Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Delicious soul food great for dinner or brunch! Along with E's next door it is a lively little scene at night.
239 locals recommend
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveDelicious soul food great for dinner or brunch! Along with E's next door it is a lively little scene at night.
Aangan
2701 BroadwayUnbeatable Indian delivery
Best Italian food maybe in Manhattan, certainly for the value. Insanely good brick oven pizzas, and fresh pastas made in house daily. Cash only and they don't take reservations, but so worth it!
51 locals recommend
Celeste Restaurant
502 Amsterdam AveBest Italian food maybe in Manhattan, certainly for the value. Insanely good brick oven pizzas, and fresh pastas made in house daily. Cash only and they don't take reservations, but so worth it!
Delicious Greek food perfect for larger groups. Try the grilled octopus again and again...
44 locals recommend
Kefi
222 W 79th StDelicious Greek food perfect for larger groups. Try the grilled octopus again and again...
You can get a much cheaper bagel with lox at plenty of spots but this is truly the pinnacle of what New York has to offer. Forget Russ and Daughters...
73 locals recommend
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam AveYou can get a much cheaper bagel with lox at plenty of spots but this is truly the pinnacle of what New York has to offer. Forget Russ and Daughters...
This is a 24 hour French bistro. You can get a croquet Monsieur 24 hours a day, and it's one block away. Have you ever gone out drinking? You will love this place.
49 locals recommend
French Roast
78 W 11th StThis is a 24 hour French bistro. You can get a croquet Monsieur 24 hours a day, and it's one block away. Have you ever gone out drinking? You will love this place.
On the expensive side but such a memorable meal. Recently opened upper west side location after success in west village. Proof that for upper west siders, downtown comes to us...
124 locals recommend
RedFarm
529 Hudson StOn the expensive side but such a memorable meal. Recently opened upper west side location after success in west village. Proof that for upper west siders, downtown comes to us...
The Cottage
2199 Amsterdam AveUnbeatable Chinese delivery
A very good cup of coffee though we usually just go to dunkin donuts since it's half a block closer...sshh
214 locals recommend
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveA very good cup of coffee though we usually just go to dunkin donuts since it's half a block closer...sshh
The legendary shack. Again, you can stand around for hours in the downtown line or walk five blocks to your own personal burger/ice cream supply
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe legendary shack. Again, you can stand around for hours in the downtown line or walk five blocks to your own personal burger/ice cream supply
$1 oysters from 5-7pm every day of the week, plus lobster specials on Sunday!
175 locals recommend
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam Ave$1 oysters from 5-7pm every day of the week, plus lobster specials on Sunday!
Awash
242 Court StIf you like or think you might like Ethiopian food, this is sooo good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music every night of the week and a great space. Always a good time!
65 locals recommend
Prohibition
503 Columbus AveLive music every night of the week and a great space. Always a good time!
Fire House Tavern
522 Columbus AveBest place around to watch sports!
Amazing and totally hidden gem, tucked underground on a side street. Make sure to have a drink here at the end of the night!
28 locals recommend
Shalel Lounge
65 W 70th StAmazing and totally hidden gem, tucked underground on a side street. Make sure to have a drink here at the end of the night!
Shopping
Taroo
473 Amsterdam AveSo many fun funky finds here!
Arts & Culture
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestBest museum in the world.
Amazing programming that tourists often overlook
48 locals recommend
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
2537 BroadwayAmazing programming that tourists often overlook
Shakespeare in the park! Just a few blocks away if you plan on lining up for tickets.
10 locals recommend
Central Park Conservancy
717 E 60th StShakespeare in the park! Just a few blocks away if you plan on lining up for tickets.
Entertainment & Activities
Tecumseh Playground
West 78th StreetTeeming with the happiest looking kids in the city!
Everything Else
Central Park Tennis Center
Central Park WestThe best during the summer