Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Ace Bar
531 E 5th StFun bar with pool tables, darts, skee ball and arcade games
Drexler's
9 Avenue AGood cocktails in this new bar. Get the trophy cocktails for two.
Epistrophy
200 Mott StWine bar / Cafe
Maison Premiere
298 Bedford AveSeafood in Brooklyn
Death & Company
433 E 6th StDelicious cocktails
Mace
35 West 8th StreetDelicious cocktails in a trendy bar
Delicious cocktails in a hidden speakeasy, accessed through a phone booth located on the wall of a hot dog shop.
287 locals raden deze aan
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlDelicious cocktails in a hidden speakeasy, accessed through a phone booth located on the wall of a hot dog shop.
Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th StGreat cocktails in a loud, grungy dive bar.
Great rum cocktails in a sexy upstairs bar. Drinks are served in punch bowls and designed to be shared.
45 locals raden deze aan
Cienfuegos
95 Avenue AGreat rum cocktails in a sexy upstairs bar. Drinks are served in punch bowls and designed to be shared.
Great, modern Mexican food with delicious cocktails. Good for brunch or happy hour
173 locals raden deze aan
Fonda
434 7th AveGreat, modern Mexican food with delicious cocktails. Good for brunch or happy hour
Food Scene
People swear by the artichoke pizza. Open late and always busy.Edit
426 locals raden deze aan
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StPeople swear by the artichoke pizza. Open late and always busy.Edit
Great coffee, great food, great accents. This tiny little cafe /take away joint serves vegemite on toast with a big smile for all those Australians living in NY
12 locals raden deze aan
Little Collins
570 Lexington AveGreat coffee, great food, great accents. This tiny little cafe /take away joint serves vegemite on toast with a big smile for all those Australians living in NY
Modern asian fusion if you are a fan of big restaurants with great decor (and Sex and the City), you will enjoy this place. The large fortune cookies are awesome. $$$$
140 locals raden deze aan
TAO Downtown
92 9th AveModern asian fusion if you are a fan of big restaurants with great decor (and Sex and the City), you will enjoy this place. The large fortune cookies are awesome. $$$$
Restaurant with an edgy vibe serving Asian-European fusion dishes
112 locals raden deze aan
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetRestaurant with an edgy vibe serving Asian-European fusion dishes
Tapas/small plates, great for groups. High-end cocktails and music.
95 locals raden deze aan
Stanton Social
Tapas/small plates, great for groups. High-end cocktails and music.
A funky, rather large restaurant considering it is hidden inside a pawn shop. It has good food and a fun atmosphere with the best part being the free champagne served in the women’s bathrooms.
235 locals raden deze aan
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StA funky, rather large restaurant considering it is hidden inside a pawn shop. It has good food and a fun atmosphere with the best part being the free champagne served in the women’s bathrooms.
A rustic Italian restaurant with an outdoor dining space. Get the chicken parm.
156 locals raden deze aan
Supper
156 E 2nd StA rustic Italian restaurant with an outdoor dining space. Get the chicken parm.
Gnocco
337 E 10th StA rustic Italian restaurant with an outdoor dining space.Edit
Crispo
A rustic Italian restaurant with an outdoor dining space.
Known more for their incredible breakfasts, it is a favorite dinner place of mine. The menu is American-style with a focus on seasonal availability.
171 locals raden deze aan
Cookshop
156 10th AveKnown more for their incredible breakfasts, it is a favorite dinner place of mine. The menu is American-style with a focus on seasonal availability.
One of my favorite Mexican chains, fun atmosphere, amazing guacamole and fresh farmers’ market ingredients. Great margaritas!
89 locals raden deze aan
Dos Caminos
675 Hudson StOne of my favorite Mexican chains, fun atmosphere, amazing guacamole and fresh farmers’ market ingredients. Great margaritas!
South East Asian street food served in an exotic setting. Splurge and get the tasting menu
57 locals raden deze aan
Spice Market
South East Asian street food served in an exotic setting. Splurge and get the tasting menu
There are several locations of this famous steak place but this one comes with a cool rooftop area where you can dine.
47 locals raden deze aan
STK Downtown
26 Little W 12th StThere are several locations of this famous steak place but this one comes with a cool rooftop area where you can dine.
Huge asian fusion restaurant with great drinks and sexy crowd, which you may remember from the Sex and the City movie
115 locals raden deze aan
Buddakan
75 9th AveHuge asian fusion restaurant with great drinks and sexy crowd, which you may remember from the Sex and the City movie
Soft serve bizarre toppings. “Bea Arthur” is the most popular, so naturally that’s what I tried.
