Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
FIKA
2211 BroadwayGood local place for coffee or pastry
Old New York spot, not the trendiest but it has its own charm. Mostly locals that eat here, good food and drinks.
7 locals recommend
Bar Six
502 6th AveOld New York spot, not the trendiest but it has its own charm. Mostly locals that eat here, good food and drinks.
Great spot for brunch or dinner. Fantastic cocktails. Make a reservation on opentable or call.
171 locals recommend
Cookshop
156 10th AveGreat spot for brunch or dinner. Fantastic cocktails. Make a reservation on opentable or call.
Cute place in summer for a coffee or pastry outside on patio, west village is the cutest area for people watching.
76 locals recommend
Tartine
253 W 11th StCute place in summer for a coffee or pastry outside on patio, west village is the cutest area for people watching.
Classic new york spot, a bit touristy but delicious bread pudding.
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StClassic new york spot, a bit touristy but delicious bread pudding.
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetOne of my favorite spots for brunch or lunch outside in the summer.
My favorite spot for sushi and great Japanese food / cocktails.
45 locals recommend
EN Japanese Brasserie
435 Hudson StMy favorite spot for sushi and great Japanese food / cocktails.
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveGreat brunch and dinner spot, cute interior
Classic New York burger and oyster spot, though usually 1 hour wait
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Classic New York burger and oyster spot, though usually 1 hour wait
Petite Boucherie
14 Christopher St
Fedora
Great food and cocktails, a bit loud though.
Morandi
211 Waverly PlMarket Table
54 Carmine StCoppelia
207 W 14th StNo frills 24/7 dinner but good food and drinks!
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlOne of my favorites! Great for brunch or dinner, super cute.
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StOld classic New York joint
Little Owl
90 Bedford St
Sushi Nakazawa
23 Commerce StBest sushi in NY , very pricey though, must have reservation
Dudley's
85 Orchard StRuss & Daughters Cafe
127 Orchard St
Casa Mezcal
86 Orchard StMexican food , live music, great mezcal cocktails
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StBar Belly
14 Orchard StOotoya Chelsea
8 W 18th StGood Japanese
Petite Abeille
134 W BroadwayGood Belgian food, not the trendiest place but solid local spot
Great for coffee and breakfast, classic New York spot with great coffee. Try the pretzel croissants when they are fresh!
39 locals recommend
The City Bakery
3 W 18th StGreat for coffee and breakfast, classic New York spot with great coffee. Try the pretzel croissants when they are fresh!
Cafe Gitane
113 Jane StreetGreat spot inside the Jane Hotel
El Colmado Butchery
53 Little W 12th StWallflower
Drinks & Nightlife
Raines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th StGreat cocktail spot
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlSecret cocktail lounge serving fancy hot dogs
Death & Company
433 E 6th StGreat cocktails
Employees Only
510 Hudson StNice cocktail spot
Go around sunset for the views and a casual drink, there are no waits at this time and they generally let anyone in. For parties go around midnight, though they're are often long waits and no guarantees on getting in.
58 locals recommend
The Top of the Standard
848 Washington StGo around sunset for the views and a casual drink, there are no waits at this time and they generally let anyone in. For parties go around midnight, though they're are often long waits and no guarantees on getting in.
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StFor beer + pingpong
Bar modeled after a vintage railway car with classic cocktails and homemade mixers
17 locals recommend
Orient Express Bar
325 W 11th StBar modeled after a vintage railway car with classic cocktails and homemade mixers
Small plates are paired with gin-based cocktails at this speakeasy-style bar
122 locals recommend
Bathtub Gin
132 9th AveSmall plates are paired with gin-based cocktails at this speakeasy-style bar
Bobo
181 W 10th StCute townhouse with a downstairs bar and outdoor area. Also serves food.
Entwine
765 Washington StWine + small plates
Essentials
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayNice grocery store with everything
Parks & Nature
This runs all along tenth avenue, cute old railroad turned into a park with little food stands, must walk down this at least once in summer!
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
This runs all along tenth avenue, cute old railroad turned into a park with little food stands, must walk down this at least once in summer!
Union Square
Local farmers markets every other day
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareArts & Culture
Hauser & Wirth
542 W 22nd StDavid Zwirner
537 W 20th StGagosian Gallery
555 W 24th StGagosian Gallery
555 W 24th StGladstone Gallery
515 W 24th StMatthew Marks Gallery
523 W 24th StThe Pace Gallery
540 W 25th StKasmin Gallery
509 W 27th StSalmagundi Museum of American Art
Entertainment & Activities
Sunshine Cinema
Arts theatre
Film Forum
209 W Houston StIndependent movies