Guidebook for New York

Emily
Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Low-lit French restaurant with an outdoor terrace, a downstairs bar, all in an atmospheric townhouse.
43 locals recommend
Bobo
181 W 10th St
43 locals recommend
Low-lit French restaurant with an outdoor terrace, a downstairs bar, all in an atmospheric townhouse.
A hidden entrance leads to this hot spot serving New American fare and creative cocktails.
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson St
65 locals recommend
A hidden entrance leads to this hot spot serving New American fare and creative cocktails.
Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients abound on the American menu served at this townhouse-set spot.
39 locals recommend
Blue Hill
75 Washington Pl
39 locals recommend
Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients abound on the American menu served at this townhouse-set spot.
Cafe with a vast board game library, WiFi, coffee, a seasonal menu of sandwiches, and light eats.
17 locals recommend
The Uncommons
230 Thompson St
17 locals recommend
Cafe with a vast board game library, WiFi, coffee, a seasonal menu of sandwiches, and light eats.
High-end takes on red-sauce fare await at this A-lister Italian restaurant with a retro-glam space.
71 locals recommend
Carbone
181 Thompson St
71 locals recommend
High-end takes on red-sauce fare await at this A-lister Italian restaurant with a retro-glam space.
Polished restaurant bar showcasing reimagined Russian classics and handcrafted vodka cocktails.
7 locals recommend
Ariana
138-140 West Houston Street
7 locals recommend
Polished restaurant bar showcasing reimagined Russian classics and handcrafted vodka cocktails.
Seasonal American home cooking, including brunch, served in a country setting with a back garden.
73 locals recommend
Shuka
38 MacDougal St
73 locals recommend
Seasonal American home cooking, including brunch, served in a country setting with a back garden.
Long-standing eatery turning out pizzas, wraps, and other fare in a spartan space.
7 locals recommend
Bella Donna
6091 54th St
7 locals recommend
Long-standing eatery turning out pizzas, wraps, and other fare in a spartan space.
Classic bistro dating to the 1970s with a bustling Parisian atmosphere, and a serious French menu.
86 locals recommend
Raoul's
180 Prince St
86 locals recommend
Classic bistro dating to the 1970s with a bustling Parisian atmosphere, and a serious French menu.
Sushi specialists serving fresh fish from around the world and other Japanese dishes late night.
118 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan St
118 locals recommend
Sushi specialists serving fresh fish from around the world and other Japanese dishes late night.
Famous, cash-only Italian sandwich shop creating a variety of sandwiches for hungry locals.
34 locals recommend
Alidoro
105 Sullivan St
34 locals recommend
Famous, cash-only Italian sandwich shop creating a variety of sandwiches for hungry locals.
Popular SoHo spot with an upmarket seafood menu, a raw bar offering a large selection of oysters, too.
42 locals recommend
Aquagrill
42 locals recommend
Popular SoHo spot with an upmarket seafood menu, a raw bar offering a large selection of oysters, too.
Club housed in an old massage parlor. Get ready to dance.
37 locals recommend
Happy Ending
37 locals recommend
Club housed in an old massage parlor. Get ready to dance.
Great restaurant not far from the apartment. Check it out!
9 locals recommend
I Trulli
124 E 27th St
9 locals recommend
Great restaurant not far from the apartment. Check it out!
Scenic rooftop setting for elevated Italian cuisine, house brewed ales, and high-end imported beer.
32 locals recommend
SERRA by Birreria
200 5th Ave
32 locals recommend
Scenic rooftop setting for elevated Italian cuisine, house brewed ales, and high-end imported beer.
Modern American flavors are found in Richard Meiers' modernist tower.
8 locals recommend
Perry Street
Perry Street
8 locals recommend
Modern American flavors are found in Richard Meiers' modernist tower.
Trendy, brick-walled cafe with a hip clientele. Innovative, vegetable-centric British dishes.
193 locals recommend
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard St
193 locals recommend
Trendy, brick-walled cafe with a hip clientele. Innovative, vegetable-centric British dishes.
Funky taverna lures locals with drinks, simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch, dinner.
