Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Selling the highest quality & finest natural & organic products. Love, love LOVE this place. One stop shopping!
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StSelling the highest quality & finest natural & organic products. Love, love LOVE this place. One stop shopping!
This gourmet shop has a variety of the high-end selection of the most delicious foods you crave!
99 locals recommend
Dean & DeLuca
560 BroadwayThis gourmet shop has a variety of the high-end selection of the most delicious foods you crave!
Food Scene
"The famous, the legendary, the original, the godfather of New York Style pizza holds strong to the longtime dynasty of pies & pasta! Must Try!!!
Ray's Pizza
195 East Houston Street"The famous, the legendary, the original, the godfather of New York Style pizza holds strong to the longtime dynasty of pies & pasta! Must Try!!!
For the BEST pastrami sandwich in town! Famously known for the "I'll have what she's having" from When Harry Met Sally.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StFor the BEST pastrami sandwich in town! Famously known for the "I'll have what she's having" from When Harry Met Sally.
This Beach offers the most spectacular views, food, kid friendly, catch some rays, build a castle in the sand, grab a drink or play a game of ping pong or hit the greens for 9-holes of miniature golf.
277 locals recommend
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton StThis Beach offers the most spectacular views, food, kid friendly, catch some rays, build a castle in the sand, grab a drink or play a game of ping pong or hit the greens for 9-holes of miniature golf.
One of my favorite sushi places & have a chance to meet Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto himself who is often there.
43 locals recommend
Morimoto
88 10th AveOne of my favorite sushi places & have a chance to meet Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto himself who is often there.
Authentic Mexican including local favorite tacos al pastor and cactus tacos for vegetarians. Top off your meal with sangria or a Michelada, which combines Mexican pilsners with Cholula hot sauce.
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StAuthentic Mexican including local favorite tacos al pastor and cactus tacos for vegetarians. Top off your meal with sangria or a Michelada, which combines Mexican pilsners with Cholula hot sauce.
Inoteca, vino, cucina e liquori bar. Food is fabulous, the wines well-selected, and the staff knowledgeable of the menu. The Truffle egg toast is to die for!
22 locals recommend
Inoteca
323 3rd AveInoteca, vino, cucina e liquori bar. Food is fabulous, the wines well-selected, and the staff knowledgeable of the menu. The Truffle egg toast is to die for!
Yummy authentic Cantonese food with an eclectic decor and a menu fit for a King (and Queen)!
62 locals recommend
Congee Village
100 Allen StYummy authentic Cantonese food with an eclectic decor and a menu fit for a King (and Queen)!
Excellent dumplings and cheap eats! You won't be disappointed!
288 locals recommend
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StExcellent dumplings and cheap eats! You won't be disappointed!
Hong Kong Style eateries. Condensed milk on toast & macaroni with ham & egg are one of my favorites with their special iced tea with milk!
8 locals recommend
Cha Chan Tang
45 Mott StHong Kong Style eateries. Condensed milk on toast & macaroni with ham & egg are one of my favorites with their special iced tea with milk!
Girl-boy trannies, who happen to be the wait staff, act bitchy while belting out "It's Raining Men." Tacky-licious!
6 locals recommend
Lucky Cheng's Drag Queen Show Place, Restaurant and Bar
407 8th AveGirl-boy trannies, who happen to be the wait staff, act bitchy while belting out "It's Raining Men." Tacky-licious!
One of our new favorites for some authentic Malaysian cuisine. The striped bass fish with ginger sauce is one of our favorites!
13 locals recommend
West New Malaysia
BoweryOne of our new favorites for some authentic Malaysian cuisine. The striped bass fish with ginger sauce is one of our favorites!
This exceedingly low-profile restaurant materialized at the end of a nondescript Lower East Side alley unknown to even the most intrepid hipster. Cocktails & brunch time!
199 locals recommend
Freemans
Freeman AlleyThis exceedingly low-profile restaurant materialized at the end of a nondescript Lower East Side alley unknown to even the most intrepid hipster. Cocktails & brunch time!
