Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
HK
523 9th AveAmazing and upscale brunch place. Very reasonable prices and great cocktails.
Glitzy, arena-size restaurant from the storied ex-Knicks star with globally inflected American fare.
7 locals recommend
Melvin's Juice Box
355 W 16th StGlitzy, arena-size restaurant from the storied ex-Knicks star with globally inflected American fare.
Atomic Wings
Two words: Nuclear Wings.
Casual, closet-size Italian spot pairing its coffee with paninis, pastas & other homestyle fare. Amazing.
37 locals recommend
Piccolo Cafe
313 Amsterdam AveCasual, closet-size Italian spot pairing its coffee with paninis, pastas & other homestyle fare. Amazing.
Small, family-owned brick-oven pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pies in an old-fashioned space. Most authentic Italian-style pizza I've had in the US.
20 locals recommend
Capizzi
547 9th AveSmall, family-owned brick-oven pizzeria serving Neapolitan-style pies in an old-fashioned space. Most authentic Italian-style pizza I've had in the US.
Shopping
Classic Italian sandwiches like chicken parm & prosciutto are the draw at this deli open since 1956. This place is the real deal.
6 locals recommend
Manganaro's Hero Boy
494 9th AveClassic Italian sandwiches like chicken parm & prosciutto are the draw at this deli open since 1956. This place is the real deal.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gastropub serving British classics like fish 'n' chips along with standard American bar fare.
10 locals recommend
Scallywags NYC
508 9th AveGastropub serving British classics like fish 'n' chips along with standard American bar fare.
Everything Else
Vintage clothes, jewelry, furniture & many random oddities for sale blocks away from Times Square.
22 locals recommend
Hell's Kitchen Flea Market
408-424 W 39th StVintage clothes, jewelry, furniture & many random oddities for sale blocks away from Times Square.