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Ever since moving to NYC, I’ve gotten countless requests for my favorite places; restaurants, shopping, nightlife, etc. While I can only say I’ve covered what seems like a fraction of this amazing city, here are some of my favorite places to eat, drink, shop, and explore.

(Be sure to check back as this page will be updated regularly!)

BRUNCH

Bubby’s - American/comfort, Tribeca
Elmo – American (New), Chelsea, (review one, two)
Extra Virgin – Mediterannean/American, West Village, (review) *
Freemans – American (New) Lower East Side, , (review) *
Peels – American/comfort, NoHo,  (review)
Tapeo 29 – Spanish/American, Lower East Side, (review)

DINNER

Abe and Arthur’s, American (new), Chelsea/Meatpacking
Baby Bo’s, Mexican, Murray Hill, (review)
Barbounia, Mediterranean, Flatiron, (review)
Barbuto Italian/American (new), West Village, (review)
Beauty & Essex, American (new), Lower East Side *
Bubby’s - American/comfort, Tribeca
Cabana, Cuban, South Street Seaport
Candle 79 – vegetarian/vegan, Upper East Side, (review) *
Candle Cafe – vegetarian/vegan, Upper East Side, (review)
Corner Bistro – best burger in the city, West Village, (review)
Corsino, Italian, Meatpacking District
DBGB, American/Gastropub, NoHo
Dos Caminos – Mexican, multiple locations, (review)
Earl’s Beer & Cheese, American/Bar, East Harlem *
Fig & Olive – Mediterranean, Meatpacking, (review)
Hurricane Club, Asian Fusion, Flatiron, restaurant/bar/trendy
Land Thai Kitchen, Thai, Upper West Side, (review)
Matilda, Italian/Mexican fusion, East Village
Matsuri – Japanese, Chelsea, (review)
Otto – Italian, Greenwich Village, (review)
Pure Food and Wine – vegan/raw, Union Square/Flatiron (review)
Room Service, Thai, Hell’s Kitchen, (review)
Sons of Essex, American (new), Lower East Side, (review) *
Southern Hospitality, BBQ, Hell’s Kitchen (review)
Spice Market, Asian Fusion, Meatpacking District, (review)
Spring Street Natural, American/healthy, Nolita (review)
Stanton Social, Tapas/Small Plates, Lower East Side, (review) *
Stone Street Tavern, pub/bar food, Financial District
Tea and Sympathy, British/tea, West Village, (review)
Uncle Nick’s Greek Cuisine, Greek, Midtown West

LUNCH

5 Napkin Burger, American, Hell’s Kitchen (review)
Digg Inn Seasonal Market, American/healthy, various locations *
Earl’s Court, American, Financial District
Energy Kitchen, American/healthy, various locations, (review)
Ellen’s Stardust Diner, American, Times Square, (review)
FoodParc, fast food, Midtown/Flatiron, (review)
Hummus Place, Middle Eastern, various locations
Land Thai Kitchen, Thai, Upper West Side, (review)
Nanoosh, Middle Eastern, various locations, (review)
Pret A Manger, multiple locations, (review)
Room Service, Thai, Hell’s Kitchen, (review) *
Spice, Thai, various locations
Spring Street Natural, American/healthy, Nolita (review)
Terri – vegetarian/vegan, flatiron, (review one, two) *

DESSERT

BARS/NIGHTLIFE

1OAK, Chelsea/Meatpacking, nightclub
The Ainsworth, Chelsea, sports bar
Anchor Bar, SoHo, bar/lounge
Art Bar, West Village, bar/lounge
Avenue, Chelsea/Meatpacking, nightclub *
Beekman Beer Garden, Financial District, outdoor bar/happy hour
Blind Tiger Ale House, West Village, pub
Boom Boom Room/Top of The Standard, Meatpacking, lounge
Bounce, Flatiron, sports bar
Brinkley’s, pub/happy hour
Broome Street Bar, SoHo, pub
Bunker Club, Meatpacking, nightclub
Butterfield 8, Midtown East, bar/happy hour
Dorrian’s, Upper East Side, pub
Dream Downtown (PH-D), Chelsea/Meatpacking, lounge
Earl’s Beer & Cheese, American/Bar, East Harlem *
Epstein’s, Lower East Side, dive bar/happy hour *
Frying Pan, Chelsea (pier 66), outdoor bar/happy hour *
Gansevoort, Meatpacking/Park Ave, rooftop/lounge
Gaslight, Meatpacking, bar/lounge/happy hour
The Griffin, Meatpacking, nightclub *
Hotel Chantelle, Lower East Side, lounge/nightclub
Hudson Terrace, Hell’s Kitchen, bar/lounge/happy hour
The Jane, Chelsea/West Village, lounge
Kenmare, Nolita, lounge
Lavo, Midtown East, nightclub
Le Bain, Meatpacking, nightclub
Le Baron, Chinatown, nightclub
The Otheroom, West Village, bar/lounge
The Park, Chelsea, bar/lounge
Park Avenue Tavern, Midtown East, bar/happy hour
Pianos, Lower East Side, bar/music venue
Provocateur, Meatpacking, nightclub
RDV, Meatpacking, lounge/nightclub
Red Sky, Midtown East, sports bar/happy hour
Revel, Meatpacking, bar/happy hour
RiFF RaFFs, Flatiron, nightclub *
Simyone Lounge, Meatpacking, nightclub
SoHo Grand/Yard, SoHo, bar/lounge
Southside, SoHo, nightclub *
Spring Lounge, Nolita, dive bar
W.i.P., SoHo, nightclub
XIX, Nolita, lounge/nightclub *

COFFEE/CAFES

ACE Hotel/Stumptown Coffee, Flatiron *
Birch Coffee, Midtown East
Culture Espresso Bar, Midtown West *
Grey Dog, various locations
Ground Support, SoHo
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee, West Village & Seaport
La Colombe, various locations
Roasting Plant Coffee, various locations
Saturdays NYC, SoHo
V Bar, SoHo & East Village (review)

OTHER (food + shopping + etc.)

Eataly – Flatiron, combination of an authentic Italian market, restaurant, and cafe. (review)
South Street Seaport – Financial District, beautiful spot on the water with restaurants/bars/shops
Elm Health, grocery/health store, West Village
Integral Yoga Natural Foods, grocery/health store, West Village
***shopping to come!***

BEAUTY/WELLNESS

Arrojo Studio, South Village, salon
L’Atelier Morgan and Paul, West Village, salon
Equinox, Greenwich Ave location, gym
John Barrett Salon, Midtown, salon, (review) *
Solar Salon, Chelsea/Upper East Side, tanning salon

* = top picks

Feel free to email me at gracie@girlmeetslife.com if you have questions or would like me to review your restaurant/venue.