Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
My favorite local spot. Simply charming, with the best macarons in town! Tell Nicky, the owner, I sent you!
15 locals recommend
Bosie
506 LaGuardia PlMy favorite local spot. Simply charming, with the best macarons in town! Tell Nicky, the owner, I sent you!
Ever wondered what goat milk ice cream is like? Divine. Don't miss the 'salted carmel'.
9 locals recommend
Victory Garden
31 Carmine StEver wondered what goat milk ice cream is like? Divine. Don't miss the 'salted carmel'.
Not your mother's oatmeal! This place is great for a quick and hearty meal before galavanting about the city. I love the oatmeal scones, muffins and their iced americano is the best around.
6 locals recommend
OatMeals
120 W 3rd StNot your mother's oatmeal! This place is great for a quick and hearty meal before galavanting about the city. I love the oatmeal scones, muffins and their iced americano is the best around.
The chef of this delectable high-end joint used to be a well-know pastry chef. Try the mushroom tacos and all the small bite items.
27 locals recommend
Empellon Taqueria
230 West 4th StreetThe chef of this delectable high-end joint used to be a well-know pastry chef. Try the mushroom tacos and all the small bite items.
Right across the street from the Hudson River, this is a great spot for brunch, before walking it off with a river stroll.
7 locals recommend
Bakehouse Bistro & Bar
113 Horatio StRight across the street from the Hudson River, this is a great spot for brunch, before walking it off with a river stroll.
Kava Cafe
803 Washington StSuper cute coffee spot with a garden in the back. But no WiFi...
Best Mexican grilled corn I have ever had. And a great cocktail menu, if you imbibe.
18 locals recommend
Diablo Royale
Best Mexican grilled corn I have ever had. And a great cocktail menu, if you imbibe.
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StHighly recommended for a gorgeous meal.
Love this restaurant, very hip, but not too hip, just right... They feature veggies that are grown organically on their rooftop. Very cool. Try the sea bass or the gin and tonic salmon.
22 locals recommend
Bell Book & Candle
141 W 10th StLove this restaurant, very hip, but not too hip, just right... They feature veggies that are grown organically on their rooftop. Very cool. Try the sea bass or the gin and tonic salmon.
Da Silvano
260 6th AveHigh-end italian. Amazing. Try the barata.
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveThese people take coffee very seriously.
Ghandi Cafe
283 Bleecker StGood indian food. I love the lobster curry. Yum!
Tartine
253 W 11th StGet the cream cheese and lox bagel sticks.
Rice To Riches
37 Spring StThis is a rice pudding shop. Yes. That's right.
Essentials
Lifethyme Natural Market
410 6th AveGreat little health food store, short walk from home.
One of two WF locations closest to the apartment. They both deliver, tell them if you desire such as the checkout stand. This location gets pretty jammed, only go here if you are feeling quite relaxed
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StOne of two WF locations closest to the apartment. They both deliver, tell them if you desire such as the checkout stand. This location gets pretty jammed, only go here if you are feeling quite relaxed
One of two WF locations closest to the apartment. They both deliver, tell them if you desire such as the checkout stand. Much larger and calmer WF than Union Square.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StOne of two WF locations closest to the apartment. They both deliver, tell them if you desire such as the checkout stand. Much larger and calmer WF than Union Square.
Arts & Culture
Hot yoga anyone?? It's not quite as hot as Bikram and they don't yell at you. Very nice yoga studio and they have everything you need to rent for a session. Clean dressing room and showers.
46 locals recommend
Modo Yoga NYC
109 Metropolitan AveHot yoga anyone?? It's not quite as hot as Bikram and they don't yell at you. Very nice yoga studio and they have everything you need to rent for a session. Clean dressing room and showers.
IFC Center
323 6th AveIndie film movie theater, also plays old school flicks on occasion.
Go to 'Sleep No More'. It is a live and interactive theatrical experience, done on a self-guided tour of an old hotel, while all participants are wearing masks. Something to write home about!
80 locals recommend
The McKittrick Hotel
530 W 27th StGo to 'Sleep No More'. It is a live and interactive theatrical experience, done on a self-guided tour of an old hotel, while all participants are wearing masks. Something to write home about!
Shopping
Steven by Steve Madden
355 Bleecker StMy favorite shoe store.
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayMy current favorite book store. 3 levels.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pegu Club
Great little hideaway craft cocktail lounge.
Sightseeing
If you stay here, definitely, definitely do this walk. The park and river are gorgeous, it is a welcome change of pace from the bustling inner city experience. Head south toward lady liberty.
155 locals recommend
Hudson River Park
If you stay here, definitely, definitely do this walk. The park and river are gorgeous, it is a welcome change of pace from the bustling inner city experience. Head south toward lady liberty.
Everything Else
Been walking all day? Feet killing you? Drop into Renew for a $23 one hour foot rub. You won't regret it, even if you go again the next day.
8 locals recommend
Renew Body Wellness
49 W 8th StBeen walking all day? Feet killing you? Drop into Renew for a $23 one hour foot rub. You won't regret it, even if you go again the next day.