Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
A unique NYC experience with live piano karaoke, great cocktails, and small bites.
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Sid Gold's Request Room
165 W 26th StA unique NYC experience with live piano karaoke, great cocktails, and small bites.
Bar + Arcade. Come if you love retro gaming or just want to do something different than the normal tourist spots. Open for lunch with hearty lunch specials. Don't miss out on the Tetris Tots or the Chicken and Waffle Sandwich.
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Barcade
388 Union AveBar + Arcade. Come if you love retro gaming or just want to do something different than the normal tourist spots. Open for lunch with hearty lunch specials. Don't miss out on the Tetris Tots or the Chicken and Waffle Sandwich.
Part speakeasy, part music venue - The Flatiron Room transports you once you enter through its velvet curtain. I've had many amazing nights here happening upon live bluegrass or jazz, while enjoying a whiskey flight or some amazing cocktails and light bites.
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The Flatiron Room
37 W 26th StPart speakeasy, part music venue - The Flatiron Room transports you once you enter through its velvet curtain. I've had many amazing nights here happening upon live bluegrass or jazz, while enjoying a whiskey flight or some amazing cocktails and light bites.
Food Scene
My go-to coffee shop in the neighborhood when I'm craving a flat white or a comfortable place to people watch.
Seven Grams Caffe
275 7th AveMy go-to coffee shop in the neighborhood when I'm craving a flat white or a comfortable place to people watch.
La Maison du Macaron
132 W 23rd StGreat place for French macarons and almond croissants.
One of my favorite bakeries - sticks to the traditional nostalgic flavors. I love their Banana Pudding and Banana Cake, along with seasonal items like a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie.
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Billy's Bakery
184 9th AveOne of my favorite bakeries - sticks to the traditional nostalgic flavors. I love their Banana Pudding and Banana Cake, along with seasonal items like a Pumpkin Whoopie Pie.
This dessert shop chain from Japan opened up a few years ago and I came so many times in one week the staff would giggle when they recognized me. If you want to have some lighter, fresh fruit-forward Asian desserts, this place is great. The Banana Cream Pie is also very different than more traditional versions, but I dare say I enjoy HARBS' more.
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HARBS — Chelsea Store
198 9th AveThis dessert shop chain from Japan opened up a few years ago and I came so many times in one week the staff would giggle when they recognized me. If you want to have some lighter, fresh fruit-forward Asian desserts, this place is great. The Banana Cream Pie is also very different than more traditional versions, but I dare say I enjoy HARBS' more.
Easily the best bagels in the neighborhood. Always busy on weekends, pro tip is to order ahead of time for pick up.
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Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-05 BroadwayEasily the best bagels in the neighborhood. Always busy on weekends, pro tip is to order ahead of time for pick up.
You don't have to go to Chinatown to get amazing dumplings. Excellent Dumpling actually moved to Chelsea two years ago from Chinatown, and it's been a consistent delivery order for me ever since. Skip the Americanized-Chinese Lunch Specials here, and stick to their tried and true affordable namesake dumplings - notably the Soup Dumplings, and the Pan-Fried Seafood Dumplings.
Excellent Dumpling House
165 W 23rd StYou don't have to go to Chinatown to get amazing dumplings. Excellent Dumpling actually moved to Chelsea two years ago from Chinatown, and it's been a consistent delivery order for me ever since. Skip the Americanized-Chinese Lunch Specials here, and stick to their tried and true affordable namesake dumplings - notably the Soup Dumplings, and the Pan-Fried Seafood Dumplings.
This NYC donut place is so good and popular that it even has locations in Japan. Always using fresh ingredients and fruit flavors made from scratch, Doughnut Plant easily sets itself apart from the pack. With seasonal flavors that rotate monthly, you're bound to find something you'll love. My favorites are the cake donuts over the yeast, especially the Tres Leche.
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Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StThis NYC donut place is so good and popular that it even has locations in Japan. Always using fresh ingredients and fruit flavors made from scratch, Doughnut Plant easily sets itself apart from the pack. With seasonal flavors that rotate monthly, you're bound to find something you'll love. My favorites are the cake donuts over the yeast, especially the Tres Leche.
Never heard of Detroit Pizza? Neither did I until this place opened up around the corner. It's essentially a focaccia base as the dough, with each rectangular pizza crisped all around the edges in their own sheet pans. You can get a classic slice for just $5, but the pricier Mushroom Pizza is probably my favorite. It's also open daily until 4AM so this will be a lifesaver for those boozier nights.
