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NYC 2011 & Beyond

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Things I've seen, done, ate, drank and slept in while visiting NYC.

 1. Mercat

45 Bond St
New York, NY 10012
USA
(212) 529-8600

Categories: Tapas Bars, Spanish

Neighbourhood: NoHo

5.0 star rating
  5/11/2011

My experience with Mercat is what hipsters call "amazeballs".

I hope I'm not dishonouring the restaurant by calling it that but it's still a meal that I'm remembering days after I've left the city. It was divine, it was delish, it was amazeballs!…More »

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 2. The Ten Bells

247 Broome St
New York, NY 10002
USA
(212) 228-4450

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Lower East Side

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

I've read that Ten Bells is hard to find but luckily, I had a local who guided us there. We made it in good time because we were able to snag two seats at the bar before a wave of new patrons strolled in and occupied the space for a while.

Arriving…More »

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 3. Sycamore

1118 Cortelyou Rd
Brooklyn, NY 11218
USA
(347) 240-5850

Categories: Bars, Florists, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Flatbush

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

I met up with former Yelp Toronto Elite Susan C. over drinks while I was in town. She and I, along with some of her Yelp Brooklyn Elite friends spent time catching up. Sycamore's laid back atmosphere enabled us to feel relaxed and quite at home.

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 4. La Troca del Sabor

N 4th St and Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11211
USA

Categories: Mexican, Food Stands

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

When I left my Brooklyn accommodations, I stopped here for some good street food that NYC is famous for.

Their simple menu includes chicken, beef, pork and fish tacos; I ordered a chicken taco, which was amazing. For $3.50, you can't go wrong with a…More »

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 5. The Impossible Project Space

425 Broadway
Manhattan, NY 10013
USA
(212) 219-3254

Category: Photography Stores & Services

Neighbourhoods: SoHo, TriBeCa

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

I'M A POLAROID LOVER 4 LIFE!

I was very happy when I heard the Netherland-based company, the Impossible Project, started to remanufacture Polaroid film and thus, saved it from extinction.

Since then, the team has opened up a few stores around the…More »

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 6. Drop Off Service

211 Ave A
New York, NY 10009
USA
(212) 260-2914

Category: Bars

Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

After surviving turbulence on the plane, long lines up at customs and getting confused as to which train I needed to get on the NYC Metro line, I needed a drink. Getting lost in the East Village I found this place by accident. The quiet atmosphere…More »

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 7. Atlas Cafe

73 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003
USA
(212) 539-0966

Categories: Vegetarian, Vegan

Neighbourhood: East Village

4.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

What a lovely café in the East Village!

This place has a huge breakfast list that includes omelettes and bagels. Lots of bagels! All items are vegan and vegetarian friendly, and the food was quick, freshly made, and served by the nicest people.

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 8. Gordon Bennett

109 S 6th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
USA
(718) 599-9109

Categories: British, Pubs, Gastropubs

Neighbourhoods: Williamsburg - South Side, South Williamsburg

4.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

I was actually looking for another bar but decided to stop here instead. The dark wood and art appealed to me including the quiet atmosphere.

It was still early in the evening when I arrived but I didn't mind it. I kind of wanted a place that was…More »

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 9. Brooklyn Bridge

Brooklyn, NY 11201
USA

5.0 star rating
  5/13/2011

You're one of the most iconic and celebrated structures in New York City.

You are listed on most people's travel itinerary and beloved by locals.

You're so popular.

You offer one of the best views of an impressive skyline.

You're dirt cheap to get to…More »

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 10. Stand4

24 E 12th St
New York, NY 10003
USA
(212) 488-5900

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square

4.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

We didn't spend too much time here. Our group of eight had to rush to get to our venue on time but we needed food first. It was 11pm and our original destination stopped serving food, so we decided to come here instead.  

All of the burgers are huge.…More »

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 11. The GEM Hotel

135 E. Houston Street
New York, NY 10002
USA
(212) 358-8844

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Lower East Side

4.0 star rating
  5/11/2011

When my free accommodations fell through thanks to a psychotic house pet, I needed to find a hotel fast. I made frantic phone calls in the middle of the night to various hotels until I found one that fit my price and timeline.

The Gem is a hotel that…More »

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 12. Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery

137 E Houston St
New York, NY 10002
USA
(212) 477-2858

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Lower East Side

3.0 star rating
  5/17/2011

My hotel was located right next door. So when I decided to turn right one day instead of left, I discovered this place.

I've heard of knishes but never had one. With a dinner plans set in a few hours, I figured a knish would be enough to tie me over.…More »

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 13. Tompkins Square Park

E 7th St & Ave A
New York, NY 10009
USA

Category: Parks

Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City

4.0 star rating
  5/13/2011

I had time to kill before my flight home so I decided to hang out in Alphabet City a little longer. After walking around, TSP was my pit spot for a while.

I walked in and around the park: I watched the dogs play in the Big Dog Run; I walked past the…More »

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 14. Pies 'N' Thighs

166 S 4th St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
USA
(347) 529-6090

Categories: Southern, Barbeque

Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - South Side

4.0 star rating
  5/12/2011

I love the name. Who wouldn't? It's a charming little eatery that was nice and quiet on a Friday morning. I can only imagine how busy it is on the weekend; no doubt it must be very popular.

The unfortunate thing is I wasn't able to try their famous…More »

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 15. Rickshaw Dumpling Bar

61 W 23rd St
New York, NY 10010
USA
(212) 924-9220

Categories: Dim Sum, Food Stands

Neighbourhood: Flatiron

2.0 star rating
  5/10/2011

If I had to redo the experience, I wouldn't bother coming here.

It was mid-afternoon, I had been exploring all day and needed something in stomach and Rickshaw's was close by. Instead of good fast food, I got a mediocre meal. It wasn't the worst meal…More »

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