Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
3-course Dessert Menu? YES PLEASE! This intimate little joint is the BEST place to grab dessert, even if you have to wait in line. I prefer sitting at the bar. The cheesecake is to die for!
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ChikaLicious Dessert Bar
203 E 10th St3-course Dessert Menu? YES PLEASE! This intimate little joint is the BEST place to grab dessert, even if you have to wait in line. I prefer sitting at the bar. The cheesecake is to die for!
Some of the best Neapolitan-style pizza you'll find anywhere. Seriously.
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Motorino
510 Columbus AveSome of the best Neapolitan-style pizza you'll find anywhere. Seriously.
My regular spot for espresso and lattes. The owner, Jamie, and his wife have run the spot for years and have a very devoted clientele of locals. They bake all their own pastries. I get the frittata every morning for breakfast, and often go back in the afternoon for their sandwich, both of which change daily. CASH ONLY.
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Abraço
81 E 7th StMy regular spot for espresso and lattes. The owner, Jamie, and his wife have run the spot for years and have a very devoted clientele of locals. They bake all their own pastries. I get the frittata every morning for breakfast, and often go back in the afternoon for their sandwich, both of which change daily. CASH ONLY.
In 2010 this was rated the #26 Best Restaurant in the World. I've never been disappointed. And, the best part, is the food is extremely interesting. Definitely worth a try. Probably worth the wait.
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Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetIn 2010 this was rated the #26 Best Restaurant in the World. I've never been disappointed. And, the best part, is the food is extremely interesting. Definitely worth a try. Probably worth the wait.
This place is incredible for pizza by the slice, at 4 am, when you've had a little to drink. The artichoke slice is the best, followed closely by the Sicilian.
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Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StThis place is incredible for pizza by the slice, at 4 am, when you've had a little to drink. The artichoke slice is the best, followed closely by the Sicilian.
Very good espresso served in a cafe in a theater lobby. Attracts a creative crowd during the day.
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Everyman Espresso
301 W BroadwayVery good espresso served in a cafe in a theater lobby. Attracts a creative crowd during the day.
One of the best cups of coffee around. A neighborhood institution to be sure.
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Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StOne of the best cups of coffee around. A neighborhood institution to be sure.
Excellent Vietnamese food. Expect to wait for a table, and the service is sub-par by NYC standards, but if Vietnamese is what you're craving this is your best bet.
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Madame Vo
212 E 10th StExcellent Vietnamese food. Expect to wait for a table, and the service is sub-par by NYC standards, but if Vietnamese is what you're craving this is your best bet.
Bessou
25 Bleecker StCreative take on Japanese small plates in a very cute space.
Great Mexican food (and margaritas) served in a lively atmosphere. I highly recommend going on a nice day because they open up all the glass walls and the entire restaurant feels like you're eating outside. In nice weather I definitely recommend reservations.
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Rosie's
29 E 2nd StGreat Mexican food (and margaritas) served in a lively atmosphere. I highly recommend going on a nice day because they open up all the glass walls and the entire restaurant feels like you're eating outside. In nice weather I definitely recommend reservations.
Perhaps my favorite pasta restaurant in the East Village. It's part of the Andrew Carmellini restaurant group.
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Bar Prima
331 East 81st StreetPerhaps my favorite pasta restaurant in the East Village. It's part of the Andrew Carmellini restaurant group.
My favorite Thai place in NYC. It's a no-frills hole in the wall (most of their business is delivery—the delivery guys know me very well), but the food is delicious. CASH ONLY!
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East Village Thai
32 East 7th StreetMy favorite Thai place in NYC. It's a no-frills hole in the wall (most of their business is delivery—the delivery guys know me very well), but the food is delicious. CASH ONLY!
Essentials
Great selection of natural and organic food. All of their produce is local and organic. It's a little on the small side but that's why it's nice to go to! It's a little pricier than other options.
165 1st Ave
165 1st AvenueGreat selection of natural and organic food. All of their produce is local and organic. It's a little on the small side but that's why it's nice to go to! It's a little pricier than other options.
This Whole Foods is a very popular destination for natural and organic foods. Go during off-peak hours if you can. Also, grab some of their prepared food and sit upstairs overlooking the park!
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThis Whole Foods is a very popular destination for natural and organic foods. Go during off-peak hours if you can. Also, grab some of their prepared food and sit upstairs overlooking the park!
In a pinch, this place usually offers your typical groceries at decent prices and is probably the closest supermarket.
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Associated Supermarket
In a pinch, this place usually offers your typical groceries at decent prices and is probably the closest supermarket.
Arts & Culture
If mainstream theater is not your bit, or you just don't want to pay for it, try going to a show here.
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Theater for the New City
155 1st Ave.If mainstream theater is not your bit, or you just don't want to pay for it, try going to a show here.
This block, known as the Fourth Arts Block (or "FAB") is home to many experimental theaters that are on the cutting edge of performance art, La Mama perhaps being the most famous. Other theaters nearby also offer more conventional plays and performances.
Fourth Arts Block
70 E 4th StThis block, known as the Fourth Arts Block (or "FAB") is home to many experimental theaters that are on the cutting edge of performance art, La Mama perhaps being the most famous. Other theaters nearby also offer more conventional plays and performances.
Top notch plays are offered at this off-Broadway venue. Be sure to check out the programming at the Public's even more affordable sister venue: Joe's Pub.
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The Public Theater
425 Lafayette StTop notch plays are offered at this off-Broadway venue. Be sure to check out the programming at the Public's even more affordable sister venue: Joe's Pub.
Everything Else
This is where I do all of my laundry. You can drop off your dirty clothes to be washed (allow one full day), drop of clothes to be dry-cleaned, or have dress shirts washed and pressed.
G&M Laundromat
336 E 13th StThis is where I do all of my laundry. You can drop off your dirty clothes to be washed (allow one full day), drop of clothes to be dry-cleaned, or have dress shirts washed and pressed.
Shopping
9th Street between 2nd Ave and Avenue A is home to a many cute, local boutiques selling clothes you won't be able to find anywhere else.
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East 9th Street
East 9th Street9th Street between 2nd Ave and Avenue A is home to a many cute, local boutiques selling clothes you won't be able to find anywhere else.
The cutest assortment of ceramics, jewelry, and small home goods. They make for great gifts for special occasions.
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SHW Jewelry (Still House)
307 E 9th StThe cutest assortment of ceramics, jewelry, and small home goods. They make for great gifts for special occasions.
Entertainment & Activities
You won't find this place in your average guide to NYC. Anthology is ground zero super indie film in New York. They're known for screening new & old independent, foreign & avant-garde movies.
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Anthology Film Archives
32 2nd AveYou won't find this place in your average guide to NYC. Anthology is ground zero super indie film in New York. They're known for screening new & old independent, foreign & avant-garde movies.
Sightseeing
Perhaps not my favorite street to walk down, but definitely one of the more famous ones in the East Village. Historically, St Marks was home to hippies and then punks, and you can still see evidence of that with the tattoo parlors, head shops, and other stores that cater to alternative lifestyles.
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Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlacePerhaps not my favorite street to walk down, but definitely one of the more famous ones in the East Village. Historically, St Marks was home to hippies and then punks, and you can still see evidence of that with the tattoo parlors, head shops, and other stores that cater to alternative lifestyles.