Lions & Tigers & Squares Detroit Pizza
268 W 23rd StNever heard of Detroit Pizza? Neither did I until this place opened up around the corner. It's essentially a focaccia base as the dough, with each rectangular pizza crisped all around the edges in their own sheet pans. You can get a classic slice for just $5, but the pricier Mushroom Pizza is probably my favorite. It's also open daily until 4AM so this will be a lifesaver for those boozier nights.
My favorite spot that never gets too busy for a solid, intimate brunch of dinner.
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Foragers Table
300 W 22nd StMy favorite spot that never gets too busy for a solid, intimate brunch of dinner.
Solid place for brunch or just cocktails at the bar serving Southern-style favorites.
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Tipsy Parson
Solid place for brunch or just cocktails at the bar serving Southern-style favorites.
Skip the main floor tourist trap and head straight to the elevator and go straight up to Birreria, Eataly's rooftop beer garden and restaurant. Leave the main floor for window shopping.
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveSkip the main floor tourist trap and head straight to the elevator and go straight up to Birreria, Eataly's rooftop beer garden and restaurant. Leave the main floor for window shopping.
One of the most famous markets in the world, and definitely the most famous in NYC. Always busy with locals and tourists alike, the food options and stores rotate with some regularity. Some of my favorites are Mokbar, Los Tacos No. 1, Very Fresh Noodles, and The Lobster Place.
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveOne of the most famous markets in the world, and definitely the most famous in NYC. Always busy with locals and tourists alike, the food options and stores rotate with some regularity. Some of my favorites are Mokbar, Los Tacos No. 1, Very Fresh Noodles, and The Lobster Place.
Arts & Culture
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
One of the best local things to do in Chelsea is to gallery hop on a Thursday when they have a bunch of opening parties. You'll generally able to go from place to place for free and view the art while sipping on complimentary beverages like wine or PBR.
You can weave around West Chelsea on a Thursday or plan accordingly by looking at: https://www.artslant.com/ny/events/list
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Gagosian Gallery
555 W 24th StOne of the best local things to do in Chelsea is to gallery hop on a Thursday when they have a bunch of opening parties. You'll generally able to go from place to place for free and view the art while sipping on complimentary beverages like wine or PBR.
You can weave around West Chelsea on a Thursday or plan accordingly by looking at: https://www.artslant.com/ny/events/list
Sightseeing
High Line
For late night Korean food, karaoke, and bars, Korea Town is always fun.
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Koreatown
For late night Korean food, karaoke, and bars, Korea Town is always fun.
Walking along the Hudson on a beautiful day can't be beat. It's also an amazing running path, and you'll see (or you can join) many New Yorkers who are probably training for a marathon.
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Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersWalking along the Hudson on a beautiful day can't be beat. It's also an amazing running path, and you'll see (or you can join) many New Yorkers who are probably training for a marathon.
Broadway shows are in this area around Times Square. You can buy cheap tickets are the TKTS booth if you haven't gotten one yet.
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Theater District
Broadway shows are in this area around Times Square. You can buy cheap tickets are the TKTS booth if you haven't gotten one yet.
I love the Times building. It takes my breath away every time I walk by it.
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New York Times Building
242 W 41st StI love the Times building. It takes my breath away every time I walk by it.
If you've never been, you'll probably want to go to one of New York's most iconic places. It will be full of tourists as most locals avoid it at all costs.
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Times Square
If you've never been, you'll probably want to go to one of New York's most iconic places. It will be full of tourists as most locals avoid it at all costs.
Entertainment & Activities
Peloton's live and on-demand spinning content is actually recorded in its studio in Chelsea. While you can pay for their 45 minute classes at the studio or through ClassPass, Peloton's 30 minute classes are always free with walk-in availability. Towels, water, shoes, and showers are all free as well.
Just check the schedule at https://studio.onepeloton.com/reserve/
Peloton
140 W 23rd StPeloton's live and on-demand spinning content is actually recorded in its studio in Chelsea. While you can pay for their 45 minute classes at the studio or through ClassPass, Peloton's 30 minute classes are always free with walk-in availability. Towels, water, shoes, and showers are all free as well.
Just check the schedule at https://studio.onepeloton.com/reserve/