Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Arts & Culture

If you only had time for one museum in NYC, make it The Met. If you're on a budget, this entrance fee is a donation you decide. Make sure to check out the bar on the roof (weather permitting), which has great views of the East Side and Central Park. Mummies, French art, Roman sculptures, it has it all! My favorite permanent exhibit is the Byzantine and Renaissance art.
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大都會藝術博物館
1000 5th Ave
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If you only had time for one museum in NYC, make it The Met. If you're on a budget, this entrance fee is a donation you decide. Make sure to check out the bar on the roof (weather permitting), which has great views of the East Side and Central Park. Mummies, French art, Roman sculptures, it has it all! My favorite permanent exhibit is the Byzantine and Renaissance art.
Amazing modern art - one of the best art galleries in NYC. There's a pricey but hip cocktail lounge on the ground floor.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
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Amazing modern art - one of the best art galleries in NYC. There's a pricey but hip cocktail lounge on the ground floor.
If you have time, see Amateur Night at the Apollo, where up and coming comedians and performers try their best in front of a famously critical crowd!
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阿波羅劇院
253 W 125th St
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If you have time, see Amateur Night at the Apollo, where up and coming comedians and performers try their best in front of a famously critical crowd!
Part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters opened in 1938 and reflects medieval architecture and art, with over 2,000 works of art and stunning outdoor gardens that are not to be missed. Suggested donations for the admission price.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Dr
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Part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Cloisters opened in 1938 and reflects medieval architecture and art, with over 2,000 works of art and stunning outdoor gardens that are not to be missed. Suggested donations for the admission price.

Food Scene

Only open on Saturdays. Great food market with views of Manhattan. All types of crazy dishes here such as fried spaghetti donuts, jerk dumplings, and churro ice cream sandwiches. It can get busy so try to get there when it opens (which is around 11am).
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Smorgasburg
90 Kent Ave
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Only open on Saturdays. Great food market with views of Manhattan. All types of crazy dishes here such as fried spaghetti donuts, jerk dumplings, and churro ice cream sandwiches. It can get busy so try to get there when it opens (which is around 11am).
The best pizza in the city in a hip yet relaxing space. Make sure to get a pizza with spicy honey on it. The owner (Paulie Gee) walks around asking every single diner if they enjoyed the pizza - that's how true to the mission this place is. It helps to make reservations, or if you're coming here last minute, finding seats at the small bar.
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Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave
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The best pizza in the city in a hip yet relaxing space. Make sure to get a pizza with spicy honey on it. The owner (Paulie Gee) walks around asking every single diner if they enjoyed the pizza - that's how true to the mission this place is. It helps to make reservations, or if you're coming here last minute, finding seats at the small bar.
Iconic soul food restaurant in the heat of Harlem. I'm not the biggest fan of the mains but the sides are really good. It can get busy so make reservations if you're not wanting to wait.
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Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X Blvd
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Iconic soul food restaurant in the heat of Harlem. I'm not the biggest fan of the mains but the sides are really good. It can get busy so make reservations if you're not wanting to wait.
Get yourself a real NY bagel here. Mix and match the various spreads and flavors.
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Absolute Bagels
2788 Broadway
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Get yourself a real NY bagel here. Mix and match the various spreads and flavors.
Although the Italian food here is decent during the week, the pancakes during the weekend brunch are the best pancakes I've ever had. Head over to The Met after the feast to walk off all the calories.
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Uva
1486 2nd Ave
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Although the Italian food here is decent during the week, the pancakes during the weekend brunch are the best pancakes I've ever had. Head over to The Met after the feast to walk off all the calories.
BEST MEATBALLS EVER! There are so many of these around the city so just do a search and you'll find one near you. Get the spicy pork with parmesan cream sauce.
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Ave
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BEST MEATBALLS EVER! There are so many of these around the city so just do a search and you'll find one near you. Get the spicy pork with parmesan cream sauce.
Mediterranean-inspired establishment with amazing seafood, open space, and great wine list. Everything on the menu is amazing.
