Guidebook for New York
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A Greenwich Village mainstay offering the best artisan cheeses from around the world since 1940. The shop features hundreds of varieties with classes available and a tasting and pairing bar next door.
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Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueA Greenwich Village mainstay offering the best artisan cheeses from around the world since 1940. The shop features hundreds of varieties with classes available and a tasting and pairing bar next door.
Citarella is the ultimate gourmet market with just-caught seafood, choice meats, international cheeses, breads, charcuterie, smoked fish and caviar, and whimsical pastries.
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Citarella Gourmet Market - West Village
424 6th AveCitarella is the ultimate gourmet market with just-caught seafood, choice meats, international cheeses, breads, charcuterie, smoked fish and caviar, and whimsical pastries.
Open Saturdays year-round from 8am to 2pm, the Abingdon Square Greenmarket brings fresh local produce to Greenwich Village. It's such a charming little farmers' market you don't want to miss!
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Abingdon Market
421-425 Bleecker StOpen Saturdays year-round from 8am to 2pm, the Abingdon Square Greenmarket brings fresh local produce to Greenwich Village. It's such a charming little farmers' market you don't want to miss!
Shopping
A gourmet marketplace and bakery. Sandwiches and salads arrive fresh from Long Island City each morning and usually sell out by mid-afternoon. Semolina-raisin-and-fennel bread is Amy’s signature loaf.
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Amy's Bread
672 9th AveA gourmet marketplace and bakery. Sandwiches and salads arrive fresh from Long Island City each morning and usually sell out by mid-afternoon. Semolina-raisin-and-fennel bread is Amy’s signature loaf.
Italian gelato chain that makes gelato the exacting, old-fashioned way, eschewing artificial coloring and preservatives, and using only first-rate (mostly Italian) ingredients
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Grom
Italian gelato chain that makes gelato the exacting, old-fashioned way, eschewing artificial coloring and preservatives, and using only first-rate (mostly Italian) ingredients
"Fancy fried chicken, chocolate-chip bread pudding, and the heat of the bread oven downstairs will make you feel all warm and fuzzy." - NYMag/Grub Street
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Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen
35 Downing Street"Fancy fried chicken, chocolate-chip bread pudding, and the heat of the bread oven downstairs will make you feel all warm and fuzzy." - NYMag/Grub Street
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StYummy cupcakes.
Rag & Bone
100-104 Christopher StClothings with an emphasis on craftsmanship
A multi-brand fashion retailer with an assortment of the most exciting fashion trends and the finest mix of emerging and established designers.
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INTERMIX
365 Bleecker StA multi-brand fashion retailer with an assortment of the most exciting fashion trends and the finest mix of emerging and established designers.
Teich
22 8th AveMom-and-pop design store offering exclusive vintage-inspired fashion items
The oldest apothecary in America offering appealingly old-school line of toiletries including tried-and-true favorites such as Mentha Lip Shine, Barber Cologne Elixir Red No. 1584 and Lemon Body Cream
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C.O. Bigelow
414 6th AveThe oldest apothecary in America offering appealingly old-school line of toiletries including tried-and-true favorites such as Mentha Lip Shine, Barber Cologne Elixir Red No. 1584 and Lemon Body Cream
Luxurious and chic French macarons inspired by Paris and created in downtown New York City.
Bisous, Ciao. Macarons
235 Bleecker StLuxurious and chic French macarons inspired by Paris and created in downtown New York City.
The shop specializes in rare and out of print vinyl records from the '50s, '60s and '70s. They actually carry some truly rare titles that are impossible to find elsewhere. Be prepared to pay big $$s!
House of Oldies
35 Carmine StThe shop specializes in rare and out of print vinyl records from the '50s, '60s and '70s. They actually carry some truly rare titles that are impossible to find elsewhere. Be prepared to pay big $$s!
A multi-level high end fashion shop, café(!!), and design-focused home furnishing store with gallery-quality artworks. It is a fun and stylish place to shop and relax at over coffee and little bites.
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Suprema Provisions
305 Bleecker StA multi-level high end fashion shop, café(!!), and design-focused home furnishing store with gallery-quality artworks. It is a fun and stylish place to shop and relax at over coffee and little bites.
