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Discover the hidden gems and popular favorites of the neighborhood. Only residents are given access to (11)—one of ’s finest green spaces. The quiet leafy Gramercy is sidewalks and the beautifully kept historic townhouses and apartment the essence of buildings that surround it evoke ’s 19th century New York.

New York City. Although the residential, family-focused atmosphere of the area can make moving here feel like living worlds away from the bustle of the rest of , the neighborhood is incredibly accessible to every part of the city. Within a few short blocks are some of the best restaurants, culture and sites in New York.

MadisonGramercy Square Park Park Eating One of the extraordinary aspects of Gramercy is the amount of world-class eateries within walking distance from the heart of the neighborhood.

Within a few square blocks, you have the classic, three-Michelin starred (1), with arguably the best tasting menu of seasonal American food you’ll find anywhere in the city . But then there’s also cozy, casual spots like Irving Farm Coffee Roasters (2), located on the ground floor of an old where locals stop by for organic, fair-trade coffee, bowls of homemade granola and organic oatmeal.

Bedford Cheese Shop And then there are white- hot, recently opened

spots that draw in an Casa Mono international crowd like The Clocktower (3) in The New York EDITION Wine lovers will be happy hotel. Executive Chef to find Mario Batali’s Jason Atherton serves tapas joints, Casa Mono up modern British fare and Bar Jamon (4), which— like a London gin-cured aside from a smattering salmon with green apples of delicious small plates— and horseradish or the has an exceptional, popular Full English expansive Spanish wine breakfast (eggs, herbed list, best enjoyed at the sausage, bacon, tomato, intimate bar while watching portobello mushrooms all the action through the and black pudding). open kitchen.

ELLIMANEXPLORES For those who prefer to cook at home, Mario Batali’s Eataly (6)—a massive gourmet food store dedicated to all things Italian—is within walking distance, and sells some of the most glorious produce, meat, and

Credit Virginia Credit Virginia Rollison (of course) pasta in town. Eataly There’s no better place for a cocktail in a 20-block radius than at the ’s Rose Bar (5), an atmospheric, high-design lounge with artwork on the walls by Andy Warhol And for cocktail parties and Damien Hirst and furniture from Julian Schnabel. It’s or snacks, Bedford especially ideal in winter, when you can sit by the fireplace Cheese Shop’s (7) while sipping expertly made martinis or a hot toddy. selection of artisanal Camemberts, Gruyeres, and high-end pantry items (jarred anchovies, Brine pickles) make for perfect platters. Bedford Cheese Shop

ELLIMANEXPLORES Exploring Gramercy Park Culture hounds flock to the under-the-radar (8). Although it’s a private members’ club, the clubhouse (a 1906 brownstone mansion) doubles as a gallery open to the public, with exhibitions focusing on contemporary works from up-and-coming artists across all mediums.

Madison Square Park Meanwhile, local families Get an education of a love spending an afternoon different sort when you stop at the National Museum by ABC Carpet & Home (10) of Mathematics (9). All in the nearby Flatiron area, a things math-related turn treasure trove for home goods fun and educational with (from vintage rugs and sleek, with high-tech, interactive modern furniture and lighting exhibits geared towards kids. to ceramics and textiles) that you never knew existed. Another reason to come here? ABC Kitchen, an excellent, vegetable-driven restaurant from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Flatiron Building

ELLIMANEXPLORES But the jewel of the neighborhood for most people remains Gramercy Park (11) itself. It’s the only private park in Manhattan, and residents of the bordering 39 buildings are given keys to the gate (the locks of which are changed every year), allowing entry to this two-acre oasis that feels like a secluded secret garden, and acts as the quiet heart of the neighborhood. Even Gramercy residents without a key find that passing by this special plot of green space every day makes for the most special walks home anyone in can imagine . Bonus: Both Union Square Park and Madison Square Park are mere blocks away.

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1 Eleven Madison Park 11 EAST 27TH

WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK EAST 26TH STREET 2 Irving Farm Coffee 71 Irving Place Roasters M EAST 25TH STREET 23RD 3 The Clocktower 5 Madison Avenue STREET MADISON AVENUE

4 Casa Mono & Bar Jamon 125 East 17th Street

5TH AVENUE EAST 24TH STREET M 5 Rose Bar 2 EAST 23RD STREET

6 Eataly 200 5th Avenue EAST 22ND STREET

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7 Bedford Cheese Shop 67 Irving Place GRAMERCY GRAMERCY PARK SOUTH PARK 3RD AVENUE SOUTH

EAST 21ST STREET 8 The National Arts Club 15 Gramercy Park South

EAST 19TH STREET EAST 20TH STREET 9 National Museum of 11 East 26th Street EAST 18TH STREET Mathematics UNION SQUARE IRVING PLACE

EAST 17TH STREET 10 ABC Carpet & Home 888 2ND AVENUE

M EAST 16TH STREET 14TH 11 Gramercy Park STREET UNION SQUARE

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