Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The pasta is delicious, the wine is great, the atmosphere cozy and even the coffee at the end you cant beat.
75 locals recommend
Saggio
827 W 181st StThe pasta is delicious, the wine is great, the atmosphere cozy and even the coffee at the end you cant beat.
Hole in the wall that you would never "just walk by". Great place to go after the park or looking at the river.
43 locals recommend
Cafe Buunni
213 Pinehurst AveHole in the wall that you would never "just walk by". Great place to go after the park or looking at the river.
This was where my husband and I had our first date. Fill your table with small Afghani dishes, smoke hookah and drink hot tea while sitting on pillows in the window watching passersby.
Khyber Pass
34 St Marks PlThis was where my husband and I had our first date. Fill your table with small Afghani dishes, smoke hookah and drink hot tea while sitting on pillows in the window watching passersby.
OMG, the cookies! Actually, the EVERYTHING! This place has the most amazing pastries. Beware of coming here every day! And also beware of the crazy long lines. But, trust me, its worth it.
215 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StOMG, the cookies! Actually, the EVERYTHING! This place has the most amazing pastries. Beware of coming here every day! And also beware of the crazy long lines. But, trust me, its worth it.
This is one of my all time favorite neighborhoods and streets in NYC. Come here in the afternoon for a stroll and stop for a bite. Be prepared to sit on the stoop next door because the chairs are usually taken. Everything here is great, and sitting to stare at people walking by is so fun.
116 locals recommend
Taïm
45 Spring StThis is one of my all time favorite neighborhoods and streets in NYC. Come here in the afternoon for a stroll and stop for a bite. Be prepared to sit on the stoop next door because the chairs are usually taken. Everything here is great, and sitting to stare at people walking by is so fun.
This place is so fun to eat at. This is a super low budget spot where you order from a deli case, they heat your food and you either eat standing at the counter or take it to the street and eat on a staircase next door. Not for everyone, but its a unique cultural experience and the food is delightful.
34 locals recommend
Punjabi Deli
114 E 1st StThis place is so fun to eat at. This is a super low budget spot where you order from a deli case, they heat your food and you either eat standing at the counter or take it to the street and eat on a staircase next door. Not for everyone, but its a unique cultural experience and the food is delightful.
Breads Bakery
18 E 16th StThe babka is the best I have ever had...ever.
After your trip to the MOMA this place is a memorable spot to get a bite. The atmosphere and food are beyond compare.
22 locals recommend
The Modern
9 W 53rd StAfter your trip to the MOMA this place is a memorable spot to get a bite. The atmosphere and food are beyond compare.
Parks & Nature
The flower garden is a lovely place for a walk alone or with someone. Then stroll to the tree garden and on down to the hills for a view of the cloisters.
343 locals recommend
Fort Tryon Park
Dr To BroadwayThe flower garden is a lovely place for a walk alone or with someone. Then stroll to the tree garden and on down to the hills for a view of the cloisters.
Arts & Culture
This brilliant museum is such a hidden gem. Wander in and out of the indoor gardens and see religious relics that are far more fascinating than they sound! Pay what you like at the door, the fee is optional.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThis brilliant museum is such a hidden gem. Wander in and out of the indoor gardens and see religious relics that are far more fascinating than they sound! Pay what you like at the door, the fee is optional.
Sightseeing
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThis museum never fails to disappoint.
Take a trip over the bridge and back for fantastic views and a new perspective on NYC.
10 locals recommend
George Washington Bridge
Washington BridgeTake a trip over the bridge and back for fantastic views and a new perspective on NYC.
Even though it is constantly packed with people, I love coming here. The energy is bustling and the restaurants are a sure hit, no matter which one you choose.
111 locals recommend
Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlaceEven though it is constantly packed with people, I love coming here. The energy is bustling and the restaurants are a sure hit, no matter which one you choose.
This connects two of the coolest neighborhoods in NYC. There is something that I have always loved about this bridge. Cross by foot or bike on your way from shopping to dinner.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathThis connects two of the coolest neighborhoods in NYC. There is something that I have always loved about this bridge. Cross by foot or bike on your way from shopping to dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
Every night I have been here has been a blast. The music is always great, the shows fun and its just a great place to let loose and dance the night away.
8 locals recommend
The Monster
80 Grove StreetEvery night I have been here has been a blast. The music is always great, the shows fun and its just a great place to let loose and dance the night away.
Come here for a drink and then go out or to a restaurant in Williamsburg. This place is iconic.
34 locals recommend
Space Ninety 8
98 N 6th StCome here for a drink and then go out or to a restaurant in Williamsburg. This place is iconic.
We love this karaoke spot. You can either stay in the main room and sing with everyone else, or order a private room. At most places I feel too shy to sing in the public room, but the way they have it set up here makes it like a party with your friends. Really good song selection too.
Biny Karaoke Bar & Lounge
8 Thompson StWe love this karaoke spot. You can either stay in the main room and sing with everyone else, or order a private room. At most places I feel too shy to sing in the public room, but the way they have it set up here makes it like a party with your friends. Really good song selection too.
Everything Else
Romemu is a synagogue on the Upper West Side that is welcoming to people of all ages, religions, sexual preferences and anything else you might think of. Friday night services with music and dancing are a blast. Not to be missed.
Romemu-Sanctuary
176 W 105th StRomemu is a synagogue on the Upper West Side that is welcoming to people of all ages, religions, sexual preferences and anything else you might think of. Friday night services with music and dancing are a blast. Not to be missed.