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Hello everyone! Here is my New York Miniguide! When reading this please bear in mind that it was my first time in New York so I may not have discovered all the hidden spots just yet, but here’s a couple of things I would definitely recommend to those who are visiting for the first time! Happy reading!
Places to Stay
Hudson Hotel
We stayed at Hudson Hotel located in midtown, just steps from Central Park, Columbus Circle and the theatre district. Hudson is a brilliant reflection of the boldness and diversity of the city; it is stylish, young and contemporary. When you enter through the main doors, there is a luminous glass tunnel housing an escalator that transports you – literally – into a dreamy world! I would by all means recommend this hotel, it has a great location, service and is stylishly quirky!
Places to Eat
Lombardi’s
Lombardi’s offers amazing thin crust pizza’s for a cheap buck in Little Italy! I would give you one warning though, the portions are huge, definitely american size. You may easily share one large pizza between two. Besides that it is great value for money, swift service and overall a great meal!
Épicerie Boulud
Epicerie Boulud is a eat-in and take-out market place located at the southeast corner of Broadway and 64th Street, only minutes away from Hudson Hotel! This fabulous little space offers soups, salads, made to order sandwiches, breads, pastries and more. It is also the only place in New York I found Elderflower pressé, which I am madly addicted to. I definitely recommend having a quick lunch here and then visit one of the Century 21 branches which is located nearby!
Jean Georges
Jean Georges, the restaurant named after the extraordinary chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is one of New York`s finest with 3 Michelin stars. Prepare to be open-mouthed whenever you’re not chewing as nothing you encounter will fail to awe from the simplest to the most complex dishes! However, be aware with great quality also comes a great price, so this restaurant is better intended for great occasions (such as after completing the New York Half Marathon).
Places to Shop
Centrury 21
Century 21 has two fantastic warehouses filled with brands for less! However, be aware that this is a time consuming shopping spot, it’s like a zoo for clothes, you need to look through a lot to find some hidden treasures! Good luck!
What Goes Around Comes Around
What Comes Around Goes Around offers a very refined selection of great pieces! Even though it offers Vintage (which some of you may read as “second-hand” or cheaper than usual) it is not inexpensive. This is a high-end boutique with many hidden treasures, however, be prepared to pay for the fine materials and sequins.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue is a world-famous department store filled with fantastic designers and limited editions, often only limited to Saks. This is a “must-see” in New York even if you are not interested in buying anything!
Things to Do
Classic Tourist Attractions
This is obviously boring news for all New Yorkers, however, for us mere mortals who do not live in this gorgeous city visiting the Stature of Liberty, Ellis Island, Empire State, The United Nations Building and much more is a must! These are taken from my visit to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, you may find photos of the other attractions here.
Madison Square Garden
I went to a boxing match, but the possibilities are endless for entertainment at Madison Square Garden.
I hope you have enjoyed my New York Miniguide and that you will find this useful if you go to New York in the future. Have a fantastic trip!
X
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You’ve got great taste. (And liquidity of assets, apparently!) The Hudson Hotel is one of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful bits of post-modern architecture in the city I think. That lobby!
Glad you liked our city. Come back any time.
“(And liquidity of assets, apparently!)”
Right? I always hit Corner Bistro in the West Village. Poor me!
My man and I are looking forward to getting back to NYC – and I will take these ideas with me.
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Ah, the first trip to NYC, I remember those days of excitement and wonder….
I live in Boston and travel to New York regularly. (So often that I’m a regular at a few places.) I enjoyed your take on the city very much. I’d beg to differ on the Hudson though. I’ve stayed there a few times and used it for events and while it is fantastic in many ways, staying there has been a disappointment – tiny rooms, high prices, no heat on one Winter night and a bathroom that hadn’t been clean from the previous guest – yuck.
Your photos, by the way, are really fun.
Great photos!!
Absolutely amazing photos. This has got to be the next best thing to actually going to NYC, thank you!
lombardi’s!! =) yummmy! great photos! =)
I’m in love with The City. I must say great post 😀
Going to New York soon – this is great!
Hey, I love your pics! Did you snap them with you cell or a particular camera? (I’m shopping for a new camera). I LOVE NYC! I’ve been there a couple of time and I absolutely love Time Sq and loved the Statue of Liberty tour! I can’t wait to go back. Welcome back! Glor
I use a Canon EOS 400D. I would definitely recommend it as it is a very good camera for its size! Have fun shopping! X
Your photos are lovely 🙂
Big cities don’t appeal to me. I’ve never wanted to visit NYC until this moment.
I can tell you loved NY, too! I like your blog, especially the shoes. I used to wear heels like that, but then I had the foot injury and now I have to get my fix vicariously. So blog on!
Cheers, Imelda
This is a great post on your trip to New York. It is very detailed and showcases everything. You didn’t leave any stone unturned.
Nicely done … liked it very much.
Terrific miniguide! I must hop a plane to NYC 🙂
This is so weird, I check out your blog, you header image is one which hangs in an abandoned shop in my old neighborhood and I always notice, and I did a promotion and special offer to some customers on the Hudson hotel at a travel agency like a month ago…..