181 locals recommend
Forgtmenot
138 Division St
181 locals recommend
Funky taverna lures locals with drinks, simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch, dinner.
This spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had- and it's right on our street! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
50 locals recommend
C&B
178 E 7th St
50 locals recommend
This spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had- and it's right on our street! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
Such a great restaurant. The upper patio is one of the nicest outdoor spaces I could think to eat. On the pricier side, go if you're in the mood for a fine experience.
11 locals recommend
David Burke Kitchen
11 locals recommend
Such a great restaurant. The upper patio is one of the nicest outdoor spaces I could think to eat. On the pricier side, go if you're in the mood for a fine experience.
In the house you will find an espresso machine and a hot water maker, as well as basic teas. Here, you can find exquisite teas and coffees this authentic global importer that started in 1895!
68 locals recommend
Porto Rico Importing
201 Bleecker St
68 locals recommend
In the house you will find an espresso machine and a hot water maker, as well as basic teas. Here, you can find exquisite teas and coffees this authentic global importer that started in 1895!
I have to put a spot for afternoon tea on here, as I am a tea person. Cha An has great specials and takes a Japanese approach to their afternoon tea, which will certainly rejuvenate you.
35 locals recommend
Cha-An
230 E 9th St
35 locals recommend
I have to put a spot for afternoon tea on here, as I am a tea person. Cha An has great specials and takes a Japanese approach to their afternoon tea, which will certainly rejuvenate you.
Coffee and WiFi by day, wine and conversation by night. Go here to do some work (I often do).
97 locals recommend
Ost Cafe
97 locals recommend
Coffee and WiFi by day, wine and conversation by night. Go here to do some work (I often do).
About a 12 minute walk, this Dim Sum spot is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and super authentic! Thank me later. I'm always begging friends to go with me, absolutely delicious.
153 locals recommend
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers St
153 locals recommend
About a 12 minute walk, this Dim Sum spot is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and super authentic! Thank me later. I'm always begging friends to go with me, absolutely delicious.
Another amazing dim sum location. Cheaper than Nom Wah and just as good if not better.
55 locals recommend
Dim Sum Go Go
5 E Broadway
55 locals recommend
Another amazing dim sum location. Cheaper than Nom Wah and just as good if not better.
French bakery/cafe Maman is taking its prized nut-filled chocolate chip cookies and sandwiching them around McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream this summer.
61 locals recommend
Maman
239 Centre St
61 locals recommend
French bakery/cafe Maman is taking its prized nut-filled chocolate chip cookies and sandwiching them around McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream this summer.
Some of the best bagels in Manhattan. Some have said, "the best"...
44 locals recommend
H&H Bagels
1551 2nd Ave
44 locals recommend
Some of the best bagels in Manhattan. Some have said, "the best"...
Best Pizza in the area! Coal-Oven.
149 locals recommend
Lombardi's
32 Spring St
149 locals recommend
Best Pizza in the area! Coal-Oven.
Highly recommended local Pizza joint in SoHo; no seating though, go through for a quick bite.
126 locals recommend
Prince St. Pizza
27 Prince St
126 locals recommend
Highly recommended local Pizza joint in SoHo; no seating though, go through for a quick bite.
Get their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
218 locals recommend
Café Habana
17 Prince St
218 locals recommend
Get their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
Super cheap, super good dumplings.
56 locals recommend
Prosperity Dumpling
56 locals recommend
Super cheap, super good dumplings.
I've yet to go, but this is purported to be the best dumpling spot in NYC. (Nom Wah is my favorite of the ones I've gone to)
25 locals recommend
Shanghai 21
21 Mott St
25 locals recommend
I've yet to go, but this is purported to be the best dumpling spot in NYC. (Nom Wah is my favorite of the ones I've gone to)

