Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Absolutely delicious and they don't hike up the price because they are. Variety of meatballs, sliders, salads, sides, ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICHES. May have a wait 2-30 minutes to get seated.
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Ave
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Absolutely delicious and they don't hike up the price because they are. Variety of meatballs, sliders, salads, sides, ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICHES. May have a wait 2-30 minutes to get seated.
Full of history and tastiness. Great coffees and a plethora of doughnuts. Personal favorites are Blackout and Peanut Butter and Jelly filled Yeast doughnut. 5 minute walk from apt!
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Doughnut Plant
379 Grand St
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Full of history and tastiness. Great coffees and a plethora of doughnuts. Personal favorites are Blackout and Peanut Butter and Jelly filled Yeast doughnut. 5 minute walk from apt!
At $2/slice and $12/pie and a variety of toppings, you can't go wrong with this place. When my sister and her friend visited we basically went here at least once a day. Small, cozy place. Try it!
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Stanton Street Pizza
127 Stanton St
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At $2/slice and $12/pie and a variety of toppings, you can't go wrong with this place. When my sister and her friend visited we basically went here at least once a day. Small, cozy place. Try it!
This place is awesomely cheap! For those on a budget and craving Chinese food. Small plates-$3, large plates-$4.50.
Wah Feng Fast Food Inc
This place is awesomely cheap! For those on a budget and craving Chinese food. Small plates-$3, large plates-$4.50.
For Dim Sum Brunch! Bite-sized, individual portions are great to try a little bit of everything. Costs about $10-$15/person. Dumplings are delicious. Feeling adventurous? Try the chicken feet.
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Golden Unicorn
18 E Broadway
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For Dim Sum Brunch! Bite-sized, individual portions are great to try a little bit of everything. Costs about $10-$15/person. Dumplings are delicious. Feeling adventurous? Try the chicken feet.

Arts & Culture

Free music every single night in an intimate setting. More popular artists may have $10-$20 cover charge. 1 drink minimum. For a calm night, appreciating good music, support these awesome artists.
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Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen St
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Free music every single night in an intimate setting. More popular artists may have $10-$20 cover charge. 1 drink minimum. For a calm night, appreciating good music, support these awesome artists.
I haven't been here yet but I hear the art is unique and interesting and the building itself is cool. Free admission Thursdays 7-9pm, attracts a cool, hipster crowd.
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Nuevo Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
235 Bowery
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I haven't been here yet but I hear the art is unique and interesting and the building itself is cool. Free admission Thursdays 7-9pm, attracts a cool, hipster crowd.

Essentials

Essex Street Market is an economical combination of local businesses in one market building. Butcher prices and vegetables are cheapest I have seen in New York so far.
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Essex Market
88 Essex St
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Essex Street Market is an economical combination of local businesses in one market building. Butcher prices and vegetables are cheapest I have seen in New York so far.
One of the cheaper liquor stores I have experienced in Manhattan. Workers are knowledgeable and helpful.
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East Village Wine & Liquors
80 Clinton St
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One of the cheaper liquor stores I have experienced in Manhattan. Workers are knowledgeable and helpful.

Sightseeing

After 3.5 years in NYC I finally got around to walking the Brooklyn Bridge. It takes about 30-60 minutes depending on how fast you want to walk it. There are lanes for exercise versus walking.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
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After 3.5 years in NYC I finally got around to walking the Brooklyn Bridge. It takes about 30-60 minutes depending on how fast you want to walk it. There are lanes for exercise versus walking.
For a guided history lessons about the LES tenements. They have tours scheduled a few times a day. Book ahead before they sell out.
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Museo de los Apartamentos
103 Orchard St
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For a guided history lessons about the LES tenements. They have tours scheduled a few times a day. Book ahead before they sell out.

Everything Else

Manicures are $11 and a 10-minute massage (BEST massage I have ever gotten, really) by a tall, Korean man for $13. Nice way to pamper yourself and relax.
62 2nd Ave
62 2nd Avenue
Manicures are $11 and a 10-minute massage (BEST massage I have ever gotten, really) by a tall, Korean man for $13. Nice way to pamper yourself and relax.

Shopping

Lox and cream cheese bagels are soooo good here, allegedly the best in New York. BUT it's $14. This business specializes in smoked fish and appetizers. www.russanddaughters.com.
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Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston St
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Lox and cream cheese bagels are soooo good here, allegedly the best in New York. BUT it's $14. This business specializes in smoked fish and appetizers. www.russanddaughters.com.