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VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd
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Mediterranean-inspired establishment with amazing seafood, open space, and great wine list. Everything on the menu is amazing.
Oyster and seafood bar with a happy hour you cannot beat (all day Monday!). Beautiful space with great staff. At the end of the meal, you get a fortune teller fish that predicts your love life...very romantic!
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The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam Ave
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Oyster and seafood bar with a happy hour you cannot beat (all day Monday!). Beautiful space with great staff. At the end of the meal, you get a fortune teller fish that predicts your love life...very romantic!
The second best pizza in the city. The white sauce pizza is a MUST. Expect a long line and not the most welcoming decor. A great place to check out before/after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge.
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Juliana's
19 Old Fulton St
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The second best pizza in the city. The white sauce pizza is a MUST. Expect a long line and not the most welcoming decor. A great place to check out before/after walking across the Brooklyn Bridge.
A bit more of a fusion Italian, with still great portions and taste. It usually gets busy, but there's always seats at the bar. The fried potatoes covered in grated parmesan are amazing.
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Barbuto
113 Horatio St
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A bit more of a fusion Italian, with still great portions and taste. It usually gets busy, but there's always seats at the bar. The fried potatoes covered in grated parmesan are amazing.
Beautiful, large, and hip space with a 'mercantile' way of ordering your BBQ'd meat. Instead of one size entrees, you go up to the counter just ask for how many pounds or pieces of BBQ meat you want! Delivered to your table in butcher block paper. Try to nab a small piece of the jalapeno cheese sausage. Get the cornbread with orange honey butter. Sometimes there is live music. Romantic place if you don't mind your date seeing you eat a messy rib off a piece of butcher block paper while drinking a PBR.
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Hill Country Barbecue Market
30 W 26th St
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Beautiful, large, and hip space with a 'mercantile' way of ordering your BBQ'd meat. Instead of one size entrees, you go up to the counter just ask for how many pounds or pieces of BBQ meat you want! Delivered to your table in butcher block paper. Try to nab a small piece of the jalapeno cheese sausage. Get the cornbread with orange honey butter. Sometimes there is live music. Romantic place if you don't mind your date seeing you eat a messy rib off a piece of butcher block paper while drinking a PBR.
A good ole authentic NY hot dog. Make sure to also get the corn dog. There are many around the city, do a search to see if any are nearby where you're planning to go (but avoid the midtown hot dogs..they're meant only for tourists!)
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Papaya King
1535 East 86th St
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A good ole authentic NY hot dog. Make sure to also get the corn dog. There are many around the city, do a search to see if any are nearby where you're planning to go (but avoid the midtown hot dogs..they're meant only for tourists!)
A more traditional Italian restaurant with a neighborhood feel. The rotating specials are great, and prices are cheap. One of my favorite places when in West Village.
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Malaparte
753 Washington St
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A more traditional Italian restaurant with a neighborhood feel. The rotating specials are great, and prices are cheap. One of my favorite places when in West Village.
Great Eastern European restaurant!
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Kafana
116 Loisaida Ave
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Great Eastern European restaurant!
Amazing Quebecois steakhouse that was formerly Michelin starred. Located in what looks like a standard diner. Quite pricey - if the prices are too steep, get a similar flavor at M Wells Dinette nearby, and check out the art at MoMA PS1 while there.
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M. Wells Steakhouse
43-15 Crescent St
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Amazing Quebecois steakhouse that was formerly Michelin starred. Located in what looks like a standard diner. Quite pricey - if the prices are too steep, get a similar flavor at M Wells Dinette nearby, and check out the art at MoMA PS1 while there.
Iconic NYC steakhouse, where various dishes were invented (eggs benedict, lobster newberg, Manhattan clam chowder, wedge salad, chicken a la king, and more!)
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Delmonico's
56 Beaver St
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Iconic NYC steakhouse, where various dishes were invented (eggs benedict, lobster newberg, Manhattan clam chowder, wedge salad, chicken a la king, and more!)
Best cheesecake in NYC. Get the salted caramel creme brulee cheesecake! Closes at 9pm.
