Guidebook for New York
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Slightly upscaled Thai that is still respectful to the essential spirit of the cuisine (as a house, we tend to be rather hostile towards Asian fusion, it is so often sloppily done). Relatively cheap too considering service, quality and pretty interior. The Massaman and Panang Curry are our go-tos. For the meat-eaters, their Gra Prow Kai Dow is fantastic.
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Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveSlightly upscaled Thai that is still respectful to the essential spirit of the cuisine (as a house, we tend to be rather hostile towards Asian fusion, it is so often sloppily done). Relatively cheap too considering service, quality and pretty interior. The Massaman and Panang Curry are our go-tos. For the meat-eaters, their Gra Prow Kai Dow is fantastic.
Every time you are in the Upper East Side, make a point to drop by here. Any of their cakes will undoubtedly be among the best you've ever had. Ben and I swear by the Brooklyn Blackout and the Red Velvet.
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Two Little Red Hens
1652 2nd AveEvery time you are in the Upper East Side, make a point to drop by here. Any of their cakes will undoubtedly be among the best you've ever had. Ben and I swear by the Brooklyn Blackout and the Red Velvet.
4-min walk away from our doorstep. These are rather free riffs on the banh mi, but they're the reason our intersection always smells so gloriously of grilled meat. Grilled lemongrass pork shoulder banh mi is their headlining act. Phone your order in and pick up for 10% off.
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Saiguette
935 Columbus Ave4-min walk away from our doorstep. These are rather free riffs on the banh mi, but they're the reason our intersection always smells so gloriously of grilled meat. Grilled lemongrass pork shoulder banh mi is their headlining act. Phone your order in and pick up for 10% off.
All-vegetarian menu. Open late. Perennial favorite of taxi drivers. Everything here is amazing. Literally just across the street.
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Doaba Deli
945 Columbus AveAll-vegetarian menu. Open late. Perennial favorite of taxi drivers. Everything here is amazing. Literally just across the street.
Coffee shop frequented by the university community. No Wi-Fi so it is a cross between a primarily social cafe and lots of people banging out term papers away from the temptations of the web. Morning pastries are served fresh from the oven, so go early enough and have a danish or two. Also open fairly late. Ben and I like to end long days with one of their cakes.
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The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveCoffee shop frequented by the university community. No Wi-Fi so it is a cross between a primarily social cafe and lots of people banging out term papers away from the temptations of the web. Morning pastries are served fresh from the oven, so go early enough and have a danish or two. Also open fairly late. Ben and I like to end long days with one of their cakes.
Our favorite Italian restaurant happens to be uptown. Great pizzas and even better pasta dishes.
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Babbalucci
331 Malcolm X BlvdOur favorite Italian restaurant happens to be uptown. Great pizzas and even better pasta dishes.
Vegan/vegetarian-friendly brunch spot. Great ambiance. Solid food.
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Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayVegan/vegetarian-friendly brunch spot. Great ambiance. Solid food.
Vegan Jamaican food that is actually amazing (we do not say this lightly).
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Seasoned Vegan
128 St Nicholas AveVegan Jamaican food that is actually amazing (we do not say this lightly).
World-class Harlem soul food. Perfectly fluffy corn bread (best with a bit of honey). Get the chicken and waffles with gravy on the side.
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Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StWorld-class Harlem soul food. Perfectly fluffy corn bread (best with a bit of honey). Get the chicken and waffles with gravy on the side.
Go for happy hour for a marginally cheaper carafe of punch. The soft shell crab sandwich and garlic fries are favorites.
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Lolo's Seafood Shack
303 W 116th StGo for happy hour for a marginally cheaper carafe of punch. The soft shell crab sandwich and garlic fries are favorites.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our neighborhood specializes in dive bars. Of the selection this is perhaps the trendiest. Lots of space, cheap-ish drinks, and gets fairly packed as the night goes on.
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Bob's Your Uncle
929 Columbus AveOur neighborhood specializes in dive bars. Of the selection this is perhaps the trendiest. Lots of space, cheap-ish drinks, and gets fairly packed as the night goes on.
1020 Bar
1020 Amsterdam AveOne of the go-to college watering holes in the area.
Unassuming crowd. Often fairly empty. You are likely to find seats and be able to talk. Perfect for a catch-up drink.
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Lion's Head Tavern
995 Amsterdam AveUnassuming crowd. Often fairly empty. You are likely to find seats and be able to talk. Perfect for a catch-up drink.
Parks & Nature
This long stretch of parkland snakes virtually the entire length of Manhattan hugging the Hudson side. Ben has biked this path extensively and can give you some recommendations on which sections to go to for which kinds of experiences.
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Parque Riverside
This long stretch of parkland snakes virtually the entire length of Manhattan hugging the Hudson side. Ben has biked this path extensively and can give you some recommendations on which sections to go to for which kinds of experiences.
Arts & Culture
A crucial research library devoted to the preservation and exhibition of black culture. They put on lots of free events, featuring some of the finest voices in black letters and intellectual life.
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Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
515 Malcolm X BlvdA crucial research library devoted to the preservation and exhibition of black culture. They put on lots of free events, featuring some of the finest voices in black letters and intellectual life.
The Met has been killing it lately with their rotating exhibitions. Ben and I are big fans of the podcast memory palace, and there are several shows revolving around pieces from the permanent collection. We have spent over a year promising to block out a day at the Met to listen to these episodes. We have unfortunately never quite gotten around to it. Perhaps you can go and try it out and tell us what you think?
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El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveThe Met has been killing it lately with their rotating exhibitions. Ben and I are big fans of the podcast memory palace, and there are several shows revolving around pieces from the permanent collection. We have spent over a year promising to block out a day at the Met to listen to these episodes. We have unfortunately never quite gotten around to it. Perhaps you can go and try it out and tell us what you think?
Entertainment & Activities
Times Square is an easy bike ride through the park away from our apartment (use one of the many Citibike stations near our flat). This makes enjoying NYC's vibrant theater scene incredibly easy. We recommend checking out NYT's top critics' picks to see a full range of vetted experiences, from big blockbuster productions to small off-off broadway gems. There's always a handful of lottery or rush shows that you can see for very cheap through TodayTix.
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Times Square
Times Square is an easy bike ride through the park away from our apartment (use one of the many Citibike stations near our flat). This makes enjoying NYC's vibrant theater scene incredibly easy. We recommend checking out NYT's top critics' picks to see a full range of vetted experiences, from big blockbuster productions to small off-off broadway gems. There's always a handful of lottery or rush shows that you can see for very cheap through TodayTix.
Essentials
A standard Trader Joe's (excepting liquor and wine, which they can't carry in-store in NYC), which we frequent for most of our shopping needs.
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Trader Joe's
715 River RdA standard Trader Joe's (excepting liquor and wine, which they can't carry in-store in NYC), which we frequent for most of our shopping needs.
Feel free to borrow one of our many reusable shopping bags to get a whopping 10 cents off your groceries.
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Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StFeel free to borrow one of our many reusable shopping bags to get a whopping 10 cents off your groceries.