Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great food, fun neighborhood spot, and it's right next door!
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Ciao for Now Event Space
Great food, fun neighborhood spot, and it's right next door!
Nice clean easy food, a favorite for delivery when you just want to hang in! I'm a fan of the turkey and veggie burgers… I would ask for alternative salad dressing, it's the one thing I don't like.
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Westville East
173 Avenue ANice clean easy food, a favorite for delivery when you just want to hang in! I'm a fan of the turkey and veggie burgers… I would ask for alternative salad dressing, it's the one thing I don't like.
Amazing organic cold pressed juices--and some raw foods now. It's not a sit down place, but worth a step in to green your day.
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Juice Press
70 E 1st StAmazing organic cold pressed juices--and some raw foods now. It's not a sit down place, but worth a step in to green your day.
If you are a coffee addict and obsessed with a really good cup… this is your place
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Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StIf you are a coffee addict and obsessed with a really good cup… this is your place
Good coffee, and a great place to hang and work in your computer if you just need some time out of the house.
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Ost Cafe
Good coffee, and a great place to hang and work in your computer if you just need some time out of the house.
One of the few restaurants in the city that truly locally source their food. it's not cheap, but worth it! And it's right on the block.
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Northern Spy Food Co.
511 East 12th StreetOne of the few restaurants in the city that truly locally source their food. it's not cheap, but worth it! And it's right on the block.
Good food, great place to go when you're meeting with people and want to have good food and drink. It's not what it used to be, but it's still up there for the area. It's a place I still frequent.
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Back Forty
190 Avenue BGood food, great place to go when you're meeting with people and want to have good food and drink. It's not what it used to be, but it's still up there for the area. It's a place I still frequent.
Mexican, with a gourmet slant. Their tacos are insane, and guac, one of the best. (they are better if you go in to eat, I've tried delivery, but the taste doesn't seem to make the trip)
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Mercadito
179 Avenue BMexican, with a gourmet slant. Their tacos are insane, and guac, one of the best. (they are better if you go in to eat, I've tried delivery, but the taste doesn't seem to make the trip)
Paquitos
143 1st Ave.Decent cheap mexican when you're wanting a fix
If you're looking for some delicious sushi in the area, it's not cheap, but oh so good!
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Kanoyama
175 2nd AveIf you're looking for some delicious sushi in the area, it's not cheap, but oh so good!
Vegan/Vegetarian dream. The food is so fresh, so delicious… well worth it if you prefer a healthier slant to your food!
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Angelica Kitchen
Vegan/Vegetarian dream. The food is so fresh, so delicious… well worth it if you prefer a healthier slant to your food!
Quintessence
Great raw food restaurant
The best pizza. Seriously. They just moved to that location so I haven't eaten in there yet, but it was a staple "order in" spot for me and my friends in the area
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Gruppo Thin Crust Pizza
98 Avenue BThe best pizza. Seriously. They just moved to that location so I haven't eaten in there yet, but it was a staple "order in" spot for me and my friends in the area
One of my staple and favored brunch spots. Expect a wait if you go after noon or so. It gets packed.
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Cafe Orlin
One of my staple and favored brunch spots. Expect a wait if you go after noon or so. It gets packed.
Everything Else
In the chill of the winter and heat of the summer, this place is a must experience. It's not your classic spa--old, been around a long time, and usually packed. But it's key for wiping the blues away.
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Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StIn the chill of the winter and heat of the summer, this place is a must experience. It's not your classic spa--old, been around a long time, and usually packed. But it's key for wiping the blues away.
Great for manicures, pedicures and decent waxing. Classic NYC style, no frills, but they're good.
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Top A Nails
139 Avenue AGreat for manicures, pedicures and decent waxing. Classic NYC style, no frills, but they're good.
Crunch Fitness - Union Square
113 4th AveThis is the closest gym
Great yoga classes, and the occasional star sighting
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Jivamukti Yoga Center New York
841 BroadwayGreat yoga classes, and the occasional star sighting
A quick jump on the L train into Brooklyn, Kula is my very favorite yoga studio. There's also one in Tribeca. Kevin Courtney's Sunday night class is the best!
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Kula Brooklyn
101 N 3rd StA quick jump on the L train into Brooklyn, Kula is my very favorite yoga studio. There's also one in Tribeca. Kevin Courtney's Sunday night class is the best!
Essentials
The place is small, but they are the only place close by to find good organic groceries!
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Commodities Health Food
165 1st Ave.The place is small, but they are the only place close by to find good organic groceries!
Because it's Whole Foods. If you take the L train or the bus on 14th, it's a quick jaunt. Walking, it's only about 15 minutes--I only take public transport when it's freezing or when I have bags.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StBecause it's Whole Foods. If you take the L train or the bus on 14th, it's a quick jaunt. Walking, it's only about 15 minutes--I only take public transport when it's freezing or when I have bags.
Shopping
There are fresh groceries from all the upstate farms, veggies, meat, flowers, honey, even sheepskin pelts! Check the website for days it's open-it's worth a wander! Classic NY living!
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Union Square
There are fresh groceries from all the upstate farms, veggies, meat, flowers, honey, even sheepskin pelts! Check the website for days it's open-it's worth a wander! Classic NY living!