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Eileen's Special Cheesecake
17 Cleveland Pl
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Best cheesecake in NYC. Get the salted caramel creme brulee cheesecake! Closes at 9pm.
Great Quebec cuisine located within MoMA PS1, a contemporary art museum. More affordable than M Wells Steakhouse located nearby, but less selection.
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M. Wells Dinette
22-25 Jackson Ave
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Great Quebec cuisine located within MoMA PS1, a contemporary art museum. More affordable than M Wells Steakhouse located nearby, but less selection.
Amazing New American restaurant. Make sure to get the grilled chilies! Beautiful space in the back. Highly recommend reserving ahead but you'll always find space in the less beautiful but still great bar
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The Milling Room
446 Columbus Ave
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Amazing New American restaurant. Make sure to get the grilled chilies! Beautiful space in the back. Highly recommend reserving ahead but you'll always find space in the less beautiful but still great bar
This place is a must if you're hungry while visiting Grand Central Station. It's a Nordic foodhall with various small plate options. The savory porridge and flatbread is great. A good breakfast place, with plenty of seats and oddly quiet for such a touristy location.
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Great Northern Food Hall
89 E 42nd St
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This place is a must if you're hungry while visiting Grand Central Station. It's a Nordic foodhall with various small plate options. The savory porridge and flatbread is great. A good breakfast place, with plenty of seats and oddly quiet for such a touristy location.
Great Caribbean soul food, with a patio.
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Pearl's
178 N 8th St
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Great Caribbean soul food, with a patio.
Amazing American-Italian, the best in the city. Get the borsa (lemon ricotta walnut ravioli) as well as the carrots. The pizza is also amazing.
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Vic's
31 Great Jones St
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Amazing American-Italian, the best in the city. Get the borsa (lemon ricotta walnut ravioli) as well as the carrots. The pizza is also amazing.
Open until late at night, this fish market is an absolute must in Harlem. Pick your own seafood out in the small market, and ask the cooks to grill, fry, saute, or bake however you want! My recommendation is the 4 lobster tails for about 25-30 bucks total, as well as the lobster fries. BYOB, they don't mind. Get some of the classic soul food sides, such as mac and cheese and collard greens. One of Harlem's most unique places to get food. Note - this can take up to 30 minutes to cook, so be patient. Also, there is limited seating but if you want long enough (which you will for the food!), you'll be able to find seats at the metal bar, watching the cooks do their magic right in front of you!
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LightHouse
2451 Frederick Douglass Blvd
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Open until late at night, this fish market is an absolute must in Harlem. Pick your own seafood out in the small market, and ask the cooks to grill, fry, saute, or bake however you want! My recommendation is the 4 lobster tails for about 25-30 bucks total, as well as the lobster fries. BYOB, they don't mind. Get some of the classic soul food sides, such as mac and cheese and collard greens. One of Harlem's most unique places to get food. Note - this can take up to 30 minutes to cook, so be patient. Also, there is limited seating but if you want long enough (which you will for the food!), you'll be able to find seats at the metal bar, watching the cooks do their magic right in front of you!
Hip Nepalese place with a back patio.
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While in Kathmandu
758 Seneca Ave
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Hip Nepalese place with a back patio.
Amazing rooftop restaurant serving New American. Best during the day given the split view of the park and 59th St.
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Robert
2 Columbus Cir
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Amazing rooftop restaurant serving New American. Best during the day given the split view of the park and 59th St.
A collection of awesome shops and restaurants. Great for picking up breakfast on the way to the subway stop. Bonus: it doubles as a warm passage to the subway from my apartment. The entrance is right next to the Hearst Building on 8th Ave.
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Turnstyle Underground Market
1000 S 8th Ave
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A collection of awesome shops and restaurants. Great for picking up breakfast on the way to the subway stop. Bonus: it doubles as a warm passage to the subway from my apartment. The entrance is right next to the Hearst Building on 8th Ave.
Mexican food from an executive chef from the acclaimed Pujol in Mexico City. Brunch deal can't be passed if you're a drinker!
