Building Partnerships for

New York, November 2014

Food, Drinks & Transportation

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Suggested Places outside the UN Headquarters

14 SUGGESTED PLACES FOR FOOD & DRINKS OUTSIDE THE UN HEADQUARTERS

The UN System Staff College sincerely hopes you enjoy your stay in New York! We gathered our favourite spots in the city near UN HQ and compiled this list of where you can have a quick bite to eat, have a coffee or meet to talk about future collaborations with other participants and speakers outside the UN Headquarters.

We cannot guarantee that all the information on opening hours and telephone numbers is accurate but we can assure you that the food and drinks are enjoyable. We would also like to know if you found another great place for gastronomic experiences! Bon Appétit!

1. Ali Baba’s Terrace 862d Ave alibabasterrace.com + 1 212 888 8622 Opening Hours: 11 am to 11 pm

2. Amish Market 240 E 45th St amishfinefood.com +1 212 370 1761 Opening Hours: 7 am to 11:30 pm

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3. Bangkok Grand Palace 882 1st Ave http://www.bangkokgrandpalace.com/ +1 212 980 8834 Opening Hours: 11 am to 10:30 pm

4. Café Olympia 833 2nd Ave, New York, +1 212-883-8383 Opening Hours: 6 am to 12 mn

5. Calico Jack’s Cantina 800 2nd Ave calicojacksnyc.com +1 212 557 4300 Opening Hours: 11 am to 4 am

6. Dag’s Patio Café 342 E 47th St http://tinyurl.com/nxjwjwl + 1 917 471-4827 Opening Hours: 7 am to 10 pm

7. Five Guys Burgers and Fries 690 3rd Ave fiveguys.com + 1 646 783 5060 Opening Hours: 11 am to 10 pm

8. Hale and Hearty Soups 685 3rd Ave haleandhearty.com +1 212 681 6460 Opening Hours: 10:30 am to 6 pm

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9. Keats 842 Second Ave keatsbar.com + 1 212 682 5490 Opening Hours: 10 am to 4 am

10. Mee Noodle Shop 922 2nd Ave meenoodlenyc.com +1 212 888 0027 Opening Hours: 11 am to 11 pm

11. Nino Pizzeria 890 2nd Ave ninospositano.com +1 212 355 5540 Opening Hours: 11:30 am to 11 pm

12. Sakagura 211 E 43rd St sakagura.com +1 212 953 7253 Opening Hours: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and 6 pm to 12 mn

13. Starbucks 685 Third Avenue starbucks.com + 1 646 865 1250 Opening Hours: 6 am to 9 pm

14. World Bar 845 United Nations Plaza http://tinyurl.com/pkn3r88 + 1 212 935 9361 Opening Hours: 4:30 pm to 1 am

For questions, you can contact Adriana Jacinto of the DGHR Team at + 1 646 683 8929.

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Transportation in New York

TRANSPORTATION IN NEW YORK

WalkThe suggested places are near UN Headquarters and can be reached in 5 to 20 minutes.

MTA—Subways and Buses The City’s rail and bus system is run by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and known as MTA New York City Transit. It operates 24 hours a day.

How to purchase a MetroCard: You can get it at the subway stations from automated machines which accept cash, ATM bank cards and credit cards, or go to the booth and purchase it with cash. A single subway or bus ride is $2.75. An Express Bus ride costs $6. You can get an unlimited MetroCard for 7 days for $30. For the most up-to-date information on MetroCard prices, visit mta.info.

SubwaysThe easiest and quickest way to travel around NYC is by public subway train. Subway trains operate 24 hours a day.

You can get a free subway map from the booth inside the station, any Official NYC Information Center or from http://web.mta.info/nyct/maps/subwaymap.pdf.

Subway lines sometimes change routes or temporarily stop running—especially on weekends—so be sure to check for up-to-date MTA service information at mta.info or by calling 718-330-1234.

BusesYou can use your MetroCard or pay with exact coin change. Make sure to check if it serves all stops or only “limited” stops. You can pay at the front of the bus.

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Taxi The yellow taxicabs are regulated by the Taxi and Limousine Commission. You can grab a cab 24 hours a day. Hotel doormen can hail a taxi for you. $1 tip is customary. Minimum fare is $2.50 which increases 50 cents every fifth of a mile. There is also a New York State tax surcharge of 50 cents per ride. All taxis accept cash and most accept credit cards. Tip 15-20% at the end of the trip. Tolls are extra and added to the metered fare. Dial 311 in NYC to inquire about lost items or other concerns.

FerryTake the Staten Island Ferry for a 25-minute cruise. It’s free. See the Statue of Liberty, New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan and take pictures!

Source: NYC The Office Guide nycgo.com at http://www.nycgo.com/articles/nyc-transportation-getting-around