Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Dudley's
85 Orchard StGreat atmosphere. Great food and drinks.
Get a "Cocky Rooster." You won't regret it. Everything on the menu is amazing.
96 locals recommend
An Choi
85 Orchard StGet a "Cocky Rooster." You won't regret it. Everything on the menu is amazing.
Austrian food is the bomb. Who knew? Bring a friend and get the sausage sampler.
89 locals recommend
Cafe Katja
79 Orchard StAustrian food is the bomb. Who knew? Bring a friend and get the sausage sampler.
Dimes
49 Canal StThe best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. Also Sophie is just a delight.
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StWent in a skeptic. Came out a believer.
Get "Zoe's Malawa". Get the eggs poached, and throw them on top. Pour over the harisa and some extra hot sauce. Cut it all up. It ISRAEL-Y good!
99 locals recommend
Cafe Petisco
189 E BroadwayGet "Zoe's Malawa". Get the eggs poached, and throw them on top. Pour over the harisa and some extra hot sauce. Cut it all up. It ISRAEL-Y good!
Prince St. Pizza
27 Prince StThe Soho Square is the shit. Nuff said.
L'asso
192 Mott StreetSome good ass fancy pie.
El Rey
Awesome vibe. Great coffee.
Cup & Saucer
A greasy spoon from a bygone era.
Freemans
Freeman AlleyGreat brunch. Great atmosphere.
Best sandwich ever. Get the house special, add pate for $1, get it spicy, have them cut it in half. Best $5.75 you ever spent.
16 locals recommend
Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli
369 Broome StBest sandwich ever. Get the house special, add pate for $1, get it spicy, have them cut it in half. Best $5.75 you ever spent.
Oro Bakery and Bar
375 Broome StNice cafe. Beer and wine too.
Irving Farm Coffee Roasters
71 Irving PlCafe + beer and wine.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StDim Sum rocks here.
Pulqueria
11 Doyers StTacos are the stuff of dreams here. Great place for a drink too.
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StGreat place to hang out with friends.
Excellent brunch. The shakshouka and the French toast are two awesome items to share.
39 locals recommend
Balaboosta
611 Hudson StExcellent brunch. The shakshouka and the French toast are two awesome items to share.
Han Dynasty
90 3rd AveExcellent spicy Chinese food. The dan dan noodles are amazing.
Cafe Select
212 Lafayette StBest croque monsieur in New York.
Robataya
Amazing food, great atmosphere. Make sure that you sit at the bar!
Black Market
Great burger! Great Brunch spot!
I loved Umami Burger in LA and was beyond excited when it finally came to town.
26 locals recommend
Umami Burger Greenwich Village
I loved Umami Burger in LA and was beyond excited when it finally came to town.
Northern Spy Food Co.
511 East 12th StreetExcellent organic brunch.
Donostia
Wonderful new tapas spot, right on the park.
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StGreat place to eat outside and pretend that you're in Europe.
Parm
248 Mulberry StItalian American food done right.
Emporio
231 Mott StAn Italian that never fails to disappoint.
Back Forty
190 Avenue BAwesome brunch spot!
GG's
511 East 5th StreetFantastic place. Great burger.
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveGreat BBQ! The brisket is out of this world.
Still my favourite restaurant in all of NY. Get the pork belly with watermelon, the fatty duck, the papaya salad and the lobster.
12 locals recommend
Fatty Crab
643 Hudson StStill my favourite restaurant in all of NY. Get the pork belly with watermelon, the fatty duck, the papaya salad and the lobster.
Hakata Tonton
Pork lovers' paradise
Yunnan BBQ
79 Clinton StreetSpicy Chinese.
Great breakfast/brunch 7 days a week. Go early to avoid a long wait.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StGreat breakfast/brunch 7 days a week. Go early to avoid a long wait.
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton StYet another great neighborhood haunt.
Schiller's Liquor Bar
Great bistro, kitchen is open late.
Drinks & Nightlife
Attaboy
134 Eldridge StA fun, clandestine little bar.
$1 oyster happy hour. The poutine is AMAZING as are the devilled eggs with pork belly.
7 locals recommend
Hill & Dale
$1 oyster happy hour. The poutine is AMAZING as are the devilled eggs with pork belly.
The Ten Bells
247 Broome StGreat date place. Works every time.
Bar Belly
14 Orchard StGreat happy hour. $1 oysters.
Forgtmenot
138 Division StThis place oozes effortless cool.
baby grand
161 Lafayette StA funny little karaoke bar.
Wonderful, nautical bar from which to watch the sunset over the river.
35 locals recommend
The Rusty Knot
425 West StWonderful, nautical bar from which to watch the sunset over the river.
Lucy's
135 Avenue AMy favourite dive bar in the world. Say Hi to Lucy!
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveReally fun Bavarian bierhalle
Winnie's Bar & Restaurant
104 Bayard StThe authentic Chinatown karaoke experience.
Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th StThis place feels like a secret, even though it's not.
Shopping
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StSome of the best doughnuts around.
Stanley's Pharmacy
31 Ludlow StLike no other pharmacy in the world. Trust me.
Babeland
94 Rivington StBest sex shop in America.
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th StGet the Salty Pimp!
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveClosest pharmacy
Walgreen's
66-54 Fresh Pond RdPharmacy
Duane Reade
110 Newark Ave24 Hour pharmacy
Everything Else
East River Greenway
East River GreenwayGreat place to run.
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetTake a seat and watch it all happen.
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StGreat museum!
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveFantastic food fair. Get there around 11 on a Saturday.
The Jane Hotel
113 Jane StGreat date spot. Great spot in general.
Bank of America Financial Center
186 Newark AveCloset bank
Capital One Bank
341 Eastern PkwyAnother bank
United States Postal Service
271 Cadman Plaza ENearest post office
Essentials
Union Market
240 E Houston StVery good grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGreat grocery store!
Happiness Deli
24-hour grocery store