148 locals raden deze aan
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StSoft serve bizarre toppings. “Bea Arthur” is the most popular, so naturally that’s what I tried.
Cheese for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Yes, please! A small, casual restaurant, pairing cheese-laden meals with wines and beers.
179 locals raden deze aan
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueCheese for breakfast, lunch or dinner? Yes, please! A small, casual restaurant, pairing cheese-laden meals with wines and beers.
An adorable French-inspired part bar/part cafe. I have only eaten breakfast here, but it would definitely be a cute romantic restaurant for dinner.
188 locals raden deze aan
Buvette
42 Grove StAn adorable French-inspired part bar/part cafe. I have only eaten breakfast here, but it would definitely be a cute romantic restaurant for dinner.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
30 W 8th StGood coffee
Good coffee next to a very swanky hotel lobby if you need to get some work done or enjoy a cocktail
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Stumptown Coffee Roasters
30 W 8th StGood coffee next to a very swanky hotel lobby if you need to get some work done or enjoy a cocktail
Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan StGood coffee
Abraço
81 E 7th StGood coffee
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StGood coffee
Box Kite Coffee
115 St Marks PlGood coffee
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveGood Coffee
Awarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand award. Chef Mario Batali’s Italian is to die for. If you can’t make a reservation for dinner, try for lunch.
45 locals raden deze aan
Lupa
170 Thompson StAwarded Michelin’s Bib Gourmand award. Chef Mario Batali’s Italian is to die for. If you can’t make a reservation for dinner, try for lunch.
Bianca
5 Bleecker StreetCheap and great Italian food in a small candle-lit restaurant.
A French style bistro serving incredible pastries. You might see celebrities.
48 locals raden deze aan
Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
380 Lafayette StA French style bistro serving incredible pastries. You might see celebrities.
The Mercer Kitchen
99 Prince StTraditional American in a sophisticated space.
French bistro with a pastry shop next door. Breakfast, lunch or dinner are all great.
274 locals raden deze aan
Balthazar
80 Spring StFrench bistro with a pastry shop next door. Breakfast, lunch or dinner are all great.
Breakfast /cafe / brunch spot with a mix of Jewish and Mediterranean food
131 locals raden deze aan
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette StBreakfast /cafe / brunch spot with a mix of Jewish and Mediterranean food
Amazing bagels and a choice of Jewish favorites like Matzoh ball soup, potato latkes and blintzes all served up in the cutest Florida type feel small bar, complete with a retro countertop.
15 locals raden deze aan
Baz Bagel
181 Grand StAmazing bagels and a choice of Jewish favorites like Matzoh ball soup, potato latkes and blintzes all served up in the cutest Florida type feel small bar, complete with a retro countertop.
This casual corner taqueria hides a dimly lit underground restaurant serving upmarket Mexican fare. There's a hidden nightclub underneath
263 locals raden deze aan
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StThis casual corner taqueria hides a dimly lit underground restaurant serving upmarket Mexican fare. There's a hidden nightclub underneath
A large restaurant serving traditional Italian plates, and one of the better out of the plethora of restaurants in this tourist area
13 locals raden deze aan
Gelso & Grand
186 Grand StA large restaurant serving traditional Italian plates, and one of the better out of the plethora of restaurants in this tourist area
The Grey Dog
244 Mulberry StA relaxed cafe for all your breakfast needs. Great sandwiches
Amazing falafel. A little bigger than a hole in the wall. There are a few stools around the windows to sit and people watch, but most people line up for take out
116 locals raden deze aan
Taïm
45 Spring StAmazing falafel. A little bigger than a hole in the wall. There are a few stools around the windows to sit and people watch, but most people line up for take out
French Moroccan. A favorite with the models and celebs. Great coffee
219 locals raden deze aan
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StFrench Moroccan. A favorite with the models and celebs. Great coffee
PUBLIC
210 Elizabeth StreetMichelin Star Modern American, wine bar.
Balzem
202 Mott StMediterranean wine bar
Barbuto
113 Horatio StFantastic lunch spot in West Village
Best cheap Italian but delicious- on the corner of Sullivan and Houston StEdit
31 locals raden deze aan
Pepe Rosso To Go
168 Sullivan StBest cheap Italian but delicious- on the corner of Sullivan and Houston StEdit
Gourmet pizza and fresh garlic bread etc, the best in NY. Order the mushroom and the tomato as well as the pecorino pizza bread.
