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NYC for Lauren
Hudson River Greenway Running Path is one of NYC for Lauren.

1. Hudson River Greenway Running Path

9.3
Hudson River Greenway (btwn Battery Park & W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hiking Trail · West Village · 34 tips and reviews

Natalie V.Natalie V: One of my favorite places to run in the city. Go in the evening for a nice sunset.

High Line is one of NYC for Lauren.

2. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.

Ippudo Westside is one of NYC for Lauren.

3. Ippudo Westside

9.1
321 W 51st St (btwn 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 529 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The second location of the acclaimed Japanese ramen chain, home to some of our favorite ramen in the city.

Shake Shack is one of NYC for Lauren.

4. Shake Shack

8.8
691 8th Ave (at W 44th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 857 tips and reviews

Ben C.Ben Chapman: This gourmet burger joint masquerades as a cookie-cutter chain, but don't be fooled: there's some serious gourmet ingredients & styling to this menu. Salted caramel hot cocoa is a must on a cold day.

Empanada Mama is one of NYC for Lauren.

5. Empanada Mama

8.9
765 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St), New York, NY
Empanada Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 385 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Order your empanadas a la carte - easy to grab and go if you're not trying to have a sit down meal. Brasilia and Mambo Italiano are my favs but the menu has something for everyone

Sugarfish is one of NYC for Lauren.

6. Sugarfish

9.2
1740 Broadway (West 56th Street), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Theater District · 7 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Great value for the price, cozy atmosphere, and the set menus are fab. Also ideal to take to go - packaging is perfect and a great option if you want a quick lunch or take your dinner to the park

Souvlaki GR is one of NYC for Lauren.

7. Souvlaki GR

9.0
162 W 56th St (btwn 6th Ave & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Souvlaki Shop · Theater District · 58 tips and reviews

Honghui Y.Honghui Yu: Great place for a cheap but delicious lunch! The souvlaki pitas are filled with your choice of protein and fries...yum!

Los Tacos No. 1 is one of NYC for Lauren.

8. Los Tacos No. 1

9.4
229 W 43rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · Theater District · 179 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Place your order “con todo”& pay. Give receipt to one of the cooks. Wait for deliciousness. Grab lime wedges. Add salsas, radishes & chiles. Find standing communal eating space. Gobble down your food.

Breads Bakery is one of NYC for Lauren.

9. Breads Bakery

9.3
1890 Broadway, New York, NY
Bakery · Lincoln Square · 47 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Not cheap but Breads is my favorite bakery chain in the city. Everything here is top quality but my personal favs are the almond croissants (can't miss!), chocolate babka, rugelach and savory burekas

Dainobu is one of NYC for Lauren.

10. Dainobu

8.9
36 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Midtown East · 29 tips and reviews

Juliet D.Juliet D.: Excellent spot for a quick midtown lunch under $10. Teriyaki bowls @ 7 bucks & sushi hand roll for $2? Not bad. Also the sweets are awesome.

Totto Ramen is one of NYC for Lauren.

11. Totto Ramen

7.9
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 127 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: Less of an ordeal than Ippudo. Cozy laid back vibe, often possible to just walk in and the ramen is great.

Breads Bakery is one of NYC for Lauren.

12. Breads Bakery

9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews

AmberAmber: The flagship location for Breads Bakery. Larger and usually has the best selection. Get an almond croissant for now, another one for later, a babka to share with friends and a couple burekas.

KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar is one of NYC for Lauren.

13. KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar

9.2
15 W 28th St, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoMad · 133 tips and reviews

Fred W.Fred Wilson: Get the four or five roll combos. They are priced way better than ala carte. Also the line moves fast. Don't let it deter you.