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Añejo
668 10th Ave
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Mexican food from an executive chef from the acclaimed Pujol in Mexico City. Brunch deal can't be passed if you're a drinker!
Tried the bake eggs! Easy place to grab breakfast and coffee before hitting up the park. There are various around the city.
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Maison Kayser
1294 3rd Ave
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Tried the bake eggs! Easy place to grab breakfast and coffee before hitting up the park. There are various around the city.
Yes, 99 Cent pizza is a must try! Get the plain cheese for $1, load up on spices, and have a taste of iconic NYC cuisine!
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99 Cents Pizza
1723 Broadway
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Yes, 99 Cent pizza is a must try! Get the plain cheese for $1, load up on spices, and have a taste of iconic NYC cuisine!

Sightseeing

Amazing structure, with lots of history. Once here, check out the Scandinavian food court called Great Northern Food Court, a relaxing place to grab food and enjoy the architecture.
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd St
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Amazing structure, with lots of history. Once here, check out the Scandinavian food court called Great Northern Food Court, a relaxing place to grab food and enjoy the architecture.
Although very touristy, it's an absolute must. Go at night and it'll be way more epic. If you're a foodie, you won't find many decent food options around here - except Johnny's Cheesecake!
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時代廣場
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Although very touristy, it's an absolute must. Go at night and it'll be way more epic. If you're a foodie, you won't find many decent food options around here - except Johnny's Cheesecake!
Walk across the bridge to get unique views of Manhattan and Brooklyn (or reenact one of the various romantic movies set on the bridge!). Cross over to DUMBO for pizza at Juliana's.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
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Walk across the bridge to get unique views of Manhattan and Brooklyn (or reenact one of the various romantic movies set on the bridge!). Cross over to DUMBO for pizza at Juliana's.
Skip the busy lines at Empire State Building and go to the top of 30 Rock, NBC's HQ! Hint: you can see Empire State from this roof. If you have time and are interested, you can also schedule tours at NBC's studios. Rooftop tickets can be bought in advanced.
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洛克菲勒中心
45 Rockefeller Plaza
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Skip the busy lines at Empire State Building and go to the top of 30 Rock, NBC's HQ! Hint: you can see Empire State from this roof. If you have time and are interested, you can also schedule tours at NBC's studios. Rooftop tickets can be bought in advanced.
Somber beautiful memorial to those lost on 9/11. They really captured the tone well at this sight. A must see, for both Americans and international visitors.
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9/11紀念南池
180 Greenwich St
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Somber beautiful memorial to those lost on 9/11. They really captured the tone well at this sight. A must see, for both Americans and international visitors.
See the area where John Lennon was tragically assassinated, while he was staying at The Dakota hotel across the street. Take a walk through the rest of Central Park to enjoy the green space we have in this city.
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草莓田
West 72nd Street
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See the area where John Lennon was tragically assassinated, while he was staying at The Dakota hotel across the street. Take a walk through the rest of Central Park to enjoy the green space we have in this city.
See where The Beatles first played in America, as well as Stephen Colbert shoots The Late Show. Look up how to grab tickets!
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1697 Broadway
See where The Beatles first played in America, as well as Stephen Colbert shoots The Late Show. Look up how to grab tickets!
So many performances and theaters to choose from...download the app 'TodayTix' to find great last minute deals on Broadway shows! Or Google other ways to save money on last minute Broadway tickets!
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Theater District
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So many performances and theaters to choose from...download the app 'TodayTix' to find great last minute deals on Broadway shows! Or Google other ways to save money on last minute Broadway tickets!

Drinks & Nightlife

Awesome little hookah bar, covered in rugs, underneath an Israeli restaurant. Live music venue until midnight, then it turns into a dance club.
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Silvana
300 W 116th St
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Awesome little hookah bar, covered in rugs, underneath an Israeli restaurant. Live music venue until midnight, then it turns into a dance club.
