Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveAmazing farm to table spot!
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlFantastic brunch
Jeffrey's Grocery
172 Waverly PlOyster Spot
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
61 Grove StBest ice cream spot!
Whitehall
19 Greenwich AveGreat eats and good customized cocktails
Rose happy hour every day and live jazz downstairs! Plus the BEST coffee!
41 locals recommend
Petite Boucherie
14 Christopher StRose happy hour every day and live jazz downstairs! Plus the BEST coffee!
The Cornelia Street Cafe
Cornelia StreetQuintessential cafe!
Waverly Inn
16 Bank StAmazing restaurant!
Bar Pitti
268 6th AveAmazing outdoor seating!
Tartine
253 W 11th StGreat brunch! Cash only!
Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave SBest pizza in the city!
BEST brunch hands down! They do not take reservations, so get there early!
111 locals recommend
Little Owl
90 Bedford StBEST brunch hands down! They do not take reservations, so get there early!
Lupa
170 Thompson StBest Casual Italian in the city! Good for an early dinner!
John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StAnother solid pizza spot! Rated top ten in the city!
Another solid Italian spot! Good for pizza and pasta! Try the arancini... YUMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm!!
12 locals recommend
Rafele
29 A 7th Ave SAnother solid Italian spot! Good for pizza and pasta! Try the arancini... YUMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm!!
Amelie Wine Bar
22 W 8th StFantastic French wine bar!
Anfora
34 8th AveSuperb wine bar!!! A++++++
City Winery
155 Varick StFantastic selection of local wines!
Perry Street
Perry StreetContemporary dining - More upscale!
Flex Mussels
1431 E 82nd StMussels and seafood in every shape and form - truly a lovely spot!
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveFamous Joe Coffee!!
Taïm
45 Spring StBest falafel in the city!
Sightseeing
Washington Square South
Washington Square SouthHistoric New York landmark
Union Square
Great sightseeing!
The White Horse Tavern, Bridge St
25 Bridge StHistoric!
Tenements have been restored to original condition - Truly a unique tour!
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StTenements have been restored to original condition - Truly a unique tour!
The High Line Park
AMAZING walk at dusk and sunset!
Essentials
Citarella Gourmet Market - West Village
424 6th AveAlways fresh!
Chelsea Market
75 9th AvePerfect for a weekend stroll!
Drinks & Nightlife
Wilfie & Nell
228 West 4th StreetCool hangout
Barrow Street Ale House
15 Barrow StGreat dive bar!
Johnny's Bar
90 Greenwich AvenueBEST dive bar in the city!
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthSPEAKEASY! Entrance is unmarked... Don't miss it!
Blind Tiger Ale House
281 Bleecker StBest craft beers in the city!
The Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher StHistorical gay bar!
Shopping
C.O. Bigelow
414 6th AveUpstairs pharmacy and local goods!
Everything Else
Amazing water lounge! Purchase gift certificates on spaweek.com and use one of their promo codes and then use the certificate at the spa who accepts. 20-25% savings!
21 locals recommend
Great Jones Spa
29 Great Jones StAmazing water lounge! Purchase gift certificates on spaweek.com and use one of their promo codes and then use the certificate at the spa who accepts. 20-25% savings!
Equinox Greenwich Avenue
97 Greenwich AveGym!
Pure Barre
204 Wythe AveGreat barre class!
Arts & Culture
Arthur's Tavern
57 Grove StGreat spot for live music - MOTOWN!!!!!!!!!
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Great Museum!
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveFantastic installations!
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th AveWorth a visit!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveA MUST!!
Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue AThe ONLY place for Karaoke!