Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Casa Mono
52 Irving PlUpscale, delicious tapas restaurant
Especially great for brunch. Also solid lunch and dinner option.
63 locals recommend
Friend Of A Farmer
77 Irving PlEspecially great for brunch. Also solid lunch and dinner option.
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StGreat coffee and great sandwiches/pastries.
Maialino
30 Lexington AveDanny Meyer's michelin star restaurant.
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St
Union Square Theatre
101 E 19th StBedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford AveGreat sandwiches!
The City Bakery
3 W 18th StGood coffee and work spot.
Tompkins Square Bagels
165 Avenue ADelicious bagels!
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan St
Balthazar
80 Spring StSo this is a bit of a mix between restaurant and high-end supermarket. The building has several Italian restaurants specialised in different food types (think fish, steak, pasta, etc.)
But the main attraction is the rooftop restaurant and bar which is great during the summer. Try the Aperol Spritz!
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveSo this is a bit of a mix between restaurant and high-end supermarket. The building has several Italian restaurants specialised in different food types (think fish, steak, pasta, etc.)
But the main attraction is the rooftop restaurant and bar which is great during the summer. Try the Aperol Spritz!
sweetgreen
162 N 4th StGood and quick salads on the go.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe first Shake Shack in NYC -- burger, fries, and delicious shakes.
Outdoor (in the summer) food market with great views of the city and a lot of different cuisines to sample
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveOutdoor (in the summer) food market with great views of the city and a lot of different cuisines to sample
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StMore bagels because there are never enough
Drinks & Nightlife
Dear Irving Gramercy
55 Irving PlProhibition bar with good drinks.
Bar Jamon
125 E 17th StGreat wines and small tapas, affiliated with Casa Mono next door.
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StPUBLIC Hotel
215 Chrystie StThe Flower Shop
107 Eldridge StBathtub Gin
132 9th AveRaines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th StAngel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StEssentials
Union Square
Food market every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
Supermarket close by - can get very crowded so trying going at off peak hours.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StSupermarket close by - can get very crowded so trying going at off peak hours.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StClose by supermarket.
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy / convenience store.
Everything you could possibly need - a little more expensive than Trader Joe's but better produce (fruit/veg)
67 locals recommend
Westside Market (NEW)
180 3rd Ave Everything you could possibly need - a little more expensive than Trader Joe's but better produce (fruit/veg)
Parks & Nature
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareTompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetBrooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveSightseeing
The High Line Park
West Village
Walk around 11th/10th/9th streets between university place and 6th avenue for some iconic NYC brown stone buildings.
180 locals recommend
Greenwich Village
Walk around 11th/10th/9th streets between university place and 6th avenue for some iconic NYC brown stone buildings.
SoHo
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich St
Chinatown
Flatiron Building
175 5th AveStatue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandBrooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge BoulevardWilliamsburg
Don't go for the bull - go for the Fearless Girl, a bronze sculpture depicting a girl facing (off) with the Charging Bull
186 locals recommend
Charging Bull
Bowling GreenDon't go for the bull - go for the Fearless Girl, a bronze sculpture depicting a girl facing (off) with the Charging Bull
Entertainment & Activities
Regal Union Square ScreenX & 4DX
850 BroadwayBlue Note
131 West 3rd StreetSmalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StComedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StRecently refurbished and some of the rooms now have full on reclining chairs that convert to near flat beds -- perfect of a low-key date night!
43 locals recommend
AMC Village 7
66 3rd AveRecently refurbished and some of the rooms now have full on reclining chairs that convert to near flat beds -- perfect of a low-key date night!
Movie theater with a twist -- dinner and drink service during the movie
941 locals recommend
Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan AveMovie theater with a twist -- dinner and drink service during the movie
Getting Around
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd St14 Street - Union Sq Station
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th St