Food Scene
A seasonal American restaurant boasting airy dining room with exposed brick walls enlivened by an open kitchen and enormous windows facing two directions. It's right around the corner. Always crowded!
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Market Table
54 Carmine StA seasonal American restaurant boasting airy dining room with exposed brick walls enlivened by an open kitchen and enormous windows facing two directions. It's right around the corner. Always crowded!
A popular Korean restaurant in West Village serving home-cooked style Korean food. We love the modern, vibrant ambience there. A perfect place to quench my late night Korean food craving.
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Do Hwa
55 Carmine StA popular Korean restaurant in West Village serving home-cooked style Korean food. We love the modern, vibrant ambience there. A perfect place to quench my late night Korean food craving.
A glitzy reimagining of the great Asian-accented Brooklyn barbecue joint, Fatty ’Cue. Portions are somewhat small, but perfect for sharing if you order several dishes of different kinds.
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Fatty 'Cue
A glitzy reimagining of the great Asian-accented Brooklyn barbecue joint, Fatty ’Cue. Portions are somewhat small, but perfect for sharing if you order several dishes of different kinds.
Noodle Bar Asian Bistro
26 Carmine StHong Kong style noodle bar.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StAuthentic NY style pizza.
Serves Hakata-style ramen characterized by pork-based tonkotsu broth and thin firm noodles. Tonkotsu Black is JInya's signature ramen, but chicken broth ramen varieties are also fantastic.
Saikai Dining Bar
Serves Hakata-style ramen characterized by pork-based tonkotsu broth and thin firm noodles. Tonkotsu Black is JInya's signature ramen, but chicken broth ramen varieties are also fantastic.
Such a charming little place! "Old-school coffee expert who opened the fourth Starbucks store gets back in the game with this West Village café, serving George Howell single-origin brews" - Time Out
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Prodigy Coffee
33 Carmine StSuch a charming little place! "Old-school coffee expert who opened the fourth Starbucks store gets back in the game with this West Village café, serving George Howell single-origin brews" - Time Out
A sleekly designed, unexpectedly comfortable hangout with oyster bar and fish shack, and a terrific wine list.
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Ditch Plains
A sleekly designed, unexpectedly comfortable hangout with oyster bar and fish shack, and a terrific wine list.
Empellon Taqueria
230 West 4th StreetOne of the best Mexican places in NYC.
The raw fish is flown in from around the globe five times a week, and it’s available in the usual rainbow of esoteric and pricey varieties. One of my favorite sushi restaurants in NYC. Book early!
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Soto Japanese Restaurant
357 6th AveThe raw fish is flown in from around the globe five times a week, and it’s available in the usual rainbow of esoteric and pricey varieties. One of my favorite sushi restaurants in NYC. Book early!
Since it opened, its 20-course omakase menu has become one of the most coveted meals in New York City. Nakazawa's cake-like egg custard is just heavenly! Book early!
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Sushi Nakazawa
23 Commerce StSince it opened, its 20-course omakase menu has become one of the most coveted meals in New York City. Nakazawa's cake-like egg custard is just heavenly! Book early!
"In a 1911 building on an irresistibly tucked-away Greenwich Village streets, Commerce strikes a visual and auditory pose that combines elements of the Waverly Inn with strains of Balthazar." - NYT
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Commerce
50 Commerce Street"In a 1911 building on an irresistibly tucked-away Greenwich Village streets, Commerce strikes a visual and auditory pose that combines elements of the Waverly Inn with strains of Balthazar." - NYT
One of the best burgers in NYC with premium choice steak, coarsely ground and patted softly into a loose six-ounce round, the texture nostalgically reminiscent of meatloaf, seared on a plancha grill.
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Umami Burger Greenwich Village
One of the best burgers in NYC with premium choice steak, coarsely ground and patted softly into a loose six-ounce round, the texture nostalgically reminiscent of meatloaf, seared on a plancha grill.
A popular neighborhood hangout offering plenty of breakfast and lunch options RE-OPENED right next to us only a few days ago!
