Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Sightseeing

It’s hard to believe that the High Line – a shining example of brilliant urban renewal – was once a dingy rail line that anchored a rather unsavory district of slaughterhouses. Today, this eye-catching attraction is one of New York's best-loved green spaces, drawing visitors who come to stroll, sit and picnic 30ft above the city – while enjoying fabulous views of Manhattan's ever-changing urban landscape. Its final extension, which loops around the massive construction project at Hudson Yards, ends at 34th St.
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High Line Park
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It’s hard to believe that the High Line – a shining example of brilliant urban renewal – was once a dingy rail line that anchored a rather unsavory district of slaughterhouses. Today, this eye-catching attraction is one of New York's best-loved green spaces, drawing visitors who come to stroll, sit and picnic 30ft above the city – while enjoying fabulous views of Manhattan's ever-changing urban landscape. Its final extension, which loops around the massive construction project at Hudson Yards, ends at 34th St.

Arts & Culture

After years of construction, the Whitney's new downtown location opened to much fanfare in 2015. Perched near the foot of the High Line, this architecturally stunning building – designed by Renzo Piano – makes a suitable introduction to the museum's superb collection. Inside the spacious, light-filled galleries, you'll find works by all the great American artists, including Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, Georgia O’Keeffe and Mark Rothko.
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Salmagundi Museum of American Art
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After years of construction, the Whitney's new downtown location opened to much fanfare in 2015. Perched near the foot of the High Line, this architecturally stunning building – designed by Renzo Piano – makes a suitable introduction to the museum's superb collection. Inside the spacious, light-filled galleries, you'll find works by all the great American artists, including Edward Hopper, Jasper Johns, Georgia O’Keeffe and Mark Rothko.

Shopping

In a shining example of redevelopment and preservation, the Chelsea Market has taken a factory formerly owned by cookie giant Nabisco (creator of Oreo) and turned it into an 800ft-long shopping concourse that caters to foodies. Taking the place of the old factory ovens that churned out massive numbers of biscuits are eclectic eateries that fill the renovated hallways of this food haven.
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Chelsea markaður
75 9th Ave
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In a shining example of redevelopment and preservation, the Chelsea Market has taken a factory formerly owned by cookie giant Nabisco (creator of Oreo) and turned it into an 800ft-long shopping concourse that caters to foodies. Taking the place of the old factory ovens that churned out massive numbers of biscuits are eclectic eateries that fill the renovated hallways of this food haven.

Essentials

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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
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Getting Around

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Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th St
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Parks & Nature

The High Line may be all the rage these days, but one block away from that famous elevated green space stretches a 5-mile-long ribbon of green that has dramatically transformed the city over the past decade. Covering 550 acres and running from Battery Park at Manhattan's southern tip to 59th St in Midtown, the Hudson River Park is Manhattan's wondrous backyard. The long riverside path is a great spot for cycling, running and strolling.
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Hudson River Park
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The High Line may be all the rage these days, but one block away from that famous elevated green space stretches a 5-mile-long ribbon of green that has dramatically transformed the city over the past decade. Covering 550 acres and running from Battery Park at Manhattan's southern tip to 59th St in Midtown, the Hudson River Park is Manhattan's wondrous backyard. The long riverside path is a great spot for cycling, running and strolling.

Food Scene

RedFarm transforms Chinese cooking into pure, delectable artistry at this small, buzzing space on Hudson St. Fresh crab and eggplant bruschetta, juicy rib steak (marinated overnight in papaya, ginger and soy) and pastrami egg rolls are among the many creative dishes that brilliantly blend cuisines. Other hits include spicy crispy beef, pan-fried lamb dumplings and grilled jumbo-shrimp red curry.
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RedFarm
529 Hudson St
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RedFarm transforms Chinese cooking into pure, delectable artistry at this small, buzzing space on Hudson St. Fresh crab and eggplant bruschetta, juicy rib steak (marinated overnight in papaya, ginger and soy) and pastrami egg rolls are among the many creative dishes that brilliantly blend cuisines. Other hits include spicy crispy beef, pan-fried lamb dumplings and grilled jumbo-shrimp red curry.
A place for slow-food junkies with deep pockets, Blue Hill was an early crusader in the 'Local is Better' movement. Gifted chef Dan Barber, who hails from a farm family in the Berkshires, MA, uses harvests from that land and from farms in upstate New York to create his widely praised fare. Expect barely seasoned, perfectly ripe vegetables that highlight centerpieces, such as Maine lobster or pasteurized pork. The space itself, slightly below street level and housed in a landmark former speakeasy on a quaint Village block, is sophisticated and serene. Reservations are recommended and it does recommend casually elegant dress. Cell phones and photography are forbidden in the dining room.
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Blue Hill
75 Washington Pl
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A place for slow-food junkies with deep pockets, Blue Hill was an early crusader in the 'Local is Better' movement. Gifted chef Dan Barber, who hails from a farm family in the Berkshires, MA, uses harvests from that land and from farms in upstate New York to create his widely praised fare. Expect barely seasoned, perfectly ripe vegetables that highlight centerpieces, such as Maine lobster or pasteurized pork. The space itself, slightly below street level and housed in a landmark former speakeasy on a quaint Village block, is sophisticated and serene. Reservations are recommended and it does recommend casually elegant dress. Cell phones and photography are forbidden in the dining room.
"Don’t be fooled by the name: Café Grumpy’s baristas are possibly the happiest New Yorkers in the city. They specialise in lattes, peddling some seriously delicious combinations using its bespoke Heartbreaker blend, which has hints of caramel, toasted almond and a slight acidity..."
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Café Grumpy
224 W 20th St
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"Don’t be fooled by the name: Café Grumpy’s baristas are possibly the happiest New Yorkers in the city. They specialise in lattes, peddling some seriously delicious combinations using its bespoke Heartbreaker blend, which has hints of caramel, toasted almond and a slight acidity..."