Guidebook for New York
Everything Else
The Brooklyn Heights promenade is one of my favorite places in all of NY, and there are many beautiful, cobble stone streets and small shops throughout Brooklyn Heights. It's like a mini-Paris in NY :)
407 locals recommend
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont PlaceThe Brooklyn Heights promenade is one of my favorite places in all of NY, and there are many beautiful, cobble stone streets and small shops throughout Brooklyn Heights. It's like a mini-Paris in NY :)
DUMBO is a different vibe altogether- still fancy, but more urban/artistic and looks like it could be straight out of some cavernous mid-western city- huge converted warehouses, small art galleries, little cafes, bars, and a few taco shops. It's really growing but still a bit of a hidden gem in NY.
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StDUMBO is a different vibe altogether- still fancy, but more urban/artistic and looks like it could be straight out of some cavernous mid-western city- huge converted warehouses, small art galleries, little cafes, bars, and a few taco shops. It's really growing but still a bit of a hidden gem in NY.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThe 14th Street location has a wine shop, too (the only Trader Joe's wine shop in the city).
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StThe 14th Street location has a wine shop, too (the only Trader Joe's wine shop in the city).
Open til midnight, but over-priced & not nearly as nice quality as Whole Foods
48 locals recommend
Morton Williams Supermarkets
908 2nd AveOpen til midnight, but over-priced & not nearly as nice quality as Whole Foods
Food Scene
Angelo's Pizza
1092 Flatbush AveTenzan
988 2nd AveVery fresh, trendy place, great service, and cheap!
My favorite! Their beef & chicken is organic, grass-fed, antibiotic-free meat. They also have falafel, schwarma, hummus, babaganoush, etc. It's _VERY_ casual (you order at the counter & sit upstairs), but by far the best quality burger I’ve had (compared to ones 2-3x the price!) and cheap! Just know it is _not_ fancy :)
12 locals recommend
Pita Grill
1083 2nd AveMy favorite! Their beef & chicken is organic, grass-fed, antibiotic-free meat. They also have falafel, schwarma, hummus, babaganoush, etc. It's _VERY_ casual (you order at the counter & sit upstairs), but by far the best quality burger I’ve had (compared to ones 2-3x the price!) and cheap! Just know it is _not_ fancy :)
Pinkberry
596 9th AveBareburger
33-21 31st AveOrganic Burgers!
The Smith
956 2nd AveNice, Fancy and Pricey!
Lombardi's
32 Spring StGrimaldi's
656 6th AvenueLong line but great pizza!
Brunetti
626 Hudson StVery small shop, gluten free options!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cleopatra's Needle
East 81st StreetJazz in NYC!
Club Bonafide
212 E 52nd StSmalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StSwing 46
349 W 46th StBlue Note
131 West 3rd StreetFat Cat
75 Christopher StThe Village Vanguard
178 7th Ave S