Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
I've yet to go, but this is purported to be the best dumpling spot in NYC. (Nom Wah is my favorite of the ones I've gone to)
25 locals recommend
Shanghai 21
21 Mott StI've yet to go, but this is purported to be the best dumpling spot in NYC. (Nom Wah is my favorite of the ones I've gone to)
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StA great place to hang out with amazing food. SoHo local spot.
Get their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
218 locals recommend
Café Habana
17 Prince StGet their cuban sandwich. This place is mind-blowing; stop by if you're in SoHo.
Lombardi's
32 Spring StBest Pizza in the area! Coal-Oven.
Another amazing dim sum location. Cheaper than Nom Wah and just as good if not better.
55 locals recommend
Dim Sum Go Go
5 E BroadwayAnother amazing dim sum location. Cheaper than Nom Wah and just as good if not better.
Luke’s is at 93 East 7th. This place. We love this place.
85 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster East Village
Luke’s is at 93 East 7th. This place. We love this place.
Amazing cupcakes. Amazing ice cream sandwiches. Go for a snack, so delicious.
42 locals recommend
Butter Lane
123 E 7th StAmazing cupcakes. Amazing ice cream sandwiches. Go for a snack, so delicious.
This spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
50 locals recommend
C&B
178 E 7th StThis spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
This spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had- and it's right on our street! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
11 locals recommend
David Burke Kitchen
This spot has the best breakfast bowl I've had- and it's right on our street! Definitely worth it, one of my favorite spots in the area.
Houston Hall
222 W Houston StGreat scene, great layout. So spacious for a bar, go with a group!
Coffee and WiFi by day, wine and conversation by night. Go here to do some work (I often do).
97 locals recommend
Ost Cafe
Coffee and WiFi by day, wine and conversation by night. Go here to do some work (I often do).
This Dim Sum spot is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and super authentic! Thank me later. I'm always begging friends to go with me, absolutely delicious.
153 locals recommend
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StThis Dim Sum spot is my favorite restaurant in Chinatown and super authentic! Thank me later. I'm always begging friends to go with me, absolutely delicious.
Prince St. Pizza
27 Prince StOne of my favorite pizza places in NYC
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar None
98 3rd AveGreat dive bar
I remember when my friend first brought me here. He said, "This is where we're going to dance." Highly recommended if you want a lively bar scene!
15 locals recommend
No Malice Palace
197 East 3rd StreetI remember when my friend first brought me here. He said, "This is where we're going to dance." Highly recommended if you want a lively bar scene!
You enter through a phone booth, its definitely a cool experience. Plan to make reservations. You must call at 3PM the day of.
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlYou enter through a phone booth, its definitely a cool experience. Plan to make reservations. You must call at 3PM the day of.
Sightseeing
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
180 locals recommend
Greenwich Village
An expansive shopping district in lower Manhattan, renown for its bohemian yet sophisticated merchandise and restaurants.
If you want to go shopping, don't go to Union Square, go to SoHo. You'll stumble on some true gems. W. Houston St. to Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. Sure to satisfy your eclectic urges.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
If you want to go shopping, don't go to Union Square, go to SoHo. You'll stumble on some true gems. W. Houston St. to Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. Sure to satisfy your eclectic urges.
Parks & Nature
Good place to start exploring the south side of Manhattan, the Financial District, Wall Street, and the likes. Came on winter so the trees are dry. Good view overlooking the ocean, on clear weather Liberty is looking good. Easy access to subway system and ferries to Ellis Island.
353 locals recommend
Battery Park
Good place to start exploring the south side of Manhattan, the Financial District, Wall Street, and the likes. Came on winter so the trees are dry. Good view overlooking the ocean, on clear weather Liberty is looking good. Easy access to subway system and ferries to Ellis Island.
Arts & Culture
Also known as MoMA. Features works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetAlso known as MoMA. Features works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
A huge rotating collection of historical artifacts, manuscripts, sculptures, classical painting, modern painting, architecture, and knowledge! The Met is huge and everything is expertly curated.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveA huge rotating collection of historical artifacts, manuscripts, sculptures, classical painting, modern painting, architecture, and knowledge! The Met is huge and everything is expertly curated.
Shopping
Cool small jeweler I have gotten things for my girlfriend from. Check it out!
8 locals recommend
Yaf Sparkle Fine Jewelry
249 Broome StCool small jeweler I have gotten things for my girlfriend from. Check it out!
Getting Around
2 Avenue Station
F train Subway station
Broadway-Lafayette St Station
East Houston StreetBDFM Subway Station