Guidebook for New York
Shopping
Check out the art wall on Elizabeth St...features a new artist every few weeks.
9 locals recommend
rag & bone
73 E Houston StCheck out the art wall on Elizabeth St...features a new artist every few weeks.
Food Scene
A favorite...the food is amazing. All ingredients on the menu are locally sourced within 300 miles of NYC.
37 locals recommend
Black Tree
131 Orchard StreetA favorite...the food is amazing. All ingredients on the menu are locally sourced within 300 miles of NYC.
Ivan Ramen
25 Clinton StFamous ramen spot
Old home tucked away in an NYC alley. Great food and fun atmosphere!
60 locals recommend
Freeman Alley
Freeman AlleyOld home tucked away in an NYC alley. Great food and fun atmosphere!
So many yummy options in this trendy, contemporary food court in Brookfield Place.
23 locals recommend
Tartinery - Hudson Eats
225 Liberty StreetSo many yummy options in this trendy, contemporary food court in Brookfield Place.
The best dumplings and sesame pancake sandwiches. And cheapest meal you will eat in NYC.
56 locals recommend
Prosperity Dumpling
The best dumplings and sesame pancake sandwiches. And cheapest meal you will eat in NYC.
Make sure you try the soup dumplings. Great dim sum restaurant. If you have less than 8 people, you will be seated with others.
196 locals recommend
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryMake sure you try the soup dumplings. Great dim sum restaurant. If you have less than 8 people, you will be seated with others.
If you are a fan of gourmet fried chicken, this is a must. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner.
81 locals recommend
Root & Bone
200 E 3rd StIf you are a fan of gourmet fried chicken, this is a must. Great for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StAnother fried chicken favorite
Black
170 Elizabeth StNew bagel hotspot...long lines.
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StA favorite for brunch. Outdoor seating and clean eating.
Menu full of different egg sandwich variations. Always a line, but worth it on a nice day!
104 locals recommend
Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StMenu full of different egg sandwich variations. Always a line, but worth it on a nice day!
Brunch and Dinner are equally good here. Small, charming spot in SoHo.
131 locals recommend
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette StBrunch and Dinner are equally good here. Small, charming spot in SoHo.
A staple for us...not only right across the street, but great pizza and open late.
19 locals recommend
Nonnas L.E.S. Pizzeria
A staple for us...not only right across the street, but great pizza and open late.
Arts & Culture
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryFun museum to check out
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StAlways several options for live music on every night.
Sunshine Cinema
Cozy independent movie theater
Perfect outing on a rainy day. Can spend hours in MoMA.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetPerfect outing on a rainy day. Can spend hours in MoMA.
Sightseeing
The new park is beautiful...the museum is very emotional. You can tour the park yourself for free without going to the museum.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StThe new park is beautiful...the museum is very emotional. You can tour the park yourself for free without going to the museum.
Dylan's Candy Bar
1011 3rd AvenueThe most joyful candy store.
Belvedere Castle
Find this gem in the midst of Central Park!
Make sure to get a meal at Katz's! They are open 24 hours a day.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StMake sure to get a meal at Katz's! They are open 24 hours a day.
This ferry is free...and a nice way to catch some views of the city. Take it to Staten Island, get off the boat, then get right back on to return to Manhattan.
254 locals recommend
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryThis ferry is free...and a nice way to catch some views of the city. Take it to Staten Island, get off the boat, then get right back on to return to Manhattan.
Grab a coffee and stroll along the High Line Park, starting at 16th Street. It's a work of art.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Grab a coffee and stroll along the High Line Park, starting at 16th Street. It's a work of art.
Walk the Williamsburg Bridge and make your way to Smorgasburg...a consortium of amazing food trucks. In Brooklyn Bridge Park on Sundays.
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveWalk the Williamsburg Bridge and make your way to Smorgasburg...a consortium of amazing food trucks. In Brooklyn Bridge Park on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
While walking through CP, take a break for a drink at Tavern on the Green and soak up the people watching.
66 locals recommend
Tavern On the Green
West 67th StreetWhile walking through CP, take a break for a drink at Tavern on the Green and soak up the people watching.
They have an outdoor beer garden overlooking Allen St. Ping pong, jenga, and scrabble are among the many games to play while enjoying a drink.
53 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
187 Orchard StThey have an outdoor beer garden overlooking Allen St. Ping pong, jenga, and scrabble are among the many games to play while enjoying a drink.
Essentials
Union Market
240 E Houston StOrganic grocery store
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveStandard grocery store nearby
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StFairly close by.