Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Babbo
110 Waverly PlOur favorite Italian restaurant in the city, reservations are a must.
Gemma
335 BoweryCasual Italian food, excellent ambiance.
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveSome would say this is the best Ramen in the world.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
270 Lafayette StExcellent place for coffee and people watching.
Cafe Orlin
Hotspot for brunch
Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery
380 Lafayette StUpscale french brasserie
OTTO Enoteca e Pizzeria
One 5th AveMario Batali's pizza joint
Excellent szechuan chinese food, on the spicy side. BYOB for a $10 corkage fee.
29 localnici recomandă
The Barrel
10 Stuyvesant StExcellent szechuan chinese food, on the spicy side. BYOB for a $10 corkage fee.
Lamb-centric northern chinese food. Great option for takeout.
107 localnici recomandă
Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayLamb-centric northern chinese food. Great option for takeout.
Our new favorite place for Pho, also known for their noodles and vietnamese rolls.
18 localnici recomandă
Sao Mai
203 1st Ave.Our new favorite place for Pho, also known for their noodles and vietnamese rolls.
Kanoyama
175 2nd AveHigh quality sushi at an affordable price.
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StJapanese style speakeasy bar, be ready for a wait.
Blue Hill
75 Washington PlAs seen on Chef's Table (Netflix)
ABC Kitchen
35 E 18th StA little further out but excellent lunch spot.
Upstate
95 1st Ave.Top quality seafood in a pub like setting.
Momofuku Ssäm Bar
89 South StreetDavid Chang at his best, inventive asian food.
If you like Soba, must try this place. Get the $20 lunch box they only make 25 a day so arrive early.
35 localnici recomandă
Sobaya
229 E 9th StIf you like Soba, must try this place. Get the $20 lunch box they only make 25 a day so arrive early.
Best Greek on the island, good for large groups as you get to try everything.
40 localnici recomandă
Taverna Kyclades
228 1st AvenueBest Greek on the island, good for large groups as you get to try everything.
The famous Mighty Quinns BBQ, casual dining... must try the beef brisket.
139 localnici recomandă
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveThe famous Mighty Quinns BBQ, casual dining... must try the beef brisket.
Organic, vegetable focused restaurant... great for brunch and dinner.
186 localnici recomandă
Westville East
173 Avenue AOrganic, vegetable focused restaurant... great for brunch and dinner.
Not my favorite place for burgers, but if you're looking for a good sit down place to eat one this is it.
26 localnici recomandă
Umami Burger Greenwich Village
Not my favorite place for burgers, but if you're looking for a good sit down place to eat one this is it.
burger joint
119 W 56th StOne of my favorite burgers in the city.
DBGB Kitchen & Bar
299 BoweryUpscale burgers and excellent sausages.
Currently my favorite restaurant in the city... perfect for groups of 2-4 as its tapas style food. Also, Obama ate here!
51 localnici recomandă
Estela
47 E Houston StCurrently my favorite restaurant in the city... perfect for groups of 2-4 as its tapas style food. Also, Obama ate here!
Consistently rated one of the best restaurants in the city. Amazing weekday lunch deal.
19 localnici recomandă
Gotham - RE-OPENING This September
12 E 12th StConsistently rated one of the best restaurants in the city. Amazing weekday lunch deal.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Wren
344 BoweryUpscale neighborhood bar with inventive cocktails and great food.
Amelie Wine Bar
22 W 8th StGreat little french wine bar
Gets a little loud at night but otherwise excellent casual bar during the day.
33 localnici recomandă
B Bar & Grill
40 E 4th StGets a little loud at night but otherwise excellent casual bar during the day.
A 'quiet bar' where you can only talk in whispers. Excellent beer selection.
12 localnici recomandă
Burp Castle
41 E 7th StA 'quiet bar' where you can only talk in whispers. Excellent beer selection.
Cocktails and bitters, tiny place... good for a pitstop on the way out.
73 localnici recomandă
Amor y Amargo
95 E 6th StCocktails and bitters, tiny place... good for a pitstop on the way out.
There's probably better bars without all the hype, but a must visit for first timers.
287 localnici recomandă
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlThere's probably better bars without all the hype, but a must visit for first timers.
St. Dymphna's
117 Avenue ACasual neighborhood bar
Don't be intimidated by the doorman, great spot for late night cocktails.
203 localnici recomandă
Death & Company
433 E 6th StDon't be intimidated by the doorman, great spot for late night cocktails.
Shopping
Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette StThe greatest wine store in the world.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StYou can find everything here.
Everything Else
A little more crowded than the East Houston location but slightly closer.
1895 localnici recomandă
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StA little more crowded than the East Houston location but slightly closer.
Arts & Culture
Regal Union Square ScreenX & 4DX
850 BroadwayMovie theater
AMC Village 7
66 3rd AveMovie theater