Drinks & Nightlife

Diverse venue, open late, offers live music, pool, ping-pong, board games, and art exhibits and classes.
184 locals recommend
Fat Cat
75 Christopher St
184 locals recommend
Diverse venue, open late, offers live music, pool, ping-pong, board games, and art exhibits and classes.
Underground den of mixology featuring a vast menu of handcrafted cocktails in a snug space.
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue South
168 locals recommend
Underground den of mixology featuring a vast menu of handcrafted cocktails in a snug space.
Expect a twentysomething crowd at this dimly lit lounge with crimson bordello decor.
13 locals recommend
Madame X
94 W Houston St
13 locals recommend
Expect a twentysomething crowd at this dimly lit lounge with crimson bordello decor.
Audrey Saunders' pioneering cocktail lounge serves classic creative drinks in a stylish setting.
69 locals recommend
Pegu Club
69 locals recommend
Audrey Saunders' pioneering cocktail lounge serves classic creative drinks in a stylish setting.
Intimate, brick-walled watering hole with comfy booths offering beer, wine, and a tavern menu.
11 locals recommend
Soho Room
203 Spring St
11 locals recommend
Intimate, brick-walled watering hole with comfy booths offering beer, wine, and a tavern menu.
Candlelit art deco bar draws smokers for its variety of cigars, cigarettes, cocktails and snacks.
11 locals recommend
Soho Cigar Bar
32 Watts St
11 locals recommend
Candlelit art deco bar draws smokers for its variety of cigars, cigarettes, cocktails and snacks.
18th-story cocktail lounge in James Hotel features an elegant, contemporary interior rooftop deck.
70 locals recommend
Jimmy
15 Thompson Street
70 locals recommend
18th-story cocktail lounge in James Hotel features an elegant, contemporary interior rooftop deck.
DJs spin on weekends at this sleek, candle-lit nook attracting a varied crowd.
25 locals recommend
Vig Bar
12 Spring St
25 locals recommend
DJs spin on weekends at this sleek, candle-lit nook attracting a varied crowd.
Spacious Mexican cantina lounge spread out over 3 levels offering over 150 tequilas.
24 locals recommend
Los Feliz
109 Ludlow St
24 locals recommend
Spacious Mexican cantina lounge spread out over 3 levels offering over 150 tequilas.
Coffee craft cocktails in a funky, compact bar open from morning to midnight or later on weekends.
29 locals recommend
Randolph Beer NOLITA
343 Broome St
29 locals recommend
Coffee craft cocktails in a funky, compact bar open from morning to midnight or later on weekends.
Creative cocktails, small plates, plus DJ music in a gold-themed space with a velvet rope out front.
43 locals recommend
GoldBar
389 Broome St
43 locals recommend
Creative cocktails, small plates, plus DJ music in a gold-themed space with a velvet rope out front.
Neighborhood dive bar since the 1920's draws patrons from 8AM on for basic drinks and weekend bagels.
66 locals recommend
Spring Lounge
48 Spring St
66 locals recommend
Neighborhood dive bar since the 1920's draws patrons from 8AM on for basic drinks and weekend bagels.
SoHo sister of East Village flagship creats farm-to-table New American fare in a causal space.
44 locals recommend
Back Forty West
70 Prince St
44 locals recommend
SoHo sister of East Village flagship creats farm-to-table New American fare in a causal space.
Hearty, upscale pub. Eats, craft cocktails, beer. Lots of spirits in a rustic happening space.
65 locals recommend
The Wren
344 Bowery
65 locals recommend
