Our Little Guide to the Big City
Food Scene
Fast Eddie's
667 10th AveWe absolutly love this Pho / Vietnamese place near midtown!
Lovely ambiance, especially if the weather is good - its the perfect spot for an intimate lunch, girls date, breakfast & macaroons!
68 locals recommend
Ladurée
398 W BroadwayLovely ambiance, especially if the weather is good - its the perfect spot for an intimate lunch, girls date, breakfast & macaroons!
Food Hall concept by revered Chef Jose Andres. Everything here is directly imported from Spain. You can have tastings from the various kiosks - Iberico ham, amazing sangria, chocolate & churros to name a few.
22 locals recommend
Mercado Little Spain
10 Hudson YardsFood Hall concept by revered Chef Jose Andres. Everything here is directly imported from Spain. You can have tastings from the various kiosks - Iberico ham, amazing sangria, chocolate & churros to name a few.
Wonderful intimate Italian corner restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Bruchetta & wood fired pizza so delicious
7 locals recommend
Norma
438 3rd AveWonderful intimate Italian corner restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Bruchetta & wood fired pizza so delicious
Grocery
Great stop for groceries and SO close to the apartment! They have an amazing cheese variety of gourmet cheeses, hot prepared food bar, wonderful bakery & dessert items, and convenient hot coffee bar.
358 locals recommend
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayGreat stop for groceries and SO close to the apartment! They have an amazing cheese variety of gourmet cheeses, hot prepared food bar, wonderful bakery & dessert items, and convenient hot coffee bar.
Quaint and well stocked grocery store. Unique local items, extensive cheese selection, hot bar items.
197 locals recommend
Amish Market
731 9th AveQuaint and well stocked grocery store. Unique local items, extensive cheese selection, hot bar items.
First Timers - MUST SEE
Its a must-see for a reason. Reserve your time spot in advance, and if you can get to the pedestal or beyond - do it! Also don't forgo the audio part of the tour, I've done it with and without and there is just something so special about hearing Maya Angelou recite a passage from "The New Colossus"
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandIts a must-see for a reason. Reserve your time spot in advance, and if you can get to the pedestal or beyond - do it! Also don't forgo the audio part of the tour, I've done it with and without and there is just something so special about hearing Maya Angelou recite a passage from "The New Colossus"
Nothing else like this. Before Covid, it was mayhem of people / tourists, again for good reason. Bright lights, big city -quite a spectacle! I think everyone's first time visiting should see this at night first. Also, the largest Krispy Kreme is in Times Square so perfect late night treat.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
Nothing else like this. Before Covid, it was mayhem of people / tourists, again for good reason. Bright lights, big city -quite a spectacle! I think everyone's first time visiting should see this at night first. Also, the largest Krispy Kreme is in Times Square so perfect late night treat.
You can buy tickets to the top of the Empire or you could also go to the "Top of The Rock" @ Rockefellar Center to get a different, equally nice vantage point
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StYou can buy tickets to the top of the Empire or you could also go to the "Top of The Rock" @ Rockefellar Center to get a different, equally nice vantage point
Since the attacks on 9/11 this subway stop has been transformed! The Oculus is an architectural marvel that is now the transportation hub to One World Trace Center. This space features a mezzanine, retail space, and access to the station's four underground platforms, and a great place for some photo ops!
34 locals recommend
World Trade Center station
Since the attacks on 9/11 this subway stop has been transformed! The Oculus is an architectural marvel that is now the transportation hub to One World Trace Center. This space features a mezzanine, retail space, and access to the station's four underground platforms, and a great place for some photo ops!
The most visited urban park in the United States! It offers so many things to do throughout the year. Check their website for seasonal events
28 locals recommend
Central Park North
Central Park NorthThe most visited urban park in the United States! It offers so many things to do throughout the year. Check their website for seasonal events
Sightseeing
Great area with authentic Asian cuisine. We love the "shopping adventure" of Canal Street. Many "knock off" high end brands can be found here. But for first timers, you may be better off not going solo, and don't feel bad about saying "No" you will could encounter some very forceful vedors.
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
Great area with authentic Asian cuisine. We love the "shopping adventure" of Canal Street. Many "knock off" high end brands can be found here. But for first timers, you may be better off not going solo, and don't feel bad about saying "No" you will could encounter some very forceful vedors.
Amazing and historical venue to catch any upcoming acts or the famed NYC Rockettes
230 locals recommend
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th AveAmazing and historical venue to catch any upcoming acts or the famed NYC Rockettes
One of the city's most historic landmarks; Part of NY history since 1762; small batch specialty beers, American fare, Irish influence. (George Washington gave his farewell speech here). Museum also attached to the tavern.
52 locals recommend
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl StOne of the city's most historic landmarks; Part of NY history since 1762; small batch specialty beers, American fare, Irish influence. (George Washington gave his farewell speech here). Museum also attached to the tavern.
Ever changing exhibitions and some of the finest works of art
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveEver changing exhibitions and some of the finest works of art
Neighborhoods
Many would argue some of the best walks of the city are from the pedestrian walk across the Brookly Bridge.
77 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge BoulevardMany would argue some of the best walks of the city are from the pedestrian walk across the Brookly Bridge.
So fun during the feast on San Gennaro. Quaint area to walk around anytime.
312 locals recommend
Little Italy
189 Grand StSo fun during the feast on San Gennaro. Quaint area to walk around anytime.
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StGreat walking neighborhood in Brooklyn. Cute shops and restaurants