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The Grey Dog—West Village
49 Carmine StA popular neighborhood hangout offering plenty of breakfast and lunch options RE-OPENED right next to us only a few days ago!
Central European cuisine (good sandwiches!) at an easy-going relaxing space
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Doma na rohu
27 1/2 Morton StCentral European cuisine (good sandwiches!) at an easy-going relaxing space
This hip coffee place draws on ’60s and ’70s Paris, with murals and paintings by New York artists; and carries La Colombe coffee and pastries from Mille-Feuille Bakery. I love their big windows!
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Petite Boucherie
14 Christopher StThis hip coffee place draws on ’60s and ’70s Paris, with murals and paintings by New York artists; and carries La Colombe coffee and pastries from Mille-Feuille Bakery. I love their big windows!
"This spot always feels like a party — and you can keep your meal simple with April Bloomfield's excellent ricotta gnudi and chargrilled burger." - NYMag/Grub Street
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The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave."This spot always feels like a party — and you can keep your meal simple with April Bloomfield's excellent ricotta gnudi and chargrilled burger." - NYMag/Grub Street
"If you're looking for a romantic night out, treat your boo to fire-roasted garlic chicken and tiramisu: Both dishes are sized for two." - NYMag/Grub Street
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Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich St"If you're looking for a romantic night out, treat your boo to fire-roasted garlic chicken and tiramisu: Both dishes are sized for two." - NYMag/Grub Street
"In addition to the normal à la carte menu, Charlie Bird will offer specials with truffles and caviar, as well as a Champagne toast."
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Charlie Bird
5 King St"In addition to the normal à la carte menu, Charlie Bird will offer specials with truffles and caviar, as well as a Champagne toast."
Cuisines inspired by the owners’ Italian and Korean heritages. We've never been there, but heard so many amazing things. Gotta book way in advance.
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Piora
430 Hudson StreetCuisines inspired by the owners’ Italian and Korean heritages. We've never been there, but heard so many amazing things. Gotta book way in advance.
"Behind a hidden door, this bustling West Village hot spot serves up well-balanced cocktails and perfectly proportioned rustic American cuisine." - NYMag/Grub Street (We highly recommend it!)
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Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson St"Behind a hidden door, this bustling West Village hot spot serves up well-balanced cocktails and perfectly proportioned rustic American cuisine." - NYMag/Grub Street (We highly recommend it!)
Traditional Brazilian dishes presented in a contemporary setting. Menu includes a generous portion of roasted pork ribs in a homemade barbeque sauce. There's a full bar offering delicious cocktails.
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Berimbau Brazilian Kitchen
43 Carmine StTraditional Brazilian dishes presented in a contemporary setting. Menu includes a generous portion of roasted pork ribs in a homemade barbeque sauce. There's a full bar offering delicious cocktails.
An unassuming sushi bar devoid of artifice and decoration serving surprisingly *fresh*, top quality sushi. There are so many fantastic sushi restaurants in the area, but this place is a hidden gem.
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Neta
An unassuming sushi bar devoid of artifice and decoration serving surprisingly *fresh*, top quality sushi. There are so many fantastic sushi restaurants in the area, but this place is a hidden gem.
One of the best (if not THE best) Italian restaurants in NYC by chef Mario Batali. Enjoy his staggeringly original yet startlingly airy Italian cooking (if you can get a table it is...).
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Babbo
110 Waverly PlOne of the best (if not THE best) Italian restaurants in NYC by chef Mario Batali. Enjoy his staggeringly original yet startlingly airy Italian cooking (if you can get a table it is...).
"Mario Batali's most casual Italian restaurant is part buzzing wine bar, part glorified pizzeria, with an always appealing selection of fresh salads and smartly seasoned vegetable antipasti." - NYMag
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OTTO Enoteca e Pizzeria
One 5th Ave"Mario Batali's most casual Italian restaurant is part buzzing wine bar, part glorified pizzeria, with an always appealing selection of fresh salads and smartly seasoned vegetable antipasti." - NYMag
A rustic Italian trattoria. Enjoy grilled octopus, fava beans with pecorino, mint risotto with blueberries, and fried olives stuffed with pork. The wine list explores all 20 regions of Italy.
