Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
One of my all time NYC restaurants. If you like meatballs, creative drinks, and just a chilled vibes surrounded by locals, this is the place to go!
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveOne of my all time NYC restaurants. If you like meatballs, creative drinks, and just a chilled vibes surrounded by locals, this is the place to go!
Another delicious neighborhood gem. This place is trendy, but not overly so and serves great food. Very good for brunch
171 locals recommend
Cookshop
156 10th AveAnother delicious neighborhood gem. This place is trendy, but not overly so and serves great food. Very good for brunch
One of my favorite sliced pizza shops in NYC. This classic WV pizza joint has been serving pizza by the slice for decades.
66 locals recommend
Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave SOne of my favorite sliced pizza shops in NYC. This classic WV pizza joint has been serving pizza by the slice for decades.
For anyone visiting abroad, American food is not burgers and fries, but actually down and dirty southern BBQ. While I'm sure you'll find better options in the south, this is my fav in NYC!
139 locals recommend
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveFor anyone visiting abroad, American food is not burgers and fries, but actually down and dirty southern BBQ. While I'm sure you'll find better options in the south, this is my fav in NYC!
Great locals spot in the middle of beautiful tree lined streets in the west village. Their brunch is outstanding!
119 locals recommend
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetGreat locals spot in the middle of beautiful tree lined streets in the west village. Their brunch is outstanding!
World famous Eataly is located down the street from our apartment. Come here for a quick coffee before you start your day of NYC exploration or enjoy a nice Italian dinner in their unique open space
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveWorld famous Eataly is located down the street from our apartment. Come here for a quick coffee before you start your day of NYC exploration or enjoy a nice Italian dinner in their unique open space
I always recommend my out of town friends to try the giant pastrami sandwiches at Katz Deli. Nowhere else in the world can you get a sandwich like this, and it is immensely satisfying.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StI always recommend my out of town friends to try the giant pastrami sandwiches at Katz Deli. Nowhere else in the world can you get a sandwich like this, and it is immensely satisfying.
Great restaurant down the street from the apartment that only has 3 items on the menu; burger, lobster, and lobster roll. All 3 are delicious.
22 locals recommend
Burger & Lobster - Flatiron NYC
39 W 19th StGreat restaurant down the street from the apartment that only has 3 items on the menu; burger, lobster, and lobster roll. All 3 are delicious.
My favorite neighborhood bagel shop. Perfect place to grab a famous New York bagel and coffee before the day begins.
101 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-05 BroadwayMy favorite neighborhood bagel shop. Perfect place to grab a famous New York bagel and coffee before the day begins.
My favorite falafel and shwarma spot in the city, famous for its immensely spicy sauce. Best eaten extra late at night.
100 locals recommend
Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StMy favorite falafel and shwarma spot in the city, famous for its immensely spicy sauce. Best eaten extra late at night.
Momoya
185 7th AveSome of the best Japanese food in the city!
Best food market in NYC hands down with many amazing restaurants for with good value!
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveBest food market in NYC hands down with many amazing restaurants for with good value!
Yet another one of our favorite New York style pizza restaurants in NYC.
6 locals recommend
Tappo Thin Crust Pizza
49 W 24th StYet another one of our favorite New York style pizza restaurants in NYC.
Our favorite quick and cheap restaurant. Great for takeout and sitting down. Serves amazing paninis and the price is right.
12 locals recommend
Bite
211 E 14th StOur favorite quick and cheap restaurant. Great for takeout and sitting down. Serves amazing paninis and the price is right.
Sightseeing
The beautiful NYC highline park is great for tourists and locals alike looking to see NYC from another perspective.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
The beautiful NYC highline park is great for tourists and locals alike looking to see NYC from another perspective.
Definitely a place every tourist will find themselves at, this place is certainly worth a stop or two when first visiting NYC!
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
Definitely a place every tourist will find themselves at, this place is certainly worth a stop or two when first visiting NYC!
Great park in the middle of NYC. Great place to stop for a break during a long day of sightseeing, or to enjoy some Shake Shack burgers in the park.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveGreat park in the middle of NYC. Great place to stop for a break during a long day of sightseeing, or to enjoy some Shake Shack burgers in the park.
For the best views of the city, stay away from the Empire State Building and take a visit to the Top of the Rock! Not only is it cheaper, but you have completely unobstructed 360 degree views!
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaFor the best views of the city, stay away from the Empire State Building and take a visit to the Top of the Rock! Not only is it cheaper, but you have completely unobstructed 360 degree views!
In addition to the Rockefeller center, the Freedom Tower has spectacular views of NYC.
616 locals recommend
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StIn addition to the Rockefeller center, the Freedom Tower has spectacular views of NYC.
Charging Bull
Bowling GreenThe famous wall street bull.
Drinks & Nightlife
Only open during the summer season, this is literally a seafood restaurant/bar on a large sailboat. Come here and enjoy the open sunset looking over the NYC skyline
38 locals recommend
Grand Banks
Only open during the summer season, this is literally a seafood restaurant/bar on a large sailboat. Come here and enjoy the open sunset looking over the NYC skyline
Of all the rooftop bars in NYC, this one still has the best rooftop views in my opinion. The empire state is right in front of you in all its glory. Best to come during the weeknights.
164 locals recommend
230 5th Ave
230 5th AveOf all the rooftop bars in NYC, this one still has the best rooftop views in my opinion. The empire state is right in front of you in all its glory. Best to come during the weeknights.
Bar Veloce
176 7th AveWine bar next door with a great atmosphere and cheap happy hour deals.
Great low key lounge in Flatiron. Serves delicious cocktails in a cool atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Flatiron Lounge
54 W 21st StGreat low key lounge in Flatiron. Serves delicious cocktails in a cool atmosphere.
Shopping
The single largest store in the world is the Macy's in Herald Square. 10 floors of shopping!
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StThe single largest store in the world is the Macy's in Herald Square. 10 floors of shopping!
Arts & Culture
Great modern museum in the Meatpacking district. Come on friday nights for free entrance!
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Great modern museum in the Meatpacking district. Come on friday nights for free entrance!
Essentials
Trader Joes grocery store is less than 5 minutes from our apartment.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StTrader Joes grocery store is less than 5 minutes from our apartment.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWhole foods grocery store is 2 minutes from our apartment.