Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Highlands
150 W 10th StGreat bespoke cocktails and whiskey menu
Hands down my favorite cocktail bar in the city: bespoke cocktails with Prohibition charm and character make this WV speakeasy the absolute best. Order the Billionaire and drink up the glamour.
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Employees Only
510 Hudson StHands down my favorite cocktail bar in the city: bespoke cocktails with Prohibition charm and character make this WV speakeasy the absolute best. Order the Billionaire and drink up the glamour.
A super fun cabaret (mainly gay) bar for a rowdy night out on the town.
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The Duplex
61 Christopher StA super fun cabaret (mainly gay) bar for a rowdy night out on the town.
The best place to sing along to show tunes with a live piano. Cheap drinks, but cash only.
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Marie's Crisis Cafe
59 Grove StThe best place to sing along to show tunes with a live piano. Cheap drinks, but cash only.
Cute dining spot and bar scene; located in the cellar of a townhouse just down the block.
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Bell Book & Candle
141 W 10th StCute dining spot and bar scene; located in the cellar of a townhouse just down the block.
A super fun scene on weekends, play ping pong while sitting at communal biergarten long tables and trying the different drafts on tap or cocktails from the bar.
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The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StA super fun scene on weekends, play ping pong while sitting at communal biergarten long tables and trying the different drafts on tap or cocktails from the bar.
One of the oldest gay bars in the city, open late, and always happening.
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Julius'
159 W 10th StOne of the oldest gay bars in the city, open late, and always happening.
The cutest little lesbian bar around: great atmosphere, a well-stocked jukebox, and over the top decor.
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Cubby Hole
281 W 12th StThe cutest little lesbian bar around: great atmosphere, a well-stocked jukebox, and over the top decor.
Cute little place for a glass of warm mulled wine during the snowy days of winter.
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Gottino Enoteca e Salumeria
52 Greenwich AveCute little place for a glass of warm mulled wine during the snowy days of winter.
Food Scene
Casual and trendy Italian fare - but they do not take reservations. Great bar scene while you wait though!
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Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveCasual and trendy Italian fare - but they do not take reservations. Great bar scene while you wait though!
BYOB trendy bistro. Dine al fresco during the warmer months and watch the celebrities pass by on the street.
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Tartine
253 W 11th StBYOB trendy bistro. Dine al fresco during the warmer months and watch the celebrities pass by on the street.
Have a cappuccino or a bottle of wine here - they have 20 different bottles for $20 each - while you do some work on the computer or talk with a friend.
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Cafe Minerva
302 West 4th StreetHave a cappuccino or a bottle of wine here - they have 20 different bottles for $20 each - while you do some work on the computer or talk with a friend.
THE place to see and be seen. A longtime celebrity favorite, particularly of the fashion set (Mary-Kate and Ashley, SJP, Clavin Klein, etc), the menu is limited but delicious. Great for brunch.
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Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StTHE place to see and be seen. A longtime celebrity favorite, particularly of the fashion set (Mary-Kate and Ashley, SJP, Clavin Klein, etc), the menu is limited but delicious. Great for brunch.
Updated English pub food served with creative gin drinks, imported ale or wine in a tile-lined bar.
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Whitehall
19 Greenwich AveUpdated English pub food served with creative gin drinks, imported ale or wine in a tile-lined bar.
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveMust-try meatballs!
Super cute and tiny restaurant offering bold Mediterranean fare; try the pork chop or the meatball sliders. Also great for brunch.
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Little Owl
90 Bedford StSuper cute and tiny restaurant offering bold Mediterranean fare; try the pork chop or the meatball sliders. Also great for brunch.
Perfect date-night or group dining spot. The bar scene is lively and the food is continental.
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Commerce
50 Commerce StreetPerfect date-night or group dining spot. The bar scene is lively and the food is continental.
A variety of authentic Mexican fare including small tacos and inventive drinks.
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Empellon Taqueria
230 West 4th StreetA variety of authentic Mexican fare including small tacos and inventive drinks.
Upscale yet unassuming Thai restaurant operated by Top Chef winner Harold Dieterle.
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Kin Shop
469 6th AveUpscale yet unassuming Thai restaurant operated by Top Chef winner Harold Dieterle.
Jeffrey's Grocery
172 Waverly PlGreat for oysters, salads, or a mid-day drink.
An upscale restaurant favored by celebrities; once a club and now a more refined dining spot and watering hole better suited for the residential block.
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The Beatrice Inn
285 W 12th StAn upscale restaurant favored by celebrities; once a club and now a more refined dining spot and watering hole better suited for the residential block.
Adorable coffee and tea spot. Enjoy sipping your beverage on one of their antique couches.
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Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
Adorable coffee and tea spot. Enjoy sipping your beverage on one of their antique couches.
The first Organic, Fair Trade, Shade-Grown coffeeshop in the city. The coffee is prepared using the patented Stir Brew method; also good for pastries and teas.
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Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
138 W 10th StThe first Organic, Fair Trade, Shade-Grown coffeeshop in the city. The coffee is prepared using the patented Stir Brew method; also good for pastries and teas.
Original Sandwich Shoppe
64 Greenwich Aveperfect for a quick bagel or a BLT
Low-lit French restaurant with an outdoor terrace & a downstairs bar in an atmospheric townhouse that's literally across the street.
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Bobo
181 W 10th StLow-lit French restaurant with an outdoor terrace & a downstairs bar in an atmospheric townhouse that's literally across the street.
Californian upscale fro-yo and smoothie chain with a taste "worth obsessing over." It's the only thing I want to eat during the dog days of summer.
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Pinkberry
596 9th AveCalifornian upscale fro-yo and smoothie chain with a taste "worth obsessing over." It's the only thing I want to eat during the dog days of summer.
Everything Else
Made famous by Sex and the City, this cupcake shop sometimes boasts lines around the block.
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Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StMade famous by Sex and the City, this cupcake shop sometimes boasts lines around the block.
For kids and adults - THE place to take a barre class with a view of the Empire State building.
Joffrey Ballet School
434 6th AvenueFor kids and adults - THE place to take a barre class with a view of the Empire State building.
CVS
156 Henry StConveniently located for anything you may need
Essentials
Gristedes
3 Sheridan SquareBasic grocery store
A more upscale food market than Gristedes with a wider selection than Gourmet Garage. Perfect for picking up ready made meals or takeaway from their salad bar.
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Citarella Gourmet Market - West Village
424 6th AveA more upscale food market than Gristedes with a wider selection than Gourmet Garage. Perfect for picking up ready made meals or takeaway from their salad bar.
Shopping
If your wardrobe needs something a little bit more "New York," this is the place to go for a quick edited selection of fashion-forward clothes. However, the prices reflect the quality and trendiness!
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INTERMIX
365 Bleecker StIf your wardrobe needs something a little bit more "New York," this is the place to go for a quick edited selection of fashion-forward clothes. However, the prices reflect the quality and trendiness!
Arts & Culture
Beautiful jazz and great, intimate atmosphere: chilling, romantic and fun new jazz listening room and lounge in the cellar of the building next door.
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Mezzrow
163 W 10th StBeautiful jazz and great, intimate atmosphere: chilling, romantic and fun new jazz listening room and lounge in the cellar of the building next door.
Totally unexpected downstairs Jazz Club and bar: live music every night, billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard, chess, Scrabble, and more. A true local West Village hangout.
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Fat Cat
75 Christopher StTotally unexpected downstairs Jazz Club and bar: live music every night, billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard, chess, Scrabble, and more. A true local West Village hangout.