New York and Berlin are very much alike. While the former might show a bit more glitz and glamour, both cities burst with the same creative and entrepreneurial spirit. So let us take you on a tour along New York’s latest hot spots. Needless to say we got this intel from a local New Yorker, a true NY hot spot detective. Print this NY cheat sheet and you’re all set!
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Rent a bike for a few days easy way to commute, you’ll see more of the city and discover some hidden gems on the way. If this is your first time, Grand Central, Central Park and Times Square are impressive sights and great for the obligatory selfies ;-). Talking about kick ass travel pics; take the circular line and cruise around Manhattan. Picture of statue of Liberty check. Also go to a Broadway show or to Ballet or the Opera at Lincoln Centre!
Upper east side
Gugenheim
MomA
Metropolitan
Lower East Side
Galleries on Orchard
East Village
New Museum
Shop at Mulberry street
Greenwich/West Village/Meatpacking/Chelsea
Chelsea galleries
Shopping at Bleecker street
Williamsburg
Brooklyn Bridge
Shop in Greenpoint and Williamsburg
Taste Mast Brothers chocolate and bring some home for friends
EAT + DRINK
UPPER EAST SIDE
Lunch at Bluestone lane
LOWER EAST SIDE
Coffee
Why Not Coffee on Orchard street
Lunch
Russ and Daughters, take away bagel at their store or have lunch at their restaurant
Drinks & Cocktails
Seven Bells wine bar (happy hour oysters)
Dinner
Barrio Chino – super cool and fun mexican place
EAST VILLAGE
Coffee
Ost (outside on benches)
Lunch
Momofuku Ssäm bar: Best Duck + Pancakes
Drinks & Cocktails
Lovers of today (happy hour 5-8) (downstairs)
Dinner
Somtum Der (Thai, affordable, Michelin star)
NOLITA/NOHO
Coffee
Joe and de juice
Lunch
Jack’s wife Frieda
Drinks & Cocktails
Café select
Dinner
Esquina (basement)
GREENWICH/WEST VILLAGE/MEATPACKING/CHELSEA
Coffee
Red velvet cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery, yes the one from Sex & the City – 401 Bleecker street
Drinks & Cocktails
Wilfie and Nell
Dinner
Aria
WILLIAMSBURG
Coffee
Devocion
Lunch
5 leaves
Drinks & Cocktails
Wythe hotel rooftop
Dinner
Diviera Drive (really nice pizza)