Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Store around the corner - great to pick up groceries, they have a deli, salad bar, coffee and ok sushi (not great, but good in a pinch)
Ernest Klein & Co's Gourmet Food
1366 6th AveStore around the corner - great to pick up groceries, they have a deli, salad bar, coffee and ok sushi (not great, but good in a pinch)
Food Scene
Sushiya
28 W 56th StGreat sushi, decent price and good quality. They deliver as well.
We love it here! Basement level of the Plaza, this is a high-end food court that has the most delicious food (and all different kinds). A little pricey but well worth it.
137 locals recommend
The Plaza Food Hall USA
768 Central Park SWe love it here! Basement level of the Plaza, this is a high-end food court that has the most delicious food (and all different kinds). A little pricey but well worth it.
You will have to make a reservation for brunch here and it's pricey for sure, but it's the most fantastic and CRAZY brunch you've ever experienced. Go hungry!
18 locals recommend
NORMA’S
119 W 56th StYou will have to make a reservation for brunch here and it's pricey for sure, but it's the most fantastic and CRAZY brunch you've ever experienced. Go hungry!
This diner has been around forever and is a classic NYC establishment. Not expensive and great if you're looking for some easy diner food.
Astro Restaurant
1361 6th AvenueThis diner has been around forever and is a classic NYC establishment. Not expensive and great if you're looking for some easy diner food.
Great place for coffee, pastries, sandwiches
Mangia 57th - Midtown Italian Food & Corporate Catering NYC
50 W 57th StGreat place for coffee, pastries, sandwiches
High end Japanese and easily the most amazing sushi you will ever have! It's pricey, but if you order drinks and some sushi at the bar you don't need to break the bank.
33 locals recommend
Nobu Fifty Seven
40 W 57th StHigh end Japanese and easily the most amazing sushi you will ever have! It's pricey, but if you order drinks and some sushi at the bar you don't need to break the bank.
Cupcakes! Grab one and eat it right around the corner while you people watch at Rockefeller Center
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StCupcakes! Grab one and eat it right around the corner while you people watch at Rockefeller Center
Everything Else
This is one of the studios that I teach yoga at - great teachers. If you'd like a recommendation just let me know!
7 locals recommend
YogaWorks Westside
37 W 65th StThis is one of the studios that I teach yoga at - great teachers. If you'd like a recommendation just let me know!
If you are looking to get your hair blown out, cut or colored... this is where I have gone for years. You can take the N, R or Q train to 14th Street and then walk over (or take a cab). Appt necessary
Janet Waddell Studio
243 E 18th StIf you are looking to get your hair blown out, cut or colored... this is where I have gone for years. You can take the N, R or Q train to 14th Street and then walk over (or take a cab). Appt necessary
Sightseeing
Go see the tree and go ice skating during the Christmas season or go any other time and people watch...
264 locals recommend
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller PlazaGo see the tree and go ice skating during the Christmas season or go any other time and people watch...
Shopping
You are right around the corner from this landmark. Go in and take a look at the magnificent jewelry!
85 locals recommend
Tiffany & Co.
727 E 57th StYou are right around the corner from this landmark. Go in and take a look at the magnificent jewelry!
I worked here many years ago! Fifth Avenue has all the shopping you could want... start here and make your way down the Avenue.
149 locals recommend
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveI worked here many years ago! Fifth Avenue has all the shopping you could want... start here and make your way down the Avenue.
There are a ton of shops and restaurants in Soho... and just a block or so away you will find Little Italy and Chinatown.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
There are a ton of shops and restaurants in Soho... and just a block or so away you will find Little Italy and Chinatown.
Arts & Culture
Home of the Rockettes - lots of concerts here, and during the holiday season you can get tickets for the Holiday Show
230 locals recommend
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th AveHome of the Rockettes - lots of concerts here, and during the holiday season you can get tickets for the Holiday Show
Two blocks away, this movie theater also houses some very cool memorabilia from the Ziegfeld Follies.
9 locals recommend
Bow Tie Cinemas Ziegfeld Theater
141 West 54th StreetTwo blocks away, this movie theater also houses some very cool memorabilia from the Ziegfeld Follies.
If you want to see some Broadway shows but don't have tickets in advance, this is the way to go. You can get same day tickets at a discount to almost any show, and experience Times Square as well.
149 locals recommend
TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetIf you want to see some Broadway shows but don't have tickets in advance, this is the way to go. You can get same day tickets at a discount to almost any show, and experience Times Square as well.