Guidebook for New York

Rachel
Guidebook for New York

Shopping

This is the best/closest bodega to the apartment--about a 2 min walk. It has basic groceries, beer, plus a great deli (I recommend the Pho #1). Also open 24 hours.
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Sunny & Annie's Deli
94 Avenue B
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This is the best/closest bodega to the apartment--about a 2 min walk. It has basic groceries, beer, plus a great deli (I recommend the Pho #1). Also open 24 hours.
This is the closest liquor store--on the NE corner of Ave. A and E. 4th St. It's small but has a good selection of wine and plenty of liquor choices.
Nizga Liquors
58 Avenue A
This is the closest liquor store--on the NE corner of Ave. A and E. 4th St. It's small but has a good selection of wine and plenty of liquor choices.
This drug store is about 5 minutes away. In addition to the pharmacy, you can also find most household supplies, personal care items, basic groceries, and so on.
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Rite Aid
81 1st Ave.
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This drug store is about 5 minutes away. In addition to the pharmacy, you can also find most household supplies, personal care items, basic groceries, and so on.
I actually think this place is horrible but am still glad it's there (12-min walk). For those who don't know, Kmart = a crappy version of Walmart. So you can find (cheap) clothes, food, hardware, etc.
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Kmart
770 Broadway
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I actually think this place is horrible but am still glad it's there (12-min walk). For those who don't know, Kmart = a crappy version of Walmart. So you can find (cheap) clothes, food, hardware, etc.

Essentials

This supermarket is a quick 3-minute walk from the apartment. It's not huge but has solid selection and is pretty cheap. Also open 24 hours. Definitely nice to have close by.
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Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle Ave
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This supermarket is a quick 3-minute walk from the apartment. It's not huge but has solid selection and is pretty cheap. Also open 24 hours. Definitely nice to have close by.
This is the closest Whole Foods, a 10-15 min walk. It's got plenty of space by NYC standards & (like all Whole Foods) has higher quality ingredients. This is where I do most of my grocery shopping.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
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This is the closest Whole Foods, a 10-15 min walk. It's got plenty of space by NYC standards & (like all Whole Foods) has higher quality ingredients. This is where I do most of my grocery shopping.
This Whole Foods is a bit farther away, but you can grab the M14A bus right outside (headed in Lower East Side/Abington Sq direction), and it will let you off at 6th St/Ave A, 2 min from my apartment.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
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This Whole Foods is a bit farther away, but you can grab the M14A bus right outside (headed in Lower East Side/Abington Sq direction), and it will let you off at 6th St/Ave A, 2 min from my apartment.

Everything Else

Eco-friendly cleaners downstairs in the same building as the apt. They do both dry cleaning and wash & fold. I go there bc it's so convenient & the staff are great--a bit more expensive but worth it.
518 E 6th St
518 East 6th Street
Eco-friendly cleaners downstairs in the same building as the apt. They do both dry cleaning and wash & fold. I go there bc it's so convenient & the staff are great--a bit more expensive but worth it.
Another close, cheaper laundry option w/ better hours & a coin-op option, in addition to wash & fold + dry cleaning. Not as convenient as Pure Organic or quite the same level of service but solid.
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Gentle Wash Laundromat
97 Avenue A
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Another close, cheaper laundry option w/ better hours & a coin-op option, in addition to wash & fold + dry cleaning. Not as convenient as Pure Organic or quite the same level of service but solid.

