Welcome to New York 🗽

Welcome to New York 🗽

Lena Müller
This guide includes: 👩🏻‍🍳 List of Restaurants 🥯 Coffee Shops, Bagel Places & Breakfast Eateries 🖼️ Museums 🌃 Spots with a View 💤 Hotel Suggestions I recommend downloading the Thatch app and saving this guide so all the recommended places show up on your map. This will help navigate the city easily. The places include notes, opening hours, and direct links to Google Maps in case you need to navigate yourself to your destination.
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Restaurants

La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels
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French Restaurant in "Little Paris" (inofficial french quarter of Manhattan)
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Cecconi's DUMBO
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Comes highly recommended
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Potbelly
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Sandwiches & Soup
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LOULOU
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They have the most unique cocktails and their food is divine. You could come here for a brunch date or dinner date, but don’t expect it to disappoint you because WOW!
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Don Angie
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Worth the wait and definitely harder to get a reservation! I am in love with the food, ambiance, and service. It’s an updated Italian restaurant with wine and specialty cocktails. Everyone talks about the chrysanthemum, sweet potatoes, lasagna, and tiramisu.
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Dante West Village
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Located in the West Village this place is amazing with an Old New York spirit menu. It was named on the World’s 50 Best Bars list in 2019. They have multiple different kinds of Negronis.
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Joe's Pizza
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This is a longtime Greenwich village pizzeria that has gained a lot of momentum over the years. They have multiple locations over the city, but the original is the one on Carmine Street. It is a New York style thin crust pizza with a lot of flavor in each bite.
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Au Cheval
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So we went here originally in Chicago but when they opened up a sister location in NYC I knew I had to go back. The burger is one of the best burgers I’ve ever had & if they have the bone marrow definitely order it.
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Chelsea Market
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Food market with some cool food places and some stores around. Right next to the High Line
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Breakfast, Coffee & Bagels 

Leon's Bagels
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Best bagels in town (in my opinion). Only pick-up, I recommend getting a bagel and coffee and heading down the street to Washington Square Park.
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Levain Bakery - NoHo
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Known for their freshly baked goods and cookies especially.
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Kobrick Coffee Co.
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Cozy little coffee shop in Greenwich village.
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Variety Coffee Roasters
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Cozy little coffeeshop with really good almond croissants
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% Arabica
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Coffee with Views on the Brooklyn Bridge
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Maman
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Maman has several locations in Manhattan and has really good breakfast/brunch and coffee.
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Museums

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
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Located on the Upper East Side, the Guggenheim Museum is an architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The museum is renowned for its spiral structure and houses an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art, featuring works by artists such as Kandinsky, Picasso, and Van Gogh.
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American Museum of Natural History
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Situated on the Upper West Side, the American Museum of Natural History is a vast institution dedicated to the exploration of the natural world. Its exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from dinosaur fossils and ancient civilizations to astronomy and biodiversity. Known from the movie "Night at the Museum"
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
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Located at the World Trade Center site, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum commemorates the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The memorial features two reflecting pools set within the footprints of the Twin Towers, while the museum houses artifacts, personal stories, and exhibits that honor the lives lost and the resilience of the global community in the face of adversity.
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The Museum of Modern Art
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Situated in Midtown Manhattan, MoMA is a world-class institution dedicated to modern and contemporary art. Its extensive collection includes iconic works by artists such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Warhol, and Pollock. The museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions, film screenings, and educational programs, making it a dynamic hub for art enthusiasts and scholars alike.
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For the Views

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The Cloud One Lounge New York-Downtown
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Rooftop Bar of the Cloud One Hotel
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ART NoMad (Arlo Roof Top)
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Bar with views of Empire State Building
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Hotels

The Cloud One Hotel New York-Downtown
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I stayed at this hotel in August 2022 when it was still under construction so only the rooms were done. It's the perfect location, you can walk to Battery Park in the morning or take a quick metro to Brooklyn or Midtown/ Upper East/ West Side. It is so quiet at night and the hotel now looks amazing!
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Hotel Indigo - NYC Downtown - Wall Street, an IHG Hotel
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Found on a beautiful, historic street in Lower Manhattan, the Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown is an excellent choice if you're interested in a nice hotel in a relatively quiet area of Manhattan. This modern-designed hotel offers modernly-styled rooms, some with lovely walk-out balconies, a 24-hour business and fitness center, restaurants, and a 24/7 Market Place. You can even end each evening with a drink at their Highwater Rooftop Bar, featuring fantastic city skyline views! It's a perfect spot in the Financial District if you're looking for culture, iconic architecture, and a peaceful place to stay.
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The Williamsburg Hotel
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Just one subway stop from East Village, the Williamsburg Hotel is ideal for your quiet NYC stay. Offering comfortable, reasonably priced rooms in the heart of Brooklyn's trendiest neighborhood, the hotel is within walking distance to great restaurants and cafes and The Williamsburg Brewery. What sets The Williamsburg Hotel apart is its in-room sound machine to help you sleep peacefully, and every room comes with 10-foot window views of either Manhattan or Brooklyn, and many even have private balconies. As a hotel guest, you can also enjoy access to the rooftop swimming pool or Harvey restaurant, which specializes in high tea.
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Happy Travels! 🗽💛

Love, Lena 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lena Müller
Welcome to my travel shop. 👋🏻 I'm Lena, originally from Germany but have called California, Mallorca (Spain), and Chile temporary homes over the years. When I don't travel, I like to spend my time with landscape photography, digital product design, baking, and drinking overpriced coffee. My goal here on Thatch is to offer you more than travel guidance. I'm dedicated to bringing value to your future trips by sharing my carefully curated itineraries, expert tips, and, most importantly, the priceless locals' perspective. Why should you work with me? Because I've lived it. I've walked the cobblestone streets of Valldemossa, Spain, set out to find the best cardamom bun in Copenhagen, and hiked the W-Trek in Torres del Paine, Patagonia. Because I've made mistakes, taken detours, and found hidden gems. I've learned from every step of my journey, and I'm here to share those lessons with you. Love, Lena P.S. Connect with me on Instagram or check out my blog @thegoodlandbeyond, where I share even more travel tales and tips! ✨ Testimonials ✨ "I admire how carefully my wishes were taken into account when the guide was created. I'm looking forward to the trip and can confidently say that my expectations have already been exceeded. " - Anastasiia "Lena's guide is organized, easy to navigate, and informative. We never questioned where our next place to stay was or where to grab a bite to eat. The guide was well thought out and took the pressure off the logistics, so we could focus on having a good time. I highly encourage others to use her guide if you plan on taking a trip to Europe." - Sue "The Portugal/ Spain trip could not have been planned any more perfectly for two old guys like Stuart and I who have no travel experience at all. Every place you picked for us was magnificent. I am sure no one else would have put such love, care and attention to detail for such a trip." - Arthur
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