the spots that shaped me during my 2 (incredible) years living in nyc 🗽
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west village
soho
lower east side
williamsburg
greenpoint
noho
west village
fav froyo in the city
Culture An American Yogurt Company & Juice Bar by Culture
fun spot for sake + asian cocktails
Katana Kitten
fav neighborhood bar. great food and good spot to grab a table with friends for a nightcap
White Horse Tavern - NYC
fab coffee shop with cute boutique inside. known for brekky burrito
THE ELK
super fun dinner party store
Big Night
cutest lil gift shop in greenwich village. they have adorable trinkets and a whole wall of stickers you can buy in sheets!!
Greenwich Letterpress
it is so hard to find a good spot to wfh in the west village but st george is always a win. tons of tables, plenty or natural light, honestly good vibes all around. one tip: charge ur computer before going bc finding an outlet is a struggle
ST. GEORGE COFFEE
my favorite pizza spot in nyc hands down. the vibes are so great for a bday dinner and the pizza is thin, crispy, and flavorful. make sure to get the hot chick 🤌🤌🤌
Emmett's on Grove
i had been dying to try edith’s and they finally opened a location in west village 😍 the food is incredible but don’t forget about the tahini coffee slushie. i had 6 this month oops!
Edith's
hidden japanese izayaka in chelsea with the most AMAZING katsu. it’s so cute and cozy inside and i love that they have a small (but mighty) menu
konban nyc
love their sourdough open face bagels and one just opened right by my apartment so obviously had to stop by here multiple times this month for my bagel fix
Apollo Bagels
as the weathers been warming up, i’ve been spending more time at my neighborhood biergarten in the standard hotel :) such lovely vibes for a saturday day drinking moment or a weekday happy hour jaunt!
The Standard Biergarten | The Standard, High Line
you want my extremely honest opinion? skip the 45 min long wait at apollo bagels in the WV and walk 5 min further to bagel pub. as a bagel snob, i have never been disappointed with any bagel from here. plus the line moves quickly and the vibes are hi...
Bagel Pub - West Village, New York, NY
new fav cafe to work from in chelsea!! the drinks are so good and the natural lighting rocks. i got the rose cardamom late with pistachio milk and wouldn’t shut up about it for like 3 days
Urbana Cafe and Gallery
i should probably gatekeep this spot but i’ll let the benable fam in on this west village hidden gem. entwine is a wine bar / cocktail bar in WV with incredible vibes, amazing service, and a great happy hour. i have never made a resy and am always ab...
Entwine NYC
adorable little date night gem in WV! love the small and intimate vibes of this place feels so NYC and chic. the burger was unreal
Joseph Leonard
fun speakeasy
Employees Only
iconic dive bar. cheapest drinks you’ll find in the west village. CASH ONLY!
WXOU RADIO BAR
amazing italian food, never disappoints
Rosemary's
go-to for affordable and delicious sushi. easy to walk in
Umami Sushi - Sushi Restaurant | Online Order | New York | NY
another favorite ramen
Ramen Ishida Chelsea
insane thai food. great spot for a special occasion
Bangkok Supper Club
local diner that feels like home
Bus Stop Cafe
if you need me i’ll be dreaming about their burger
Pastis
japanese cocktails inside chelsea market
NBetween
fun dining experience off the west side highway. pass on the food but come for a drink at sunset
Frying Pan NYC
lil theater brought to you by a24
Cherry Lane Theatre
soho
worked here for 9 months while living in nyc. best udon and great service. great spot to treat yourself to a solo dinner and sit at the bar or come with friends (sharing recommended!!)
