Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
A gourmet cash only sandwich shop.
Draconian no-substitutions policy, but you won't care once you take a bite into one of their sandwiches.
My favorite is the veal hoisin meatball, but all are great
31 locals recommend
Num Pang Kitchen
28 E 12th StA gourmet cash only sandwich shop.
Draconian no-substitutions policy, but you won't care once you take a bite into one of their sandwiches.
My favorite is the veal hoisin meatball, but all are great
Few restaurants marry a hip, fun aesthetic with truly excellent food; Pipa is such a place. Great for date night or for dinner with some friends. Beware the strength of the sangria!
8 locals recommend
Pipa
38 East 19th StreetFew restaurants marry a hip, fun aesthetic with truly excellent food; Pipa is such a place. Great for date night or for dinner with some friends. Beware the strength of the sangria!
A neighborhood staple, The Coffee Shop is known for its invariably stunning waitstaff more than its food and beverage. Open 24 hours, this is the 'diner' to choose of all the ones in the area.
75 locals recommend
Coffee Shop
29 Union Square WA neighborhood staple, The Coffee Shop is known for its invariably stunning waitstaff more than its food and beverage. Open 24 hours, this is the 'diner' to choose of all the ones in the area.
An excellent and en vogue venue for a pre- wild night meal. Make sure to call ahead in advance for a reservation and ask to be seated outside if the weather is agreeable- fantastic people watching.
89 locals recommend
Dos Caminos
675 Hudson StAn excellent and en vogue venue for a pre- wild night meal. Make sure to call ahead in advance for a reservation and ask to be seated outside if the weather is agreeable- fantastic people watching.
Grungy yet authentic, The Grey Dog has a loyal following. Beers on tap and an unpretentious menu make this a great place to grub after a long day of exploring the city.
84 locals recommend
The Grey Dog Chelsea
242 W 16th StGrungy yet authentic, The Grey Dog has a loyal following. Beers on tap and an unpretentious menu make this a great place to grub after a long day of exploring the city.
A West Village favorite, they don't take reservations, so if you're in the area, put your name down in advance. You won't regret it. I often wake up Sunday morning craving their bloody mary.
96 locals recommend
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlA West Village favorite, they don't take reservations, so if you're in the area, put your name down in advance. You won't regret it. I often wake up Sunday morning craving their bloody mary.
Caters to the young and well-heeled. Vibrant evening scene. Delicious cocktails, decent food. Also open 24 hours.
111 locals recommend
Cafeteria
119 7th AveCaters to the young and well-heeled. Vibrant evening scene. Delicious cocktails, decent food. Also open 24 hours.
Everything Else
When in New York, you must eat a New York bagel.
Murray's is the gold standard. Often it gets busy, so be prepared to wait. Their fully loaded lox bagel cures even the most harrowing of hangovers.
70 locals recommend
Murray's Bagels
500 6th AveWhen in New York, you must eat a New York bagel.
Murray's is the gold standard. Often it gets busy, so be prepared to wait. Their fully loaded lox bagel cures even the most harrowing of hangovers.
The Standard Hotel is a Meatpacking staple. In the summer months, enjoy the Biergarden and the beautiful clientele. In the winter, the skating rink is a wonderful place to embrace your inner child.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StThe Standard Hotel is a Meatpacking staple. In the summer months, enjoy the Biergarden and the beautiful clientele. In the winter, the skating rink is a wonderful place to embrace your inner child.
Essentials
Sure, Whole Foods is nearbye, but Garden of Eden puts the grocer giant to shame. International offerings, impeccable produce, and a cheese counter to rival a cheesemongr's. Pricey, but worth it.
15 locals recommend
Garden of Eden
7 E 14th StSure, Whole Foods is nearbye, but Garden of Eden puts the grocer giant to shame. International offerings, impeccable produce, and a cheese counter to rival a cheesemongr's. Pricey, but worth it.
Shopping
Not technically in my neighborhood, but if you're fun & fashionable (and get paid in euros, pounds, or any other currency beating up on the dollar) you have to check this place out.
58 locals recommend
Opening Ceremony
Not technically in my neighborhood, but if you're fun & fashionable (and get paid in euros, pounds, or any other currency beating up on the dollar) you have to check this place out.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite bar in NYC. Odd entrance, beautiful interior, great view, expert mixologists. No parties over 4 admitted. Often a wait as no rezzies. Arrive right at opening at 6:00pm to be whisked in.
172 locals recommend
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StMy favorite bar in NYC. Odd entrance, beautiful interior, great view, expert mixologists. No parties over 4 admitted. Often a wait as no rezzies. Arrive right at opening at 6:00pm to be whisked in.
Swanky yet casual, The Jane attracts a handsome crowd. You can order a bud lite or a dirty sapphire martini with equal ease. Beautiful interior, lots of rooms to mingle.
90 locals recommend
The Jane Hotel
113 Jane StSwanky yet casual, The Jane attracts a handsome crowd. You can order a bud lite or a dirty sapphire martini with equal ease. Beautiful interior, lots of rooms to mingle.
Sightseeing
A beautiful repurposed elevated walkway spanning 40 blocks on the west side. Gorgeous river views and merchants in the area selling inventive goods. A must-visit.
144 locals recommend
Empire Diner
210 10th AveA beautiful repurposed elevated walkway spanning 40 blocks on the west side. Gorgeous river views and merchants in the area selling inventive goods. A must-visit.