Drinks & Nightlife
The Bourgeois Pig
127 MacDougal StThe Village Vanguard
178 7th Ave SJazz Club and bar!
Recently declared a historic sight this gay bar has cheap drinks and a small kitchen with great burgers and fries. There's a great party called Mattechine on Thursdays nights with a mixed group of people.
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Julius'
159 W 10th StRecently declared a historic sight this gay bar has cheap drinks and a small kitchen with great burgers and fries. There's a great party called Mattechine on Thursdays nights with a mixed group of people.
I used to come here a lot when The Bourgeois Pig was down the street. It shares a name with its owner who lives upstairs.
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Shervins Cafe
131 East 7th StreetI used to come here a lot when The Bourgeois Pig was down the street. It shares a name with its owner who lives upstairs.
Parks & Nature
The best park in New York! You really feel like you've left the city when you step into Prospect Park.
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Prospect Park
The best park in New York! You really feel like you've left the city when you step into Prospect Park.
This is pretty much the only beach we ever go to. You can take a dollar van on Flatbush can sometimes take you there, otherwise take the B41 to the Q35 and you're there!
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The People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdThis is pretty much the only beach we ever go to. You can take a dollar van on Flatbush can sometimes take you there, otherwise take the B41 to the Q35 and you're there!
There's a water taxi downtown in the Financial District that gives quick trips during the day to Governors Island. Great views of the Statue of Liberty. Check out local events that happen throughout the year including music an art fairs.
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Governors Island
There's a water taxi downtown in the Financial District that gives quick trips during the day to Governors Island. Great views of the Statue of Liberty. Check out local events that happen throughout the year including music an art fairs.
Hop on the train next to our apartment for a ride to the most famous beach in the city. Buy tickets and ride on the rides at Luna Park.
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Coney Island
Hop on the train next to our apartment for a ride to the most famous beach in the city. Buy tickets and ride on the rides at Luna Park.
Arts & Culture
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe best museum in America.
One of my favorite galleries in Chelsea (they have another one on 24th st). They represent some of the best artists currently making work. Check out Jack Shainman and other galleries in Chelsea on Thursdays nights from six to eight from Fall through early Spring for gallery openings with free wine.
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Jack Shainman Gallery
513 W 20th StOne of my favorite galleries in Chelsea (they have another one on 24th st). They represent some of the best artists currently making work. Check out Jack Shainman and other galleries in Chelsea on Thursdays nights from six to eight from Fall through early Spring for gallery openings with free wine.
Famous museum. Free on Thursdays until 9pm. Also check out their movie theater for great classics and some new releases.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetFamous museum. Free on Thursdays until 9pm. Also check out their movie theater for great classics and some new releases.
Food Scene
Beautiful spot for dinner - sit in the atrium and have a pizza or gnocchi.
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The Park
Beautiful spot for dinner - sit in the atrium and have a pizza or gnocchi.
This is the best restaurant in our neighborhood - the owners are friendly, the menu is long, and the food is delicious. They have a cheap lunch special too.
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Zen Vegetarian House
773 Flatbush AveThis is the best restaurant in our neighborhood - the owners are friendly, the menu is long, and the food is delicious. They have a cheap lunch special too.
Possibly the most delicious cup of coffee in the world.
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La Colombe Coffee Roasters
270 Lafayette StPossibly the most delicious cup of coffee in the world.
Delicious "Asian Fusion" menu. Named after the Atlantic City of China, Macao has craft cocktails and a menu that will leave you happy and tipsy. Try the Shishito Peppers to eat and the Ciao Rizo to drink.
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Macao Trading Co
311 Church StDelicious "Asian Fusion" menu. Named after the Atlantic City of China, Macao has craft cocktails and a menu that will leave you happy and tipsy. Try the Shishito Peppers to eat and the Ciao Rizo to drink.
Sweetwater
105 N 6th StSit out back and get the burger.
Ice Cream made here in Brooklyn - there are vegan options too! Plenty of storefronts throughout the city and some trucks too.
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveIce Cream made here in Brooklyn - there are vegan options too! Plenty of storefronts throughout the city and some trucks too.
Grab some ice cream and a coffee after you stroll through the Brooklyn Museum!
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Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill AveGrab some ice cream and a coffee after you stroll through the Brooklyn Museum!
Make a reservation - this place is beautiful and has great guacamole.
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Rosa Mexicano
61 Columbus AveMake a reservation - this place is beautiful and has great guacamole.
Come to this market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Cheap, locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally made wares from small businesses based in New York.
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Union Square
Come to this market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Cheap, locally grown fruits and vegetables as well as locally made wares from small businesses based in New York.
Sightseeing
Check out the Cloisters for a nice retreat into nature. Beautiful castle with great art inside. Stay for sunsets along the Hudson.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrCheck out the Cloisters for a nice retreat into nature. Beautiful castle with great art inside. Stay for sunsets along the Hudson.
Great promenade to capture photos of lower Manhattan.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceGreat promenade to capture photos of lower Manhattan.
Essentials
We shop here weekly - luckily they're opening one in September that's more convenient to get to. This is your store for weekly staples.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court StWe shop here weekly - luckily they're opening one in September that's more convenient to get to. This is your store for weekly staples.
Entertainment & Activities
Take a nice walk through the park to this theater for new releases.
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The Pavilion Theater
Take a nice walk through the park to this theater for new releases.
Go here for great movies that don't get a lot of press. Their programing is always great.
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Film Forum
209 W Houston StGo here for great movies that don't get a lot of press. Their programing is always great.
This theater is owned by Jonas Mekas and has great programing. Check out their website for what they're playing - and be sure to bring your own snacks, they don't have a concession stand!
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Anthology Film Archives
32 2nd AveThis theater is owned by Jonas Mekas and has great programing. Check out their website for what they're playing - and be sure to bring your own snacks, they don't have a concession stand!