Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This is the best pasta I’ve had in nyc and rivals the best I had in Italy - the Rigatoni with spicy sausage and sweet fennel in a tomato cream sauce is OUTSTANDING.
The White truffle ricotta pizza is great and the rabbit tagliatelle is also excellent.
55 locals recommend
Lavagna
545 E 5th StThis is the best pasta I’ve had in nyc and rivals the best I had in Italy - the Rigatoni with spicy sausage and sweet fennel in a tomato cream sauce is OUTSTANDING.
The White truffle ricotta pizza is great and the rabbit tagliatelle is also excellent.
Inventor of the cronut, try the famous "DKA" and the Almond Croissant.
157 locals recommend
Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StInventor of the cronut, try the famous "DKA" and the Almond Croissant.
Wogies
39 Greenwich AveCheese steaks, chicken wings, craft beers, cinnamon rolls
One of the best burgers in NYC, this place is a landmark and dates back to the 1800s.
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetOne of the best burgers in NYC, this place is a landmark and dates back to the 1800s.
Ofrenda
113 7th Ave SAmazing Mexican
Le Baratin
26 Greenwich AveAmazing French Restaurant, try the steak & creme brulee
Quality Eats
19 Greenwich AveDuck
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveDimly lit, amazing specials and beers, a must try
Swine
Everything Pork
Benny's Burritos
113 Greenwich AveBurritos and great happy hour
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StOne of the best burgers in the city, great ambiance, but loud
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueFamous Cheese Shop with huge selection
World famous pizza, consistently rated as one of the best slices in the country.
337 locals recommend
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StWorld famous pizza, consistently rated as one of the best slices in the country.
Murray's Bagels
500 6th Avegreat hand rolled bagels
Hidden behind a pawn shop storefront, this place has amazing food and cocktails, Make a reservation in advance
235 locals recommend
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StHidden behind a pawn shop storefront, this place has amazing food and cocktails, Make a reservation in advance
Olio e Piú
3 Greenwich AveGreat Italian
burger joint
119 W 56th StGreat Burgers, speakeasy vibe
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetGreat Date spot, good music, dimly lit, chic ambience
delicious, fancy, dark, and pricey but worth it - make a reservation
20 locals recommend
The Beatrice Inn
285 W 12th Stdelicious, fancy, dark, and pricey but worth it - make a reservation
Greenwich Treehouse
46 Greenwich AveAmazing steakhouse - the Ribeye is a must. Best French dip I’ve ever had
12 locals recommend
4 Charles Prime Rib
4 Charles StreetAmazing steakhouse - the Ribeye is a must. Best French dip I’ve ever had
Papaya Dog
578 9th AveNY's Most Famous Hot Dogs
Elephant & Castle
68 Greenwich AveBest Brunch
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveGreat outside seating, great pasta and brunch
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StFamous Cupcakes
A Salt & Battery
112 Greenwich AveAmazing Fish & Chips
Inventor of the famous Cronut. The "DKA" (Dominque's Kougin Amman) is the best pastry I've ever had in my life. The Almond Lavendar Croissant is also amazing, as is pretty much everything there. Amazing Coffee too.
13 locals recommend
Dominique Ansel Kitchen
137 7th Ave SInventor of the famous Cronut. The "DKA" (Dominque's Kougin Amman) is the best pastry I've ever had in my life. The Almond Lavendar Croissant is also amazing, as is pretty much everything there. Amazing Coffee too.
One of the best burgers in NYC. Old school NYC place, the space is from the 1800's, complete with antique mirrors, bar, and you can see the multiple different layers/generations of buildings from inside the place. Also located a 5 minute walk from the apt, down beautiful and quaint cobblestone streets. Picturesque and the epitome of Old NYC
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetOne of the best burgers in NYC. Old school NYC place, the space is from the 1800's, complete with antique mirrors, bar, and you can see the multiple different layers/generations of buildings from inside the place. Also located a 5 minute walk from the apt, down beautiful and quaint cobblestone streets. Picturesque and the epitome of Old NYC
My favorite Chinese delivery in nyc, has been around since the 70s. Beef and broccoli, sesame chicken, pork noodle soup and garlic chicken are all amazing.
