Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Largely known for it's large selection of organic foods and vegetables.
83 locals recommend
Astor Place
Astor PlaceLargely known for it's large selection of organic foods and vegetables.
Arts & Culture
Popular area with a parks and arts and entertainment as well as many places to shop.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Popular area with a parks and arts and entertainment as well as many places to shop.
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette StreetPopular spot to watch off Broadway shows and other entertainment.
Shopping
SoHo
Close by to Soho. You can walk and find may boutique shops and name brands
Lower East Side
175 Eldridge StPopular upcoming area with small bars and restaurants
The Strand Bookstore
828 Broadwaymiles of discount books
Everything Else
East Village
Restaurants, nightlife, shopping and culture.
The Standard Hotel
25 Cooper SqFamous hotel, their other location is on the west side
Some of the best views in NYC and close to different restaurants and Meatpacking district, Chelsea, West Village
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Some of the best views in NYC and close to different restaurants and Meatpacking district, Chelsea, West Village
The Box
189 Chrystie Stpopular venue for burlesque shows
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StPopular spa and must see
Chinatown
Great for dim sum and cheap clothing
Little Italy
189 Grand StFamous sightseeing area with boutique stores and small restaurants
AMC Village 7
66 3rd AveGreat movie theater!
A Landmark movie theatre that shows indie films and has midnight shows
246 locals recommend
Sunshine Cinema
A Landmark movie theatre that shows indie films and has midnight shows
Food Scene
The Wren
344 BoweryExcellent restaurant.
DBGB Kitchen & Bar
299 BoweryPopular gastropub with simple, but great cuisine.
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken
28 E 1st StBest fried chicken and food
Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
236 E 3rd StOne of the lasting poets cafe.
Lil Charlie's NYC
19 Kenmare Stsimple Italian fare and pizzas in a bustling setting
Veselka
144 2nd Aveopen 24-hours serving diner and best Ukranian food
Starbucks
405-409 Union Aveon 1st ave and 3rd
PUBLIC
210 Elizabeth StreetPopular small restaurant and nightlife place
Balthazar
80 Spring StWorld famous French Bistro
This sleek outpost of a Japanese ramen chain is packed mostly with Nippon natives who queue up for a taste of “Ramen King” Shigemi Kawahara’s tonkotsu—a pork-based broth.
437 locals recommend
New York City Hall
This sleek outpost of a Japanese ramen chain is packed mostly with Nippon natives who queue up for a taste of “Ramen King” Shigemi Kawahara’s tonkotsu—a pork-based broth.
Great neighborhood restaurant known for it's food and some celebrity sightings
38 locals recommend
Peels
325 BoweryGreat neighborhood restaurant known for it's food and some celebrity sightings
Gemma
335 BoweryPopular restaurant inside the Bowery hotel
BONDST
6 Bond StExcellent Sushi! Close by!
Jane
100 W Houston StExcellent brunch!
Dirt Candy
86 Allen StBest and most difficult to get in, vegan restaurant
Pure Food & Wine
54 Irving PlTop vegan/vegetarian restaurant
Sightseeing
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StFamous Deli from many movies
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetFamous park with a diverse community
West Village
Known for it's nightlife, food and bars.
small restaurants, corner shops, vintage shops and a popular place to live and visit.
180 locals recommend
Greenwich Village
small restaurants, corner shops, vintage shops and a popular place to live and visit.
Across from the East Village on the west side, but very close train ride. The Meatpacking District is known for it's nightlife and trendy, hip crowd.
276 locals recommend
Meatpacking District
Across from the East Village on the west side, but very close train ride. The Meatpacking District is known for it's nightlife and trendy, hip crowd.
Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlaceFamous for it's food and vendors
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareFamous park with a diverse crowd
World Trade Center Memorial Foundation
World Trade CenterMemorial trade center site
Drinks & Nightlife
McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StFamous and oldest bar in NYC
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlHotspot and popular hidden bar
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StHidden bar by St. Mark's Place
d.b.a.
41 1st Ave.Popular bar in East Village
B Bar & Grill
40 E 4th Stquaint spot with an outdoor seating
Desnuda, a tiny wine and ceviche bar in the East Village, is one of those rare places.
56 locals recommend
Desnuda
221 S 1st StDesnuda, a tiny wine and ceviche bar in the East Village, is one of those rare places.
Critics choice
Momofuku Ssäm Bar Chef David Chang’s latest feels like two restaurants fused into one: a Korean Chipotle, and a self-aware joint serving designer ham and pricey platters.
271 locals recommend
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.
Critics choice
Momofuku Ssäm Bar Chef David Chang’s latest feels like two restaurants fused into one: a Korean Chipotle, and a self-aware joint serving designer ham and pricey platters.
Saxon + Parole
316 BoweryDelicious food and trendy crowd