Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
You must have a slice of Artichoke Pizza. Get one during the day, when it is not too busy. If you love artichokes, try the 'artichoke slice.' I prefer a classic cheese slice myself.
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StYou must have a slice of Artichoke Pizza. Get one during the day, when it is not too busy. If you love artichokes, try the 'artichoke slice.' I prefer a classic cheese slice myself.
I love to sit at the bar with a friend for brunch on Sundays. Open late night, a cool place to grab some food or a cocktail.
75 locals recommend
Coffee Shop
29 Union Square WI love to sit at the bar with a friend for brunch on Sundays. Open late night, a cool place to grab some food or a cocktail.
Republic
37 Union Square WThe noodles! Get a hugh bowl of Asian-style noodles for a filling lunch.
Fancy afternoon tea? Hidden on a tiny street nearby, this old English teahouse will serve you proper. At least I think so! I don't know, I'm from New York ; ) But its lovely!
Lady Mendl's Tea Salon
56 Irving PlFancy afternoon tea? Hidden on a tiny street nearby, this old English teahouse will serve you proper. At least I think so! I don't know, I'm from New York ; ) But its lovely!
An excellent, classic New York slice of pizza. I prefer 'plain' because I am a pizza purist.
15 locals recommend
Stromboli Pizza
83 St Marks PlAn excellent, classic New York slice of pizza. I prefer 'plain' because I am a pizza purist.
Super old-school Ukrainian cafe and an East Village staple for over 60 years, pop by anytime of day or night. Open 24 hours, famous for Pierogi.
235 locals recommend
Veselka
144 2nd AveSuper old-school Ukrainian cafe and an East Village staple for over 60 years, pop by anytime of day or night. Open 24 hours, famous for Pierogi.
Empire Biscuit
Head here for a 4-am breakfast biscuit.
The famous Greenwich Village institution, Joe's Pizza, has a branch just down the street. A great, classic New York slice.
337 locals recommend
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StThe famous Greenwich Village institution, Joe's Pizza, has a branch just down the street. A great, classic New York slice.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very cute bar that was once a hair salon and still has many of the old furnishings. Sit in old salon chairs with hair dryers sipping your cocktail. $10 for a fun, cheap manicure and cocktail!
56 locals recommend
Beauty Bar
231 E 14th StVery cute bar that was once a hair salon and still has many of the old furnishings. Sit in old salon chairs with hair dryers sipping your cocktail. $10 for a fun, cheap manicure and cocktail!
Classic American sports bar serving pub food and drinks. Good place to watch a game if you like sports.
8 locals recommend
Blind Pig Bar
Classic American sports bar serving pub food and drinks. Good place to watch a game if you like sports.
This is a hidden gem. An old-school bar still alive and well in the Union Square area. Great burgers, and cheap too.
11 locals recommend
Old Town Bar
45 E 18th StThis is a hidden gem. An old-school bar still alive and well in the Union Square area. Great burgers, and cheap too.
Get to Veloce for a glass of wine with a friend. Nice open space for an afternoon glass.
67 locals recommend
Bar Veloce
176 7th AveGet to Veloce for a glass of wine with a friend. Nice open space for an afternoon glass.
A hidden gem in the gorgeous Gramercy Park Hotel. Stop by for a drink. An expensive, but tasty one.
68 locals recommend
Rose Bar
2 Lexington AveA hidden gem in the gorgeous Gramercy Park Hotel. Stop by for a drink. An expensive, but tasty one.
Enjoy secret locations? Here's one: Go down to the little hot-dog shop (order one, they're great!) and into the telephone booth. Pick up the phone and tell them how many people you are...
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlEnjoy secret locations? Here's one: Go down to the little hot-dog shop (order one, they're great!) and into the telephone booth. Pick up the phone and tell them how many people you are...
Sightseeing
Union Square is a fun park with a great farmers market with local produce, cafes, shopping, Whole Foods, huge gift market before Christmas, lots of people playing chess, protesting, performing...
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Union Square is a fun park with a great farmers market with local produce, cafes, shopping, Whole Foods, huge gift market before Christmas, lots of people playing chess, protesting, performing...
Head over to Gramercy Park just to see it. Only those who live on the park have a key to get in. Beautiful little neighborhood to walk around. Stop by Gramercy Hotel for a cocktail.
86 locals recommend
Gramercy Park
Head over to Gramercy Park just to see it. Only those who live on the park have a key to get in. Beautiful little neighborhood to walk around. Stop by Gramercy Hotel for a cocktail.
Essentials
Get to Trader Joe's for really great snacks, and basic cooking needs. They also have a great wine shop!
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGet to Trader Joe's for really great snacks, and basic cooking needs. They also have a great wine shop!
A bit more expensive, but worth it! The trick is: buy their house brand, called "365". Great place for fresh, sustainable meats, fish, etc. Check out the upstairs cafe with views.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StA bit more expensive, but worth it! The trick is: buy their house brand, called "365". Great place for fresh, sustainable meats, fish, etc. Check out the upstairs cafe with views.
Don't miss the famous Farmer's Market! Here you can get excellent organic produce, meats, cheeses and other items from our New York State farms. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Don't miss the famous Farmer's Market! Here you can get excellent organic produce, meats, cheeses and other items from our New York State farms. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.
I have my laundry done here. This is not a self-service place. You drop off your laundry/dry cleaning and they do it for you.
428 E 14th St
428 East 14th StreetI have my laundry done here. This is not a self-service place. You drop off your laundry/dry cleaning and they do it for you.
Everything Else
The post office is just across the street. Easy to send your postcards!
85 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
271 Cadman Plaza EThe post office is just across the street. Easy to send your postcards!
New Phoenix Laundromat
199 1st Ave.This is a self-service laundromat--you can do your own laundry here.
If you're looking for a spot to run/jog, this path is right ont he East River.
89 locals recommend
East River Promenade
East River PromenadeIf you're looking for a spot to run/jog, this path is right ont he East River.
Getting Around
Danny's Cycles
546 6th AvenueLooking to rent a bicycle? Head over to sixth avenue to Danny's.
Rent Citibike for short-term bike rentals. There are stations everywhere. Go to citibike nyc dot com for details.
277 locals recommend
Citi Bike
Rent Citibike for short-term bike rentals. There are stations everywhere. Go to citibike nyc dot com for details.