial Ground National Monument
290 BroadwayA slice of history amongst the towering buildings
Now called "Brookfield Place", it's the home of nice shops and restaurants centered around a beautiful marina that also offers sailing lessons in small sailboats.
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Brookfield Place
230 Vesey StNow called "Brookfield Place", it's the home of nice shops and restaurants centered around a beautiful marina that also offers sailing lessons in small sailboats.
Newly opened in June 2015, the observatory gives you a bird's eye view of this exciting city and all five of its boroughs. Right down the street from us, it shouldn't be missed!
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One World Trade Center
285 Fulton StNewly opened in June 2015, the observatory gives you a bird's eye view of this exciting city and all five of its boroughs. Right down the street from us, it shouldn't be missed!
Shopping
AMAZING deeply discounted international designers and other labels, for men, women and children, plus housewares and a host of other appealing merchandise. Get here before noon to avoid the crowds!
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Century21 Stores
32 Church StAMAZING deeply discounted international designers and other labels, for men, women and children, plus housewares and a host of other appealing merchandise. Get here before noon to avoid the crowds!
Very deep discounts on merchandise of all types, from food to clothing to home to technology and so on. Not happy with your pillow? Buy a great one here for $5.
Lot Less Closeouts
95 Fulton StVery deep discounts on merchandise of all types, from food to clothing to home to technology and so on. Not happy with your pillow? Buy a great one here for $5.
Hermès
15 Broad StIt's Hermes. Nuff said.
Nassau street is host to a number of women's clothing discount shops and this one does not disappoint. Beautiful dresses of all kinds, from casual to black tie, are on offer. "Group" changing room.
Designer Promise
93 Nassau StNassau street is host to a number of women's clothing discount shops and this one does not disappoint. Beautiful dresses of all kinds, from casual to black tie, are on offer. "Group" changing room.
Open 24 hours for anything you might need from a pharmacy/convenience store. Best prices among competitors like Duane Reade and independent shops.
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CVS
156 Henry StOpen 24 hours for anything you might need from a pharmacy/convenience store. Best prices among competitors like Duane Reade and independent shops.
This is the new name for the World Financial Center, a group of buildings joined by an atrium and host to a number of stores and eateries looking out onto the marina.
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Brookfield Place
230 Vesey StThis is the new name for the World Financial Center, a group of buildings joined by an atrium and host to a number of stores and eateries looking out onto the marina.
Everything Else
Crunch Fitness - FiDi
140 BroadwayGym that provides guest passes
Equinox Wall Street
14 Wall StUpscale gym that provides guest passes
Arts & Culture
Local branch of the New York Public Library, which has an amazing selection of books (many of which can be reserved online). We are members and can get books you interested in reading when here.
New York Public Library - New Amsterdam Library - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
9 Murray StreetLocal branch of the New York Public Library, which has an amazing selection of books (many of which can be reserved online). We are members and can get books you interested in reading when here.
Essentials
We shop here all the time, it is the best place for the largest selection of natural and organic food at good prices.
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Whole Foods Market
214 3rd StWe shop here all the time, it is the best place for the largest selection of natural and organic food at good prices.
A convenient (1 block away) grocery store that carries a number of international and organic food items.
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Zeytuna
59 Maiden LnA convenient (1 block away) grocery store that carries a number of international and organic food items.
Entertainment & Activities
Spa in candle-lit subterranean cavern based on the ancient Romans' progression from cold to hot pools—the frigidaria to the caldaria - housed in a former textile factory built in 1883. Massages also on offer. Restorative zen-like environment, an excellent treat after traversing the city.
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AIRE Ancient Baths New York
88 Franklin StSpa in candle-lit subterranean cavern based on the ancient Romans' progression from cold to hot pools—the frigidaria to the caldaria - housed in a former textile factory built in 1883. Massages also on offer. Restorative zen-like environment, an excellent treat after traversing the city.