Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Low-lit French restaurant with an outdoor terrace, a downstairs bar, all in an atmospheric townhouse.
43 habitants recommandent
Bobo
181 W 10th StLow-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 habitants recommandent
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StA 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 habitants recommandent
Blue Hill
75 Washington PlLocally 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 habitants recommandent
The Uncommons
230 Thompson StCafe 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 habitants recommandent
Carbone
181 Thompson StHigh-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 habitants recommandent
Ariana
138-140 West Houston StreetPolished 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 habitants recommandent
Shuka
38 MacDougal StSeasonal 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 habitants recommandent
Bella Donna
6091 54th StLong-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 habitants recommandent
Raoul's
180 Prince StClassic 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 habitants recommandent
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StSushi 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 habitants recommandent
Alidoro
105 Sullivan StFamous, 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 habitants recommandent
Aquagrill
Popular SoHo spot with an upmarket seafood menu, a raw bar offering a large selection of oysters, too.
Happy Ending
Club housed in an old massage parlor. Get ready to dance.
I Trulli
124 E 27th StGreat 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 habitants recommandent
SERRA by Birreria
200 5th AveScenic 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 habitants recommandent
Perry Street
Perry StreetModern American flavors are found in Richard Meiers' modernist tower.
Trendy, brick-walled cafe with a hip clientele. Innovative, vegetable-centric British dishes.
193 habitants recommandent
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StTrendy, 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 habitants recommandent
Forgtmenot
138 Division StFunky 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 habitants recommandent
C&B
178 E 7th StThis 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 habitants recommandent
David Burke Kitchen
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 habitants recommandent
Porto Rico Importing
201 Bleecker StIn 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 habitants recommandent
Cha-An
230 E 9th StI 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 habitants recommandent
Ost Cafe
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 habitants recommandent
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StAbout 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 habitants recommandent
Dim Sum Go Go
5 E BroadwayAnother 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 habitants recommandent
Maman
239 Centre StFrench 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 habitants recommandent
H&H Bagels
1551 2nd AveSome of the best bagels in Manhattan. Some have said, "the best"...
Lombardi's
32 Spring StBest Pizza in the area! Coal-Oven.
Highly recommended local Pizza joint in SoHo; no seating though, go through for a quick bite.
126 habitants recommandent
Prince St. Pizza
27 Prince StHighly 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 habitants recommandent
Café Habana
17 Prince StGet their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
Prosperity Dumpling
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 habitants recommandent
Shanghai 21
21 Mott StI'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 habitants recommandent
Fat Cat
75 Christopher StDiverse 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 habitants recommandent
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthUnderground 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 habitants recommandent
Madame X
94 W Houston StExpect 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 habitants recommandent
Pegu Club
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 habitants recommandent
Soho Room
203 Spring StIntimate, 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 habitants recommandent
Soho Cigar Bar
32 Watts StCandlelit 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 habitants recommandent
Jimmy
15 Thompson Street18th-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 habitants recommandent
Vig Bar
12 Spring StDJs 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 habitants recommandent
Los Feliz
109 Ludlow StSpacious 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 habitants recommandent
Randolph Beer NOLITA
343 Broome StCoffee 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 habitants recommandent
GoldBar
389 Broome StCreative 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 habitants recommandent
Spring Lounge
48 Spring StNeighborhood 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 habitants recommandent
Back Forty West
70 Prince StSoHo 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 habitants recommandent
The Wren
344 BoweryHearty, 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 habitants recommandent
Amor y Amargo
95 E 6th StIntimate 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 habitants recommandent
Death & Company
433 E 6th StBartenders 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 habitants recommandent
Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th StreetMexican 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 habitants recommandent
Bar Veloce
176 7th AveSwanky 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 habitants recommandent
Employees Only
510 Hudson StInventive drinks are poured at this retro-looking, Prohibition-style bar."
Crystal chandeliers, velvet banquettes contribute to a sophisticated scene at this cocktail bar.
102 habitants recommandent
The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida AveCrystal 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 habitants recommandent
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StCozy 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 habitants recommandent
169 Bar
169 E BroadwayBar 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 habitants recommandent
Houston Hall
222 W Houston StGreat scene, great layout. So spacious for a bar, go with a group!
Blind Barber
339 E 10th StBest 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 habitants recommandent
The Wayland
700 E 9th StThis 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 habitants recommandent
No Malice Palace
197 East 3rd StreetI 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!
Bar None
98 3rd AveGreat dive bar
Our favorite somewhat sketchy dive bar; great scene with young artists playing live shows all the time.
13 habitants recommandent
Elvis Guesthouse
85 Avenue AOur 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 habitants recommandent
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueUpscale department store for apparel, accessories and cosmetics. Most carry furniture home goods.
Marché de Chelsea
75 9th AveLots of great things to discover
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
180 habitants recommandent
Greenwich Village
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
Velvet Cigar Lounge
80 East 7th StreetIn our neighborhood, a great cigar lounge.
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StA great place to hang out with amazing food. SoHo local spot.
Everything Else
American Ballet Theatre
890 BroadwayCulture at its best. Goosebumps!
This is the transportation hub, and a great park to hang out. Check it out!
987 habitants recommandent
Union Square
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 habitants recommandent
Butter Lane
123 E 7th StAmazing 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 habitants recommandent
Ground Zero
Church StreetA 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 habitants recommandent
SoHo
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.
Le Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Avethe Met!
Cool small jeweler I have gotten things from. Check it out!
8 habitants recommandent
Yaf Sparkle Fine Jewelry
249 Broome StCool small jeweler I have gotten things from. Check it out!
Sightseeing
St. Patrick's Cathedral
An historic cathedral. Very beautiful.
Very historic building right by the house. Washington square park is very close by.
304 habitants recommandent
Édifice Flatiron
175 5th AveVery 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 habitants recommandent
Parc de la High Line
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 habitants recommandent
Musée américain d'histoire naturelle
200 Central Park WestGreat 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 habitants recommandent
Centre de commerce mondial Un
285 Fulton St$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 habitants recommandent
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StA 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 habitants recommandent
Union Square
If you want to take a nice walk to get fresh vegetables, this is the spot.
Fairway Market Kips Bay
550 2nd AveThe 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 habitants recommandent
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveIn 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 habitants recommandent
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton StThe 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 habitants recommandent
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
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 habitants recommandent
Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery PlThis 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.