Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
One of the best BBQ spots in NYC with the popular Jazz Standard club in the basement.
32 locals recommend
Blue Smoke Flatiron
116 E 27th StOne of the best BBQ spots in NYC with the popular Jazz Standard club in the basement.
Popular brunch spot (could be a bit of a wait) with a $1 oyster happy hour from 4-7pm.
76 locals recommend
Sarabeth's
381 Park Avenue SouthPopular brunch spot (could be a bit of a wait) with a $1 oyster happy hour from 4-7pm.
Dos Caminos
675 Hudson StTrendy Mexican restaurant.
Authentic old style Irish pub complete with sawdust on the ground and a log burning fireplace. A favorite with locals.
15 locals recommend
Molly's
287 3rd AvenueAuthentic old style Irish pub complete with sawdust on the ground and a log burning fireplace. A favorite with locals.
Famous NYC pizza - some claim it is not as good as the original Brooklyn location but still considered one of the best in the city. A bit pricey. No slices, no reservations and cash only.
26 locals recommend
Grimaldi's
656 6th AvenueFamous NYC pizza - some claim it is not as good as the original Brooklyn location but still considered one of the best in the city. A bit pricey. No slices, no reservations and cash only.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city - upscale Latin American fusion by Jean-Georges. Sit in the bar area to avoid a ridiculous wait.
49 locals recommend
abcV
38 E 19th StOne of my favorite restaurants in the city - upscale Latin American fusion by Jean-Georges. Sit in the bar area to avoid a ridiculous wait.
Sightseeing
A park with a view of the famous Flatiron building. A Shake Shack burger stand is located in the park.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveA park with a view of the famous Flatiron building. A Shake Shack burger stand is located in the park.
Drinks & Nightlife
The lobby doubles as a popular lounge in the evenings with DJ's spinning and drinks flowing. The Breslin is a popular restaurant within the hotel while Stumptown Coffee serves quality coffee.
81 locals recommend
Ace Hotel New York
20 W 29th StThe lobby doubles as a popular lounge in the evenings with DJ's spinning and drinks flowing. The Breslin is a popular restaurant within the hotel while Stumptown Coffee serves quality coffee.
Rooftop bar with great views of the skyline. Blankets are provided when it is chilly.
203 locals recommend
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th AveRooftop bar with great views of the skyline. Blankets are provided when it is chilly.
The NoMad Hotel
1170 BroadwayTrendy bar and restaurant for the Manhattan after work crowd.
Classy whiskey bar with an extensive drink menu, live jazz, and decent food.
35 locals recommend
The Flatiron Room
37 W 26th StClassy whiskey bar with an extensive drink menu, live jazz, and decent food.
Ping pong and drinks go hand in hand here. A fun way to spend an evening.
47 locals recommend
SPIN New York 23
48 E 23rd StPing pong and drinks go hand in hand here. A fun way to spend an evening.
Brasserie Les Halles
411 Park Avenue SouthAnthony Bourdain's French brasserie known for steak frites.
Everything Else
A multi-story shopping emporium where the likes of Kanye West shop. Worth checking out for the artistic layout of the store.
46 locals recommend
Dover Street Market New York
160 Lexington AveA multi-story shopping emporium where the likes of Kanye West shop. Worth checking out for the artistic layout of the store.
Just one city block but worth going for authentic Korean food and/or Karaoke. BCD Tofu House is a favorite.
159 locals recommend
Koreatown
Just one city block but worth going for authentic Korean food and/or Karaoke. BCD Tofu House is a favorite.