Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This is our go-to spot for reasonably priced American fare. It probably won't blow you away, but the food is good, the scene lively, and the staff friendly.
68 locals recommend
The Smith
55 3rd AveThis is our go-to spot for reasonably priced American fare. It probably won't blow you away, but the food is good, the scene lively, and the staff friendly.
For a quick taco or burrito fix, this will do the trick. I generally go for the carnitas tacos.
72 locals recommend
Dos Toros Taqueria
137 4th AveFor a quick taco or burrito fix, this will do the trick. I generally go for the carnitas tacos.
Good, farm-to-table food in a laid back environment. The ingredients are locally sourced & fresh. If there is a wait for tables, give them your cell & head to Ost Cafe for some wine while you wait.
87 locals recommend
Northern Spy Food Co.
511 East 12th StreetGood, farm-to-table food in a laid back environment. The ingredients are locally sourced & fresh. If there is a wait for tables, give them your cell & head to Ost Cafe for some wine while you wait.
Ost Cafe
Nice place to relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine
Our favorite place for ramen. It's on the top of a lot of other folks' lists too, though, so go before 7:00 for the 2-for-1 happy hour specials at the bar and a shorter wait for a table.
226 locals recommend
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveOur favorite place for ramen. It's on the top of a lot of other folks' lists too, though, so go before 7:00 for the 2-for-1 happy hour specials at the bar and a shorter wait for a table.
If you're looking for fresh seafood & the older New York feel, head here. The restaurant is in an old bank with a pretty, cavernous main dining room & a more intimate live jazz room downstairs.
40 locals recommend
Blue Water Grill
31 Union Square WestIf you're looking for fresh seafood & the older New York feel, head here. The restaurant is in an old bank with a pretty, cavernous main dining room & a more intimate live jazz room downstairs.
Frank
88 2nd AveGreat italian food at relatively cheap prices. Casual environment.
The sister restaurant of Frank. The food might actually be a bit better here.
156 locals recommend
Supper
156 E 2nd StThe sister restaurant of Frank. The food might actually be a bit better here.
They call it Italian/Spanish/Mediterranean... Whatever you want to call it, it's excellent.
54 locals recommend
il Buco
47 Bond StThey call it Italian/Spanish/Mediterranean... Whatever you want to call it, it's excellent.
Nice scene and even better food. A wide variety of sausages, beers, wines, and various other dishes created by Daniel Boulud
37 locals recommend
DBGB Kitchen & Bar
299 BoweryNice scene and even better food. A wide variety of sausages, beers, wines, and various other dishes created by Daniel Boulud
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveI don't drink a ton of coffee, but those that do, love "Joe"
If you like Neapolitan-style pizza, it will be hard to find a place in the neighborhood better than Motorino. They deliver too.
114 locals recommend
Motorino
510 Columbus AveIf you like Neapolitan-style pizza, it will be hard to find a place in the neighborhood better than Motorino. They deliver too.
No frills, good sushi. The recent "B" rating on the window recently gives me some pause, but the sushi here has always been great.
26 locals recommend
Kanoyama
175 2nd AveNo frills, good sushi. The recent "B" rating on the window recently gives me some pause, but the sushi here has always been great.
HIgh end Italian food in the beautiful Gramercy Park Hotel (Easily my favorite hotel in the city).
47 locals recommend
Maialino
30 Lexington AveHIgh end Italian food in the beautiful Gramercy Park Hotel (Easily my favorite hotel in the city).
A nice place to go for dinner, but we usually use it as our go-to Italian spot for delivery. The fusilli is pretty much a no-brainer.
IL Bagatto
A nice place to go for dinner, but we usually use it as our go-to Italian spot for delivery. The fusilli is pretty much a no-brainer.
A great option for an NYC take on your standard American staples. The delivery travels well too.
186 locals recommend
Westville East
173 Avenue AA great option for an NYC take on your standard American staples. The delivery travels well too.
Not really in the neighborhood, but not super far away either. It's worth the walk to experience a warming menu in an inviting environment. Careful not to get lost though, it really is down an alley.
