Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Wonderful brunch/breakfast spot close by. There can be long lines!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Friedman's Herald Square
132 West 31st StreetWonderful brunch/breakfast spot close by. There can be long lines!
Italian food paradise. Specialty stores and restaurants.
592 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveItalian food paradise. Specialty stores and restaurants.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueFamous burgers and shakes.
Pizza joint literally around the corner, home to one of the top 10 slices in NYC.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NY Pizza Suprema
413 8th AvePizza joint literally around the corner, home to one of the top 10 slices in NYC.
Balthazar
80 Spring StClassic New York eatery.
Home of the famous cronut. Line up early!
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StHome of the famous cronut. Line up early!
Excellent East Village hot dogs. Also attaches to secret speakeasy Please Don't Tell.
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlExcellent East Village hot dogs. Also attaches to secret speakeasy Please Don't Tell.
The best doughnuts in NYC in my opinion. Get the tres leeches doughnut.
313 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StThe best doughnuts in NYC in my opinion. Get the tres leeches doughnut.
"I'll have what she's having." Deli made famous by "When Harry Met Sally"
690 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston St"I'll have what she's having." Deli made famous by "When Harry Met Sally"
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Excellent any time of day.
This is a great quick counter service breakfast place nearby. All kinds of bagels, coffee and breakfast foods
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
35-05 BroadwayThis is a great quick counter service breakfast place nearby. All kinds of bagels, coffee and breakfast foods
Every single guest we've ever taken here has raved about it. One of the most decently priced sit down meals in NYC!
580 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveEvery single guest we've ever taken here has raved about it. One of the most decently priced sit down meals in NYC!
Best bet for BBQ in NYC (coming from two Texans)
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hill Country Barbecue Market
30 W 26th StBest bet for BBQ in NYC (coming from two Texans)
From the movie, chocolates and coffee shop with famous frozen hot chocolate
123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Serendipity 3
225 E 60th StFrom the movie, chocolates and coffee shop with famous frozen hot chocolate
Best quality coffee within a few blocks of us. Huge tables and free wifi, perfect for writing your next screenplay
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pushcart Coffee
Best quality coffee within a few blocks of us. Huge tables and free wifi, perfect for writing your next screenplay
This is smack dab in the middle of a TON of Thai restaurants. This one has solid thai food, but more importantly a glitzy ambiance and some of the most decently priced cocktails we've had in manhattan
101 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Room Service
690 9th AveThis is smack dab in the middle of a TON of Thai restaurants. This one has solid thai food, but more importantly a glitzy ambiance and some of the most decently priced cocktails we've had in manhattan
We really love doughnuts. These are exceptional!
638 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dough Doughnuts
5th AvenueWe really love doughnuts. These are exceptional!
The Redhead
349 East 13th StreetExcellent comfort food
Great small Italian spot with excellent prices!
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pepe Giallo
195 10th AveGreat small Italian spot with excellent prices!
A great coffee shop nearby. Huge space for relaxing and getting some work done.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bean&Bean Coffee Roasters - Chelsea
318 8th AveA great coffee shop nearby. Huge space for relaxing and getting some work done.
Home to Blue Bottle Coffee (the best coffee in the city), a great ramen place, and lots of other eats.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gotham West Market
600 11th AveHome to Blue Bottle Coffee (the best coffee in the city), a great ramen place, and lots of other eats.
Adorable french restaurant in the heart of the West Village. Great for breakfast followed by a stroll around the neighborhood.
188 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buvette
42 Grove StAdorable french restaurant in the heart of the West Village. Great for breakfast followed by a stroll around the neighborhood.
Excellent classic italian "red-sauce" joint. Relaxed atmosphere.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parm
248 Mulberry StExcellent classic italian "red-sauce" joint. Relaxed atmosphere.
The food here is excellent. Great for a fancier night out on the town (but not a wallet-buster). Small plates mean that you can try a bit of everything (and it's ALL delicious)
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stanton Social
The food here is excellent. Great for a fancier night out on the town (but not a wallet-buster). Small plates mean that you can try a bit of everything (and it's ALL delicious)
Shopping
Home of the Original Macy's and tons of other retail shops. Also highly recommend "Wafels and Dinges" stand for a sweet treat.
696 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Macy's
151 W 34th StHome of the Original Macy's and tons of other retail shops. Also highly recommend "Wafels and Dinges" stand for a sweet treat.
ABC Carpet & Home
888 BroadwayOne of the best shops in NYC
230 5th Ave
230 5th AveThere's always a sample sale here
Arts & Culture
Mecca for food and specialty stores. Connects to the High Line which is a wonderful stroll in good weather. Recommend eating at Los Tacos no. 1 for fantastic tacos, or Lobster Place for lobster rolls.