Raku
hands down one of my fav restaurants in nyc. always easy to get a resy, gorgeous atmosphere. must order the biscuits trust me
Manuela Restaurant
took myself on a lunch date here for my bday. it was so delicious, fresh, and healthy. it’s hard to get a truly good healthy meal while eating out but le botaniste killed it
Le Botaniste
been here for my bday dinner twice in a row. why? bc it’s good but also bc YOU EAT FOR FREE ON YOUR BDAY 😌
Hometown Hotpot & BBQ
the erewhon of NYC. prices do be pricey but it’s so well curated and just a fun place to shop. don’t skip their drink bar because they have tons of good bevvies
Happier Grocery
amaaaaaaazing chinese food in EV. went here with friends on a friday night and it was packed. energy was lively and fun, all the food came out hot and fast. loved it
POTLUCK CLUB
every time my bestie is visiting NYC we hit sawada coffee!! i get the black camo and she gets the military and they are like CRACK. highly suggest
Sawada Coffee
great sushi, their takeout boxes are adorable and aesthetic for bringing to the park for a picnic
DOMODOMO New York
really cool donut concept store
COPS®
springbone, i’ll miss u the most 😭😭 perfect addition to a crisp morning walk, a cup of their immunity broth!!
Springbone Kitchen
lower east side
new slice shop in LES that has it all figured out. if i could describe my perfect slice it would be there. don’t skip the caesar salad 🤩
Jonny's Pizza - Yelp
my new favorite store in LES. i wont shut up about this place. everything is curated perfectly and all designed by latin american designers. swipe to see the shirts my mom and i *had to* buy
TUMBAO
delicious and healthy australian brekky spot sprinkled around nyc. got in on a saturday morning walk in with only a 25 min wait! the eggs are a must
Cafe | Good Thanks Cafe | New York
you absolutely MUST visit big bud press during if you live in / are visiting nyc. such a good store. first of all it’s BEAUTIFUL inside and second all the pieces are such nice quality and well made. maybe my new fav store
Big Bud Press
such a cute bookstore in LES. always fun to peek inside and see what’s new in there. never tried the picked but i will
Sweet Pickle Books
so obsessed with this jewelry store. they have the cutest most unique pieces!! one day i’ll buy something from here ❤️
Susan Alexandra
a siiiick store in LES. well decorated and some super nice high quality pieces
Suzie Kondi
one of my favorite stores of all time. at least check out their online selection if you can’t make it into the actual store in LES. best collection ever and so great for gifting
Coming Soon
lovely wine cafe with great outdoor seating for people watching
Casetta
great vintage shop for both guys and gals
Rare Bodega
my fav flea market in nyc. always open sat & sunday
Ludlow Flea
voted one of the best bars in the world!!
Double Chicken Please
u can’t go to nyc and not stop at bonbon
BonBon - A Swedish Candy Co.
always the move to start the night
Ray’s
williamsburg
great lil dive with cheap drinks, always fun
Horses and Divorces
iconic williamsburg wine bar with incredible staff and great back patio. good spot to bring friends visiting for good nyc vibes
Sauced
iconic dirty martini service
Maison Premiere
great coffee shop to work from in east williamsburg
three legged cat
the second i stepped in here i was in love. it’s a charm bar in brooklyn with the most incredible handmade beads. you can make anything you want! pro tip: bring your own chain
Haricot Vert
my new fav hotel to work from. such a cozy lobby with tons of seating. the food is great too
The Hoxton Williamsburg
vegan bakery known for their raw whips (the beautiful rainbow treat shown in pic one) one of the best treats i’ve ever had
Happy Zoe Vegan Bakery
check out their rooftop for the best views in brooklyn, also throw great rooftop parties on summer sundays
Williamsburg, Brooklyn Hotel with Rooftop Pool and Bar
tried and true. always finding stuff here
Awoke Vintage Brooklyn
newest nyc 2nd street location and is SLAPS
2ND STREET
best vibe to sit outside in the summer
pally (@pallynyc) • Instagram photos and videos
very cool vibes. very good food.