Sullivan Bistro
169 Sullivan StGourmet pizza and fresh garlic bread etc, the best in NY. Order the mushroom and the tomato as well as the pecorino pizza bread.
Fun, Mexican place with fresh tortilla factory in the middle of the restaurant.
50 locals raden deze aan
Rosie's
29 E 2nd StFun, Mexican place with fresh tortilla factory in the middle of the restaurant.
Motorino
510 Columbus AveReally, really good pizza
Nicoletta Pizzeria
218 Lafayette StreetReally, really good pizza
For those willing to make the pilgrimage, this is the best pizza in the city. It is in the middle of nowhere and there may be an hour wait in line before they take your order.
95 locals raden deze aan
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JFor those willing to make the pilgrimage, this is the best pizza in the city. It is in the middle of nowhere and there may be an hour wait in line before they take your order.
Café Habana
17 Prince StDelicious cuban food
Ruby's Cafe
219 Mulberry StBurgers, salads, coffee in this trendy cafe
Dudley's
85 Orchard StBurgers, salads, coffee in this trendy cafe and bar
The thumping ska tunes, the jerk chicken with a side of peas and rice, the servers straight out of Jamaica's Next Top Model.
81 locals raden deze aan
Miss Lily's
132 W Houston StThe thumping ska tunes, the jerk chicken with a side of peas and rice, the servers straight out of Jamaica's Next Top Model.
The thumping ska tunes, the jerk chicken with a side of peas and rice, the servers straight out of Jamaica's Next Top Model.
137 locals raden deze aan
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AThe thumping ska tunes, the jerk chicken with a side of peas and rice, the servers straight out of Jamaica's Next Top Model.
American / French food. Good brunch spot with a french bistro vibe. Open late.
127 locals raden deze aan
Schiller's Liquor Bar
American / French food. Good brunch spot with a french bistro vibe. Open late.
Black
170 Elizabeth StCanadian wood-fired bagels.
Beer is cold, the burgers are good, and you can watch the craziness of the East Village float by through the windows.
48 locals raden deze aan
Black Market
Beer is cold, the burgers are good, and you can watch the craziness of the East Village float by through the windows.
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveGood bbq. Get the brisket burnt ends
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StPancakes!!!
Heaven's Hot Bagel
283 E Houston StGood for a quick, cheap bagel
Nice bagels and a nice backyard for breakfast. Big lines on the weekends.
202 locals raden deze aan
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue ANice bagels and a nice backyard for breakfast. Big lines on the weekends.
Flinders Lane
184 Summer StreetGood breakfast and coffee
Bluebird Coffee Shop
Good coffee
Rustico Italiano yummo bummo! Super fresh market ingredients, perfectly aged cured meats and insanely good in-house baked breads all help make this a top spot for your could-be-in-Italy fix.
54 locals raden deze aan
il Buco
47 Bond StRustico Italiano yummo bummo! Super fresh market ingredients, perfectly aged cured meats and insanely good in-house baked breads all help make this a top spot for your could-be-in-Italy fix.
I love this Mediterranean/Israeli restaurant for their home cooking including crispy cauliflower, chicken and merguez in a pita and grilled lamb chops.
39 locals raden deze aan
Balaboosta
611 Hudson StI love this Mediterranean/Israeli restaurant for their home cooking including crispy cauliflower, chicken and merguez in a pita and grilled lamb chops.
We love their creative, hearty dishes that meet all brunch moods, great Bloody Marys at the bar and a warm, chatty atmosphere that makes you want to linger all day.
73 locals raden deze aan
Shuka
38 MacDougal StWe love their creative, hearty dishes that meet all brunch moods, great Bloody Marys at the bar and a warm, chatty atmosphere that makes you want to linger all day.
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StGreat Jewish deli food
Croissanteria
Good coffee and breakfast spot
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StAwesome coal oven pizza
Minca
536 E 5th StGreat ramen
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveDelicious ramen. There may a long wait.
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StGreat tacos
You're drunk, you need sustenance. This food truck is the bomb for great, authentic mexican food
Tacos Cholula Mexican Mobile Truck
142 E 2nd StYou're drunk, you need sustenance. This food truck is the bomb for great, authentic mexican food
Margaux is a bright, quaint courtyard with a gorgeous, rustic English feel. We love this spot for a group brunch on weekends or an intimate mid-week lunch.
Margaux
West 8th StreetMargaux is a bright, quaint courtyard with a gorgeous, rustic English feel. We love this spot for a group brunch on weekends or an intimate mid-week lunch.