Amazing views in a club on top of The Standard hotel in Highline. Dress sharply and don't be offended if the doorman doesn't let you in. Rooftop disco with a pool (during summer) in the middle of the dance floor.
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Le Bain
848 Washington St
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Amazing views in a club on top of The Standard hotel in Highline. Dress sharply and don't be offended if the doorman doesn't let you in. Rooftop disco with a pool (during summer) in the middle of the dance floor.
The best jazz club in NYC. Is the music the best? No, but you'll still feel it. Are the drinks even halfway decent? No, but they'll still get you buzzed. What you get is authenticity. The sharply dressed owner (who has owned it since 1969) is present on all nights, making sure everyone is having a great time. Jazz until 3-4am every night! Know how to play an instrument? Join the band! They love having people come up and sing, play piano, bass, etc.
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Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
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The best jazz club in NYC. Is the music the best? No, but you'll still feel it. Are the drinks even halfway decent? No, but they'll still get you buzzed. What you get is authenticity. The sharply dressed owner (who has owned it since 1969) is present on all nights, making sure everyone is having a great time. Jazz until 3-4am every night! Know how to play an instrument? Join the band! They love having people come up and sing, play piano, bass, etc.
Open only during the summer. Walk through a warehouse district in Brooklyn and you'll come across floating barge with beautiful views of Manhattan. Come here after enjoying the city's best pizza at Paulie Gee's a few blocks away. It's also a restaurant with great Mexican food.
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The Brooklyn Barge
79 West St
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Open only during the summer. Walk through a warehouse district in Brooklyn and you'll come across floating barge with beautiful views of Manhattan. Come here after enjoying the city's best pizza at Paulie Gee's a few blocks away. It's also a restaurant with great Mexican food.
Beautiful building - cocktails and antique couches with amazing music. Drinks are a bit pricey but it's worth the vibe. It's a higher end establishment with two places: an open beautiful lounge that's easy to relax in, and an exclusive nightclub on the other side to get your dance on later in the week. Hidden gem, it's my fave bar in all of NYC.
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Soho Grand Hotel
310 W Broadway
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Beautiful building - cocktails and antique couches with amazing music. Drinks are a bit pricey but it's worth the vibe. It's a higher end establishment with two places: an open beautiful lounge that's easy to relax in, and an exclusive nightclub on the other side to get your dance on later in the week. Hidden gem, it's my fave bar in all of NYC.
Great cocktail place at a decent price, that also doubles as an Oyster + Ramen bar. It gets packed quickly so expect a wait.
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ROKC
3452 Broadway
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Great cocktail place at a decent price, that also doubles as an Oyster + Ramen bar. It gets packed quickly so expect a wait.
Amazing piece of history - George Washington's favorite NYC taverns. Built in 1719, it is one of Manhattan's oldest buildings. The whiskey bar near the entrance, with it's plush chairs, fire place, and attentive bartender, is an easy place to spend for several hours with friends. There is sometimes live music in the main bar on the weekends. Take a look around the whole space as there are over half a dozen rooms, including the standard restaurant. The small third bar in the back has a TV in case you wanted to catch any sports.
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弗朗西斯酒館
54 Pearl St
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Amazing piece of history - George Washington's favorite NYC taverns. Built in 1719, it is one of Manhattan's oldest buildings. The whiskey bar near the entrance, with it's plush chairs, fire place, and attentive bartender, is an easy place to spend for several hours with friends. There is sometimes live music in the main bar on the weekends. Take a look around the whole space as there are over half a dozen rooms, including the standard restaurant. The small third bar in the back has a TV in case you wanted to catch any sports.
Beautiful cocktail bar in an old cricket club. Antique fixtures in a dimly lit setting, one of the best bars in the West Side.
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Manhattan Cricket Club
226 W 79th St
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Beautiful cocktail bar in an old cricket club. Antique fixtures in a dimly lit setting, one of the best bars in the West Side.
Posh rooftop lounge with amazing views of Manhattan in the new Vale Hotel.
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Westlight
111 N 12th St
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Posh rooftop lounge with amazing views of Manhattan in the new Vale Hotel.