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Waiting a few minutes to catch a glimpse of the Wall Street Charging Bull was a small price to pay for the immense impact it had on me. This iconic sculpture stands as a powerful symbol of strength, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of the financial world. As I stood before this magnificent work of art, I couldn't help but feel inspired and invigorated by its sheer presence.

The attention to detail in every muscle and curve of the bull is awe-inspiring, capturing the essence of raw energy and determination. It's no wonder that this statue has become a must-see landmark for locals and tourists alike. The juxtaposition of the bull against the backdrop of Wall Street creates a mesmerizing sight that leaves a lasting impression.

kees vander westen “spirit” is the coffee machine. It’s a 25k coffee machine
Yes it is an amazing tasking coffee
Place is super impressive and friendly.
Very clean, and great really for everyone (family, friends, dates).
Barista for sure knew what they were doing; which is amazing to see.
Staff was extremely friendly and enthusiastic. The overall ambiance was also really nice, making it a great place to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. Can’t wait to go here in the near future . Will highly recommend to friends

Great place to bring family and friends

Very nice very clean positive atmosphere

Many different types of people

A big crowded on the weekend. Was tricky to take pictures without people in the shots
However we did arrive at a good time , around 3:30pm by the time we were leaving 4:30 it got a bit more crowded and a line was forming outside

Would like to go again during the weekday when less busy

Overall great experience and gave me tons of design ideas

Visited New York for the weekend:
Aunt works closeby so she surprised me by taking me to Avra!
Atmosphere; 5/5
Favorite aspect of Avra; 2 floors of seating, seats a LOT of people, yet never felt “loud” or “crowded” in fact, surprisingly never got overwhelmed, despite the large size of the restaurant still felt like an intimate setting. Which is tricky to achieve. Incredible interior design with lots of attention to detail, yet never felt over the top , despite having some over the top design elements like floating fountains. Not sure how they achieved this what would normally be contradictory balance, but super cool they did.

Service: 5/5
Enjoyed having a very knowledgeable server; knew every dish down to each ingredient and was very helpful. Never felt interrupted or overwhelmed. But was there when we needed them.

Food; 4/5
Speciality is seafood. Ordered Chilean Sea-bass. Dish was uniquely prepared (I generally prefer no frills seafood) however I enjoyed this unique take on my dish. Portion was “larger than usual” but not overwhelming, with fresh array of ingredients. Not something I would write home about, however combined w the atmosphere made it super memorable and enjoyable experience.

I really liked the dinner crowd; despite the number of people felt like locals / home vibe in some sense.

Because of the atmosphere alone: would certainly plan to come back with family and friends as there is something for everyone on the menu, and the design of the place is in fact awe inspiring without crossing the tacky line.

Don't make my mistake. The management is on a level of rudeness that would make any New Yorker cringe.

Don't. It seems like a good idea before you sign.

Stay away. I don't know where to begin:
1. Poor management: they will only help when an issue concerns them, they will never help you unless it is in their interest. There is never a follow up unless there is a risk to them: Then they are literally entering your home without your permission at any given time.
2. Terrible maintenance: Once again management and maintenance will not fix/ do anything unless it's in their interest. I've literally had to bribe maintenance people with money and things like vacuums to get basic work done that is standard within the lease.
3. Identity theft: I was away and wanted my mom to access my apartment. (Sorry Mom!). Despite permitting my mom to enter, the front desk required "ID verification" that took the form photocopying her driver's license and credit card (she knew this was uncustomary, but the office literally insisted on taking photocopies or she could not access the apartment).
-The very next day my mom started getting calls from the CC company noting her CC has been frozen due to identity theft.
4. Hostile environment: I've been disrespected by the maintenance staff- literally publically yelled at, numerous times.
5. Rude facilities people and staff: I have never stayed at an apartment where a facilities guy yelled at me.
6. Health concerns: For months a container labeled "Hazard Asbestos disposal" was sitting in the middle of the complex- The roof of the building was being redone, among many other construction projects. I asked the staff several times: no answer. When I asked management if it was safe and why its there- the container was gone the next day.
-If I get lunch cancer in the future at least I know who to thank.

In summary: If you care about yourself and your well being- this is probably not the place for you.