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I love this bar. It's on a side street, away from the hustle and bustle of 2nd Avenue, and the minute you step in, you don't feel like you're in New York. With the shelves of books and big stuffed...
I love this bar. It's on a side street, away from the hustle and bustle of 2nd Avenue, and the minute you step in, you don't feel like you're in New York. With the shelves of books and big stuffed armchairs, you'd almost feel like you were in some stuffy library, except the for the great rock music they play and the bad ass looking, tattooed bartender behind the bar.
The drinks aren't overpriced, and if you're nice to the barman, he'll give you an extra pour every once in a while. Just a great place for a catching up with friends and handing out. But no hats or sneakers preferred.
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Although it's perfect for the plethora of college dorms nearby, this shop has stayed with me long after graduation. Not only do they offer reasonably priced furniture and dishware for that...
Although it's perfect for the plethora of college dorms nearby, this shop has stayed with me long after graduation. Not only do they offer reasonably priced furniture and dishware for that temporary stay in the dorms, but they also stock interesting products. Whether they're little home accessories that make life more fun or more functional bits and bobs that make life easier, it seems like they've thought of everything here.
It's a good to stop here before making that trip to Bed, Bath, and Beyond - their prices tend to beat that of most chain stores in the city.
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Andrews Coffee Shop is a simple chain of coffee shops around the city, and I'm able to discern them a block away by their smell. Walk past the entrance to any one of these locations, and you can...
Andrews Coffee Shop is a simple chain of coffee shops around the city, and I'm able to discern them a block away by their smell. Walk past the entrance to any one of these locations, and you can sniff out the grease from the kitchen. As a woman, this is a bit of a turn-off, but as a New Yorker, this does me proud that such an unpretentious, unapologetically stinky place can still thrive in the city today.
The decor is simple with plenty of tables and booths to go around, and the food is standard diner menu. Nothing stellar, but always reliable, whether you're hungry for some eggs in the morning or a soup and sandwich for lunch. As there are two locations right by Penn Station, they guarantee a quick turnaround for commuters and travelers alike. In spite of these benefits, I still feel like taking a shower every time I leave this place.
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It's funny how certain food store become your go-to point for specific items, and that's what Gourmet Garage is as far as homemade soups and pastas go. I really enjoy their soups, especially the...
It's funny how certain food store become your go-to point for specific items, and that's what Gourmet Garage is as far as homemade soups and pastas go. I really enjoy their soups, especially the Tuscan White Bean, and will stock up to keep them in my freezer at home. They make a great alternative to heating up a can of Campbell's.
The pastas are also good, like the goat cheese ravioli and the fresh pastas, like penne or fettucine mixed with one of their sauces. Prices are reasonable, but I would pass on certain things. This includes the seafood section, which was a little fishy when I got stuff from there, and their prepared foods counter, where the dishes just kind of look dried out and not very appetizing.
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Grace's Market has a comprehensive mix of gourmet food, a little more so than my personal neighborhood favorite, Agata & Valentina. They have a good variety in their fruits and vegetables...
Grace's Market has a comprehensive mix of gourmet food, a little more so than my personal neighborhood favorite, Agata & Valentina. They have a good variety in their fruits and vegetables department, and win points with me for seeming to always have pomelos (a cousin of the grapefruit) in stock. In addition, they try to cover all other areas of what you expect out of a gourmet store - cheeses, bakery, meats, seafood, and prepared foods are all there.
They also gets point for having that one or two unique product in each department, so the shopping experience here doesn't feel redundant compared to other neighborhood grocery shops.
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After leaving my job with another hair salon, I came here upon an insider's recommendation for a particular colorist. I wanted to retain the color I had, nothing too complicated, no changes...
After leaving my job with another hair salon, I came here upon an insider's recommendation for a particular colorist. I wanted to retain the color I had, nothing too complicated, no changes required, just a continuation of the single process I was going with at the time.
The first visit was satisfactory enough. The second visit, I knew something was wrong halfway through, as a result of my experience in the beauty industry. I called the colorist over and he argued with me about it, telling me not to question him. Ultimately, I left with raspberry-black hair and lighter roots on top. Management didn't even want to comp the disaster, insisting i pay! After giving them my two cents, they reneged, and I refused their offer of corrective color. Thumbs down to the talent and the management both!
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Whether you revisiting a wing which you've seen before or visiting a new exhibit, the Met never fails to awe. They have some impressive exhibits, like The Temple of Dendur or their re-creation of a...
Whether you revisiting a wing which you've seen before or visiting a new exhibit, the Met never fails to awe. They have some impressive exhibits, like The Temple of Dendur or their re-creation of a Ming Dynasty Garden, transporting you to a time long ago in a different country. The Byzantine Wing never fails to give me a thrilling chill, with their stained glass and spiritually inspiring works of art.
This museum always makes me think that much harder of ancient cultures and beliefs more I traditionally would, because the exhibits have so much vitality and life to them. The building itself is impressive and to give thoughtful consideration to the each wing requires more than one day. But all the more excuse for me to keep coming back and back again.
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I originally found this store in college, when I spotted a brown leather knapsack in the window. That was about ten years ago and that knapsack is still going strong. This store produces leather...
I originally found this store in college, when I spotted a brown leather knapsack in the window. That was about ten years ago and that knapsack is still going strong. This store produces leather bags, wallets, purses, and other accessories of such a fantastic quality, anything you get here is an investment.
Since moving to their Great Jones Street location, they have also added a studio to the back of the store. There, you can pick your fabric and have anything custom made to your specifications. A product of such a collaboration for me was a beautiful, paprika colored hobo bag of incredibly supple leather. I was able to choose the fabric, cut, and precise hardware I wanted and it came out to $250, making it an unbelievable value.
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Jubilee has started popping up around the city within the past year, and it's a welcome addition to the shoefront. It was here I learned of Chocolat shoes, which is fast becoming my favorite brand...
Jubilee has started popping up around the city within the past year, and it's a welcome addition to the shoefront. It was here I learned of Chocolat shoes, which is fast becoming my favorite brand for funky and offbeat styles. I tend to favor the store for summer shoes, which it seems they had more a variety then in the winter. This past winter, for example, it was cowboy boot overkill.
In addition the store carries other brands, which you don't see much of in any department store or most other shops, making Jubilee a unique pit stop for footwear. Most of the sandals and pumps run on either side of the $100 mark, while boots usually come in under $200.
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There's a little chain of Italian restaurants around the city that start with the word Pepe. It started with Pepe Rosso To Go on Sullivan Street, which has now grown to a branch in Alphabet City...
There's a little chain of Italian restaurants around the city that start with the word Pepe. It started with Pepe Rosso To Go on Sullivan Street, which has now grown to a branch in Alphabet City and a post in the Grand Central Terminal food hall.
Add to that Pepe Giallo To Go in Chelsea, and Pepe Verde To Go in the West Village, and you're covered for deliciously cheap pasta. In spite of the "To Go" part of the name, you can sit in their small spots and enjoy your food, before turning over your table to another waiting customer.
Their pastas and sauces are very fresh, and run no more than $10 - the cheapest being a penne in a tomato sauce for only $6. Nice!
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