Just found your blog, it’s so cool, you must put a lot of effort into it! Love all your New York posts, I’ve been there a lot but your posts make me want to be back there right now 😦 Must.Win.Lottery.
Love your mini-guide! Made me miss NYC even more!
Wow this is so interesting and useful at the same time..I get lost just looking at the beautiful pictures…New york has so much to offer it’s like a Mini-world 🙂 you can really find anything there! 🙂 lovely
awesome tour, not the NY I remember, kudos for showing a great side and not the usual tourist traps 🙂
Guro
You did SO well for your first time to NYC! I too love all things Daniel Boulud…. YUMMMMM!
Looks like you had a blast!
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Great shots and love the guide! I’ll keep the places in mind when I do get the chance to visit NY!
My hobo duchess and I enjoyed visiting New York in early December for Christmas shopping, and enjoying ourselves. Very much enjoyed your pictures and comments. We visited the sad and impotant monument to all the victims of 9/11/2001 with the new twin fountains listing all the lost souls. We shall return, and try your hotel. We stayed at the TIMES SQUARE WESTIN.
My twin girls want to go to NY for their 16th birthday. I love the hotel … I think my girls would get a real kick out of it. Thanks for all the great ideas!
High-res photo bomb! You, madam, are a genius!
…but then I do not want to visit US.
Ha! Thank you! X
What a great post to share with my friends who are going to visit New York in a month’s time! – I’m sure they liked the treat – thank you!!
I’ve never been to New York City. I have always wanted to go. I would love to see the Statue of Liberty and a show on Broadway.
At the it looks as if they have a “log” with chair backs? That looks very interesting.
Love the Hotel…. Its now on our must haves for our upcoming trip…. Thanks.
I think a trip to NYC would be worth it just for Lombardi’s
Great post. However, from personal experience I would add
“Things not to do in NYC: Eat chicken from a street vendor” …
I loved New York when I visited there 6 years ago. We stayed in Brooklyn, but would venture downtown everyday. How fun, colorful, and busy that massive city is.
Love this post since I’ll be going to NY for the first time to later this year 🙂 thanks for sharing!
I go to New York every year and have yet to do any shopping! I’ll be going again in June – maybe I can remedy that this year.
The Hudson Hotel looks impressive.
Your blog is wonderful!
Thankyou for ‘liking’ my Blog.I just had to see yours.Very stylish.I posted it to my Facebook page,so all the women would see it!
great guide for a short trip.
I love your quick guide to NYC 🙂 so impressed with the different locations from Jean Georges to the Statue of Liberty and more! So many stylish icons to choose from, it truly makes me wish (to travel there) even more!!!
Oh wow, wish I had read this in October, before we went to New York, it would have made our visit even more fun! Great pics, by the way!
I love the photos. I haven’t been to New York so it’s the next best thing.
Thanks for the info! I shall go to the restaurant with the Michelin chef when I visit NY! =)
My New York trips are not complete without stopping at Lombardi’s for the very best pizza (outside of Italy)! Great post! And thanks for the ‘like’ on my blog… it brought me to yours! I look forward to following!
Olga
Fantastic miniguide and great blog! I loved the Hudson Hotel, even though I was nowhere near hip enough to stay there (won it on Priceline!). The Turkish-style lounge and roof deck were amazing.
I love the idea of vintage shopping, too, and would recommend the Upper East side to fashionistas. I’m a fan of the new Soho locations of Second Time Around and Buffalo Exchange for more contemporary, affordable treasures.
How you walked NYC in those shoes amazes me. But you looked great doing it!
Fantastic post!
Great pics! I’ve been to NYC once before too, it’s a lovely city.
LOVE this! thank you for sharing your adventure xo
What an amazing job you’ve done!!
I’m really impressed.
Congrats & Many thanks for liking my posts.
Love & Regards from Athens.
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I’m a former New Yorker and I agree with your recos 100%, great post!
Thank you!! X
very good to see this
Great job. Because your tatse is so incredibly flawless, I have to share two more addresses that I normally keep for myself: Dream Midtown for the roof top bar and Wall Street Inn for the improbable 19th Century atmosphere and great service in the finanical center of the world. Again, excellent post!
Lombardi’s… a NYC classic!
These are wonderful photos. And thanks for Liking my recent post! Ciao!
Thanks for the like. Like you, I really like the big apple.
that pizza just made me hungry. 😉
and the hotel… beautiful!!!
Thanks for sharing!
great photos, great city. will check back here when I plan my next trip
I really enjoyed your blog on New York. I have spent a lot of time there and it was interesting to read about your trip. Thank you also for liking my posts.
huh…I used to work for Century21- the main one on Cortland a few years back. managed the bottom half of the store- mostly housewares, luggage, domestics, etc. it’s great to live in NYC
Sad that I live a few hours away and yet have never been
Loved this piece. Great selections Guro!
Looks like you had a great time, and went to some great places. My favorite stop in NYC was a blues club called Terra Blues in the Village.