Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Classic NYC neighborhood park with tons of art, music and civil protest history. Also a great place to spend a lazy afternoon on a sunny patch of grass..
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetClassic NYC neighborhood park with tons of art, music and civil protest history. Also a great place to spend a lazy afternoon on a sunny patch of grass..
The "times square" of downtown, union square has amazing shopping, a large transportation hub, and great people watching in the large park in the center of it all.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
The "times square" of downtown, union square has amazing shopping, a large transportation hub, and great people watching in the large park in the center of it all.
Everything Else
An amazing and recently renovated urban park that spans the east river and has amazing views of the famous bridges and the brooklyn coastline. A perfect place for a walk, bike ride or picnic
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveAn amazing and recently renovated urban park that spans the east river and has amazing views of the famous bridges and the brooklyn coastline. A perfect place for a walk, bike ride or picnic
Food Scene
A small storefront specializing in one amazing dish. Slow roasted Porchetta sandwiches on fresh baked Bread. Amazing
32 locals recommend
Porchetta
A small storefront specializing in one amazing dish. Slow roasted Porchetta sandwiches on fresh baked Bread. Amazing
Another quick and delicious bite, Tasty and authentic venezualan arepas (pocket sandwiches) filled with everything from housemade chorizo to poached eggs and black beans. also good south american beer
355 locals recommend
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StAnother quick and delicious bite, Tasty and authentic venezualan arepas (pocket sandwiches) filled with everything from housemade chorizo to poached eggs and black beans. also good south american beer
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveBest BBQ in downtown manhattan.
Amazing cured meat and artisanal cheese by the pound. Truly unique and tasty sandwiches on great local bread. The prepared olives are amazing
52 locals recommend
Barnyard Cheese Shop
168 Avenue BAmazing cured meat and artisanal cheese by the pound. Truly unique and tasty sandwiches on great local bread. The prepared olives are amazing
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th Stbest coffee in the hood
Absolute must for tasty lunch and casual dinner. The chef here is a genius. Eclectic and delicious menu with the most amazing soups i've ever had, all very affordable
87 locals recommend
Northern Spy Food Co.
511 East 12th StreetAbsolute must for tasty lunch and casual dinner. The chef here is a genius. Eclectic and delicious menu with the most amazing soups i've ever had, all very affordable
delicious, authentic and cheap! our go-to for fast delivery and great Thai food
14 locals recommend
Thai Terminal
349 E 12th Stdelicious, authentic and cheap! our go-to for fast delivery and great Thai food
Upscale but casual seafood, fresh and delicious. Great oyster/beer specials during happy hour
175 locals recommend
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveUpscale but casual seafood, fresh and delicious. Great oyster/beer specials during happy hour
In a town with many less than great indian restaurants Banjara is a stand out. Fresh take on classic Indian fare with high quality ingredients
6 locals recommend
Banjara
97 1st Ave.In a town with many less than great indian restaurants Banjara is a stand out. Fresh take on classic Indian fare with high quality ingredients
Great cafe right on the corner, awesome for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Specializing in all locally sourced vegetables and meats
186 locals recommend
Westville East
173 Avenue AGreat cafe right on the corner, awesome for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Specializing in all locally sourced vegetables and meats
Hands down best NY Bagel south of 42nd street. Get the (still warm) "everything" bagel with scallion cream cheese and slice of tomato. You will not regret taking the short walk up 1st ave
79 locals recommend
Ess-a-Bagel
831 3rd AveHands down best NY Bagel south of 42nd street. Get the (still warm) "everything" bagel with scallion cream cheese and slice of tomato. You will not regret taking the short walk up 1st ave
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bartenders. Great music. Great for oysters, burgers and classic east village people watching. This place is a regular hang for local musicians and artists
48 locals recommend
Black Market
Great bartenders. Great music. Great for oysters, burgers and classic east village people watching. This place is a regular hang for local musicians and artists
Our local neighborhood dive bar. Awesome crowd and great history. Authentic irish folk music sunday nights and truly exceptional jazz on monday nights. Try the ham/gruyere grilled cheese sandwich
24 locals recommend
11TH STREET BAR
510 E 11th StOur local neighborhood dive bar. Awesome crowd and great history. Authentic irish folk music sunday nights and truly exceptional jazz on monday nights. Try the ham/gruyere grilled cheese sandwich