1123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Chelsea
75 9th AveMecca for food and specialty stores. Connects to the High Line which is a wonderful stroll in good weather. Recommend eating at Los Tacos no. 1 for fantastic tacos, or Lobster Place for lobster rolls.
The best of the art museums in NYC (in my opinion). Prices are recommended only, so feel free to pay what you'd like!
2653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveThe best of the art museums in NYC (in my opinion). Prices are recommended only, so feel free to pay what you'd like!
Home of interactive play "Sleep No More" and also an excellent restaurant and rooftop bar
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The McKittrick Hotel
530 W 27th StHome of interactive play "Sleep No More" and also an excellent restaurant and rooftop bar
The best comedy club in NYC. Made famous by Louis C.K. We've never seen a bad show here.
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StThe best comedy club in NYC. Made famous by Louis C.K. We've never seen a bad show here.
Entertainment & Activities
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersBowling, Golfing, Ice Skating
Sightseeing
West Side Hwy
West Side HighwayFantastic views for your run/jog/cycling
Brooklyn Flea/ Smorgasburg. Worth a trip over the bridge.
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg
50 Kent AvenueBrooklyn Flea/ Smorgasburg. Worth a trip over the bridge.
Go for teatime, or for cocktails. A wonderful representation of NYC hotel luxury!
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Plaza Food Hall USA
768 Central Park SGo for teatime, or for cocktails. A wonderful representation of NYC hotel luxury!
Take the tour.
567 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piscina Sur del Memorial del 11 de Setiembre
180 Greenwich StTake the tour.
Stroll the boardwalk, ride the roller coasters, and eat ice cream
663 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coney Island
Stroll the boardwalk, ride the roller coasters, and eat ice cream
This historic harbor is home to the former Fulton Fish Market, the Seaport Museum, the country's largest privately owned fleet of historic ships and a shopping mall with retail stores and restaurants.
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton StThis historic harbor is home to the former Fulton Fish Market, the Seaport Museum, the country's largest privately owned fleet of historic ships and a shopping mall with retail stores and restaurants.
home to lots of outdoor movie nights/free yoga/ famous author lectures/free music
688 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Bryant
home to lots of outdoor movie nights/free yoga/ famous author lectures/free music
Walk two avenues west from our apartment and enter the High Line. Walk it south for amazing views and end near the Chelsea Market (16th street). You'll see street art, gardens, and architecture.
2323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque High Line
Walk two avenues west from our apartment and enter the High Line. Walk it south for amazing views and end near the Chelsea Market (16th street). You'll see street art, gardens, and architecture.
Stroll around for amazing Greenwich Village views. There are also some free audio tours you can download on your smart phone that explain some sites around here
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Washington Square Arch
Washington Square NorthStroll around for amazing Greenwich Village views. There are also some free audio tours you can download on your smart phone that explain some sites around here
New York City's first and only cat cafe! Order some coffee/teas and sweets and snuggle up to some kitties!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Meow Parlour
46 Hester StNew York City's first and only cat cafe! Order some coffee/teas and sweets and snuggle up to some kitties!
Drinks & Nightlife
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StFree tours
One of the oldest bars in NYC. Great slice of history.
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StOne of the oldest bars in NYC. Great slice of history.
Large Biergarten. Great for a little taste of the SOHO neighborhood, too
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Houston Hall
222 W Houston StLarge Biergarten. Great for a little taste of the SOHO neighborhood, too
Gallow Green
542 W 27th StThe most gorgeous rooftop bar in NYC!
Awesome basement bar with jazz and games galore. Pool, Ping Pong, scrabble and more.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fat Cat
75 Christopher StAwesome basement bar with jazz and games galore. Pool, Ping Pong, scrabble and more.
A great bar/club in Greenwich Village. Check out the drag queen bingo for a fun night out that isn't too expensive!
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker StA great bar/club in Greenwich Village. Check out the drag queen bingo for a fun night out that isn't too expensive!
Everything Else
Medieval museum with wonderful tours of the art and gardens (planted with medieval foods and medicines) Fort Tyron Park area is also a gorgeous setting right next to the Hudson River
707 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrMedieval museum with wonderful tours of the art and gardens (planted with medieval foods and medicines) Fort Tyron Park area is also a gorgeous setting right next to the Hudson River
Stroll Koreatown for tons of pastry shops, asian food, and karaoke bars
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Koreatown
Stroll Koreatown for tons of pastry shops, asian food, and karaoke bars
If you want to see a skyscraper, we recommend going here versus the Chrysler or Empire State. There's a ton to do around here--ice skating, shops, tours, NBC headquarters.
759 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Rockefeller
45 Rockefeller PlazaIf you want to see a skyscraper, we recommend going here versus the Chrysler or Empire State. There's a ton to do around here--ice skating, shops, tours, NBC headquarters.