Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great, classic NY restaurant. http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/minetta-tavern/
135 locals recommend
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StGreat, classic NY restaurant. http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/minetta-tavern/
A gem if you like cheese!
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/murrays-cheese-bar/
179 locals recommend
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueA gem if you like cheese!
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/murrays-cheese-bar/
Great rustic Italian restaurant around the corner.
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/perla/
26 locals recommend
Perla Cafe
Great rustic Italian restaurant around the corner.
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/perla/
Super casual and very cheap Vietnamese food, AND so delicious that it's certainly the restaurant I've eaten the most at since moving to NYC! Cash only
65 locals recommend
Saigon Shack
114 MacDougal StSuper casual and very cheap Vietnamese food, AND so delicious that it's certainly the restaurant I've eaten the most at since moving to NYC! Cash only
Prodigy Coffee
33 Carmine StGreat coffee in a hipster locale.
A speakeasy restaurant, very NYC-esque. don't give up if you can't find it - it doesn't look like a restaurant! A super romantic setting with a cute backyard, great food and solid cocktails!
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StA speakeasy restaurant, very NYC-esque. don't give up if you can't find it - it doesn't look like a restaurant! A super romantic setting with a cute backyard, great food and solid cocktails!
A fantastic, yet understated, Sushi restaurant. If you can splurge, go for the omakase.
7 locals recommend
Soto Japanese Restaurant
357 6th AveA fantastic, yet understated, Sushi restaurant. If you can splurge, go for the omakase.
Everything Else
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StI've never laughed so much in one night I think!
My favorite night club in NYC! Fun crowd, not too expensive, yet stylish!
90 locals recommend
The Jane Hotel
113 Jane StMy favorite night club in NYC! Fun crowd, not too expensive, yet stylish!
Drinks & Nightlife
Always a great atmosphere if you're in the mood for a casual drink or two
75 locals recommend
Wilfie & Nell
228 West 4th StreetAlways a great atmosphere if you're in the mood for a casual drink or two
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
192 7th Ave SHeaven if you're into French wines!
A unique NYC speakeasy experience! You have no idea that the door hides one of the best cocktails bars in the city that also often has live jazz music. If there's a wait, don't give up - it's worth it
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthA unique NYC speakeasy experience! You have no idea that the door hides one of the best cocktails bars in the city that also often has live jazz music. If there's a wait, don't give up - it's worth it
An awesome beer hall nearby - it's indoor's so it's good all year around.
55 locals recommend
Houston Hall
222 W Houston StAn awesome beer hall nearby - it's indoor's so it's good all year around.
Shopping
CVS
156 Henry StA pharmacy / drugstore where you can get all your necessities.
Essentials
Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker StClosest super-market to the apartment.