Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Local institution with delicious Polish and upscale diner food and a lively diverse crowd. Open 24/7.
235 locals recommend
Veselka
144 2nd AveLocal institution with delicious Polish and upscale diner food and a lively diverse crowd. Open 24/7.
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveVery popular Middle Eastern joint with amazing brunch.
Prune
54 E 1st StDarling little romantic French-ish spot with amazing food.
Motorino
510 Columbus AveFantastic pizza!
The best Japanede noodle restaurant downtown. Long lines so get there early.
226 locals recommend
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveThe best Japanede noodle restaurant downtown. Long lines so get there early.
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand StTiny and delicious with reasonable prices.
Always packed!
Decor by a set designer, fantastic Austrian food in a dramatic space and very groovy crowd.
90 locals recommend
Edi & The Wolf
Decor by a set designer, fantastic Austrian food in a dramatic space and very groovy crowd.
Black Iron Burger
540 E 5th StCharming atmosphere with good beer and great burgers.
Whole-in-the-wall spot with authentic Mexican food. Super cheap and yummy!
13 locals recommend
Downtown Bakery
69 1st Ave.Whole-in-the-wall spot with authentic Mexican food. Super cheap and yummy!
Wildly popular brunch spot. Get there early or be prepared to wait.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StWildly popular brunch spot. Get there early or be prepared to wait.
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveSuper popular lively hang out spot.
Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter
94 Loisaida AveDelicious southern style comfort food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Famous chef David Chang’s crazy popular Asian-fusion food.
Back Forty
190 Avenue BFamous farm-to-table chef serves delicious dishes.
Fun and affordable bar with a stage for underrepresented artists and late-night poetry slams.
83 locals recommend
Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
236 E 3rd St Fun and affordable bar with a stage for underrepresented artists and late-night poetry slams.
Everything Else
Nublu Classic
62 Loisaida AveSemi-secret after hours joint with great live music.
Miles of books- great place to regroup and take a break from touring town.
207 locals recommend
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayMiles of books- great place to regroup and take a break from touring town.
All ages welcome (no alcohol).The Stone is a not-for-profit experimental music performance space . It was founded in April 2005 by musician John Zorn, who serves as the artistic director.
21 locals recommend
The Stone
55 West 13th StreetAll ages welcome (no alcohol).The Stone is a not-for-profit experimental music performance space . It was founded in April 2005 by musician John Zorn, who serves as the artistic director.
Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette StGreat selection of libations.
Go to the bookshop to explore NYC's history.Many amazing shops, bars and restaurants nearby
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StGo to the bookshop to explore NYC's history.Many amazing shops, bars and restaurants nearby
Shopping
Pianos
158 Ludlow StGreat place to see live music.
East Village staple- big portions of stick to your ribs soul food.
6 locals recommend
Mama's Food Shop
200 E 3rd StEast Village staple- big portions of stick to your ribs soul food.
Exit9 Gift Emporium
51 Avenue ASuper fun, well crafted artesian gifts.
Two stores side by side one elegant witty gifts and the other vintage wacky toys, gifts.
16 locals recommend
Alphabets
Two stores side by side one elegant witty gifts and the other vintage wacky toys, gifts.