Guidebook for New York

Maggie
Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Italian standards, with great service and ambiance.
La Villetta
398 E 52nd St
Italian standards, with great service and ambiance.
Super authentic, delicious ramen and other Japanese treats.
Lucky Cat
232 E 53rd St
Super authentic, delicious ramen and other Japanese treats.
Can't go wrong here. They often have live jazz at the bar.
65 locals recommend
Hillstone
378 Park Ave S
65 locals recommend
Can't go wrong here. They often have live jazz at the bar.
Absolute best bagels in the neighborhood, accept no substitutes!
51 locals recommend
Tal Bagels
977 1st Ave.
51 locals recommend
Absolute best bagels in the neighborhood, accept no substitutes!
Great slices!
Sofia Pizza Shoppe
989 1st Ave.
Great slices!
Never eaten in, but we get delivery from Herbs. Tasty and fast!
Herbs
251 E 45th St
Never eaten in, but we get delivery from Herbs. Tasty and fast!
Delicious French treats made onsite, plus sandwiches, fresh-squeezed OJ and coffees.
8 locals recommend
Eclair Bakery
305 E 53rd St
8 locals recommend
Delicious French treats made onsite, plus sandwiches, fresh-squeezed OJ and coffees.
Quintessential New York diner with a huge menu and friendly service. We recommend the hash browns, extra crispy!
7 locals recommend
Madison
965 1st Ave.
7 locals recommend
Quintessential New York diner with a huge menu and friendly service. We recommend the hash browns, extra crispy!
Lively restaurant and bar, with great brunch and comfort food.
103 locals recommend
The Smith
956 2nd Ave
103 locals recommend
Lively restaurant and bar, with great brunch and comfort food.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great views, ambitious cocktails, and an outdoor deck. Good for an early drink -- I recommend trying to beat the younger patrons who come out later.
7 locals recommend
Ophelia Lounge NYC
3 Mitchell Pl
7 locals recommend
Great views, ambitious cocktails, and an outdoor deck. Good for an early drink -- I recommend trying to beat the younger patrons who come out later.
Wine bar owned by the same people who run Sofia pizza. Cute, casual spot.
75 locals recommend
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square
200 West 44th Street
75 locals recommend
Wine bar owned by the same people who run Sofia pizza. Cute, casual spot.
Beer hall & gastropub with sausages galore and a huge beer selection.
21 locals recommend
Treadwell Park
510 W 42nd St
21 locals recommend
Beer hall & gastropub with sausages galore and a huge beer selection.

Essentials

A bit of a hike, but it's the absolute best grocery store in the neighborhood.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
1895 locals recommend
A bit of a hike, but it's the absolute best grocery store in the neighborhood.
Far better selection, prices and service than the D'Agostino which is closer to us on 1st Avenue. However... it's no Whole Foods.
142 locals recommend
Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker St
142 locals recommend
Far better selection, prices and service than the D'Agostino which is closer to us on 1st Avenue. However... it's no Whole Foods.
Best nail salon in the neighborhood.
Fashion Spa
899 1st Ave.
Best nail salon in the neighborhood.

Parks & Nature

Just down the steps at the east end of 51st St. Dog park, human park, and lovely East River and Brooklyn views.
6 locals recommend
Peter Detmold Park
454 E 51st St
6 locals recommend
Just down the steps at the east end of 51st St. Dog park, human park, and lovely East River and Brooklyn views.
Hidden gem "pocket park" with a 25 foot waterfall, a little cafe, and lots of table seating. No pets allowed!
15 locals recommend
Greenacre Pocket Park
217 E 51st St
15 locals recommend
Hidden gem "pocket park" with a 25 foot waterfall, a little cafe, and lots of table seating. No pets allowed!

Getting Around

E and M trains stop here.
16 locals recommend
Lexington Av-53 St station
16 locals recommend
E and M trains stop here.
The 6 train stops here.
51 St Station
East 51st Street
The 6 train stops here.