Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
San Matteo
1716 2nd AveAuthentic Italian pizza (very thin)
Really cool atmosphere. If going for lunch/dinner, ask to be seated in the back ("the library room").
36 locals recommend
The Writing Room
1703 2nd AveReally cool atmosphere. If going for lunch/dinner, ask to be seated in the back ("the library room").
This fully windowed restaurant offers excellent food and wine while still being able to people watch
21 locals recommend
Bocado
1293 Lexington AveThis fully windowed restaurant offers excellent food and wine while still being able to people watch
The Supply House
1647 2nd AvenueFeatures great acoustic performances
Well worth the walk for this Thai food. I recommend eating at the restaurant for its unique jungle/forest-like interior
58 locals recommend
Up Thai
1411 2nd AveWell worth the walk for this Thai food. I recommend eating at the restaurant for its unique jungle/forest-like interior
Churutto
1534 3rd AveExcellent lunch special - very good value.
Arts & Culture
Many famous and well known artist perform and/or give talks at this venue
23 locals recommend
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington AveMany famous and well known artist perform and/or give talks at this venue
It's the MET!
I recommend the rooftop terrace for a relaxing break from amazing works of art.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIt's the MET!
I recommend the rooftop terrace for a relaxing break from amazing works of art.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveIconic museum that some consider a must-see.
If visiting during the summer, you may be able to catch a free stage performance by Shakespeare
10 locals recommend
Central Park Conservancy
717 E 60th StIf visiting during the summer, you may be able to catch a free stage performance by Shakespeare
Standup comedy - will feature headliners on any given night; was very funny the last time I went
40 locals recommend
Comic Strip Live
1568 2nd AveStandup comedy - will feature headliners on any given night; was very funny the last time I went
Have not been yet, but there is usually a line outside which makes me think its good :)
176 locals recommend
Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveHave not been yet, but there is usually a line outside which makes me think its good :)
Just re-opened after 2+ years of renovations!
146 locals recommend
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st StJust re-opened after 2+ years of renovations!
Drinks & Nightlife
Five Mile Stone
1640 2nd AveGreat for food or fun
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveSophisticated yet socialable atmosphere
Rathbones
1702 2nd AveRequisite sports bar