Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Incredible bagels!
15 locals recommend
Baz Bagel
181 Grand St
15 locals recommend
Incredible bagels!
Great Italian food and wine. Outside seating. Great spot to people watch.
13 locals recommend
Gelso & Grand
186 Grand St
13 locals recommend
Great Italian food and wine. Outside seating. Great spot to people watch.
Best Vietnamese spot! Cheap, local, and incredibly good.
19 locals recommend
Nam Son
245 Grand St
19 locals recommend
Best Vietnamese spot! Cheap, local, and incredibly good.
Great place for Vegans and vegetarians (and for those seeking healthy bites). Brunch and cocktails too. You can almost always get a table without a reservation.
28 locals recommend
Spring Natural
98 Kenmare St
28 locals recommend
Great place for Vegans and vegetarians (and for those seeking healthy bites). Brunch and cocktails too. You can almost always get a table without a reservation.
A trendy little place to grab a late night grub.
119 locals recommend
Cafe Select
212 Lafayette St
119 locals recommend
A trendy little place to grab a late night grub.
A NYC classic. If you want to skip the lines, go for breakfast. Still one of the best deals in town.
218 locals recommend
Café Habana
17 Prince St
218 locals recommend
A NYC classic. If you want to skip the lines, go for breakfast. Still one of the best deals in town.
Another NYC cult classic. Get the couscous. Cash only.
219 locals recommend
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott St
219 locals recommend
Another NYC cult classic. Get the couscous. Cash only.
Get a reservation for the restaurant downstairs. Taco's on the top floor are not bad either.
263 locals recommend
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare St
263 locals recommend
Get a reservation for the restaurant downstairs. Taco's on the top floor are not bad either.
Come anytime, brunch or dinner, this place is great, and packed.
274 locals recommend
Balthazar
80 Spring St
274 locals recommend
Come anytime, brunch or dinner, this place is great, and packed.
Great little French place!
86 locals recommend
Raoul's
180 Prince St
86 locals recommend
Great little French place!
Great restaurant in a hidden little valley. Perfect for Brunch or dinner.
199 locals recommend
Freemans
Freeman Alley
199 locals recommend
Great restaurant in a hidden little valley. Perfect for Brunch or dinner.
Fantastic sushi spot in the area.
52 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar
225 Liberty St
52 locals recommend
Fantastic sushi spot in the area.
Fantastic food and drinks, great scene, outdoor seating as well. Great spot to people watch.
213 locals recommend
The Standard Grill
848 Washington St
213 locals recommend
Fantastic food and drinks, great scene, outdoor seating as well. Great spot to people watch.
Whatever food items you are looking for, you will find here.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
1123 locals recommend
Whatever food items you are looking for, you will find here.
Great little ice cream shop! Amazing flavors.
79 locals recommend
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
2 Rivington St
79 locals recommend
Great little ice cream shop! Amazing flavors.
If you haven't tried Vegan Sushi.. you have to. This place is incredible. Run by a dynamic husband & wife duo, Beyond reinvents traditional sushi using fresh, local, all-vegan ingredients to create colorful, beautifully crafted rolls.
26 locals recommend
Beyond Sushi
229 E 14th St
26 locals recommend
If you haven't tried Vegan Sushi.. you have to. This place is incredible. Run by a dynamic husband & wife duo, Beyond reinvents traditional sushi using fresh, local, all-vegan ingredients to create colorful, beautifully crafted rolls.
This is an absolute classic! Grab some oysters after checking out Grand Central.
42 locals recommend
Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
89 East 42nd Street
42 locals recommend
This is an absolute classic! Grab some oysters after checking out Grand Central.
Fantastic indoor market with grocery options, food, and even vegan cheese.
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex St
341 locals recommend
Fantastic indoor market with grocery options, food, and even vegan cheese.

Drinks & Nightlife

One of the oldest, old school bars in the area. Not fancy, but truly authentic.
66 locals recommend
Spring Lounge
48 Spring St
66 locals recommend
One of the oldest, old school bars in the area. Not fancy, but truly authentic.
A classic LES bar.. Karaoke upstairs. Always fun.
257 locals recommend
Pianos
158 Ludlow St
257 locals recommend
A classic LES bar.. Karaoke upstairs. Always fun.
Happening restaurant/lounge hidden behind a pawn shop, with American food & upscale cocktails.
235 locals recommend
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex St
235 locals recommend
Happening restaurant/lounge hidden behind a pawn shop, with American food & upscale cocktails.
Unique & exclusive club features nightly shows that combine music, theater, burlesque & erotica. For a really fun night out, reserve a table in advance.
70 locals recommend
The Box
189 Chrystie St
70 locals recommend
Unique & exclusive club features nightly shows that combine music, theater, burlesque & erotica. For a really fun night out, reserve a table in advance.
Truly unique Burlesque venue. Not for the faint of heart
47 locals recommend
The Slipper Room
167 Orchard St
47 locals recommend
Truly unique Burlesque venue. Not for the faint of heart
Upscale American fare & craft cocktails presented in opulent environs with live music & burlesque. Reservations a must.
20 locals recommend
Duane Park
3836 166 Duane St
20 locals recommend
Upscale American fare & craft cocktails presented in opulent environs with live music & burlesque. Reservations a must.
Mixologists in pharmacist-style garb whip up complex cocktails at this off-the-beaten path hideaway. Hidden gem!
212 locals recommend
Apotheke
9 Doyers St
212 locals recommend
Mixologists in pharmacist-style garb whip up complex cocktails at this off-the-beaten path hideaway. Hidden gem!
Bartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge. The drinks are delicious! Reservations recommended.
203 locals recommend
Death & Company
433 E 6th St
203 locals recommend
Bartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge. The drinks are delicious! Reservations recommended.
A go-to cocktail spot for locals. Inventive drinks, great retro vibe.
256 locals recommend
Employees Only
510 Hudson St
256 locals recommend
A go-to cocktail spot for locals. Inventive drinks, great retro vibe.

