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Quick Eats In New York City
One can eat from the side of the road, cheap, afforadable and something that makes NYC unique.
Walking down the sidewalk in New York City brings plenty of sights and sounds to the senses, but the many smells that waft from cafes and street corners are the most delightful. Most New Yorkers start the day with a dose of coffee. Almost everywhere you look, from subways to the streets, people are holding cups of coffee and, invariably, they will be clutching a fresh bagel slathered with cream cheese. A foreign friend of mine always said, "When you arrive in New York, you have to have a cup of Starbucks coffee and a Marlboro cigarette." But if you are tired of the trendy crowds that pack most Starbucks shops, take a look around on the street corners and you will most likely spot a mobile coffee vendor. They are sprinkled on literally every corner and the coffee usually tastes better than Starbucks, plus the price is great. Here's a quick coffee tip: Drinking coffee on the subways can now get you fined unless the top is covered. So be aware and be alert, one wouldn't want to be hit with about a $25 fine for enjoying their favorite cup of joe.
After your breakfast of coffee and a bagel, a visit to the many stores, boutiques and restaurants in and around the neighborhood surrounding the Empire State Building can provide an eclectic mixture that is to be envied by most major cities. Over the last few years the area has emerged, not only as a prime tourist hot spot, but also as an "it" destination for young professionals and baby boomers looking for shopping and dining alternatives to other neighborhoods in New York City. Whatever your styles or tastes are, you will find hundreds of shops and restaurants to accommodate everyone.
Since eating is a singular pleasure that everyone can enjoy, let's focus a bit on the dining opportunities to be found around the neighborhood. There are many fine restaurants in the area that provide good food at a good value, such as the many fine Korean, Indian and Chinese restaurants that are within a short walking distance from the Empire State Building.
When a backpacker or student arrives in New York City, food is one of the things they will want to pay the least for, and that's where eating on the street comes in. From hot dog stands to kebab carts, you can eat decent food at a great price. At the corner of Broadway and 32nd there is popular vendor who sells roasted nuts. The carts' sweet smell makes you gravitate toward it. You can buy peanuts or cashews, and for a $1 it's a nice little snack while walking and shopping in the area.
The food that most New Yorkers have to have at least once a week is pizza. You can get hot slices at the ubiquitous corner pizzerias with just cheese or heaping with toppings. Something really nice and refreshing to drink are freshly made smoothies that you can get at the many organic places in the city.
New York has so many good places to eat, all types of cuisine is available at price that fits your budget, so get out there and hit the streets and enjoy yourself!
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Quick Eats In New York CityOne can eat from the side of the road, cheap, afforadable and something that makes NYC unique.
Walking down the sidewalk in New York City brings plenty of sights and sounds to the senses, but the many smells that waft from cafes and street corners are the most delightful. Most New Yorkers start the day with a dose of coffee. Almost everywhere you look, from subways to the streets, people are holding cups of coffee and, invariably, they will be clutching a fresh bagel slathered with cream cheese. A foreign friend of mine always said, "When you arrive in New York, you have to have a cup of Starbucks coffee and a Marlboro cigarette." But if you are tired of the trendy crowds that pack most Starbucks shops, take a look around on the street corners and you will most likely spot a mobile coffee vendor. They are sprinkled on literally every corner and the coffee usually tastes better than Starbucks, plus the price is great. Here's a quick coffee tip: Drinking coffee on the subways can now get you fined unless the top is covered. So be aware and be alert, one wouldn't want to be hit with about a $25 fine for enjoying their favorite cup of joe.
After your breakfast of coffee and a bagel, a visit to the many stores, boutiques and restaurants in and around the neighborhood surrounding the Empire State Building can provide an eclectic mixture that is to be envied by most major cities. Over the last few years the area has emerged, not only as a prime tourist hot spot, but also as an "it" destination for young professionals and baby boomers looking for shopping and dining alternatives to other neighborhoods in New York City. Whatever your styles or tastes are, you will find hundreds of shops and restaurants to accommodate everyone. Since eating is a singular pleasure that everyone can enjoy, let's focus a bit on the dining opportunities to be found around the neighborhood. There are many fine restaurants in the area that provide good food at a good value, such as the many fine Korean, Indian and Chinese restaurants that are within a short walking distance from the Empire State Building.
When a backpacker or student arrives in New York City, food is one of the things they will want to pay the least for, and that's where eating on the street comes in. From hot dog stands to kebab carts, you can eat decent food at a great price. At the corner of Broadway and 32nd there is popular vendor who sells roasted nuts. The carts' sweet smell makes you gravitate toward it. You can buy peanuts or cashews, and for a $1 it's a nice little snack while walking and shopping in the area.
The food that most New Yorkers have to have at least once a week is pizza. You can get hot slices at the ubiquitous corner pizzerias with just cheese or heaping with toppings. Something really nice and refreshing to drink are freshly made smoothies that you can get at the many organic places in the city.
New York has so many good places to eat, all types of cuisine is available at price that fits your budget, so get out there and hit the streets and enjoy yourself!
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