Must Have. Start in the East Village. This is an industry favorite. Order the Cure (espresso & olive oil cake). The vibe is local, loud, and perfect.
Icon. Walk to the Lower East Side. Order the "Classic" (Gaspe Nova, cream cheese) on an everything bagel. It is the gold standard of appetizing.
Culture. Walk nearby. Take a guided tour of the preserved tenement apartments. It is a powerful look at the immigrant history of the neighborhood you are eating your way through.
Option A (Daily): Fun, buzzing NoLita spot. Get the Thai Disco Fries and Cabbage Rolls.
Option B (Fri-Sun Only): Emilio's Ballato. Old school Italian. No reservations. Get the Chicken Parm.
Luxury. Walk to Mott St. These are the most beautiful bonbons in NYC (made by a Per Se alum). Get the Black Sesame or Yuzu. Alt: Sweet Rehab in SoHo for French pastry.
Walk down to Chinatown/Doyers St. A great roaster in an iconic curved street location. A nice caffeine jolt before shopping.
Head west. Hit McNulty's Tea & Coffee (historic), C.O. Bigelow (oldest apothecary), and browse the vintage shops along W 4th St.
Vibe. Stand at the marble counter of this perfect Italian bar in the Village. Order a Sbagliato or an Espresso. Watch the world go by.
Show. A Listening Room just down the street. Catch the early set (usually 6:00 or 6:30 PM). It is intimate, serious jazz, and quintessentially New York.
Icon. Taxi/Uber to Midtown. Older than the Brooklyn Bridge. Mutton Chops, Prime Rib, and the ceiling covered in clay pipes.
Hidden Gem. Taxi back down to Flatiron. A subterranean cocktail bar underneath the Korean restaurant Cote. Dark, moody, and expensive plant-filled vibes.
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