Hearty, upscale pub. Eats, craft cocktails, beer. Lots of spirits in a rustic happening space.
Intimate bar offering an extensive list of cocktails that showcase classic Italian craft bitters.
73 locals recommend
Amor y Amargo
95 E 6th St
73 locals recommend
Intimate bar offering an extensive list of cocktails that showcase classic Italian craft bitters.
Bartenders in bow ties, suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.
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.
Mexican plates, shelf tequila cocktails served in a 2-level East Village restaurant lounge.
71 locals recommend
Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th Street
71 locals recommend
Mexican plates, shelf tequila cocktails served in a 2-level East Village restaurant lounge.
Swanky wine bar featuring a bottle tower of Italian varietals; a mix of European small plates.
67 locals recommend
Bar Veloce
176 7th Ave
67 locals recommend
Swanky wine bar featuring a bottle tower of Italian varietals; a mix of European small plates.
Inventive drinks are poured at this retro-looking, Prohibition-style bar."
256 locals recommend
Employees Only
510 Hudson St
256 locals recommend
Inventive drinks are poured at this retro-looking, Prohibition-style bar."
Crystal chandeliers, velvet banquettes contribute to a sophisticated scene at this cocktail bar.
102 locals recommend
The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida Ave
102 locals recommend
Crystal chandeliers, velvet banquettes contribute to a sophisticated scene at this cocktail bar.
Cozy Mexican eatery with hip, Asian-accented decor serving rustic fare and a long list of tequilas
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome St
222 locals recommend
Cozy Mexican eatery with hip, Asian-accented decor serving rustic fare and a long list of tequilas
Bar with palm trees, a leopard-print pool table and a small men of oysters, borscht dumplings.
183 locals recommend
169 Bar
169 E Broadway
183 locals recommend
Bar with palm trees, a leopard-print pool table and a small men of oysters, borscht dumplings.
Great scene, great layout. So spacious for a bar, go with a group!
55 locals recommend
Houston Hall
222 W Houston St
55 locals recommend
Great scene, great layout. So spacious for a bar, go with a group!
Best speakeasy in the city, hands down! $13 martinis, though.
141 locals recommend
Blind Barber
339 E 10th St
141 locals recommend
Best speakeasy in the city, hands down! $13 martinis, though.
This bar is awesome. Why? It's packed, always, even on a Monday or Tuesday. Very rustic vibe, a corner bar with nice people and great drinks.
189 locals recommend
The Wayland
700 E 9th St
189 locals recommend
This bar is awesome. Why? It's packed, always, even on a Monday or Tuesday. Very rustic vibe, a corner bar with nice people and great drinks.
I remember when my friend first brought me here. He said, "This is where we're going to dance." Highly recommended if you want a lively bar scene!
15 locals recommend
No Malice Palace
197 East 3rd Street
15 locals recommend
I remember when my friend first brought me here. He said, "This is where we're going to dance." Highly recommended if you want a lively bar scene!
Great dive bar
9 locals recommend
Bar None
98 3rd Ave
9 locals recommend
Great dive bar
Our favorite somewhat sketchy dive bar; great scene with young artists playing live shows all the time.
13 locals recommend
Elvis Guesthouse
85 Avenue A
13 locals recommend
Our favorite somewhat sketchy dive bar; great scene with young artists playing live shows all the time.

