Mostly serving as a living document so that I don't forget these spots since I moved: after living in New York City for 6 years (Williamsburg for 5!) these are alll the well-curated spots from the best city !! where to eat, where to shop, where to lo...
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Quintessential NYC eats
Greenpoint eats
Vintage shopping
Williamsburg eats
NYC Wine Bars
Homeware shopping
Quintessential NYC eats
these are all time classics – for a reason
I still think about this meal. great for a special occasion!
Estela
go for the fennel salad alone!!
Via Carota
classic for a reason! you cannot come here and not get the lox tower. CANNOT!
Sadelle's New York
dare I say best sprtiz in NYC. sit at the bar and get drinks & snacks!
Altro Paradiso
insane martini. GREAT people watching.
The Lobby Bar
good Italian staple. get the mushrooms!
L'Artusi
classic for a reason. get the fries!!
JG Melon
fun for a group dinner
Kiki's
everything is good. cash only!
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
feels like a fancy dinner party
Palma
superb brunch. the buckwheat crepe!!!
La Mercerie
get the lasagne! not overrated
I Sodi
a classic
Keens Steakhouse
the spicy cold noodle.
Momofuku Noodle Bar
best for brunch
Shuka
best for brunch
Empire Diner
so fun for a special ocassion. i love the bar room seating
Gramercy Tavern
fun for a drink
Fairfax
good fast caj
Mimi Cheng's Dumplings
best bec
Tompkins Square Bagels
my fave UES bagel
H&H Bagels
best cheeseburger
Corner Bistro
always good- go to the one in times square (lol) before a concert/broadway show
LOS TACOS No.1
great summer after work spot or late night drink
Bar Belly
crab fried rice!!! also all of the salads
Thai Diner
best martini & perfect for a special occassion/prenteding you're on a 80s power lunch
Monkey Bar
power lunch vibes!!
The Lambs Club
stellar burger
Red Hook Tavern
a must for fancy cocktails
Bemelmans Bar
such a fun late-night dinner. amazing dishes
Shukette
fun nyc lunch! get the caesar and the burger
Corner Bar
perfect for a drink before a show! best martinis
Pebble Bar
sit in the courtyard! really good thai
Wayla
i dream about this queso
Yellow Rose
classique!
The Odeon | Modern French Restaurant in New York, NY
Greenpoint eats
I wish I lived in Greenpoint. I would'nt even mind relying on the G! (kinda)
my FAVORITE! perfect for date night, girls dinner, birthday celebrations etc. get whatever marg is on special!
Oxomoco
Seasonally changing menu. Sit at the bar!
Nura
Japenese breakfast & gifts. great ceramics.
ACRE
ate here the week it opened and loved
Wenwen
Best Vietnamese food!
Di An Di
vibey & great for a group!
Rule of Thirds
BEST matcha
Kettl Tea
perfect drinks spot
Bar Americano
the pancake. thats all
Chez Ma Tante
best slice shop!! great vegan slice too
Paulie Gee's
you have to wait in line but its SO worth it
Taqueria Ramirez
besttttt dumplings & vibes
Breeze NYC
Vintage shopping
New york city is known for overpriced vintage, but you can find some steals from these spots
Be ready to dig!
Stella Dallas
Best selection of vintage levis
Awoke Vintage Brooklyn
well curated
Seven Wonders Collective
great for homewares
Dobbin St. Vintage Co-op
Williamsburg eats
you really can't go wrong
great for wine & a bite or special occasions
The Four Horsemen
classique
Le Crocodile
better of the two imo. put your name in at 4pm or sit at the bar!
Lilia
huge menu and delish
Win Son
a classic
Misi
best slice
L'Industrie Pizzeria
get the latkes!!! & tomato bagel in august
Frankel's Delicatessen & Appetizing
delicious & located in a gorgeous space. good vegan options!
Huda New Levantine Bistro
great for breakfast
Diner | South Williamsburg, Brooklyn
the best
Roberta's
the sausage roll !
Butler Bakeshop & Espresso Bar
great ramen & starters
TONCHIN BROOKLYN
cute date spot
Reunion
fun for a group
Kings Co Imperial
basic but their sandwiches never disappoint
Court Street Grocers
dinner is good but DO NOT sleep on the salmon bagel on the weekends. best thing I've ever eaten
Leo
chic & cozy and great tacos
Aldama
feels like you're in someone's living room in the best way. get the cheesy bread!
Ace's Pizza Spot
the ceviche!!! and tacos
Ensenada
cozy & perfect for a snack and martini. usually really busy but try after dinner
Maison Premiere
NYC Wine Bars
natural wine anyone?
vibey/good wine selection. would be really chic for a private event!
With Others
Mostly wines by the bottle. perfer the wine over the food
Gem Wine
bakery by day wine by night! so cozy
Pan Pan Vino Vino
amazing backyard space- overrun by manhattanites now though lol
Sauced
Great rooftop & good selection of wines
Cherry on Top
classic for a reason. so romantic!
The Ten Bells
Homeware shopping
I could live inside of these stores.
all time favorite
LEIF — Home & Gift
trendy/fun for gifts
BEAM
great and there are several locations!
Clic
adorable space
JANE COOKSHOP
great for gifts!
Big Night
well curated perfumes you've never heard of
Stéle
great prints & pantry items!
Yun Hai Shop 雲海嚴選柑仔店
Niche museums
MoMA who?
historic house in the heart of NoHo!
Merchant's House Museum
Rotating exhibitions, located in SoHO
The Drawing Center
great exhibitions & programs
Japan Society
a must see!
Judd Foundation
design museum
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
bizarre and awesome
The City Reliquary
Dive bars!
who doesn't love a cheap beer on tap & a surly bartender. NYC baby!
<3 get the matches
The Commodore
they have a photobooth!
Midway
willimsburg classic- my fave
Dolly's Swing and Dive
great avenue C spot
Maiden Lane
Bowling!
The Gutter
turned 23 here!!
169 Bar
Sushi
too many good spots to choose. these are my faves!
only use fish from north america!
Rosella
best cheap handrolls
Douska
fancy handrolls
Nami Nori Williamsburg
best counter experience
Sushi by M-East 5th st
vibey/good food
BONDST
concert venues//music
best best best place to see a show! get GA you won't regret it!
Forest Hills Stadium
the place to see a smaller artist
The Bowery Electric
my favorite brooklyn venue
Brooklyn Steel
Hotels
best option in the heart of Williamsburg!
The William Vale
Great downtown location! small but super cute rooms
Greenwich Village - Luxury Boutique New York Hotel - Walker
worth the splurge! huge rooms & perfect UES location
The Peninsula New York
bushwick eats
Vietnamese dishes with a French twist and great wine selection
Falansai
one of the best mexican spots in nyc. amazing drinks!
