Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The BEST Sicilian pizza. Michelin-recommended. A bit pricey yet worth it! Note: when they deliver, they don't slice the pizza!!! So it's better to eat in.
12 locals recommend
San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina
1559 2nd AveThe BEST Sicilian pizza. Michelin-recommended. A bit pricey yet worth it! Note: when they deliver, they don't slice the pizza!!! So it's better to eat in.
My favorite wine bar, and I own a wine shop! Michelin-recommended South African food. Excellent wine! Their signature dessert, the Malva Cake, is phenomenal! The owner, Suzaan, is a friend, so if she's there, definitely tell her I sent you! Enjoy!
24 locals recommend
Kaia Wine Bar
1614 3rd AveMy favorite wine bar, and I own a wine shop! Michelin-recommended South African food. Excellent wine! Their signature dessert, the Malva Cake, is phenomenal! The owner, Suzaan, is a friend, so if she's there, definitely tell her I sent you! Enjoy!
Ridiculously good ice-cream! They have Rice Krispy Waffle Cones!!!!
23 locals recommend
Emack & Bolio's
1564 1st Ave.Ridiculously good ice-cream! They have Rice Krispy Waffle Cones!!!!
The BEST slice in NYC! Iconic rude New York accent and service, so don't be surprised. You can eat-in as well. All food is classic Italian. Cash only.
22 locals recommend
Gino's Pizza
1615 Dutch BroadwayThe BEST slice in NYC! Iconic rude New York accent and service, so don't be surprised. You can eat-in as well. All food is classic Italian. Cash only.
Mela East
Delicious homemade pasta!
Vietnaam
1700 2nd AveLove their pho! Cool & affordable place. Casual atmosphere.
Everyone's favorite sushi place. Cash only. Try not to go between 7&8pm as it's going to be super-crowded. Closed on Sundays. BYOB=bring your own bottle, so get it at my store, The Grape Juicery, at 11% as my guest.
24 locals recommend
Poke
343 E 85th StEveryone's favorite sushi place. Cash only. Try not to go between 7&8pm as it's going to be super-crowded. Closed on Sundays. BYOB=bring your own bottle, so get it at my store, The Grape Juicery, at 11% as my guest.
Wonderfully fresh Turkish food. Friendly service. BYOB=bring your own bottle, so get it at my store, The Grape Juicery, at 11% as my guest.
17 locals recommend
Agora Turkish
1565 2nd AveWonderfully fresh Turkish food. Friendly service. BYOB=bring your own bottle, so get it at my store, The Grape Juicery, at 11% as my guest.
Drinks & Nightlife
Awesome cocktail bar. Their drinks are pretty good, but bites and atmosphere are excellent!
28 locals recommend
Bondurants
303 E 85th StAwesome cocktail bar. Their drinks are pretty good, but bites and atmosphere are excellent!
Iconic bar for 20-30 yr olds. Classic Upper East Side. There's dancing to classic 80's tunes.
9 locals recommend
Dorrian's Red Hand (NYC)
1616 2nd AveIconic bar for 20-30 yr olds. Classic Upper East Side. There's dancing to classic 80's tunes.
Singles scene! Also, good for brunch. Apparently, they have an amazing burger, but I haven't tried it.
200 locals recommend
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveSingles scene! Also, good for brunch. Apparently, they have an amazing burger, but I haven't tried it.
Infirmary NYC
1720 2nd AveVery popular for cocktails.
Essentials
Iconic class Italian NYC gourmet grocery store. A bit pricey, but excellent quality! And their gelato.... Yumm!
79 locals recommend
Agata & Valentina
64 University PlIconic class Italian NYC gourmet grocery store. A bit pricey, but excellent quality! And their gelato.... Yumm!
This supermarket is right on the corner. Very convenient, but nothing special. There are Fairway and Whole Foods a few blocks away if you prefer gourmet supermarkets.
85 locals recommend
Morton Williams Supermarkets
278 Park Ave SThis supermarket is right on the corner. Very convenient, but nothing special. There are Fairway and Whole Foods a few blocks away if you prefer gourmet supermarkets.
Fairway Market 86th Street
240 East 86th StA lovely NYC supermarket. Has everything!
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThis is a fantastic Whole Foods!