Bar Madonna
fab rooftop bar with incredible views at the top of the roxy hotel in williamsburg
LilliStar
best shop in williamsburg
KidSuper
best shoe store for every occasion. always has great deals going in
Shoe Market
greenpoint
coney taco spot in greenpoint with fab happy hour every day 5-7pm! $10 mags $5 tacos
Panzón
extremely cool spot for wine and vinyl in greenpoint. great daytime vibes, love the patio out back
Million Goods
iconic greenpoint bar / lounge. upstairs is a vibe during the day
Twins Lounge
fav vintage shop. great designer pieces for decent prices. their selection is so unique
Lal Vintage
worth the lines
Radio Bakery
always dreaming of their katsu sando
Taku Sando
cutest japanese scrapbooking store
Yoseka Stationery
noho
great korean food in noho. cool vibey atmosphere, absolutely must get the popcorn chicken and mushroom bibimbap
C as in Charlie
get the caprese martini!!!
Jac's on Bond
fabulous upscale authentic thai
Fish Cheeks
one of my fav spots to grab sushi
Tomo21 Sushi
nolita
an awesome hotel to stay in if you’re visiting nyc. great location for an unbeatable price. if you live in NYC i love working from their lobby and going to their rooftop bar for drinks
New York Bowery hotel - citizenM
this restaurant should be studied for the immaculate vibes and insanely good food. i’ve been here a few times and it never disappoints. they don’t take reservations!! so get there early (around 5 or 6) to put your name down to avoid a 3 hour wait 🙃
Thai Diner
stumbled upon this GEM (haha get it) in Nolita the other day and so glad i did. incredible drinks, delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and a wide selection of both grocery and home goods. need to go back here ASAP!! big tip: get the focaccia and buy the...
GEM HOME
costs a fortune to stay here but if you’re in the area it’s worth popping in bc it’s so gorgeous. rooftop has insane views or the lobby is a great spot to work from
Public Hotel New York
incredible perfume shop
D.S. & DURGA
iconic pizza. love the back patio
Rubirosa
east village
incrediblely cute housewares store in the east village. i wanted to buy everything in here lol
Rosemary Home
i think most would agree this is the best ice cream in nyc
Caffe Panna
cutest bakery with the most gorg treats
From Lucie
obviously
Tompkins Square Bagels
*yes* it actually is the coolest cocktail bar in nyc
schmuck.
not to be dramatic but it changed my life
Librae Bakery
bed stuy
brooklyn’s coolest wine bar with incredible backyard seating. perfect for a big group (went here for a bday)
Frog
bushwick
the cutest gift shop in bushwick. i was obsessed with all the fun trinkets. you can guarantee to find a gift for anyone you’re shopping for here
Friends NYC: Unique Gift Shopping, Home, Smoke Shop | In ...
one of my fav brooklyn bars. super fun on the weekends, tons of seating
Carousel
elevated dance club w djs every night, gorgeous space
Damballa
quirky lil spot in bushwick with great vibes and food
The Turk's Inn
greenwich village
rainy day in nyc alert!!! if you love games you’re going to absolutely LOVE this spot. it’s $15 for a 3 hour reservation and every game you could possibly think of to choose from. the staff is also super helpful if you need help choosing a game :)
The Uncommons – Manhattan's First Board Game Cafe
my tried and true photo lab for developing film. cheapest, best quality, quickest turnaround
i’ll let you in on NYC’s best-kept shopping secret 🤫 go to this address and you’ll see an unassuming indoor shopping center. walk to the right and upstairs and you’ll enter VINTAGE HEAVEN! about 15 small, independently owned vintage stalls with the ...
James Veloria & The Chinatown Vtg Shopping Mall
adorable art cafe in chinatown. love this space so much. you order the craft off of a menu and they bring all the supplies to you ! super fun for a bday or group hang
Happy Medium
fun drinks in chinatown
Mr. Fong's
red hook
nyc’s most loved burger
Red Hook Tavern
this was on my nyc bucket list for so long. no resys, get in line at 3:00 to get a spot then stroll around caroll gardens/ gowanus/ red hook while you wait for your resy time. thank me l8r!!
Lucali
awesome brewery right in the water in red hook with a close to unbeatable view of the statue of liberty. definitely going back when the weather is warmer
Red Hook - Strong Rope Brewery
my best friend treated me to a day in red hook for my bday and got us a candle making class at apotheke’s HQ 🥰 this was SUCH a special experience because you learn about different scents and get to make / take home your perfect smelling candle. one ...
