Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like German beer, this is a great beer hall to visit in the heart of midtown. Grab a stein and a large pretzel!
Reichenbach Hall
5 W 37th StIf you like German beer, this is a great beer hall to visit in the heart of midtown. Grab a stein and a large pretzel!
If you really want to experience NYC in the summer, you must visit a rooftop bar. Refinery Rooftop provides upscale drinks with views of Empire State Building, but more intimate than the better known 230 5th Ave rooftop.
30 locals recommend
Refinery Rooftop
63 W 38th StIf you really want to experience NYC in the summer, you must visit a rooftop bar. Refinery Rooftop provides upscale drinks with views of Empire State Building, but more intimate than the better known 230 5th Ave rooftop.
Quintessential NYC. Beautiful people, amazing space, expensive drinks with one of the best views of NYC.
164 locals recommend
230 5th Ave
230 5th AveQuintessential NYC. Beautiful people, amazing space, expensive drinks with one of the best views of NYC.
Is there any better way to enjoy a summer's day, than on a floating dock? The Frying Pan is one of the best spots in NYC to drink on the water front. It's a fun, vibrant atmosphere to spend a summer afternoon.
141 locals recommend
Frying Pan
207 12th AveIs there any better way to enjoy a summer's day, than on a floating dock? The Frying Pan is one of the best spots in NYC to drink on the water front. It's a fun, vibrant atmosphere to spend a summer afternoon.
The Boat Basin Café is a casual outdoor restaurant, arranged in three sections & located in Riverside Park at the end of 79th Street on the Hudson River.
Open air patio that overlooks the Marina and the Hudson River with breathtaking views of the sunsets over New Jersey.
Covered Rotunda section in the middle of the restaurant has limestone arches overlooking the open air patio. All BBQ Grill parties are held underneath this covered area.
Circular open air area where most of our bar parties are held, weather permitting.
127 locals recommend
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetThe Boat Basin Café is a casual outdoor restaurant, arranged in three sections & located in Riverside Park at the end of 79th Street on the Hudson River.
Open air patio that overlooks the Marina and the Hudson River with breathtaking views of the sunsets over New Jersey.
Covered Rotunda section in the middle of the restaurant has limestone arches overlooking the open air patio. All BBQ Grill parties are held underneath this covered area.
Circular open air area where most of our bar parties are held, weather permitting.
The Stand was named New York Magazine's "Best Comedy Club" for a reason. The very best talent goes on stage each and every night. They feature top names of today such as Dane Cook, Bill Burr, Artie Lange, Gilbert Gottfried, Colin Quinn, Judah Friedlander, Janeane Garofalo, Nick DiPaolo and more - as well as the funniest up-and-comers NYC has to offer.
35 locals recommend
The Stand
116 E 16th StThe Stand was named New York Magazine's "Best Comedy Club" for a reason. The very best talent goes on stage each and every night. They feature top names of today such as Dane Cook, Bill Burr, Artie Lange, Gilbert Gottfried, Colin Quinn, Judah Friedlander, Janeane Garofalo, Nick DiPaolo and more - as well as the funniest up-and-comers NYC has to offer.
Food Scene
Great restaurant for an awesome burger or steak. Very casual, good service, and delicious food. Try the french fry tasting basket.
18 locals recommend
Wharf Bar & Grill
587 3rd AveGreat restaurant for an awesome burger or steak. Very casual, good service, and delicious food. Try the french fry tasting basket.
Love this casual seafood restaurant. Get ready to get messy if you order one of their Boils, but so worth it!
CajunSea
32 W 33rd StLove this casual seafood restaurant. Get ready to get messy if you order one of their Boils, but so worth it!
Penelope is noted for it's outstanding brunch menu. They do not take reservations, so if you want to check it out, go early!
75 locals recommend
Penelope
159 Lexington AvePenelope is noted for it's outstanding brunch menu. They do not take reservations, so if you want to check it out, go early!
For a brunch spot with a view, visit The Loeb Boathouse. This restaurant is on the edge of the Central Park lake where you can watch the row boats and gandolas serenely pass by.
169 locals recommend
The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetFor a brunch spot with a view, visit The Loeb Boathouse. This restaurant is on the edge of the Central Park lake where you can watch the row boats and gandolas serenely pass by.
Known for their Lobster Roll, The Mermaid Inn is a quaint seafood restaurant in the East Village.
175 locals recommend
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveKnown for their Lobster Roll, The Mermaid Inn is a quaint seafood restaurant in the East Village.
Local unknown restaurant with charming atmosphere and great brunch. If you are looking for somewhere without tourists, this is your spot.
9 locals recommend
Hendriks
557 3rd AveLocal unknown restaurant with charming atmosphere and great brunch. If you are looking for somewhere without tourists, this is your spot.
This restaurant is very difficult to find, but well worth the effort. Their staff is very helpful to suggest the best options on the menu, and their sake selection is unbelievable.
21 locals recommend
Sakagura
211 43rd StThis restaurant is very difficult to find, but well worth the effort. Their staff is very helpful to suggest the best options on the menu, and their sake selection is unbelievable.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetAmazing museum for the contemporary artlover.
Still my favorite museum in the city. Feel like a kid again looking at the dinosaur fossils, giants of the sea, and explore the galaxy.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestStill my favorite museum in the city. Feel like a kid again looking at the dinosaur fossils, giants of the sea, and explore the galaxy.
Shopping
This flagship Macy's store has been an icon for NYC shopping. The first floor was completely updated a few years ago with upscale shop in shops, and one of the largest shoe departments in NYC.
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StThis flagship Macy's store has been an icon for NYC shopping. The first floor was completely updated a few years ago with upscale shop in shops, and one of the largest shoe departments in NYC.
The main floor of Saks is luxurious and grand. Definite must see during the holidays.
155 locals recommend
Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th AveThe main floor of Saks is luxurious and grand. Definite must see during the holidays.
Parks & Nature
Conservationist New Yorkers fought to keep the Highline standing by turning it into one of the most beautiful parks in NYC. As you walk down the Highline, you can enjoy the perfectly landscaped path, and stop to pick up a snack from one of the various food trucks along the way.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Conservationist New Yorkers fought to keep the Highline standing by turning it into one of the most beautiful parks in NYC. As you walk down the Highline, you can enjoy the perfectly landscaped path, and stop to pick up a snack from one of the various food trucks along the way.
Essentials
Only two things are certain in NYC. There is a starbucks and a Duane Reade on every corner. Duane Reade is NYC's equivalent to Rite Aid, Walgreens, etc. You can pick up snacks, beers, toiletries, or any other household need.
209 locals recommend
Duane Reade
3506 BroadwayOnly two things are certain in NYC. There is a starbucks and a Duane Reade on every corner. Duane Reade is NYC's equivalent to Rite Aid, Walgreens, etc. You can pick up snacks, beers, toiletries, or any other household need.