Guidebook for New York

Cecily
Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Mud is a New York coffee staple, with trucks throughout the city. This is their flagship location complete with beautiful back garden + healthy comfort food.
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MUD SPOT
307 E 9th St
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Mud is a New York coffee staple, with trucks throughout the city. This is their flagship location complete with beautiful back garden + healthy comfort food.
My go to Pho spot. Great food, good vibes, interesting people.
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An Choi
85 Orchard St
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My go to Pho spot. Great food, good vibes, interesting people.

Parks & Nature

This is the closest park in the neighborhood. Great for pigeon + people watching.
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Tompkins Square Park
East 10th Street
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This is the closest park in the neighborhood. Great for pigeon + people watching.
I'm an avid runner + the East River is a great place to run. Straight down 10th Street will take you over the FDR + to a beautiful path by the river with stunning views on the Williamslburg Bridge + Brooklyn.
East River Track Public Restrooms
East 6th Street
I'm an avid runner + the East River is a great place to run. Straight down 10th Street will take you over the FDR + to a beautiful path by the river with stunning views on the Williamslburg Bridge + Brooklyn.
The Highline has become one of the most popular places to see for New York visitors. It's a wonderful old train track overlooking the west side of lower Manhattan, complete with native plants landscaping.
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The High Line Park
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The Highline has become one of the most popular places to see for New York visitors. It's a wonderful old train track overlooking the west side of lower Manhattan, complete with native plants landscaping.
Some of my favorite places in New York are it's parks. This one is not to be missed with it's famous arch. It's an easy spot to hit on the way to Soho for some shopping.
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Washington Square Park
Washington Square
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Some of my favorite places in New York are it's parks. This one is not to be missed with it's famous arch. It's an easy spot to hit on the way to Soho for some shopping.

Shopping

This is an incredibly well-curated vintage store. It's pricey, but has a wonderful selection.
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DUO NYC
324 E 9th St
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This is an incredibly well-curated vintage store. It's pricey, but has a wonderful selection.
This is literally down the block. It's a consignment store + can be hit or miss with selection, but there are often designer deals to be found.
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Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs Ave
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This is literally down the block. It's a consignment store + can be hit or miss with selection, but there are often designer deals to be found.
This is an incredibly well-curated consignment store featuring contemporary brands like Rick Owen, Helmut Lang, Acne etc. It's reasonably priced + you're sure to find something you can't live without.
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Tokio 7
83 E 7th St
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This is an incredibly well-curated consignment store featuring contemporary brands like Rick Owen, Helmut Lang, Acne etc. It's reasonably priced + you're sure to find something you can't live without.
This is a real deal thrift store with items in the single digits. It can be hit or miss, but their selection tends to be on trend. Definitely worth visiting.
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L Train Vintage
1377 Dekalb Ave
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This is a real deal thrift store with items in the single digits. It can be hit or miss, but their selection tends to be on trend. Definitely worth visiting.

Essentials

I don't know that i would have survived New York without Trader Joe's. The prices are significantly cheaper than anything else in the city, so you can eat well without breaking the bank. I love the frozen Indian entrees for an easy dinner.
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Trader Joe's
130 Court St
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I don't know that i would have survived New York without Trader Joe's. The prices are significantly cheaper than anything else in the city, so you can eat well without breaking the bank. I love the frozen Indian entrees for an easy dinner.
This is another close grocery option. Trader Joe's has a limited selection + most things are their own brand, so if you need something specific, this is likely your closest best bet.
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Westside Market
2840 Broadway
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This is another close grocery option. Trader Joe's has a limited selection + most things are their own brand, so if you need something specific, this is likely your closest best bet.
No need for explanation, I think.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
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No need for explanation, I think.
No need for explanation, I think.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
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No need for explanation, I think.
I'm obsessed with this place. Even if you don't like to cook--I do--this is a great place to see. It feels like it's from another world, filled with bulk spices + grains.
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Dual Specialty
91 1st Avenue
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I'm obsessed with this place. Even if you don't like to cook--I do--this is a great place to see. It feels like it's from another world, filled with bulk spices + grains.
This is a wonderful Japanese grocery store, worth a visit even if you're not planning on cooking.
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Sunrise Mart
494 Broome St
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This is a wonderful Japanese grocery store, worth a visit even if you're not planning on cooking.
This is a beautiful little health food store steps away from the apartment. It's on the pricier side, but it's fun + has a great selection.
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Commodities Health Food
165 1st Ave.
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This is a beautiful little health food store steps away from the apartment. It's on the pricier side, but it's fun + has a great selection.

Entertainment & Activities

This is a beautiful old theater. The theaters downstairs are normal, but the one upstairs is incredible! They often have wonderful programming + indie films.
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Village East Cinema
181-189 2nd Ave
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This is a beautiful old theater. The theaters downstairs are normal, but the one upstairs is incredible! They often have wonderful programming + indie films.
Another great Indie theater.
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Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John St
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Another great Indie theater.

Arts & Culture

The Russian Turkish Baths are an East Village staple + highly recommended. If you aren't grossed out by public steam rooms / saunas, it's an incredible experience + so good for you! Self-care city!
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Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th St
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The Russian Turkish Baths are an East Village staple + highly recommended. If you aren't grossed out by public steam rooms / saunas, it's an incredible experience + so good for you! Self-care city!
I have a membership here :) This is a perfect pairing with the Highline + Chelsea Market.
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
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I have a membership here :) This is a perfect pairing with the Highline + Chelsea Market.
Best of the best. I don't spend much time uptown, but MoMA is worth the trip. While you're there, you might as well visit Central Park.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
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Best of the best. I don't spend much time uptown, but MoMA is worth the trip. While you're there, you might as well visit Central Park.
I also have a membership here :) The Guggenheim only has one exhibit at a time, aside from their small permanent collection, but the space--one of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces--is worth the price of admission.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Muzej
1071 5th Ave
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I also have a membership here :) The Guggenheim only has one exhibit at a time, aside from their small permanent collection, but the space--one of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpieces--is worth the price of admission.

Getting Around

Closest major subway stop--it will take you anywhere you need to go!
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Union Square
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Closest major subway stop--it will take you anywhere you need to go!