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Morandi
211 Waverly PlA rustic Italian trattoria. Enjoy grilled octopus, fava beans with pecorino, mint risotto with blueberries, and fried olives stuffed with pork. The wine list explores all 20 regions of Italy.
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveItalian food straight from its rooftop farm
They serve fresh oysters and one of the best lobster rolls in the city. It's allegedly Mario Batali's one of favorite restaurants!
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Pearl Oyster Bar
18 Cornelia StThey serve fresh oysters and one of the best lobster rolls in the city. It's allegedly Mario Batali's one of favorite restaurants!
It's a cozy and welcoming space that serves Japanese soul food, virtually all of which incorporate trotters in some way.
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Hakata Tonton
It's a cozy and welcoming space that serves Japanese soul food, virtually all of which incorporate trotters in some way.
Opened by a former Starbucks executive, this place is known for clear tubes filled with organic, fair-trade beans. They use their own patented grinding system.
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Roasting Plant
81 Orchard StOpened by a former Starbucks executive, this place is known for clear tubes filled with organic, fair-trade beans. They use their own patented grinding system.
A "semi-private club" perfect for celebrity sighting (if you can get a table it is). I once saw Jon Bon Jovi here! Food is not particularly impressive.
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Waverly Inn
16 Bank StA "semi-private club" perfect for celebrity sighting (if you can get a table it is). I once saw Jon Bon Jovi here! Food is not particularly impressive.
Arts & Culture
One of the world’s most famous jazz venues. The jazz club’s performance schedule features shows every evening at 8:00pm and 10:30pm and a Sunday jazz brunch with performances at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.
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Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetOne of the world’s most famous jazz venues. The jazz club’s performance schedule features shows every evening at 8:00pm and 10:30pm and a Sunday jazz brunch with performances at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.
A music venue and multimedia art cabaret that serves art, alcohol, AND foods. Even when acts aren’t onstage at this bar-cum-performance space, patrons can snack on comfort-inspired small plates.
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(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker StA music venue and multimedia art cabaret that serves art, alcohol, AND foods. Even when acts aren’t onstage at this bar-cum-performance space, patrons can snack on comfort-inspired small plates.
An unconventional gallery space and exhibiting platform for emerging and established artists to cultivate a niche creative community of artists, art lovers and collectors through lively programming.
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Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave SAn unconventional gallery space and exhibiting platform for emerging and established artists to cultivate a niche creative community of artists, art lovers and collectors through lively programming.
Affordable authentic artworks displayed by artist, making it easy to see all work done by an artist that catches your eye. As sizes vary from 4″ square upward, there is something in every price range.
Carre d'Artistes Art Gallery New York Bleecker
241 Bleecker StAffordable authentic artworks displayed by artist, making it easy to see all work done by an artist that catches your eye. As sizes vary from 4″ square upward, there is something in every price range.
Drinks & Nightlife
Low ceiling dimly-lit cocktail lounge where mixology is a serious study. Sundays through Thursdays at around 10:30pm, catch live performances of different styles of jazz, from standards to Brazilian.
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Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthLow ceiling dimly-lit cocktail lounge where mixology is a serious study. Sundays through Thursdays at around 10:30pm, catch live performances of different styles of jazz, from standards to Brazilian.
A next door bar serving specialty cocktails, craft beer, rare spirits & casual American fare. It gets super crowded in the evening especially when there are major live sport events going on.
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Daddy-O NYC
A next door bar serving specialty cocktails, craft beer, rare spirits & casual American fare. It gets super crowded in the evening especially when there are major live sport events going on.
A unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, music and design. Signature cocktails are made with exotic spirits such as shochu, cachaça, and their sake list is pretty impressive.
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SUSHISAMBA New York
87 7th Avenue SouthA unique blend of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine, music and design. Signature cocktails are made with exotic spirits such as shochu, cachaça, and their sake list is pretty impressive.
Entertainment & Activities
A variety of fun, creative, hand-crafted gelato on a stick
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Popbar
15 West 38th StreetA variety of fun, creative, hand-crafted gelato on a stick
Everything Else
Parque Washington Square
Washington SquareNearest park from the house!