I'll be around midtown and then heading down to the 9/11 memorial tomorrow, just looking for some recommendations in the area. From california so I'm mostly looking for some east coast stuff I cannot get back home. thanks!!
Midtown, try Whole Foods Columbus Circle or Chelsea. Downtown, definitely hit up Top Hops, Good Beer, and Whole Foods Bowery.
Malt & Mold has pretty good prices and some stuff stays on the shelves a little longer there being out of the way a bit, but it is walk-able from Top Hops/WF Bowery. They also have 16oz swing top growlers which is nice