Guidebook for New York
Essentials
The Food Emporium
810 8th AveAffordable groceries, just one block away.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great bar / restaurant - one of my favorites in the neighborhood.
58 locals recommend
Jones Wood Foundry
401 E 76th StGreat bar / restaurant - one of my favorites in the neighborhood.
Head to the rooftop here for a great view of Manhattan and good beer and wine!
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveHead to the rooftop here for a great view of Manhattan and good beer and wine!
If you want to get out of Manhattan for a night, head to Brooklyn and check out Barcade. It is a fun bar with arcade games. Take the 6 train to 14th St. Union Square and transfer to the L.
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveIf you want to get out of Manhattan for a night, head to Brooklyn and check out Barcade. It is a fun bar with arcade games. Take the 6 train to 14th St. Union Square and transfer to the L.
Arts & Culture
Close to Central Park and on the same block, visit a museum that the locals enjoy. Free admission on Sunday mornings.
307 locals recommend
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StClose to Central Park and on the same block, visit a museum that the locals enjoy. Free admission on Sunday mornings.
Do you like stand up comedy? Make sure you reserve a seat in the 10:30pm show online, which is usually the best one of the night. Take the 6 train to Bleecker. Walk through Washington Square Park.
323 locals recommend
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StDo you like stand up comedy? Make sure you reserve a seat in the 10:30pm show online, which is usually the best one of the night. Take the 6 train to Bleecker. Walk through Washington Square Park.
If you have time, check out the ballet, opera or symphony at Lincoln Center. You can usually get rush tickets, as well, and it will be a performance you will never forget.
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaIf you have time, check out the ballet, opera or symphony at Lincoln Center. You can usually get rush tickets, as well, and it will be a performance you will never forget.
Food Scene
My local coffee shop - where you go for good coffee to meet friends, have breakfast, write, relax.
Gotham Cafe
1298 2nd AveMy local coffee shop - where you go for good coffee to meet friends, have breakfast, write, relax.
Head to Chinatown on an early Saturday or Sunday morning for a real dim sum experience. Take the 6 train to Canal.
70 locals recommend
Jing Fong Restaurant
380 Amsterdam AvenueHead to Chinatown on an early Saturday or Sunday morning for a real dim sum experience. Take the 6 train to Canal.
The best Italian desserts ever. Get a cannoli and a black and white cookie with a cup of coffee.
27 locals recommend
Pasticceria Rocco
243 Bleecker StThe best Italian desserts ever. Get a cannoli and a black and white cookie with a cup of coffee.
The Smith
55 3rd AveGreat brunch deal on Sundays - get a mimosa with french toast!
Vegan dim sum - if you don't want to accidentally eat chicken feet, here's a good way to still get the experience!
13 locals recommend
The Original Buddha Bodai Kosher Vegetarian Restaurant 🥬 佛菩提
5 Mott StVegan dim sum - if you don't want to accidentally eat chicken feet, here's a good way to still get the experience!
A hole in the wall but really authentic fish 'n chips place in Greenwich Village. Just try it.
19 locals recommend
A Salt & Battery
112 Greenwich AveA hole in the wall but really authentic fish 'n chips place in Greenwich Village. Just try it.
Everything Else
This is a unique non profit bookstore and cafe in the heart of SoHo. All books are donated used / new from the community. They host a great event called, The Moth, which you should try and see.
42 locals recommend
Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby StThis is a unique non profit bookstore and cafe in the heart of SoHo. All books are donated used / new from the community. They host a great event called, The Moth, which you should try and see.
David Chang's ice cream shop. It is tiny, and the line might be a little long, but it is worth it.
102 locals recommend
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StDavid Chang's ice cream shop. It is tiny, and the line might be a little long, but it is worth it.
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StBragging rights, just to say you ate a cupcake here.
The line will always be long, especially at 3am, when you'll get all the people who are looking for a bite to eat after a night out. This street meat is worth the wait.
40 locals recommend
The Halal Guys
307 E 14th StThe line will always be long, especially at 3am, when you'll get all the people who are looking for a bite to eat after a night out. This street meat is worth the wait.
On a nice day, take a walk over the bridge. You'll get a fabulous view of the Statue of Liberty, as well!
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeOn a nice day, take a walk over the bridge. You'll get a fabulous view of the Statue of Liberty, as well!
Sightseeing
Just make sure you take a walk through here. The arch and fountain are especially beautiful at night.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareJust make sure you take a walk through here. The arch and fountain are especially beautiful at night.
Shopping
Want to see a Broadway show without breaking the bank? Line up at the TKTS booth in Times Square for discount tickets for shows the day of. Arrive by 9am for matinees and 2:45 for evening shows.
149 locals recommend
TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetWant to see a Broadway show without breaking the bank? Line up at the TKTS booth in Times Square for discount tickets for shows the day of. Arrive by 9am for matinees and 2:45 for evening shows.