Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
BEST pancakes in the city at this local greasy spoon. Highly recommended.
21 locals recommend
La Bonbonniere
28 8th AveBEST pancakes in the city at this local greasy spoon. Highly recommended.
Terrific local pizza spot. Outdoor patio in the back and terrific pizza. We like ours well done which makes it crispier and has a nice char. Enjoy!
7 locals recommend
Brunetti
626 Hudson StTerrific local pizza spot. Outdoor patio in the back and terrific pizza. We like ours well done which makes it crispier and has a nice char. Enjoy!
Marvelous little restaurant that provides Wi-Fi. You can order several bottles of wine for $20 each and spend an afternoon working and eating.
31 locals recommend
Cafe Minerva
302 West 4th StreetMarvelous little restaurant that provides Wi-Fi. You can order several bottles of wine for $20 each and spend an afternoon working and eating.
Some of the best margaritas in the city, but you have to drink them on their sidewalk patio while eating their fresh guacamole.
63 locals recommend
Móle
57 Jane StSome of the best margaritas in the city, but you have to drink them on their sidewalk patio while eating their fresh guacamole.
Probably one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in the city.
16 locals recommend
Piccolo Angolo
621 Hudson StProbably one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in the city.
Injera
11 Abingdon SquareA fantastic Ethiopian restaurant that is literally right next door!
A brilliant restaurant owned by Jonathan Waxman, if you are a Top Chef Masters fan. If you are lucky you will see the great man himself.
60 locals recommend
Barbuto
113 Horatio StA brilliant restaurant owned by Jonathan Waxman, if you are a Top Chef Masters fan. If you are lucky you will see the great man himself.
BEST coffee spot in town, but others think so as well, so go early to get a table and write your next novel.
44 locals recommend
Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
BEST coffee spot in town, but others think so as well, so go early to get a table and write your next novel.
Everything Else
Specialty chocolate shop that has some of the best chocolate around.
8 locals recommend
Bespoke Chocolates
6 Extra PlSpecialty chocolate shop that has some of the best chocolate around.
If you are a Sex In The City fan, you need to try the cupcakes. We prefer the cakes and cookies, but each to their own.
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StIf you are a Sex In The City fan, you need to try the cupcakes. We prefer the cakes and cookies, but each to their own.
The best soft ice cream in the city. Try a Salted Pimp or a Bea Arthur. You won't regret it. :)
34 locals recommend
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
61 Grove StThe best soft ice cream in the city. Try a Salted Pimp or a Bea Arthur. You won't regret it. :)
No need to worry about finding a bank machine nearby, is the corner close enough? :)
50 locals recommend
Chase Bank
111 8th AveNo need to worry about finding a bank machine nearby, is the corner close enough? :)
Shopping
Beautiful local Mom & Pop shop with local artisan work. Be careful you will spend too much money here!
Teich
22 8th AveBeautiful local Mom & Pop shop with local artisan work. Be careful you will spend too much money here!
Manley's Wines & Spirits
35 8th AveBeautiful and well stocked wine and spirits store.
Take a stroll through the old Nabisco plant and check out the stores, food markets and restaurants. You won't regret it.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveTake a stroll through the old Nabisco plant and check out the stores, food markets and restaurants. You won't regret it.
Essentials
Local grocery store 1.5 blocks away. Take a grocery bag with you from the hall closet and help the environment.
43 locals recommend
D'Agostino Supermarkets Inc
666 Greenwich StLocal grocery store 1.5 blocks away. Take a grocery bag with you from the hall closet and help the environment.
Neighborhood bodega that seems to have anything you might want or need. The cat's name is Lucky! They are also open 24 hours. They will make fantastic breakfast or lunch type sandwiches.
9 locals recommend
Abingdon Market
421-425 Bleecker StNeighborhood bodega that seems to have anything you might want or need. The cat's name is Lucky! They are also open 24 hours. They will make fantastic breakfast or lunch type sandwiches.
Homemade pound cake, a turkey cooked daily... Looks a little run down but this corner bodega makes it up with great hospitality and food.
Spyros Food Mart
11 8th AveHomemade pound cake, a turkey cooked daily... Looks a little run down but this corner bodega makes it up with great hospitality and food.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's the neighborhood dive bar BUT also has the best burgers around. Always on the NYC top burger lists. Cash ONLY.
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetIt's the neighborhood dive bar BUT also has the best burgers around. Always on the NYC top burger lists. Cash ONLY.
Sightseeing
A brilliant way to save the railway. Taking an elevated rail line and turning it into one of the most beautiful parks in the world. With the new extension to 34th street it is close to 2 miles now.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
A brilliant way to save the railway. Taking an elevated rail line and turning it into one of the most beautiful parks in the world. With the new extension to 34th street it is close to 2 miles now.