Food Scene
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.AMAZING Ramen
Han Dynasty
90 3rd AveFamous Szechwan noodle shop - order the Dan dan noodles!!
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th StHigh-end dining...amazing food and great atmosphere!
AMAZING food, by famous NYC Chef. Go early and have a drink at the bar!
130 locals recommend
ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th StAMAZING food, by famous NYC Chef. Go early and have a drink at the bar!
Bruno Pizza
204 E 13th StGreat Pizza...pasta...and salad!
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AFun Jamaican restaurant w/ great food and music!
dinner inspired food w a twist...fun music and the waiters are models!
75 locals recommend
Coffee Shop
29 Union Square Wdinner inspired food w a twist...fun music and the waiters are models!
Drinks & Nightlife
Favorite spot - order the spring roll, pork bun, and spicy rice cakes!
112 locals recommend
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetFavorite spot - order the spring roll, pork bun, and spicy rice cakes!
Brazen Fox
106 3rd AveGreat pub fair and fun atmosphere
Pianos
158 Ludlow StFun bar...15 minute walk away
Everything Else
amazing outdoor park - ride the L train here, from right outside my apartment (takes about 6 minutes)
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
amazing outdoor park - ride the L train here, from right outside my apartment (takes about 6 minutes)
Amazing farmer's market...and during the holiday season, an adorable holiday market! Lots of amazing treats and goodies!!
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Amazing farmer's market...and during the holiday season, an adorable holiday market! Lots of amazing treats and goodies!!
get the cereal milk ice cream w/ corn flakes!! a famous NYC treat...you've probably seen it on instagram.
102 locals recommend
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th Stget the cereal milk ice cream w/ corn flakes!! a famous NYC treat...you've probably seen it on instagram.
fun park with lots of young people, surrounded by great restaurants
18 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park Basketball Courts
335 E 10th Stfun park with lots of young people, surrounded by great restaurants
Shopping
One of my favorite stores in NYC for furniture and home goods...absolutely beautiful for window shopping and gifts.
53 locals recommend
ABC Carpet & Home
888 BroadwayOne of my favorite stores in NYC for furniture and home goods...absolutely beautiful for window shopping and gifts.
Thaimee Table
99 3rd Avenew thai hot spot on the block!
Essentials
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGreat produce and lower cost than Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGrocery Store w great selection and health based foods!