Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Cafe Petisco
189 E BroadwayGreat mediterranean food (cash only)
Wonderful atmosphere, french bistro style food. Cash only
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Les Enfants de Bohème
177 Henry StWonderful atmosphere, french bistro style food. Cash only
Best Pho in town for $7.95! Also try their Summer rolls too.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pho Grand
277C Grand StBest Pho in town for $7.95! Also try their Summer rolls too.
Amazing Greek - super fresh and grilled octopus is the best we've ever had! Ask for Nick or Kiki the owners - they'll treat you like family.
320 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kiki's
130 Division StreetAmazing Greek - super fresh and grilled octopus is the best we've ever had! Ask for Nick or Kiki the owners - they'll treat you like family.
Another Division street favorite - great Italian and owners are neighbors of ours too! Ask for Karma who runs the place with her husband :o)
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bacaro
136 Division StAnother Division street favorite - great Italian and owners are neighbors of ours too! Ask for Karma who runs the place with her husband :o)
Big neighborhood favorite - interesting twist on Chinese food - warning it's really spicy. Better for groups.
179 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mission
171 E BroadwayBig neighborhood favorite - interesting twist on Chinese food - warning it's really spicy. Better for groups.
Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StAlways fun and very NYC.
Love their pickled herring. A bit pricey but great service. Sit at the bar and get an old time cocktail while you wait.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Russ & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard StLove their pickled herring. A bit pricey but great service. Sit at the bar and get an old time cocktail while you wait.
A must for breakfast. Their homemade bread will literally knock you over. Try the Bohemian egg sandwich (enuf for 2) and freshly made cake donuts and pies.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pies 'n' Thighs
43 Canal StreetA must for breakfast. Their homemade bread will literally knock you over. Try the Bohemian egg sandwich (enuf for 2) and freshly made cake donuts and pies.
Very old school NYC in the middle of the bustle of Soho. Bartenders are the best - sit at the bar.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fanelli's Cafe
94 Prince StVery old school NYC in the middle of the bustle of Soho. Bartenders are the best - sit at the bar.
Upscale NYC. A standard for 25+ years.
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gotham - RE-OPENING This September
12 E 12th StUpscale NYC. A standard for 25+ years.
Walk over the Williamsburg bridge to this lovely spot.
482 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Diner
85 BroadwayWalk over the Williamsburg bridge to this lovely spot.
Super home mad, artisanal ice cream in very interesting flavors!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ice & Vice
221 E BroadwaySuper home mad, artisanal ice cream in very interesting flavors!
They welcome you like family with a glass of Prosecco and cookies. Sit at the antipasto bar!! Good for families. Great staff!!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trattoria Dell'Arte New York
900 7th AvenueThey welcome you like family with a glass of Prosecco and cookies. Sit at the antipasto bar!! Good for families. Great staff!!
Old school NYC restaurant. Great bartenders (we love Fiona)!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill
33 University PlOld school NYC restaurant. Great bartenders (we love Fiona)!
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StVoted best burger in NYC!
Cheap sushi $3.50 and sake/beer from 3:30-7 daily!
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zest Sushi
249 Broome StCheap sushi $3.50 and sake/beer from 3:30-7 daily!
This bare-bones landmark has been selling kosher bagels & traditional Jewish breads since the 1930s.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
367 Grand StThis bare-bones landmark has been selling kosher bagels & traditional Jewish breads since the 1930s.
Intimate 20-seat bistro cooking French dishes made with local ingredients. Must try the escargot. Not for kids.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gentleman Farmer
378 Myrtle AveIntimate 20-seat bistro cooking French dishes made with local ingredients. Must try the escargot. Not for kids.
Fun, old style diner with super cocktails and food. Great area in Chelsea to explore all the museums.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Diner
44 9th AvenueFun, old style diner with super cocktails and food. Great area in Chelsea to explore all the museums.
Drinks & Nightlife
Owned by Nick at Kiki's. Great downtown bar and super great pub food.
181 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forgtmenot
138 Division StOwned by Nick at Kiki's. Great downtown bar and super great pub food.
Historic landmark bar where the gay rights movement (and riot) began. Worth the visit.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher StHistoric landmark bar where the gay rights movement (and riot) began. Worth the visit.
