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across several boroughs but so worth it

- Marché Madison - Katagiri - Arthur Avenue Retail Market - Murray’s Cheese - Teitel Brothers - Myers of Keswick - Irish Mini Mart

@gabobinson

Feb 20, 2024

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Lexington candy shop, veniero’s, john’s of bleecker, parisi bakery, ray’s candy store, Tom’s restaurant

Love the character and history of older establishments, they make New York so special ♥

@eloiseee

Feb 26, 2024

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WELCOME TO MY NEIGHBORHOOD!

Not exactly known for being cheap, but there are lots of great places on the UES, especially if you’re willing to walk east! Things will decrease in price/raise in quality if you cross Lex. We have outposts of two amazing Brooklyn favorites, Lucia Pizza and Regina’s Grocery (impeccable Italian sandwiches, skip the overhyped Milano Market). As I posted the other day, the froyo at Butterfield is out of this world (food is decent as well, if wildly expensive). I’ve only been once, but people like the new Joju (popular place in Flushing) for banh mi. Also not quite on topic and a bit of a walk north but I’d be remiss in not telling you about Earl’s Beer and Cheese, my favorite bar that also has very good food.

@tortitude

Jul 18, 2025

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my faves

- Sporcle, I love the blank map quizzes and what a perfect way to realize ooo I don’t know enough and I need to learn more - Poptropica for when you want to go on a little quest - Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure bc how else will I learn about what chic people are up to?? - this may not count but youtube dot com to watch BBC live lounge - Merriam Webster bc those divas have a magnificent cross word

@gabobinson

Mar 10, 2024

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First of all welcome!!

- The grocery store franchise closest to you is possibly overcharging, so sometimes groceries become a sort of Halloween style I buy fruit from here, pantry things from here, etc etc - Lots of free things to do with a library card!! so many museums have discounted / free admission, the Met for example allows you to do a suggested donation when showing a library card - Obvious but tap water is 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 no need to buy fancy water when going out to eat (and on this note I always carry around a reusable water bottle and one of those little electric fans bc the temperature outside never matches the subway) - There is no greater joy than getting a blanket and a book and people watching on Sheep Meadow/the Mall/ at any park - Explore the other boroughs!! - It’s so cliche but you can stumble upon so many fun restaurants, events, bars, shops, concerts, museums, etc etc by just strolling around - In tandem with the above I sometimes check the Time Out NY website, the New York Times daily newsletter, New York Magazine. The New Yorker, etc for inspiration and info about things going on - Citymapper is your bff for navigating the subway/bus/transit/walking/etc and is great with keeping you posted on any delays - On this note also always check an MTA app or citymapper etc to see if trains are running, can save you time and sanity - So many free concerts and events at places like the 92nd Street Y, in Bryant Park, SummerStage in Central Park - If you like TV you can go to tapings of shows or get paid to be part of the studio audience on websites like 1iota or Shadow Casting and Productions - Also can get lots of free things from pop ups that different brands host throughout the city, my roommate usually finds them on instagram - Join the free rewards program of your favorite coffee place / grocery store/ etc

@gabobinson

Feb 21, 2024

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Casual by chaPPELL roan

Call me Kylie Minogue bc I can’t get this out of my head diva!! I think about it on most days and cannot stop hearing every beautiful, somber, heartbreaking, yearning line!! I want to print it out and put it everywhere !! I want to lay on the floor and wallow in it!!

@gabobinson

Feb 16, 2024

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