Michelle’s guidebook
Rooftop bars and lounges
Only a few blocks away from the apartment, brand new hotel with a nice view on the roof!
The Fleur Room
105 W 28th StOnly a few blocks away from the apartment, brand new hotel with a nice view on the roof!
Another beautiful rooftop on the Lower East Side, one of my favs! Try to go early in the night or during the day to avoid lines. Not ideal for groups > 4 at night as door can get tricky.
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PUBLIC Hotel
215 Chrystie StAnother beautiful rooftop on the Lower East Side, one of my favs! Try to go early in the night or during the day to avoid lines. Not ideal for groups > 4 at night as door can get tricky.
Brooklyn outing! Go on a weekend during the day and check out their rooftop. One of the best views out there of manhattan.
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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
60 Furman StBrooklyn outing! Go on a weekend during the day and check out their rooftop. One of the best views out there of manhattan.
Again, it’s all about the views ;) another Brooklyn outing option.
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The William Vale
111 N 12th StAgain, it’s all about the views ;) another Brooklyn outing option.
Food scene
Izakaya NoMad
13 W 26th StVery popular Japanese izakaya close to the apartment. Delicious food.
Boqueria
1460 2nd AveTapas and Paella, enough said!
Oda House
2027 Avenue BGeorgian cheese boats!
Spanish market in Hudson Yards (~15-20 min walk away from the house). Go! Plus you'll also get to check out the latest economic zone development project in NYC :)
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Mercado Little Spain
10 Hudson YardsSpanish market in Hudson Yards (~15-20 min walk away from the house). Go! Plus you'll also get to check out the latest economic zone development project in NYC :)
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveItalian food market with a rooftop restaurant option as well.
Order that spread, please! :) you won’t regret it. Need advanced reservation (at least 1 week out). Better for group size < 4 as the space isn’t too large
LamaLo
11 E 31st StOrder that spread, please! :) you won’t regret it. Need advanced reservation (at least 1 week out). Better for group size < 4 as the space isn’t too large
Delicious modern Cantonese with a very nice ambiance. It was awarded Michelin 1 Star for many years.
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Hakkasan New York
311 W 43rd StDelicious modern Cantonese with a very nice ambiance. It was awarded Michelin 1 Star for many years.
Lebanese, seafood, grilled meat...one of my fav restaurants in the city. Need reservations.
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ILILI
236 5th AveLebanese, seafood, grilled meat...one of my fav restaurants in the city. Need reservations.
The NoMad Bar
10 W 28th StVery good burger and fries, Michelin 1 Star. Need reservations
Since you are staying basically right next to k-town...check out this spot for an authentic bowl of tofu soup and marinated beef :)
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BCD Tofu House
5 W 32nd StSince you are staying basically right next to k-town...check out this spot for an authentic bowl of tofu soup and marinated beef :)
Five Senses
9 W 32nd StHands down some of the best Korean BBQ ever existed!
Ichiran
132 W 31st StBest ramen in nyc. Period. Go.
L'Amico
849 6th AveGreat pizza and Italian in general. Right next door.
Periyali
35 W 20th StAmazing, amazing Greek cuisine.
Some of the best whole grilled bronzino in nyc...wow! Ambiance is more business like, but food is top notch.
Kellari Taverna
19 W 44th StSome of the best whole grilled bronzino in nyc...wow! Ambiance is more business like, but food is top notch.
Best Italian in the city at a great price point (let’s not talk about the $50 pastas at some fancy Italian joints) ;) Italians go there!
Piccola Cucina Estiatorio
75 Thompson StBest Italian in the city at a great price point (let’s not talk about the $50 pastas at some fancy Italian joints) ;) Italians go there!
Breakfast & Brunch
Browns Bagels
132 W 31st StArguably the best bagel shop in NYC...right by us, go!
Brunch and breakfast right by us :) healthy, creative, casual, and delicious. Avocado toast, rose berry waffle, mushroom scramble...yum!
Blank Slate Coffee + Kitchen NoMad
121 Madison AveBrunch and breakfast right by us :) healthy, creative, casual, and delicious. Avocado toast, rose berry waffle, mushroom scramble...yum!
by CHLOE. Flatiron
60 West 22nd StreetVegan. But even if you are not, worth checking them out!
Coco & Cru
643 BroadwayAustralian breakfast in a trendy neighborhood
A NYC classic. Just sit there, sip coffee (or pasta 😊), and people watch ;)
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Sant Ambroeus
267 Lafayette StA NYC classic. Just sit there, sip coffee (or pasta 😊), and people watch ;)
Nightlife
If you are looking for quality deep house and a ritualistic dinner experience :) Door can be tricky.
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Gospel
281 Lafayette StIf you are looking for quality deep house and a ritualistic dinner experience :) Door can be tricky.
Downtime
25 Avenue BI throw parties there on some Thursdays :) deep house music!
Amaaya
236 3rd AveDeep house at an intimate venue. Door can be tricky.
If you like commercial music with a nice view of manhattan, this is a classic. Door can be tricky late at night.
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PHD Lounge
355 W 16th StIf you like commercial music with a nice view of manhattan, this is a classic. Door can be tricky late at night.
Sightseeing
It’s definitely worth going up :) even though you can see it right from your room, it’s a different perspective being on the 102 floor :-)
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Empire State Building
20 W 34th StIt’s definitely worth going up :) even though you can see it right from your room, it’s a different perspective being on the 102 floor :-)
You can take a ferry to see it, or jump on a sightseeing cruise which does the same trick :-)
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Statue of Liberty
You can take a ferry to see it, or jump on a sightseeing cruise which does the same trick :-)
Eitt Heimssýn
117 West St
High Line Park
Definitely with a walk!
Meatpacking District
Club and clubby restaurants, and fashion
Shopping, or just people watching :) avoid Broadway..go on Greene or West Broadway!
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SoHo
Shopping, or just people watching :) avoid Broadway..go on Greene or West Broadway!
Theatre and shows
A unique immersive experience. Must go if you aren’t with kids! Advance bookings needed.
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Sleep No More
530 W 27th St A unique immersive experience. Must go if you aren’t with kids! Advance bookings needed.