Bluestone Lane Collective Café
55 Greenwich AveGood aussie coffee
Good Food by Good Dudes is the motto at this fresh, bright cafe in Nolita and really, it should be Excellent Food by Excellent Dudes - this place is a cheerful spot and refreshingly inexpensive
87 locals raden deze aan
Two Hands
164 Mott StGood Food by Good Dudes is the motto at this fresh, bright cafe in Nolita and really, it should be Excellent Food by Excellent Dudes - this place is a cheerful spot and refreshingly inexpensive
Everything Else
Chelsea markets, ice cream, seafood, cupcakes even Chocolate Ravioli. Need I say anymore?
1123 locals raden deze aan
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveChelsea markets, ice cream, seafood, cupcakes even Chocolate Ravioli. Need I say anymore?
Often referred to by locals as simply “the Village”. Washington Park is the center of NYU and a great place to people watch and relax
946 locals raden deze aan
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareOften referred to by locals as simply “the Village”. Washington Park is the center of NYU and a great place to people watch and relax
Open since 1892 and famed for its cannoli. Stop by for an ice cream or buy one of their many Italian desserts.
32 locals raden deze aan
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
195 Grand StOpen since 1892 and famed for its cannoli. Stop by for an ice cream or buy one of their many Italian desserts.
If you love imagining people and places as they might have been in yesteryears then the Tenement Museum will blow you away as it tells the stories of immigrants who moved to New York
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Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StIf you love imagining people and places as they might have been in yesteryears then the Tenement Museum will blow you away as it tells the stories of immigrants who moved to New York
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryContemporary art museum.
It is home to Stella McCartney and other designer stores, clubs, galleries and restaurants. Take a walk on the highline or visit the Whitney museum
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Meatpacking District
It is home to Stella McCartney and other designer stores, clubs, galleries and restaurants. Take a walk on the highline or visit the Whitney museum
Cross over 6TH Ave and you’ll find yourself in one of the best areas. It's also a gay area and has awesome boutique stores. Cruise through Perry St, Cornellia st, hudson & Greenwich, get lost here.
224 locals raden deze aan
West Village
Cross over 6TH Ave and you’ll find yourself in one of the best areas. It's also a gay area and has awesome boutique stores. Cruise through Perry St, Cornellia st, hudson & Greenwich, get lost here.
A NYC burger institution with crazy lines. It's a little hut in Madison Park on 23rd and 5th and people line up for hot dogs and milkshakes, classic way to see NYC and to meet beautiful strangers
993 locals raden deze aan
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueA NYC burger institution with crazy lines. It's a little hut in Madison Park on 23rd and 5th and people line up for hot dogs and milkshakes, classic way to see NYC and to meet beautiful strangers
Starts at 14th St and goes till 19th, cool shops and markets around the area.
987 locals raden deze aan
Union Square
Starts at 14th St and goes till 19th, cool shops and markets around the area.
he name “SoHo” refers to the area being “South of Houston Street”. Houston is pronounced how-ston not like the Texan city. Soho was known in the 70s for its many artists, these days it’s more of a fashionista’s haven with its mix of stores.
909 locals raden deze aan
SoHo
he name “SoHo” refers to the area being “South of Houston Street”. Houston is pronounced how-ston not like the Texan city. Soho was known in the 70s for its many artists, these days it’s more of a fashionista’s haven with its mix of stores.
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StGreat, free live music
Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetJazz bar - quality!
Best Jewish deli in the city. Delicious pastrami. Famous from When Harry Met Sally.
690 locals raden deze aan
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StBest Jewish deli in the city. Delicious pastrami. Famous from When Harry Met Sally.
Shopping
The force is too strong to resist this cute bakery. I usually find myself being pulled in for something sweet too many times that I care to admit.
93 locals raden deze aan
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StThe force is too strong to resist this cute bakery. I usually find myself being pulled in for something sweet too many times that I care to admit.
A family run bakery since 1903, serving New York the freshest Italian cold cuts and bread.
20 locals raden deze aan
Parisi Bakery
198 Mott StA family run bakery since 1903, serving New York the freshest Italian cold cuts and bread.
Rice To Riches
37 Spring StEvery type of rice pudding and it's delicious and affordable
Kee's Chocolates
80 Thompson StreetThe best chocolate store in NY
Essentials
Good organic supermarket for all your groceries. Expensive like Whole Foods.
522 locals raden deze aan
Union Market
240 E Houston StGood organic supermarket for all your groceries. Expensive like Whole Foods.
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveGood supermarket for all your groceries.