I love the hidden gem quality of the place. If you don't know it's there, you may very well walk right past it. The food is always on point & delicious! Romantic & outside garden.
14 locals recommend
Grotto
100 Forsyth StreetI love the hidden gem quality of the place. If you don't know it's there, you may very well walk right past it. The food is always on point & delicious! Romantic & outside garden.
Sightseeing
The Battery is one of New York City’s oldest public open spaces. Located at the tip of Manhattan overlooking New York Harbor, the Battery hosted Dutch settlers when they came to Manhattan Island.
83 locals recommend
Battery Park City
The Battery is one of New York City’s oldest public open spaces. Located at the tip of Manhattan overlooking New York Harbor, the Battery hosted Dutch settlers when they came to Manhattan Island.
Sail to Liberty Island where you can stand at the feet of the towering 305-foot Statue of Liberty. Experience, as millions of immigrants and visitors have, this magnitude of Lady Liberty!
6 locals recommend
Circle Line Downtown
Sail to Liberty Island where you can stand at the feet of the towering 305-foot Statue of Liberty. Experience, as millions of immigrants and visitors have, this magnitude of Lady Liberty!
Cruise along the New York Harbor sailing past the enchanting world-famous skyline. You'll immediately feel the exhilaration and thrill of discovering New York City.
107 locals recommend
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
12th AvenueCruise along the New York Harbor sailing past the enchanting world-famous skyline. You'll immediately feel the exhilaration and thrill of discovering New York City.
Shopping
New-style trendy casual clothes available for all to wear on the cheap!
64 locals recommend
Uniqlo Soho
546 BroadwayNew-style trendy casual clothes available for all to wear on the cheap!
This treasure trove in Chinatown is the ultimate gift source, specializing in quality Chinese goods of all sorts. The two level store offers housewares & fabric, clothing & accessories.
17 locals recommend
Pearl River Mart
452 BroadwayThis treasure trove in Chinatown is the ultimate gift source, specializing in quality Chinese goods of all sorts. The two level store offers housewares & fabric, clothing & accessories.
Arts & Culture
This is a very creative think out of the box show, with lots of upbeat music. Guaranteed fun for all ages!
18 locals recommend
Blue Man Group New York
434 Lafayette StThis is a very creative think out of the box show, with lots of upbeat music. Guaranteed fun for all ages!
Not only host to ascendant indie-acts and faded legends alike, it doubles as a real-life 4 level night club to dance the night away!
107 locals recommend
Webster Hall
125 E 11th StNot only host to ascendant indie-acts and faded legends alike, it doubles as a real-life 4 level night club to dance the night away!
Everything Else
A historic trading port that dates back to the 1600s, the "Street of Ships" is now home to more than 120 shops, restaurants, eateries and pushcarts on cobblestone streets. Views of Brooklyn Bridge!
20 locals recommend
Express
3101 Steinway StA historic trading port that dates back to the 1600s, the "Street of Ships" is now home to more than 120 shops, restaurants, eateries and pushcarts on cobblestone streets. Views of Brooklyn Bridge!
Pose for a picture and rub it for good luck! Interesting fact: The Charging Bull is for sale, with a few conditions. The minimum bid is $5 million and the statue must stay where it is.
90 locals recommend
Financial District
Pose for a picture and rub it for good luck! Interesting fact: The Charging Bull is for sale, with a few conditions. The minimum bid is $5 million and the statue must stay where it is.
September 11, 2001, is a day that remains indelibly etched in the hearts and minds of New Yorkers, Americans, and countless millions of people around the world.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StSeptember 11, 2001, is a day that remains indelibly etched in the hearts and minds of New Yorkers, Americans, and countless millions of people around the world.
Founded in 1697, Trinity Church is a vibrant Episcopal parish, where daily worship services form the heart of our Christian identity.
57 locals recommend
Trinity Church
89 BroadwayFounded in 1697, Trinity Church is a vibrant Episcopal parish, where daily worship services form the heart of our Christian identity.
It's a good bet that any given year's most blogged-about and buzz-worthy bands will have passed through here. It is both an old standby and pretty much the number-one indie-rock club in town.
