Picks by ur mom ashley in New York

23 places ur mom ashley went to in New York — what they said, and what to watch out for.

• Prince Street Pizza — ur mom ashley
  She recommended it as a top New York pizza spot, saying its popularity is well-earned.
  Heads up: She doesn't personally enjoy pizza, so this isn't a firsthand assessment.
• Spring Cafe — ur mom ashley
  She said the salads are the best, especially praising the crispy vegan chicken, the 'liquid gold' sauce, and the tofu skin bao buns, adding that even her non-vegan friends love it.
• Central Park — ur mom ashley
  It's the best place for a walk on a nice day, and she said first-time visitors absolutely must go.
  Heads up: She personally said she likes the piers on the west side even more than Central Park.
• Pier 26 at Hudson River Park — ur mom ashley
  Called it her favorite park of all, even better than Central Park.
  Heads up: Said the love locks once hung at the end have all been cut off and are gone now.
• Alimama Tea — ur mom ashley
  She said the bubble tea decorated with gold leaf and flowers is the prettiest drink she's ever seen, and that they also have mochi donuts.
  Heads up: There's no seating inside, so it's a grab-and-go setup only.
• Cha-An — ur mom ashley
  She said the oat milk iced matcha is rich and thick, the best in New York, and praised the sakura drop dessert and the beautiful Japanese-style atmosphere.
• Lan Larb Chiang Mai — ur mom ashley
  She said the panang curry is the best item on the menu and a must-try in New York, and that she goes so often she just orders 'the usual.'
• The High Line — ur mom ashley
  Called it a truly beautiful elevated park built on historic freight rail tracks.
• Little Island — ur mom ashley
  Said the man-made island is unique and pretty.
  Heads up: Admitted it feels more like a spot for photos.
• Pier 57 — ur mom ashley
  Praised the free public rooftop for its great views of Little Island and the skyline.
  Heads up: Said you have to go all the way up to the top floor, and it's easy to miss since it's not well known.
• Times Square — ur mom ashley
  They said they loved the flashy lights, Broadway, and the energy that's as bright as day even at 3am.
  Heads up: They said it's very chaotic and packed with tourists, so they wouldn't recommend staying in this area.
• Washington Square Park — ur mom ashley
  It's the liveliest park in New York, and she said this is the place to come to people-watch New Yorkers with strong personalities.
  Heads up: She mentioned that on nice days it gets very crowded and loud.
• Tacombi — ur mom ashley
  She said the sweet potato taco is the best in New York and orders it every time she goes.
• Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company — ur mom ashley
  Called it the 'perfect bagel,' with a dense, chewy bagel generously slathered with cream cheese.
• Matcha Cafe Maiko — ur mom ashley
  She was impressed by the sparkling matcha, and said the owner was kind enough to give her free matcha ice cream.
• Saigon Shack — ur mom ashley
  She recommended it as the new alternative for the veggie banh mi she used to get at the pier.
• The Crown — ur mom ashley
  They said the rooftop deck with a small bar has excellent city views and admission is free.
  Heads up: They mentioned you might need to be 21 or older to get in.
• Stone Street Coffee — ur mom ashley
  She said the iced latte is quite affordable and delicious.
• La Colombe Coffee Workshop — ur mom ashley
  Said she really loves the iced draft oatmilk latte.
• Juice Generation — ur mom ashley
  Named The OPP as her favorite smoothie, saying the first sip tastes like Nutella.
• L Train Vintage — ur mom ashley
  She said it's essentially the only thrift store in all of New York with reasonable prices.
• Juice Press — ur mom ashley
  Raved that the tofu scramble breakfast burrito is the perfect post-workout snack.
  Heads up: Called the blueberry smoothie only lukewarmly "decent."
• Think Coffee — ur mom ashley
  Praised briefly for having pretty good coffee.

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