Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Veselka
144 2nd AveA fun 24 hr diner. Great people watching
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th Sta unique slice
Cafe Orlin
great food. Crowded for weekend brunch
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe Avegreat middle eastern food
expensive juice but really good. try the coco lait. there is also one on my block
178 locals recommend
Juice Press
70 E 1st Stexpensive juice but really good. try the coco lait. there is also one on my block
Jennifer's Way Bakery
263 E 10th Stdownstairs in my building. Expensive but great gluten free treats.
Angelica Kitchen
world famous vegitarian food
(Actually on 10th st) Get a medium latte, the best in the city. Expensive but so good.
236 locals recommend
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th St(Actually on 10th st) Get a medium latte, the best in the city. Expensive but so good.
Rai Rai Ken
218 E 10th StPeople love this place. Its thee place for Ramen.
The Arepas here are so good. There is a nicer sit down Caracas a few doors down but I go to the Bar.
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StThe Arepas here are so good. There is a nicer sit down Caracas a few doors down but I go to the Bar.
Westville East
173 Avenue ASolid healthy american food.
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue AA great Bagel
This place is world famous. I don't love it, but the food is very unique. Korean fusion. If you go during dinner hours expect to wait in line.
271 locals recommend
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.This place is world famous. I don't love it, but the food is very unique. Korean fusion. If you go during dinner hours expect to wait in line.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StWorld famous pizza. Just get a cheese slice
Abraço
81 E 7th StPeople love this place
Tarallucci e Vino - East Village
163 1st Ave.The coffee is strong.
Everyman Espresso
301 W BroadwaySolid coffe
Wayside
A nice coffee spot
Think Coffee
10 Devoe StGood coffee, nice place to hang
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StAwesome ice cream OMG
Ost Cafe
great coffee and wine.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
270 Lafayette Stsee the beautiful people and drink beautiful coffee
Mind blowing. The best ice-cream you will ever eat. Really unique flavors. Expect to wait in line during peak times.
79 locals recommend
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
2 Rivington StMind blowing. The best ice-cream you will ever eat. Really unique flavors. Expect to wait in line during peak times.
Everything Else
A fun experience. A series of really really hot rooms.( no hot pools). Not the cleanest place and a bit overpriced at $35. The price comes down a bit if you buys several entries. But its awesome
68 locals recommend
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StA fun experience. A series of really really hot rooms.( no hot pools). Not the cleanest place and a bit overpriced at $35. The price comes down a bit if you buys several entries. But its awesome
Sightseeing
Grab a coffee, sit on a bench and watch the people go by. A great dog park for dog watching too.
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetGrab a coffee, sit on a bench and watch the people go by. A great dog park for dog watching too.
Def worth taking a stroll on the high line. An elevated train track turned into a public park
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Def worth taking a stroll on the high line. An elevated train track turned into a public park
West Side Hwy
West Side HighwayTake a walk or bike on the west side highway, its beautiful
Def take a walk over there. Its a new york icon. Great place to hang and people watch. A beautiful park
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareDef take a walk over there. Its a new york icon. Great place to hang and people watch. A beautiful park
I love this park. There is always a cool public art show going on too.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveI love this park. There is always a cool public art show going on too.
You can bike across it but I prefer walking. Fantastic views. I love it. Have lunch in Dumbo across the river when you cross it.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeYou can bike across it but I prefer walking. Fantastic views. I love it. Have lunch in Dumbo across the river when you cross it.
Shopping
Sustainable NYC
139 Avenue Agood coffee and place to hang. Unique gifts
Urban Outfitters
162 2nd AveI love UO
Vintage clothes, good prices. There are a few other nice clothing stores on this block
146 locals recommend
Buffalo Exchange
504 Driggs AveVintage clothes, good prices. There are a few other nice clothing stores on this block
For eyeglasses of all kinds. Its fun to go in here. Also on this block are a bunch of cool clothing, vintage stores.
10 locals recommend
Fabulous Fanny's
335 E 9th StFor eyeglasses of all kinds. Its fun to go in here. Also on this block are a bunch of cool clothing, vintage stores.
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayThe best bookstore in NYC, miles of books
Essentials
This is where I do my grocery shopping. A cute organic market. It's not cheap though!
83 locals recommend
Commodities Health Food
165 1st Ave.This is where I do my grocery shopping. A cute organic market. It's not cheap though!
It's huge. Groceries and I hang out and eat upstairs, its fun.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StIt's huge. Groceries and I hang out and eat upstairs, its fun.
Arts & Culture
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 Bowerya cool art museum