Mee Noodle Shop & Grill
223 1st Ave.My favorite Chinese delivery in nyc, has been around since the 70s. Beef and broccoli, sesame chicken, pork noodle soup and garlic chicken are all amazing.
My go to Thai delivery, have been to Thailand 5 times and this is the best Thai delivery I’ve found in downtown nyc.
31 locals recommend
Thai Villa
5 E 19th StMy go to Thai delivery, have been to Thailand 5 times and this is the best Thai delivery I’ve found in downtown nyc.
Excellent ice cream, a block away. Lines can get long but you can order pick up and skip the line. Also has vegan options.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Excellent ice cream, a block away. Lines can get long but you can order pick up and skip the line. Also has vegan options.
Parks & Nature
Washington Square Park
Washington Squaretons of music on the weekends
Great dog park in Washington Square park which is a great place to people watch and enjoy the flavor of New York, with artists selling their art, musicians playing live music. Epitome of NYC.
Washington Square Park Dog Run
Great dog park in Washington Square park which is a great place to people watch and enjoy the flavor of New York, with artists selling their art, musicians playing live music. Epitome of NYC.
Essentials
Greenwich Avenue Cleaners
33 Greenwich AveDrinks & Nightlife
Mezzrow
163 W 10th Stlive jazz nightly
College aged Irish bar that turns into a night club vibe at night and a sceney brunch place during the day on weekends. Strong pours and loud music, pool table in the back, good Irish breakfast.
Fiddlesticks
56 Greenwich AveCollege aged Irish bar that turns into a night club vibe at night and a sceney brunch place during the day on weekends. Strong pours and loud music, pool table in the back, good Irish breakfast.
Slowly Shirley
121 W 10th Stspeakeasy with great food
Tiki bar vibe crossed with a place to be seen. Burgers are made with pat la Frieda meat (best butcher meat purveyor in the north east) and the the tiki drinks are good. Located directly above slowly shirley speakeasy.
37 locals recommend
The Happiest Hour
121 W 10th StTiki bar vibe crossed with a place to be seen. Burgers are made with pat la Frieda meat (best butcher meat purveyor in the north east) and the the tiki drinks are good. Located directly above slowly shirley speakeasy.
Speakeasy with great food and drinks, hidden behind a psychic store front
256 locals recommend
Employees Only
510 Hudson StSpeakeasy with great food and drinks, hidden behind a psychic store front
Live Jazz, affiliated with mezzarow so a ticket to one will get you access to the other as well. A short walk from the apt.
149 locals recommend
Smalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StLive Jazz, affiliated with mezzarow so a ticket to one will get you access to the other as well. A short walk from the apt.
Legendary jazz/blues/funk club with a bar area and table seating. Intimate and classy, they book incredible and nationally/internationally renowned musicians. Full menu and full bar. Highly Recommend!
168 locals recommend
Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetLegendary jazz/blues/funk club with a bar area and table seating. Intimate and classy, they book incredible and nationally/internationally renowned musicians. Full menu and full bar. Highly Recommend!
One of, If not the, most famous comedy clubs in the world. About a 5 minute walk. You can book reservations for shows online at their website but you can also just walk up to box office 15 minutes before showtime and put your name in. Often famous comedians will show up unannounced to do a set or try their new material - highly recommend! Also the restaurant upstairs is great for a drink/app while you wait.
323 locals recommend
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StOne of, If not the, most famous comedy clubs in the world. About a 5 minute walk. You can book reservations for shows online at their website but you can also just walk up to box office 15 minutes before showtime and put your name in. Often famous comedians will show up unannounced to do a set or try their new material - highly recommend! Also the restaurant upstairs is great for a drink/app while you wait.
Arthur's Tavern
57 Grove StLow key bar with great live music
Getting Around
West 4th Street
West 4th StreetSubway trains A, B,C, D, E, F, M,
1 , 2, 3 subway trains
PATH train to Hoboken, New Jersey
27 locals recommend
Christopher Street station
135 Christopher St1 , 2, 3 subway trains
PATH train to Hoboken, New Jersey
14 Street Station
subway trains 1, 2, 3, F, L (to east side and Brooklyn)
Union Square
subway trains 4, 5, 6, N, R, W, Q
Shopping
Terry's West Village Wines & Spirits
35 Greenwich AveWine and Liquor, great staff
Jonathan Adler
West 74th Street