Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Local
144 Sullivan StCute cafe with great coffee and sandwiches, & owner is very friendly
RBBTS
Good burgers, breakfast, cool 'skateboarder' atmosphere
Navy
137 Sullivan StAdorable atmosphere, especially in the summer when the windows are open
Cipriani Downtown
376 W BroadwayTrendy and fun brunch spot
Great work/study coffee shop with nice organic/gluten free food selection
44 locals recommend
Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
Great work/study coffee shop with nice organic/gluten free food selection
Lupa
170 Thompson StAmazing food, must make reservations a week or more in advance
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette StTrendy restaurant, great for brunch
Novecento
343 W BroadwayA sophisticated sports bar/restaurant
Amazing farm fresh gourmet food, get reservations at least a couple weeks in advance.
39 locals recommend
Blue Hill
75 Washington PlAmazing farm fresh gourmet food, get reservations at least a couple weeks in advance.
Trendy Nolita brunch spot, sit outside and people watch like the Parisians do
219 locals recommend
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StTrendy Nolita brunch spot, sit outside and people watch like the Parisians do
They have the famous "cronuts" here. You will probably have to wait in line, but they are delicious!
157 locals recommend
Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StThey have the famous "cronuts" here. You will probably have to wait in line, but they are delicious!
Some say it's the best pizza in NY. I tend to think so. (More of a to-go style place)
337 locals recommend
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StSome say it's the best pizza in NY. I tend to think so. (More of a to-go style place)
Another great pizza place to try, deeper dish style but the Artichoke pizza really is to die for. (More of a to-go style place)
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StAnother great pizza place to try, deeper dish style but the Artichoke pizza really is to die for. (More of a to-go style place)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Room
144 Sullivan StreetRomantic and lively atmosphere, good drinks
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthAdorable speakeasy type bar with great cocktails
The Dutch
131 Sullivan StGreat happy hour spot
Fabulous atmosphere-Come here after a long day of shopping and have a refreshing cocktail
18 locals recommend
NOMO SOHO
9 Crosby StFabulous atmosphere-Come here after a long day of shopping and have a refreshing cocktail
Shopping
Apple SoHo
103 Prince StWhat can I say? It's the Apple Store.
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueWell-known department store
Barneys New York, Soho
High-end designer clothing
Zara
BroadwayGreat women's clothing
Sightseeing
Read a book, people watch, listen to someone playing the guitar pretty damn well-always something going on
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareRead a book, people watch, listen to someone playing the guitar pretty damn well-always something going on
Gotta see the High Line if you've never been, it's super cool
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Gotta see the High Line if you've never been, it's super cool
Arts & Culture
Spring St Spa Belles Inc
202 Spring StGet your nails done and a good massage, they always do a nice job here.
On a rainy day you might go see an indie flick here, they also have a cafe inside
184 locals recommend
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StOn a rainy day you might go see an indie flick here, they also have a cafe inside