Local's guide to NYC: Must go places

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It’s finally here! One of the most requested blog posts ♡ I honestly get questions about what to do and where to go in NYC almost Every. Single. Day! Although things look a little differently around here these days, you probably know that I've been living in New York for over 8 years now. 8 long years of being out and about, discovering new places that this amazing city has to offer.

That’s why I decided to make this guide and I plan on regularly updating it. No matter if you are coming to NYC as a tourist and want to enjoy more local spots, or if you live in the city and just want to discover a few new places to switch it up. Enjoy ♥

Rooftops

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*Most of them require reservations, especially in the summer. So check that in advance :)

Coffee Shops

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You’re in nyc, one of my top recommendations would be always try new and local coffee, nothing against coffee chains but they are everywhere. You would be surprise of how much local coffee shops have to offer, they always have different drinks depending on the season, so definitely worth it.

Brunch

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Italian

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Bars

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  • Phd Downtown

  • Escondido

  • La esquina

  • Little Ways

  • Jackdaw

  • House of Yes

  • Joyface

  • Nowadays

  • Piano bar

  • C’mon everybody

  • Mad Tropical - Bushwick

  • Good Room - Greenpoint

  • Friends and Lovers

  • Elsewhere - Bushwick

  • The Blond

  • Black Flamingo

  • Dream baby - EV

  • Acme

  • Kind Regards

  • Paul’s Casablanca - SoHo

  • Paul’s Baby Grand -

  • Catch - Meatpacking

  • Butterfly

  • The Flower Shop

  • Short Stories

  • East Berlin

  • Home Sweet Home

  • Cafe Balearica

  • Ponyboy

  • The Fleur Room

  • Lebain

  • Gold Bar



Asian

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Bakery / Sweets

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Museums / Things to do

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  • The Edge

  • The Summit

  • SoHo Buildings

  • The highline

  • Westside Highway

  • Coney Island

  • Museum of illusions

  • Coney Island

  • NYC Public Library

  • Grand Central

  • Guggenheim Museum

  • Central Park - Bethesda Fountain

  • MoMA

  • Brooklyn Museum

  • 9/11 Memorial Museum

  • The Vessel

  • The Met

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