Guidebook for New York

Maggie
Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Italian standards, with great service and ambiance.
La Villetta
398 E 52nd St
Italian standards, with great service and ambiance.
Super authentic, delicious ramen and other Japanese treats.
Lucky Cat
232 E 53rd St
Super authentic, delicious ramen and other Japanese treats.
Can't go wrong here. They often have live jazz at the bar.
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Hillstone
378 Park Ave S
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Can't go wrong here. They often have live jazz at the bar.
Absolute best bagels in the neighborhood, accept no substitutes!
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Tal Bagels
977 1st Ave.
51 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Absolute best bagels in the neighborhood, accept no substitutes!
Great slices!
Sofia Pizza Shoppe
989 1st Ave.
Great slices!
Never eaten in, but we get delivery from Herbs. Tasty and fast!
Herbs
251 E 45th St
Never eaten in, but we get delivery from Herbs. Tasty and fast!
Delicious French treats made onsite, plus sandwiches, fresh-squeezed OJ and coffees.
8 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Eclair Bakery
305 E 53rd St
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Delicious French treats made onsite, plus sandwiches, fresh-squeezed OJ and coffees.
Quintessential New York diner with a huge menu and friendly service. We recommend the hash browns, extra crispy!
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Madison
965 1st Ave.
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Quintessential New York diner with a huge menu and friendly service. We recommend the hash browns, extra crispy!
Lively restaurant and bar, with great brunch and comfort food.
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
The Smith
956 2nd Ave
103 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Lively restaurant and bar, with great brunch and comfort food.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great views, ambitious cocktails, and an outdoor deck. Good for an early drink -- I recommend trying to beat the younger patrons who come out later.
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Ophelia Lounge NYC
3 Mitchell Pl
7 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Great views, ambitious cocktails, and an outdoor deck. Good for an early drink -- I recommend trying to beat the younger patrons who come out later.
Wine bar owned by the same people who run Sofia pizza. Cute, casual spot.
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square
200 West 44th Street
75 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Wine bar owned by the same people who run Sofia pizza. Cute, casual spot.
Beer hall & gastropub with sausages galore and a huge beer selection.
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Treadwell Park
510 W 42nd St
21 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Beer hall & gastropub with sausages galore and a huge beer selection.

Essentials

A bit of a hike, but it's the absolute best grocery store in the neighborhood.
1895 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
1895 (рекомендации местных жителей)
A bit of a hike, but it's the absolute best grocery store in the neighborhood.
Far better selection, prices and service than the D'Agostino which is closer to us on 1st Avenue. However... it's no Whole Foods.
142 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker St
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Far better selection, prices and service than the D'Agostino which is closer to us on 1st Avenue. However... it's no Whole Foods.
Best nail salon in the neighborhood.
Fashion Spa
899 1st Ave.
Best nail salon in the neighborhood.

Parks & Nature

Just down the steps at the east end of 51st St. Dog park, human park, and lovely East River and Brooklyn views.
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Peter Detmold Park
454 E 51st St
6 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Just down the steps at the east end of 51st St. Dog park, human park, and lovely East River and Brooklyn views.
Hidden gem "pocket park" with a 25 foot waterfall, a little cafe, and lots of table seating. No pets allowed!
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Greenacre Pocket Park
217 E 51st St
15 (рекомендации местных жителей)
Hidden gem "pocket park" with a 25 foot waterfall, a little cafe, and lots of table seating. No pets allowed!

Getting Around

E and M trains stop here.
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Lexington Av-53 St station
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E and M trains stop here.
The 6 train stops here.
51 St Station
East 51st Street
The 6 train stops here.