New York Guidebook
Food Scene
These are some of my top go-to food places in the area, whether it be a cup of morning joe, or a midnight munch. Some are near the apartment, and others are just some solid favorites in the city.
One of my favorites spots for an affordable, yet very tasty meal. The restaurant is quaint, chill, and pleasurable. They serve very flavorful Mediterranean food.
17 locals recommend
Mémé Mediterranean
607 10th AveOne of my favorites spots for an affordable, yet very tasty meal. The restaurant is quaint, chill, and pleasurable. They serve very flavorful Mediterranean food.
If you're up for the best tacos in the city, you have to come here. Tacombi has multiple locations within the city, and is the most popular place for good quality Mexican food.
188 locals recommend
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StIf you're up for the best tacos in the city, you have to come here. Tacombi has multiple locations within the city, and is the most popular place for good quality Mexican food.
Running out the door? This is one of the closest Starbucks to the apartment. There is also another one closeby on 9th and 43 st!
577 locals recommend
Starbucks
154 N 7th StRunning out the door? This is one of the closest Starbucks to the apartment. There is also another one closeby on 9th and 43 st!
Great brunches and service. This is the perfect place to go for a morning bite with a friend and drink your morning coffee with a plate of delicious food.
60 locals recommend
44 & X
622 10th AvenueGreat brunches and service. This is the perfect place to go for a morning bite with a friend and drink your morning coffee with a plate of delicious food.
Very high end and extraordinary dinner for a stay in NYC. They have quite a variety, as well as an upscale vibe to their restaurant.
24 locals recommend
Hakkasan New York
311 W 43rd StVery high end and extraordinary dinner for a stay in NYC. They have quite a variety, as well as an upscale vibe to their restaurant.
Mexican restaurant with the best guacamole (made side table). The restaurant itself is pretty big, making it ideal for groups. The atmosphere is perfect if you're looking to have a good time, drink some margaritas and eat good food.
89 locals recommend
Rosa Mexicano
61 Columbus AveMexican restaurant with the best guacamole (made side table). The restaurant itself is pretty big, making it ideal for groups. The atmosphere is perfect if you're looking to have a good time, drink some margaritas and eat good food.
Aureole
135 W 42nd StExcellent service. Great ambience and decor.
This is a hidden restaurant in NYC. If you go to the restaurant's address, 447 Hudson Street, you'll see a storefront that looks like it's under construction, but if you head west down Morton Street and open an unmarked green door, you'll gain entrance to the restaurant via its patio. Once inside, you'll find a rustic dining room and a menu of seasonally-influenced American food.
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StThis is a hidden restaurant in NYC. If you go to the restaurant's address, 447 Hudson Street, you'll see a storefront that looks like it's under construction, but if you head west down Morton Street and open an unmarked green door, you'll gain entrance to the restaurant via its patio. Once inside, you'll find a rustic dining room and a menu of seasonally-influenced American food.
They have this incredible brunch where you pay $30 for unlimited brunch menu items for 2 hours, and every single dish is absolutely delicious. $45 comes with unlimited morning drinks as well! It is also has a very artsy vibe, with an authentic and vintage feel to it.
35 locals recommend
Bea
403 W 43rd StThey have this incredible brunch where you pay $30 for unlimited brunch menu items for 2 hours, and every single dish is absolutely delicious. $45 comes with unlimited morning drinks as well! It is also has a very artsy vibe, with an authentic and vintage feel to it.
This is my top choice for a quick, high-quality lunch that is super close to the apt. Not only does it have tasty poke bowls, but a lot of choices. Also, If you're someone like me who enjoys a morning matcha latte, this spot has a whole matcha section!
6 locals recommend
Red Poke
600 9th AveThis is my top choice for a quick, high-quality lunch that is super close to the apt. Not only does it have tasty poke bowls, but a lot of choices. Also, If you're someone like me who enjoys a morning matcha latte, this spot has a whole matcha section!
This is a laptop free, rustic and enjoyable restaurant. Quaint and with an amazing menu. Recommend for morning brunches!
9 locals recommend
Rustic Table
504 W 42nd StThis is a laptop free, rustic and enjoyable restaurant. Quaint and with an amazing menu. Recommend for morning brunches!
This is the other Starbucks that is closest to the apt. This one is on 9th Ave and 43, and there is one also on 8th Ave and 43 st!
577 locals recommend
Starbucks
154 N 7th StThis is the other Starbucks that is closest to the apt. This one is on 9th Ave and 43, and there is one also on 8th Ave and 43 st!
This is a top-notch, large, high-quality local food court with so many different menus to choose from! It is not only an enjoyable atmosphere, but also great for big crowds looking for that taco munch or berry ice cream swirl.
126 locals recommend
Gotham West Market
600 11th AveThis is a top-notch, large, high-quality local food court with so many different menus to choose from! It is not only an enjoyable atmosphere, but also great for big crowds looking for that taco munch or berry ice cream swirl.
Ok I had to... This is my TOP FAVORITE restaurant in all of NYC. The menu is constantly changing. A little $$$, but completely worth every bite.
