Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great wine, food and atmosphere for enjoying a nice evening or brunch. A bit on the higher end, but well worth it in terms of farm to table fresh ingredients and a great staff.
31 locals recommend
Market Table
54 Carmine StGreat wine, food and atmosphere for enjoying a nice evening or brunch. A bit on the higher end, but well worth it in terms of farm to table fresh ingredients and a great staff.
Great coffee and a great place to people watch. No wifi unfortunately though.
17 locals recommend
Prodigy Coffee
33 Carmine StGreat coffee and a great place to people watch. No wifi unfortunately though.
Great sandwiches, salads and much more. Staple of the west village. Friendly staff and happy hour specials that include half price bottles of wine and great draft beer.
35 locals recommend
The Grey Dog—West Village
49 Carmine StGreat sandwiches, salads and much more. Staple of the west village. Friendly staff and happy hour specials that include half price bottles of wine and great draft beer.
World famous fresh baked bread and pastries. Also has great coffee and other sweets.
191 locals recommend
Amy's Bread
672 9th AveWorld famous fresh baked bread and pastries. Also has great coffee and other sweets.
Famous for its place on the hit show Friends, the LIttle Owl is one of the most popular restaurants in WV. Can get a bit crowded, so be prepared to put your name down and explore the neighborhood.
111 locals recommend
Little Owl
90 Bedford StFamous for its place on the hit show Friends, the LIttle Owl is one of the most popular restaurants in WV. Can get a bit crowded, so be prepared to put your name down and explore the neighborhood.
The best hung-over, time sensitive seamless breakfast place in WV. If you don't know what "Seamless" is, download the app now and enjoy! BOTS is great for speedy delivery of various deli items.
44 locals recommend
Back Forty West
70 Prince StThe best hung-over, time sensitive seamless breakfast place in WV. If you don't know what "Seamless" is, download the app now and enjoy! BOTS is great for speedy delivery of various deli items.
Wold renowned for its famous pizza. TRY THIS PIZZA. Trust me. Cash only so come prepared.
102 locals recommend
John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StWold renowned for its famous pizza. TRY THIS PIZZA. Trust me. Cash only so come prepared.
AMAZING italian style pizza. Must try and conveniently located across the street. Cash only so come prepared.
18 locals recommend
Numero 28 Pizzeria
28 Carmine StAMAZING italian style pizza. Must try and conveniently located across the street. Cash only so come prepared.
World famous and conveniently located. Try the burger and ox tail.
135 locals recommend
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StWorld famous and conveniently located. Try the burger and ox tail.
Amazing Italian food. Intimate setting. Great date spot or place to have dinner with friends and family. Try and sit in the garden area in the back if possible.
28 locals recommend
Palma
28 Cornelia StAmazing Italian food. Intimate setting. Great date spot or place to have dinner with friends and family. Try and sit in the garden area in the back if possible.
Great oysters, and conveniently located. Stop here for a peck and a cocktail before going to dinner (or stay!).
31 locals recommend
Pearl Oyster Bar
18 Cornelia StGreat oysters, and conveniently located. Stop here for a peck and a cocktail before going to dinner (or stay!).
Creative cocktails and good food
Secret door for entry on Morton Street
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StCreative cocktails and good food
Secret door for entry on Morton Street
Greek food- great for brunch, lunch and dinner!
I always get a coffee to go after a meal there
16 locals recommend
Snack Taverna
63 Bedford StGreek food- great for brunch, lunch and dinner!
I always get a coffee to go after a meal there
Essentials
World famous. Make sure you stop by to try the various meats and cheeses. Try the bar next door (MC's Bar) to try some great pairings with a broader menu.
179 locals recommend
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueWorld famous. Make sure you stop by to try the various meats and cheeses. Try the bar next door (MC's Bar) to try some great pairings with a broader menu.
Full service grocery store that will have anything and everything you need.
139 locals recommend
Gristedes
3 Sheridan Square Full service grocery store that will have anything and everything you need.
Drinks & Nightlife
A little more low-key, this is a great bar and local gem. Try the burger and tots.
16 locals recommend
Daddy-O NYC
A little more low-key, this is a great bar and local gem. Try the burger and tots.
