Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Starbucks
154 N 7th StYour nearest Starbucks
Our favorite summer time burrito destination. Try the "Red Nose Bulldogs"
29 locals recommend
Blockheads
322 W 50th StOur favorite summer time burrito destination. Try the "Red Nose Bulldogs"
Our favorite Thai food. Great atmosphere, delicious food, reasonably priced.
39 locals recommend
V{IV}
717 9th AveOur favorite Thai food. Great atmosphere, delicious food, reasonably priced.
Luckys Famous Burgers
370 W 52nd StOur favorite burgers and shakes. Open late!
Georgio's Country Grill
Comfort Italian food.....and they deliver!!
Da Marino
220 W 49th StGood Italian food in a fun, festive setting.
Arriba Arriba Midtown
762 9th AveTasty, reasonably-priced Mexican food.
Bamboo 52
344 W 52nd StGreat rolls and good sushi.
Two Boots Hell's Kitchen
625 9th AveOur favorite neighborhood pizza.
Fuel Grill & Juice Bar
683 9th AveHealthy food, smoothies, and juices. Quick.
Drinks & Nightlife
Medi Wine Bar
811 9th AveGreat wine bar with delicious menu, and calming ambiance.
Sightseeing
"Top of the Rock" is an amazing view. Winter ice skating and NYC Christmas Tree. Summer outdoor dining. Year-round shopping.
264 locals recommend
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller Plaza"Top of the Rock" is an amazing view. Winter ice skating and NYC Christmas Tree. Summer outdoor dining. Year-round shopping.
Iconic NYC destination. Tour lines can be very long, so we recommend going on weekdays midday.
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StIconic NYC destination. Tour lines can be very long, so we recommend going on weekdays midday.
Theater District
Only 2 blocks from New York's Times Square!!!
Shopping
Great place to get half off tickets for you favorite Broadway shows. FYI Wicked, Lion King, and Book of Mormon are never available.
149 locals recommend
TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetGreat place to get half off tickets for you favorite Broadway shows. FYI Wicked, Lion King, and Book of Mormon are never available.
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveThe most "NYC" department store.
The largest department store in the world.
(The women's shoe department is also the largest in the world, encompassing an entire NYC block)
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StThe largest department store in the world.
(The women's shoe department is also the largest in the world, encompassing an entire NYC block)
Essentials
Excellent groceries with a wide selection of gourmet/healthy fare. Also has a lot of grab-and-go goodies.
197 locals recommend
Amish Market
731 9th AveExcellent groceries with a wide selection of gourmet/healthy fare. Also has a lot of grab-and-go goodies.
The Food Emporium
810 8th AveLarge typical grocery store.
Food Emporium
452 W 43rd StLarge typical grocery store.
Ray & Frank's Liquor Store
706 9th AveMost friendly service around.
Everything Else
Bally Total Fitness
350 West 50th Street$25 day rate, $50 two weeks
Mid City Gym & Tanning
345 W 42nd St~$10-$15/day, packages available.
Mid City Gym & Tanning
345 W 42nd St~$10-$15 day rate, packages available. Friendly staff. Inexpensive tanning.
Barry's Bootcamp Chelsea
135 W 20th StCoined "The Best Workout in the World"
It's not on Madison Avenue. It's not a square. And there is no garden. BUT, still the place for many concerts.
452 locals recommend
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania PlazaIt's not on Madison Avenue. It's not a square. And there is no garden. BUT, still the place for many concerts.