Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Discover the ultimate urban oasis, just a short stroll into New York City’s cherished Central Park, sip on wine and watch rowboats drift about the adjacent lake, as they have for over 150 years.
169 locals recommend
The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetDiscover the ultimate urban oasis, just a short stroll into New York City’s cherished Central Park, sip on wine and watch rowboats drift about the adjacent lake, as they have for over 150 years.
Great Sushi place - for its delicacies, ambiance, hospitality, and fair price
42 locals recommend
Haru Sushi
433 Amsterdam AveGreat Sushi place - for its delicacies, ambiance, hospitality, and fair price
Authentic Japanese Sushi Restaurant - wonderful place - from interior design, appetizers, rolls, deserts to the great service. Right next to Haru, really hard to pick favorites here;)
73 locals recommend
Momoya
185 7th AveAuthentic Japanese Sushi Restaurant - wonderful place - from interior design, appetizers, rolls, deserts to the great service. Right next to Haru, really hard to pick favorites here;)
Best lobster rolls!! As fresh and tasty as it gets!! Have friends coming to get these, all the way from Queens... only couple blocks for us (you;)
22 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster Upper West Side
426 Amsterdam AvenueBest lobster rolls!! As fresh and tasty as it gets!! Have friends coming to get these, all the way from Queens... only couple blocks for us (you;)
Unique place overlooking Hudson River... Hidden from most tourists, very down to earth bar / restaurant. Catch a beautiful sunset strolling by the river before or after your seafood feast here.
127 locals recommend
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetUnique place overlooking Hudson River... Hidden from most tourists, very down to earth bar / restaurant. Catch a beautiful sunset strolling by the river before or after your seafood feast here.
Most fave coffee place in the neighborhood! Wonderful service, coffee and the most amazing rugelach (pastry)!
514 Columbus Ave
514 Columbus AvenueMost fave coffee place in the neighborhood! Wonderful service, coffee and the most amazing rugelach (pastry)!
Fried potato dumplings (#13:) - we cross half a Manhattan for them;). Not a stylish place, but very authentic, down to earth, delicious and so affordable! Great before hitting night scene in the LES
78 E 1st St
78 East 1st StreetFried potato dumplings (#13:) - we cross half a Manhattan for them;). Not a stylish place, but very authentic, down to earth, delicious and so affordable! Great before hitting night scene in the LES
This is NYC best kept (sushi) secret! Top class sushi for the most affordable prices. So authentic, humble, real, with simple charm, unlimited green tea, kimonos, and no tips allowed (!) Enjoy & pssst
1557 2nd Ave
1557 2nd AvenueThis is NYC best kept (sushi) secret! Top class sushi for the most affordable prices. So authentic, humble, real, with simple charm, unlimited green tea, kimonos, and no tips allowed (!) Enjoy & pssst
Warning -- too many too delicious sweets here! Our fave: Banana pudding. Try and you'll know why :)
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StWarning -- too many too delicious sweets here! Our fave: Banana pudding. Try and you'll know why :)
This actually became our fave spot for a brunch in the neighborhood. While people stand in line for "Good Enough to Eat", you can enjoy fresh baked little muffins and cinnamon toast on the house. A++
17 locals recommend
Hi Life Bar & Grill
477 Amsterdam AveThis actually became our fave spot for a brunch in the neighborhood. While people stand in line for "Good Enough to Eat", you can enjoy fresh baked little muffins and cinnamon toast on the house. A++
A "scene-and-a-half" hidden behind a "functioning pawn shop", this LES phenom - sexy" Americana & top notch food - it may come at a "high price", but "free bubbly in the ladies' room" compensates.
235 locals recommend
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StA "scene-and-a-half" hidden behind a "functioning pawn shop", this LES phenom - sexy" Americana & top notch food - it may come at a "high price", but "free bubbly in the ladies' room" compensates.
Our fave for dinner! Wonderful and creative super fresh dishes in a charming interior. Steps from subway and from all the Willimasburg fun!
120 locals recommend
El Almacén
557 Driggs AveOur fave for dinner! Wonderful and creative super fresh dishes in a charming interior. Steps from subway and from all the Willimasburg fun!