One of the best speakeasies in Manhattan. Line can get a little long on the weekends and after 10pm, so be prepared. Also, there is no marking on the door, so look for doorman. Also, cash only!
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthOne of the best speakeasies in Manhattan. Line can get a little long on the weekends and after 10pm, so be prepared. Also, there is no marking on the door, so look for doorman. Also, cash only!
On of my favorite bars in west village. Limited food menu, but everything is great. Staff is awesome but line can build late night, so get there early if you want to stay a while (before 10 pm).
75 locals recommend
Wilfie & Nell
228 West 4th StreetOn of my favorite bars in west village. Limited food menu, but everything is great. Staff is awesome but line can build late night, so get there early if you want to stay a while (before 10 pm).
Great for specialty cocktails and a small bite. Great date spot, but can get crowded later in the evening.
65 locals recommend
Fedora
Great for specialty cocktails and a small bite. Great date spot, but can get crowded later in the evening.
Arthur's Tavern
57 Grove StGreat live jazz; dive bar feel. EJ on the keyboard is the Jam.
Shopping
Great shopping, restaurants and people watch experience. Head west for higher end, and east for Greenwich Village / NYU vibe.
50 locals recommend
Bleecker Street
Bleecker StreetGreat shopping, restaurants and people watch experience. Head west for higher end, and east for Greenwich Village / NYU vibe.
Arts & Culture
Good buzz around this area from students and other activities (i.e. film school).
109 locals recommend
New York University
Good buzz around this area from students and other activities (i.e. film school).
Film Forum
209 W Houston StThey show a wide variety of movies and have very good movie snacks!
Only a few streets away, this legendary venue offers a chance to see "the next biggest thing" to all-time greats. A frequent hang-out of Louis C.K., Colin Quinn, and many others.
323 locals recommend
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StOnly a few streets away, this legendary venue offers a chance to see "the next biggest thing" to all-time greats. A frequent hang-out of Louis C.K., Colin Quinn, and many others.
Sightseeing
Great for people watching or just spending time with a coffee and a book. Set of numerous films, this is a popular spot for a wide range of visitors. Features landmark water fountain and archway.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareGreat for people watching or just spending time with a coffee and a book. Set of numerous films, this is a popular spot for a wide range of visitors. Features landmark water fountain and archway.
Basketball, tennis, dog parks, and a great running / bike path. Check out this area for a great way to spend a beautiful afternoon, morning jog, or night time stroll.
155 locals recommend
Hudson River Park
Basketball, tennis, dog parks, and a great running / bike path. Check out this area for a great way to spend a beautiful afternoon, morning jog, or night time stroll.
The one and only. Come prepared to battle tourists and Red Lobster.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
The one and only. Come prepared to battle tourists and Red Lobster.
Worth a stroll down to Battery Park to either see the Lady Liberty from afar or take a short ferry ride to explore the island.
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandWorth a stroll down to Battery Park to either see the Lady Liberty from afar or take a short ferry ride to explore the island.
FREE! Who doesn't like Free! This is a notoriously cheap and easy way to get some perspective on the city, get a good look at our Lady Liberty and spend some time Not* spending money in NYC.
69 locals recommend
St. George Ferry Terminal station
1 Bay StFREE! Who doesn't like Free! This is a notoriously cheap and easy way to get some perspective on the city, get a good look at our Lady Liberty and spend some time Not* spending money in NYC.
Visit this historic landmark to grab some great food or take a short trip to surrounding areas. Check out the bottom level for the original 42nd Street Oyster Bar.
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StVisit this historic landmark to grab some great food or take a short trip to surrounding areas. Check out the bottom level for the original 42nd Street Oyster Bar.
Check out their website for current exhibits. Accessible via the West 4th Street subway stop. Download HopStop for step by step directions via public transportation (i.e. subway).
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetCheck out their website for current exhibits. Accessible via the West 4th Street subway stop. Download HopStop for step by step directions via public transportation (i.e. subway).
A close walk, this is a great area to explore for sights of Lady Liberty, shopping, dining, or just being outside.
353 locals recommend
Battery Park
A close walk, this is a great area to explore for sights of Lady Liberty, shopping, dining, or just being outside.
Everything Else
West 4 St-Washington Sq Sta station
340 6th AveAccess to the A,B,C,D,E,F,M subway lines.