Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Located very close to our apartment with a good assortment of ethnic foods.
135 locals recommend
Fine Fare Supermarkets
175 Clinton StLocated very close to our apartment with a good assortment of ethnic foods.
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StTraditional smoked fish and bagels all of the finest quality
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGreat selection of organic and local groceries
Gourmet grocery with excellent cheeses and bread. Closer than Whole Foods :)
522 locals recommend
Union Market
240 E Houston StGourmet grocery with excellent cheeses and bread. Closer than Whole Foods :)
Food Scene
Casa Adela
66 Loisaida AveWonderful Puerto Rican food made with love by Adela.
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StDo you love good coffee? Go here!
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StEnjoy a tasty brunch
Frankies 570 Spuntino
570 Hudson StWonderful Italian dinner
Prune
54 E 1st StEnjoy local seasonal food at its very best
Abraço
81 E 7th StTerrific coffe and you must try the olive oil cake
Minca
536 E 5th StIf you love Japanese Ramen Minca does it well
Grape and Grain
620 E 6th StWine Bar
The Smile
26 Bond StAdorable for dinner
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveBest ramen this side of Tokyo
Must have hamburger! There is a good reason why people wait in line one hour to try one.
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueMust have hamburger! There is a good reason why people wait in line one hour to try one.
Who doesn't love a doughnut? Original flavors and organic ingredients.
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StWho doesn't love a doughnut? Original flavors and organic ingredients.
You'll probably see Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Ted Allen, Giada De Laurentis and Mario Battali roaming the halls of this great indoor food market.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveYou'll probably see Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Ted Allen, Giada De Laurentis and Mario Battali roaming the halls of this great indoor food market.
BONDST
6 Bond StLovely sushi and japanese food. $$$$
Marlow + Sons is at the forefront of nose to tail movement in NYC. The menu is small and changes daily according to what produce was fresh and local that day. Expect a wait and enjoy a drink.
419 locals recommend
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayMarlow + Sons is at the forefront of nose to tail movement in NYC. The menu is small and changes daily according to what produce was fresh and local that day. Expect a wait and enjoy a drink.
Omen Azen
113 Thompson St$$$ Traditional sashimi
Surprise yourself. Menu changes daily and has 3 choices for a set price. Call ahead. 3 seatings.
20 locals recommend
Torrisi
250 Mulberry StSurprise yourself. Menu changes daily and has 3 choices for a set price. Call ahead. 3 seatings.
Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveBest Fried Chicken
Fonda
434 7th AveAuthentic Mexican.
Mission
171 E Broadwayif you're a foodie or just up for an adventure this is a must!
Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison AveFine dinning at the highest level.
Motorino
510 Columbus AveBest pizza. They deliver!!
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
2 Rivington StIce cream at its best.
Mile End Deli
97a Bond StGreat for lunch or brunch. NY/Jewish deli style sandwiches. YUM!
Shopping
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AvePick up a perfect bottle of wine!
organic avenue
116 Suffolk StMouthwatering juices and smoothies
John Derian
6 E 2nd StBeautiful crafts and found items
American Apparel
Just in case you forgot your T-shirt at home
Dress like a New Yorker. Great selection of women's clothes and shoes.
10 locals recommend
Creatures of Comfort
205 Mulberry StDress like a New Yorker. Great selection of women's clothes and shoes.
A.P.C.
131 Mercer StGreat selection of men's and women's clothes
Opening Ceremony
Great selection of up and coming designers
Wonderful selection of art and photo books. Rare and signed copies as well.
16 locals recommend
Dashwood Books
33 Bond StWonderful selection of art and photo books. Rare and signed copies as well.
New London Pharmacy
246 8th AveStock up on beauty supplies
Saturdays NYC Crosby St
31 Crosby StMen's clothing and have an awesome coffee while you shop
mud australia inc.
242 Crosby StBeautiful ceramics and dishes
Le Labo
233 Elizabeth StPerfume! Excellent for gifts
rag & bone
73 E Houston StNeed a new pair of jeans?
Maryam Nassir Zadeh
123 Norfolk StFashion ladies - find the best here
CAP Beauty
238 W 10th StOrganic skin care
Drinks & Nightlife
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveBeer Garden
Death & Company
433 E 6th StGreat cocktails
Excellent beer selection. Stay for a beer or get a few to go.
81 locals recommend
Alphabet City Beer Co.
96 Loisaida AveExcellent beer selection. Stay for a beer or get a few to go.
Everything Else
Union Square
Visit the Saturday farmers market
Sally Hershberger Salon
25 W 26th StNeed a fabulous haircut? Ask for Tomo!
Great Jones Spa
29 Great Jones StBody scrub
Jin Soon Natural Hand-Foot Spa
56 E 4th StManicure
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy
Self Service and drop laundry services. Dry cleaning too.
Well priced and very clean.
13 locals recommend
Quick Coin Ave B Laundromat
46 Avenue BSelf Service and drop laundry services. Dry cleaning too.
Well priced and very clean.
Juice Press
70 E 1st StNeed a smoothie? Cleansing?
Relax in these amazing baths. Just bring your bathing suit.
43 locals recommend
AIRE Ancient Baths New York
88 Franklin StRelax in these amazing baths. Just bring your bathing suit.
Sightseeing
The High Line Park
Elevated park
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Modern Art