Food Scene

A good coffee spot less than a 5-min walk way. There are plenty of other great place close by, though, so I encourage you to make your own discovery!
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Box Kite Coffee
115 St Marks Pl
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A good coffee spot less than a 5-min walk way. There are plenty of other great place close by, though, so I encourage you to make your own discovery!
A great cafe with plenty of seating, located right across the street from Tompkins Square Park. There's coffee and plenty of other options.
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Cafe Pick Me Up
145 Avenue A
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A great cafe with plenty of seating, located right across the street from Tompkins Square Park. There's coffee and plenty of other options.
Ok, as someone who grew up in the South & then went to university in Texas, I know a thing or two about BBQ, and this place has great brisket + pulled pork (even though those come from diff. regions).
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Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd Ave
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Ok, as someone who grew up in the South & then went to university in Texas, I know a thing or two about BBQ, and this place has great brisket + pulled pork (even though those come from diff. regions).
Great Filipino food.
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Jeepney
201 1st Ave.
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Great Filipino food.
24-hour Ukrainian diner.
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Odessa
119 Avenue A
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24-hour Ukrainian diner.
Great for brunch, or any meal really. Daniel Boulud is the chef.
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DBGB Kitchen & Bar
299 Bowery
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Great for brunch, or any meal really. Daniel Boulud is the chef.
Super famous brunch spot about 7 minutes away. Be prepared to wait, though (they will take your name and call you when they're ready).
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Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton St
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Super famous brunch spot about 7 minutes away. Be prepared to wait, though (they will take your name and call you when they're ready).
Great vegetarian restaurant.
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Dirt Candy
86 Allen St
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Great vegetarian restaurant.
The legendary deli that was featured on When Harry Met Sally. Open till 5:30am on weekends. An 8-min walk away.
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Katz Delikatesser
205 E Houston St
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The legendary deli that was featured on When Harry Met Sally. Open till 5:30am on weekends. An 8-min walk away.
A great bagel place that is just 5 minutes away.
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Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue A
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A great bagel place that is just 5 minutes away.
Great Japanese place. 4 minutes away. Has a Michelin Star.
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Kyo Ya
94 E 7th St
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Great Japanese place. 4 minutes away. Has a Michelin Star.
Super famous spot w/ 2 Michelin stars. David Chang's the chef. For a more casual experience, try Momofuku Noodle Bar at 171 1st Ave.
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Momofuku Ko
8 Extra Pl
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Super famous spot w/ 2 Michelin stars. David Chang's the chef. For a more casual experience, try Momofuku Noodle Bar at 171 1st Ave.
Good Italian food that is convenient to the apartment and well priced. Honestly, I could list a thousand places to eat--what I've written here are just some starting points. Go out and explore!
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Supper
156 E 2nd St
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Good Italian food that is convenient to the apartment and well priced. Honestly, I could list a thousand places to eat--what I've written here are just some starting points. Go out and explore!

Drinks & Nightlife

This bar is literally right downstairs. It's a good, relaxed neighborhood spot. Nice place to grab a beer.
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Josie's
300 Amsterdam Ave
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This bar is literally right downstairs. It's a good, relaxed neighborhood spot. Nice place to grab a beer.
Lovers of Today was one of my favorite cocktail spots in the City even before I lived here. Cocktails are great, and the atmosphere is pretty intimate. Great for dates, but not exclusively a date spot
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Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th St
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Lovers of Today was one of my favorite cocktail spots in the City even before I lived here. Cocktails are great, and the atmosphere is pretty intimate. Great for dates, but not exclusively a date spot
One of NYC's most famous speakeasies, but it's well known now i.e. not that secret. There's a doorman outside. You'll put your name on his list and wait (they'll call you when your table's ready).
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Death & Company
433 E 6th St
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One of NYC's most famous speakeasies, but it's well known now i.e. not that secret. There's a doorman outside. You'll put your name on his list and wait (they'll call you when your table's ready).
I really love this little wine bar. I think it's still pretty new so off a lot of people's radar.
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Bibi Wine Bar
211 East 4th Street
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I really love this little wine bar. I think it's still pretty new so off a lot of people's radar.
Dancing, 80s music, 3-min walk away. Pretty easy night out at da club.
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The Pyramid Club
101 Avenue A
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Dancing, 80s music, 3-min walk away. Pretty easy night out at da club.
Another great neighborhood bar--good for weeknight drinks or a night out on the weekends when it's packed.
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The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida Ave
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Another great neighborhood bar--good for weeknight drinks or a night out on the weekends when it's packed.
Ok, so there are a million bars to check out--these are just a few places. If you want to explore, I'd recommend looking on St. Marks Pl, or really anywhere in the EV. This is a fun/shady dance club.
Alphabet Lounge
104 Loisaida Avenue
Ok, so there are a million bars to check out--these are just a few places. If you want to explore, I'd recommend looking on St. Marks Pl, or really anywhere in the EV. This is a fun/shady dance club.