Shopping

Upscale department store for apparel, accessories and cosmetics. Most carry furniture home goods.
491 locals recommend
Bloomingdale's
Lexington Avenue
491 locals recommend
Upscale department store for apparel, accessories and cosmetics. Most carry furniture home goods.
Lots of great things to discover
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
1123 locals recommend
Lots of great things to discover
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
180 locals recommend
Greenwich Village
180 locals recommend
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
In our neighborhood, a great cigar lounge.
Velvet Cigar Lounge
80 East 7th Street
In our neighborhood, a great cigar lounge.
A great place to hang out with amazing food. SoHo local spot.
188 locals recommend
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth St
188 locals recommend
A great place to hang out with amazing food. SoHo local spot.

Everything Else

Culture at its best. Goosebumps!
11 locals recommend
American Ballet Theatre
890 Broadway
11 locals recommend
Culture at its best. Goosebumps!
This is the transportation hub, and a great park to hang out. Check it out!
987 locals recommend
Union Square
987 locals recommend
This is the transportation hub, and a great park to hang out. Check it out!
Amazing cupcakes. Amazing ice cream sandwiches. Go for a snack, so delicious.
42 locals recommend
Butter Lane
123 E 7th St
42 locals recommend
Amazing cupcakes. Amazing ice cream sandwiches. Go for a snack, so delicious.
A powerful memorial that was recently completed. New York is a place of rich history, and these structures reiterate a great deal of the global cultural significance.
48 locals recommend
Ground Zero
Church Street
48 locals recommend
A powerful memorial that was recently completed. New York is a place of rich history, and these structures reiterate a great deal of the global cultural significance.
If you want to go shopping, don't go to Union Square, go to SoHo. You'll stumble on some true gems. W. Houston St. to Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. Sure to satisfy your eclectic urges.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
909 locals recommend
If you want to go shopping, don't go to Union Square, go to SoHo. You'll stumble on some true gems. W. Houston St. to Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. Sure to satisfy your eclectic urges.
the Met!
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
2653 locals recommend
the Met!
Cool small jeweler I have gotten things from. Check it out!
8 locals recommend
Yaf Sparkle Fine Jewelry
249 Broome St
8 locals recommend
Cool small jeweler I have gotten things from. Check it out!

Sightseeing

An historic cathedral. Very beautiful.
253 locals recommend
St. Patrick's Cathedral
253 locals recommend
An historic cathedral. Very beautiful.
Very historic building right by the house. Washington square park is very close by.
304 locals recommend
Flatiron Building
175 5th Ave
304 locals recommend
Very historic building right by the house. Washington square park is very close by.
A must see! An old raised railroad for transportation that was shut down, the park was modeled after Paris' parks and recreation teams' work. Very romantic and also great sightseeing.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
A must see! An old raised railroad for transportation that was shut down, the park was modeled after Paris' parks and recreation teams' work. Very romantic and also great sightseeing.
Great for nature lovers like myself :) check this place out!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
1623 locals recommend
Great for nature lovers like myself :) check this place out!
$39 tickets for the absolute best views in Manhattan from the city's tallest building.
385 locals recommend
One World Trade Center
285 Fulton St
385 locals recommend
$39 tickets for the absolute best views in Manhattan from the city's tallest building.
A must-do for visitors. The view is completely worth it.
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th St
1787 locals recommend
A must-do for visitors. The view is completely worth it.

Essentials

If you want to take a nice walk to get fresh vegetables, this is the spot.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
987 locals recommend
If you want to take a nice walk to get fresh vegetables, this is the spot.
The closest grocery store. Highly recommended!
116 locals recommend
Fairway Market Kips Bay
550 2nd Ave
116 locals recommend
The closest grocery store. Highly recommended!
In the East Village, this is where you can find your groceries. One of two locations I recommend for groceries.
509 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle Ave
509 locals recommend
In the East Village, this is where you can find your groceries. One of two locations I recommend for groceries.

Arts & Culture

The South Street Seaport and Pier 17 have shops and restaurants plus a free Friday night music festival in the summer. Explore the historic ships, part of the South Street Seaport Museum.
277 locals recommend
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton St
277 locals recommend
The South Street Seaport and Pier 17 have shops and restaurants plus a free Friday night music festival in the summer. Explore the historic ships, part of the South Street Seaport Museum.
This area in Chelsea is absolutely packed with contemporary art galleries. A must-see area during an afternoon. You will be excited you did this!
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
884 locals recommend
This area in Chelsea is absolutely packed with contemporary art galleries. A must-see area during an afternoon. You will be excited you did this!
This exhibit is great if you like architecture and want to learn more about this vast city. Miniature scale models of downtown and midtown, plus an exhibit on the planned Freedom Tower.
11 locals recommend
Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery Pl
11 locals recommend
This exhibit is great if you like architecture and want to learn more about this vast city. Miniature scale models of downtown and midtown, plus an exhibit on the planned Freedom Tower.