Sightseeing

If you haven't been, you just have to go.
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th St
1787 locals recommend
If you haven't been, you just have to go.
Explore Dumbo's cobblestone streets, and enjoy city views from the Dumbo Park.
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth St
422 locals recommend
Explore Dumbo's cobblestone streets, and enjoy city views from the Dumbo Park.
Spend a day shopping, getting foot massages, and dim sum.
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
497 locals recommend
Spend a day shopping, getting foot massages, and dim sum.
Walk over the bridge to Williamsburg.. and then explore the area. Or, do it in reverse.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle Path
387 locals recommend
Walk over the bridge to Williamsburg.. and then explore the area. Or, do it in reverse.
A very cool walk over the bridge
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
1505 locals recommend
A very cool walk over the bridge
Experience old NYC, with the famous boardwalk and a sideshow circus. Definitely worth the trip, especially in nice weather.
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
663 locals recommend
Experience old NYC, with the famous boardwalk and a sideshow circus. Definitely worth the trip, especially in nice weather.

Parks & Nature

There is always something interesting going on at the Highline Park. Enter at the Gansevoort street in the Meatpacking, and walk up to Tribeca.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
There is always something interesting going on at the Highline Park. Enter at the Gansevoort street in the Meatpacking, and walk up to Tribeca.

Arts & Culture

There's always something fantastic going on here.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
2114 locals recommend
There's always something fantastic going on here.
Want to see how people lived in NYC in the 1800's? This is your chance.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St
603 locals recommend
Want to see how people lived in NYC in the 1800's? This is your chance.
I start here, and walk around the entire gallery district, checking out the current shows.
101 locals recommend
Gagosian Gallery
555 W 24th St
101 locals recommend
I start here, and walk around the entire gallery district, checking out the current shows.
Awesome gallery in an all-arts building in Chelsea.
Fremin Gallery
520 W 23rd St
Awesome gallery in an all-arts building in Chelsea.

Shopping

This is a must for anyone visiting NYC for shopping! Go early on a weekday to avoid the biggest crowds.
260 locals recommend
Century21 Stores
32 Church St
260 locals recommend
This is a must for anyone visiting NYC for shopping! Go early on a weekday to avoid the biggest crowds.
This is for the true fashionista.
58 locals recommend
Opening Ceremony
58 locals recommend
This is for the true fashionista.
Shopping here is like visiting a contemporary gallery.
46 locals recommend
Dover Street Market New York
160 Lexington Ave
46 locals recommend
Shopping here is like visiting a contemporary gallery.
If you’re looking for vintage designer finds, this is your spot.
9 locals recommend
What Goes Around Comes Around
351 Wooster St
9 locals recommend
If you’re looking for vintage designer finds, this is your spot.

Essentials

A close-by deli with all the essentials you'll need.
Taasha Deli
400 Broome St
A close-by deli with all the essentials you'll need.
This is where you can pick up the coffee for our Nespresso maker!
16 locals recommend
Nespresso SoHo Boutique
92 Prince St
16 locals recommend
This is where you can pick up the coffee for our Nespresso maker!
179 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013 nextcleaners.com (212) 334-6398
7 locals recommend
Next Cleaners
179 Lafayette St
7 locals recommend
179 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10013 nextcleaners.com (212) 334-6398
Fantastic Asian supermarket, with fresh produce and everything else you'll need.
38 locals recommend
Hong Kong Supermarket
157 Hester St
38 locals recommend
Fantastic Asian supermarket, with fresh produce and everything else you'll need.
A huge fantastic grocery store that has everything and anything you'd want to buy. Pricier than most, but amazing.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
1895 locals recommend
A huge fantastic grocery store that has everything and anything you'd want to buy. Pricier than most, but amazing.
The best grocery store in NYC for affordable and great quality items. Be prepared for a line!
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court St
1296 locals recommend
The best grocery store in NYC for affordable and great quality items. Be prepared for a line!
Urgent care center that's great if you need to see a doctor.
7 locals recommend
CityMD Lower East Side Urgent Care - NYC
138 Delancey St
7 locals recommend
Urgent care center that's great if you need to see a doctor.
The best Emergency Room in the area that's open 24h.
Lenox Health Greenwich Village
30 7th Ave
The best Emergency Room in the area that's open 24h.
Pharmacy that's open 24h. They also carry household items, cosmetics, drinks, food, etc.
114 locals recommend
Walgreen's
66-54 Fresh Pond Rd
114 locals recommend
Pharmacy that's open 24h. They also carry household items, cosmetics, drinks, food, etc.
A large pharmacy that has household items, cosmetics, basic food and drinks, etc.
455 locals recommend
Duane Reade
110 Newark Ave
455 locals recommend
A large pharmacy that has household items, cosmetics, basic food and drinks, etc.
24h Pharmacy that also has household items and cosmetics.
455 locals recommend
Duane Reade
110 Newark Ave
455 locals recommend
24h Pharmacy that also has household items and cosmetics.