49 locals recommend
abcV
38 E 19th StOk I had to... This is my TOP FAVORITE restaurant in all of NYC. The menu is constantly changing. A little $$$, but completely worth every bite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Webster Hall is a classic. Head there if you're looking for a fun night on the town to dance and sing with local bands.
107 locals recommend
Webster Hall
125 E 11th StWebster Hall is a classic. Head there if you're looking for a fun night on the town to dance and sing with local bands.
If you don't mind having a drink with an incredible view of The Empire State building on the roof of a fabulous hotel, come to the Refinery Rooftop.
30 locals recommend
Refinery Rooftop
63 W 38th StIf you don't mind having a drink with an incredible view of The Empire State building on the roof of a fabulous hotel, come to the Refinery Rooftop.
Bbar is a very popular place for 20-30 year olds. It has a party-friendly outdoor patio space and is very spacious for a NYC bar.
8 locals recommend
310 Bowery Bar
310 BoweryBbar is a very popular place for 20-30 year olds. It has a party-friendly outdoor patio space and is very spacious for a NYC bar.
If you're going to a club, 1OAK is the one I'd recommend because it is 1- easy to get back to the apt from here, and 2- also one of the better and more well-known clubs in the city. Too long of a line? Go around the corner to its sister club - Avenue.
52 locals recommend
1 Oak NYC
453 W 17th StIf you're going to a club, 1OAK is the one I'd recommend because it is 1- easy to get back to the apt from here, and 2- also one of the better and more well-known clubs in the city. Too long of a line? Go around the corner to its sister club - Avenue.
Support local NYC musicians and head over to The Bowery Electric! Always good music and one of my preferred venues.
41 locals recommend
The Bowery Electric
327 BowerySupport local NYC musicians and head over to The Bowery Electric! Always good music and one of my preferred venues.
Parks & Nature
Bryant is the closest large park to the apartment. It is filled with great seating, wifi, views, and nearby stores. Catch it during the winter for the special Holiday Market!
44 locals recommend
Bryant Park station
Bryant is the closest large park to the apartment. It is filled with great seating, wifi, views, and nearby stores. Catch it during the winter for the special Holiday Market!
There are many things you can do at Central Park. Between the Central Park Zoo, a picnic, the Central Park Running Tour, Horse Carriage Ride, Scavenger Hunt, etc. It's a great experience and any time spent there will be enjoyed.
18 locals recommend
Central Park Carousel
1802 E 65th StThere are many things you can do at Central Park. Between the Central Park Zoo, a picnic, the Central Park Running Tour, Horse Carriage Ride, Scavenger Hunt, etc. It's a great experience and any time spent there will be enjoyed.
Arts & Culture
Neue Gallery is a beautiful museum with the best artwork in the city. Catch it on a rainy day, or when leaving your morning central park walk.
176 locals recommend
Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveNeue Gallery is a beautiful museum with the best artwork in the city. Catch it on a rainy day, or when leaving your morning central park walk.
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestHere on business? Not a problem - the New York Public Library is MASSIVE, FREE, and absolutely beautiful. Head up to the Main Rose room to get some work done.
12 locals recommend
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
476 5th AvenueHere on business? Not a problem - the New York Public Library is MASSIVE, FREE, and absolutely beautiful. Head up to the Main Rose room to get some work done.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveEssentials
Must-know places to pick up basics!
This market is close to the apartment, and also has a buffet of ready-to-eat food during the day and evenings. Pick up all essentials here!
8 locals recommend
Merci Market
168 7th AveThis market is close to the apartment, and also has a buffet of ready-to-eat food during the day and evenings. Pick up all essentials here!
Food Emporium
452 W 43rd StThis is the closest FULL grocery store to the apartment.
This is the closest pharmacy and drug store to the apartment - it's the larger of the 2 close Duane Reades. Located on 42nd ST and 8th Ave.
311 locals recommend
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveThis is the closest pharmacy and drug store to the apartment - it's the larger of the 2 close Duane Reades. Located on 42nd ST and 8th Ave.
Sightseeing
We all know about the basic places to see views, like the Empire State Building or Rockefeller. But if you walk the High Line, you get a whole new wonderous glimpse of the city, while also getting in those steps.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
We all know about the basic places to see views, like the Empire State Building or Rockefeller. But if you walk the High Line, you get a whole new wonderous glimpse of the city, while also getting in those steps.
The Vessel is new and so worth the climb! Beautiful from the outside, but also incredible views from the inside!
195 locals recommend
Vessel
20 Hudson YardsThe Vessel is new and so worth the climb! Beautiful from the outside, but also incredible views from the inside!
Shopping
This is one of the coolest stores in NYC. It has antique items such as meteorites, fossils, skulls, insects, etc. Very cool even to just take a quick look.
17 locals recommend
The Evolution Store
687 BroadwayThis is one of the coolest stores in NYC. It has antique items such as meteorites, fossils, skulls, insects, etc. Very cool even to just take a quick look.