One of our fave brunch places! Early American, simple, and delicious! Inspired by Old World Traditions. Charming and cozy interior, great service and the food is just so yummy!
199 locals recommend
Freemans
Freeman AlleyOne of our fave brunch places! Early American, simple, and delicious! Inspired by Old World Traditions. Charming and cozy interior, great service and the food is just so yummy!
Brunch taken to a new dimension. From known with a twist to A++ extravagant creations - french onion soup dumplings · red snapper tacos · chicken and waffles · potato and goat cheese pierogies
95 locals recommend
Stanton Social
Brunch taken to a new dimension. From known with a twist to A++ extravagant creations - french onion soup dumplings · red snapper tacos · chicken and waffles · potato and goat cheese pierogies
Everything Else
Our newest coffee house in the neighborhood - right across the street! Great coffee, pastries and lunch-worthy sandwiches. Charming interior with reclaimed wood siding and interior skylight.
109 locals recommend
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StOur newest coffee house in the neighborhood - right across the street! Great coffee, pastries and lunch-worthy sandwiches. Charming interior with reclaimed wood siding and interior skylight.
A nice stroll-through the Park away... Largest art museum of the whole USA, much to see in perm. collection. + Go up to the roof for special art installations, refreshments and views of Central Park.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveA nice stroll-through the Park away... Largest art museum of the whole USA, much to see in perm. collection. + Go up to the roof for special art installations, refreshments and views of Central Park.
Gourmet pastries, sandwiches, and the BESTest handmade cookies (oatmeal rasin or chocolate chip is our fave)!!
65 locals recommend
808 Columbus Ave
808 Columbus AveGourmet pastries, sandwiches, and the BESTest handmade cookies (oatmeal rasin or chocolate chip is our fave)!!
Arts & Culture
Two stages / music bars - featuring up and coming artists - one live band per hour. No fee to get to Stage 1. Sip on your drink and really enjoy the moment of music performance. Some GREAT shows here!
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StTwo stages / music bars - featuring up and coming artists - one live band per hour. No fee to get to Stage 1. Sip on your drink and really enjoy the moment of music performance. Some GREAT shows here!
Museum of early twentieth-century German and Austrian art and design housed in a turn of the century mansion. Great collection! And the best strudel in Café Sabarsky downstairs (no entry fee to cafe)!
176 locals recommend
Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveMuseum of early twentieth-century German and Austrian art and design housed in a turn of the century mansion. Great collection! And the best strudel in Café Sabarsky downstairs (no entry fee to cafe)!
Here is where many top New York comedians perform. Buy tickets ahead (on their website) and you'll ber glad you did - superb entertainment for (2-3) hours! Had been many times and always loved it!
323 locals recommend
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StHere is where many top New York comedians perform. Buy tickets ahead (on their website) and you'll ber glad you did - superb entertainment for (2-3) hours! Had been many times and always loved it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Very popular music bar, in the middle of Lower East Side. Some great (rock) performances. Check website for schedules.
257 locals recommend
Pianos
158 Ludlow StVery popular music bar, in the middle of Lower East Side. Some great (rock) performances. Check website for schedules.
Known for live music (downstairs), but they do have cakes, to die for. Try German chocolate - even works with a beer (leave room for desert before you get here and ask bartender for pairing;)
30 locals recommend
Cake Shop NYC
152 Ludlow StreetKnown for live music (downstairs), but they do have cakes, to die for. Try German chocolate - even works with a beer (leave room for desert before you get here and ask bartender for pairing;)
Expansive beer list, knowledgable staff, nice interior and great food. Nice stop for dinner or just a drink or two ;), also delic' brunches!
95 locals recommend
Spitzer's Corner
Expansive beer list, knowledgable staff, nice interior and great food. Nice stop for dinner or just a drink or two ;), also delic' brunches!
Sightseeing
Features a five-story brick tenement building that was home to an estimated 7,000 people, from over 20 nations, between 1863 and 1935. Hear stories of their lives. Highly recommended!!
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StFeatures a five-story brick tenement building that was home to an estimated 7,000 people, from over 20 nations, between 1863 and 1935. Hear stories of their lives. Highly recommended!!