Essentials
Great selection and fast service lines
1895 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGreat selection and fast service lines
Next door for everything that you may need!
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fine Fare Supermarket
476 Marcus Garvey BlvdNext door for everything that you may need!
Entertainment & Activities
A must if you are here between October and March!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wollman Rink
Central Park SouthA must if you are here between October and March!
They say the best in the land - you be the judge.
313 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StThey say the best in the land - you be the judge.
Shopping
Great place to store your luggage for the day before you leave town!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City CoPilot
143 Orchard StGreat place to store your luggage for the day before you leave town!
Take the jar we leave for you and bring home the best draft beer! Great selection of cheese and other munchies.
Malt & Mold-Gramercy
362 2nd AveTake the jar we leave for you and bring home the best draft beer! Great selection of cheese and other munchies.
Great shopping area with quant little shops that you won't see anywhere else.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nolita
Great shopping area with quant little shops that you won't see anywhere else.
Macy's
151 W 34th StShopping galore - the biggest Macy's!
Scary that this place is so close. Walk over, indulge and walk back.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Sweet Life
63 Hester StreetScary that this place is so close. Walk over, indulge and walk back.
Everything Else
Don't be afraid, truly. Its a great experience in NYC and there are lots of marked bike lanes all across the city. Download the APP member.citibikenyc.com/map/
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Citibike Station
Don't be afraid, truly. Its a great experience in NYC and there are lots of marked bike lanes all across the city. Download the APP member.citibikenyc.com/map/
Sightseeing
Centro Rockefeller
45 Rockefeller PlazaGreat to visit during the holidays!
Even for atheists this place is beautiful! Worth the visit.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Even for atheists this place is beautiful! Worth the visit.
Fun especially during the holidays - craft fair, shopping, etc. Right next the meatpacking district.
1123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Chelsea
75 9th AveFun especially during the holidays - craft fair, shopping, etc. Right next the meatpacking district.
It's become really touristy but hey, still great shopping and some nice restaurants.
909 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SoHo
It's become really touristy but hey, still great shopping and some nice restaurants.
Restaurants and lovely shops with NYC designers
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orchard Street
Orchard StreetRestaurants and lovely shops with NYC designers
If you here, you must go see the market. The most vendors are out on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Christmas market is super fun and great gift ideas!
987 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Square
If you here, you must go see the market. The most vendors are out on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Christmas market is super fun and great gift ideas!
Lovely park (there are so many) with great Christmas fair. Next to the Flatiron building.
440 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Madison Square
11 Madison AveLovely park (there are so many) with great Christmas fair. Next to the Flatiron building.
Edificio Flatiron
175 5th AveBeautiful building!
If you are here, you need to visit if just to stop by. We lost 3,500 that day and this memorial will give you chills.
385 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Comercio Mundial Uno
285 Fulton StIf you are here, you need to visit if just to stop by. We lost 3,500 that day and this memorial will give you chills.
Walk along the river for great views of the bridges, no tourists, and really beautiful views.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East River Promenade
East River PromenadeWalk along the river for great views of the bridges, no tourists, and really beautiful views.
You can see if from just about anywhere in the city. Worth it to see the view.
1787 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edificio Empire State
20 W 34th StYou can see if from just about anywhere in the city. Worth it to see the view.
Great for kids and sightseeing - fun to see the "very alive" seafood (and frogs too) and poultry! Amazing dim sum places.
497 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chinatown
Great for kids and sightseeing - fun to see the "very alive" seafood (and frogs too) and poultry! Amazing dim sum places.
Do this, but do this early! It really becomes a mod scene during the day. Walk it from uptown all the way down to the Whitney museum.
2323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque High Line
Do this, but do this early! It really becomes a mod scene during the day. Walk it from uptown all the way down to the Whitney museum.
Greenwich Village
Great shopping and restaurants.
Lovely park and turns into a holiday shopping and ice skating experience!
688 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Bryant
Lovely park and turns into a holiday shopping and ice skating experience!