199 locals recommend
Freemans
Freeman AlleyNot really in the neighborhood, but not super far away either. It's worth the walk to experience a warming menu in an inviting environment. Careful not to get lost though, it really is down an alley.
I'm originally from the Philly area, and this is the closest thing to a true Philly cheesesteak that I could find around here.
8 locals recommend
99 Miles to Philly
94 3rd AvenueI'm originally from the Philly area, and this is the closest thing to a true Philly cheesesteak that I could find around here.
Their artichoke pizza is what they're famous for. It's a massive slice of creamy goodness. But I recommend giving yourself an hour after to sit and rub your belly.
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StTheir artichoke pizza is what they're famous for. It's a massive slice of creamy goodness. But I recommend giving yourself an hour after to sit and rub your belly.
It's a bit pricey for what it is, but their "Feast" menus (which are simply tasting menus driven by one particular ingredient) are quite tasty. The beautiful, rustic interior helps justify the cost.
15 locals recommend
Feast
102 3rd AveIt's a bit pricey for what it is, but their "Feast" menus (which are simply tasting menus driven by one particular ingredient) are quite tasty. The beautiful, rustic interior helps justify the cost.
Drinks & Nightlife
The oldest bar (by that they mean the thing on which they're serving you drinks, not the location of the bar) in NYC. It's a great little spot to grab a pint.
41 locals recommend
Pete's Tavern
129 E 18th StThe oldest bar (by that they mean the thing on which they're serving you drinks, not the location of the bar) in NYC. It's a great little spot to grab a pint.
Exquisitely made cocktails by true professionals with fresh ingredients. You need to walk up the stairs of an asian restaurant first and make a u-turn at the top to find the door to the lounge.
172 locals recommend
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StExquisitely made cocktails by true professionals with fresh ingredients. You need to walk up the stairs of an asian restaurant first and make a u-turn at the top to find the door to the lounge.
The closest place to watch the big game. It tends to get a bit crowded and fratty, but that's no different from most sports bars.
9 locals recommend
Village Pourhouse Downtown
The closest place to watch the big game. It tends to get a bit crowded and fratty, but that's no different from most sports bars.
If you're a soccer fan and need a place to watch your team, you're guaranteed to find them on the TV here.
9 locals recommend
Nevada Smiths
100 3rd AveIf you're a soccer fan and need a place to watch your team, you're guaranteed to find them on the TV here.
Shopping
The closest place to grab wine and liquor. The prices are a bit high though.
12 locals recommend
Union Square Wine & Spirits
140 4th AveThe closest place to grab wine and liquor. The prices are a bit high though.
A much wider selection than Union Square Wines and Liquors, and the prices might be a touch lower as well.
37 locals recommend
Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette StA much wider selection than Union Square Wines and Liquors, and the prices might be a touch lower as well.
Your standard drug store/pharmacy. There is also a Walgreens across the street.
455 locals recommend
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveYour standard drug store/pharmacy. There is also a Walgreens across the street.
If you tend to use more high-end body care products and need to refill, go here.
21 locals recommend
Kiehl's Since 1851
124 Montague StIf you tend to use more high-end body care products and need to refill, go here.
Essentials
An excellent Green Market pops up in this part of Union Square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Local producers from around the area set up stands to sell their fresh goods.
15 locals recommend
Crunch Fitness - Union Square
113 4th AveAn excellent Green Market pops up in this part of Union Square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Local producers from around the area set up stands to sell their fresh goods.
Expensive stuff, yes. But always fresh. The address is actually 14th St between B'way and University. Not sure why this map has it differently
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StExpensive stuff, yes. But always fresh. The address is actually 14th St between B'way and University. Not sure why this map has it differently
Trader Joe's
130 Court StA great option for less expensive groceries.
Your generic grocery store. You can find most things here at reasonable prices.
154 locals recommend
The Food Emporium
810 8th AveYour generic grocery store. You can find most things here at reasonable prices.