Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

An easy, close place to enjoy a nice Italian meal. Ask for Herbert, the Maitre'D. All the servers are wonderful, too.
22 locals recommend
Le Zie Trattoria
172 7th Ave
22 locals recommend
An easy, close place to enjoy a nice Italian meal. Ask for Herbert, the Maitre'D. All the servers are wonderful, too.
Good, close sushi. Often packed on weeknights, but easier to get a table or seat at the sushi bar on weekends.
73 locals recommend
Momoya
185 7th Ave
73 locals recommend
Good, close sushi. Often packed on weeknights, but easier to get a table or seat at the sushi bar on weekends.
Some of the best Italian in the city, IMHO. Chef Pino never disappoints.
Morso
420 E 59th St
Some of the best Italian in the city, IMHO. Chef Pino never disappoints.
The locals' go-to spot for a great cup of joe.
90 locals recommend
Café Grumpy
224 W 20th St
90 locals recommend
The locals' go-to spot for a great cup of joe.

Drinks & Nightlife

I love the vibe of this French bistro. The moules frites are tasty!
18 locals recommend
Le Singe
160 7th Ave
18 locals recommend
I love the vibe of this French bistro. The moules frites are tasty!

Everything Else

Such a great lineup of performers -- always. A small theater with big punch. See a show there if you can.
54 locals recommend
The Cell
175 8th Ave
54 locals recommend
Such a great lineup of performers -- always. A small theater with big punch. See a show there if you can.
Eclectic and interesting art, design and furniture store. You'll see a painting in my apartment from this shop.
Organic Modernism
203 N 11th St
Eclectic and interesting art, design and furniture store. You'll see a painting in my apartment from this shop.
Odd stuff for sale; fun experience! No trip to SoHo is complete without a visit.
17 locals recommend
The Evolution Store
687 Broadway
17 locals recommend
Odd stuff for sale; fun experience! No trip to SoHo is complete without a visit.
What a hoot! Step in to the redneck south at this quirkily decorated watering hole. Don't leave without a mango margarita and some tater tots.
10 locals recommend
Trailer Park Lounge
271 W 23rd St
10 locals recommend
What a hoot! Step in to the redneck south at this quirkily decorated watering hole. Don't leave without a mango margarita and some tater tots.
Closest movie theater
61 locals recommend
Cinepolis
260 W 23rd St
61 locals recommend
Closest movie theater
Amazing locally-sourced produce and products. The adjacent restaurant serves a nice meal as well.
72 locals recommend
Foragers Market
56 Adams St
72 locals recommend
Amazing locally-sourced produce and products. The adjacent restaurant serves a nice meal as well.
Somewhere between a bodega and a grocery store, Garden of Eden is a great place to pick up all your foodstuffs.
56 locals recommend
Garden of Eden Marketplace
162 W 23rd St
56 locals recommend
Somewhere between a bodega and a grocery store, Garden of Eden is a great place to pick up all your foodstuffs.
Mmmmm... NYC bagels! Murray's hits the spot. Lines in the morning may be long, but they move very fast.
53 locals recommend
Murray's Bagels Chelsea
242 8th Ave
53 locals recommend
Mmmmm... NYC bagels! Murray's hits the spot. Lines in the morning may be long, but they move very fast.
Specialty food vendors, shops and excitement -- you can't miss Chelsea Market!
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
1123 locals recommend
Specialty food vendors, shops and excitement -- you can't miss Chelsea Market!

Sightseeing

Beautiful park setting in an unexpected space -- on old, elevated, abandoned train tracks. Take a stroll and enjoy the sights of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
Beautiful park setting in an unexpected space -- on old, elevated, abandoned train tracks. Take a stroll and enjoy the sights of Chelsea and the Meatpacking District.