95 locals recommend
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StIt's a good bet that any given year's most blogged-about and buzz-worthy bands will have passed through here. It is both an old standby and pretty much the number-one indie-rock club in town.
Zarin Fabrics from Bravos TV, The Real Housewives of New York City. Not only will you find an array of beautiful fabrics but Jill Zarin herself maybe showing you their selections personally. Fabulous!
Zarin Fabrics
72 Allen StZarin Fabrics from Bravos TV, The Real Housewives of New York City. Not only will you find an array of beautiful fabrics but Jill Zarin herself maybe showing you their selections personally. Fabulous!
299 Broome St
299 Broome StreetDrop off service available.
iPark
59 Allen StSite Hours
Su-Sa Midnight to 11:59PM
212-226-1793
They tell the stories of 97 Orchard Street. Built on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1863, this tenement apartment building was home to nearly 7000 working class immigrants and how they lived.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThey tell the stories of 97 Orchard Street. Built on Manhattan's Lower East Side in 1863, this tenement apartment building was home to nearly 7000 working class immigrants and how they lived.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another Prohibition-themed salon, The Back Room serves liquor in teacups in a velvet-wallpapered space that can only be accessed through an alley on Norfolk.
127 locals recommend
The Back Room
102 Norfolk StAnother Prohibition-themed salon, The Back Room serves liquor in teacups in a velvet-wallpapered space that can only be accessed through an alley on Norfolk.
The spacious Fontana's, where guests can view movies projected on a large screen, line up for a game of billiards, play classic rock on the jukebox or just sprawl out in the giant red booths.
14 locals recommend
Fontana's
105 Eldridge StreetThe spacious Fontana's, where guests can view movies projected on a large screen, line up for a game of billiards, play classic rock on the jukebox or just sprawl out in the giant red booths.
Taxidermy-themed Home Sweet Home welcomes midnight revelers for late nights of bouncy DJ tracks.
56 locals recommend
Home Sweet Home
131 Chrystie StTaxidermy-themed Home Sweet Home welcomes midnight revelers for late nights of bouncy DJ tracks.
DJs spin both upstairs & downstairs, housed in a former "erotic" massage parlor that's complete with the original waist-high showerheads & plenty of mysterious alcoves where you can break away.
37 locals recommend
Happy Ending
DJs spin both upstairs & downstairs, housed in a former "erotic" massage parlor that's complete with the original waist-high showerheads & plenty of mysterious alcoves where you can break away.
Proceed with caution if you go downstairs to the "Ice Cage," where visitors are forced to wear Russian military uniforms & drink up to six shots of vodka in 2 minutes from a shot glass made of ice.
23 locals recommend
Mehanata - The Bulgarian Bar
113 Ludlow StProceed with caution if you go downstairs to the "Ice Cage," where visitors are forced to wear Russian military uniforms & drink up to six shots of vodka in 2 minutes from a shot glass made of ice.
Rejuvenated classic French menu (steak tartare & au poivre, duck liver pâté) with meat-free options like vegan lasagna & vegetarian eggplant Napoleon. It's romantic & rock'n'roll at this bistro café.
8 locals recommend
The Pink Pony
176 Ludlow StRejuvenated classic French menu (steak tartare & au poivre, duck liver pâté) with meat-free options like vegan lasagna & vegetarian eggplant Napoleon. It's romantic & rock'n'roll at this bistro café.
Often credited as the NYC original of these late-night hideaways. It's a little tricky finding this place.
26 locals recommend
Milk and Honey
30 E 23rd StOften credited as the NYC original of these late-night hideaways. It's a little tricky finding this place.
Coyote Ugly
233 E 14th StQUENCH YOUR THIRST...
at the most famous bar in the planet!
Professor Thom’s has several high-definition TVs mounted on the walls — and don’t worry, you’ll catch every word with the restaurant’s surround-sound system HBO.
11 locals recommend
Professor Thom's
219 2nd AveProfessor Thom’s has several high-definition TVs mounted on the walls — and don’t worry, you’ll catch every word with the restaurant’s surround-sound system HBO.