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York City

At first glance, New York City can seem overwhelming. But once you get to know the streets and corners of the metropolis, it reveals itself as a handful of knowable neighborhoods rather than a daunting and impenetrable steel fortress.

Best of the Best

Only here for a short stay? Here’s your bet bet for iconic, must-try spots

New York

Bar Pisellino

Al fresco, espresso and aperitivi

Claud

Casual, sunny brunch

Crown Shy

Modern American cuisine inside an opulent Art Deco building

Estela

Buzzy dinner or brunch

Greenwich Hotel

Down low hideaway for celebs

La Mercerie

Leisurely lunch

Le Coucou

Decadent dinner or power lunch

Minetta Tavern

Late-night burgers and martinis

The Bowery Hotel

Discreet, charming downtown destination

Via Carota

No-reservation produce-driven Italian

Wildair

Shared plates at dinner

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FAVORITE SPOTS AROUND MANHATTAN FOR A DAILY CORTADO OR POUR OVER

Coffee Shops

Black Fox Coffee Co.

Excellent coffee and pastries amidst a suit-and-tie business crowd

Box Kite Coffee

Pint-sized shop serving the Upper West Side

Coffee Project NY

Pint-sized, quintessential East Village spot for perfectly-prepared coffee.

Culture Espresso

Midtown coffee with insanely delicious, fresh chocolate chip cookies

Everyman Espresso

Bare bones shop with the best espresso in town, plus wifi

Interlude Coffee & Tea

slick, minimalist space for coffee and matcha

Joe Coffee Company

Ubiquitous spot for great on-the-go coffee

Little Collins

Pint-sized Aussie cafe with stellar coffee and food program

St. Kilda

The best coffee you'll find near Times Square, this Aussie shop has a dialed-in coffee nerd ethos. The minimalist shop (with a second location in Chelsea) serves a rotating selection of beans from roosters around the country.

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Coffee to go for a stroll through Washington Square Park

The Elk

West Village Neighborhood vibes with a curated shop and wifi

Third Rail Coffee

Classic neighborhood shop, worn around the edges, with excellent espresso

Featured

Bar Pisellino

Al fresco, espresso and aperitivi

Café Integral New York

Espresso and pour-overs

Gasoline Alley Coffee

Pint-sized shop for a quick espresso or window seat

Yanni’s Coffee

A small space on a busy avenue, Yanni's is one of the best shops in Chelsea. They serve Brooklyn's Sey Coffee and they're also known for their soft, gooey chocolate chip cookie.

THE FULL

Manhattan Guide

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Greenwich Hotel

Down low hideaway for celebs

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The Bowery Hotel

Discreet, charming downtown destination

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The Marlton Hotel

While the rooms are small, they're quite chic. The best part may be the plush, cozy lobby which features a fireplace and one of the best cocktail bars around.