Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
The Press Lounge
653 11th Ave Rooftop overseeing west skyline of Manhattan
Upstairs
145 E 50th StRooftop.
One of the best whiskey speakeasies NYC has to offer. Very old-school, super chill bar-tenders, and long-long-long list of good whiskeys.
32 locals recommend
On The Rocks
696 10th AveOne of the best whiskey speakeasies NYC has to offer. Very old-school, super chill bar-tenders, and long-long-long list of good whiskeys.
Very vibrant scene and good DJ. The drinks tend to come quite strong...if you like that.
20 locals recommend
Fat Buddha
212 Avenue AVery vibrant scene and good DJ. The drinks tend to come quite strong...if you like that.
Given it is in East Village, usually a very good crowd, drinks are good but a bit pricey.
15 locals recommend
Solas
232 E 9th StGiven it is in East Village, usually a very good crowd, drinks are good but a bit pricey.
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
13 E 17th StThe interior is as victorian as it can get.
Great cocktails, and very very good live DJ offers a mix of pop and jazz.
26 locals recommend
Manhattan Cricket Club
226 W 79th StGreat cocktails, and very very good live DJ offers a mix of pop and jazz.
Entertainment & Activities
The High Line Park
Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 & RPX
247 W 42nd StAMC Empire 25
234 W 42nd StFood Scene
My personal favorite when it comes to fine-dining in NYC. Italian-French fusion.
13 locals recommend
Ai Fiori
400 5th Ave My personal favorite when it comes to fine-dining in NYC. Italian-French fusion.
Cipriani Club Residences®
53 Wall StMilk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StThe Blue Dog Cookhouse and Bar
308 West 50th StreetBest cone in town, order the one that has Monday in its name, it will literally save any Monday.
148 locals recommend
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
125 E 7th St Best cone in town, order the one that has Monday in its name, it will literally save any Monday.
Very delicious American cuisine in a very convenient location. Upscale feel.
9 locals recommend
Lexington Brass
517 Lexington Ave Very delicious American cuisine in a very convenient location. Upscale feel.
El Centro
824 9th Ave Best fish tacos in town.
What's better than donut? Donut sandwich.
What's better than donut sandwich? Donut ice cream sandwich.
What's better than donut ice cream sandwich? Donut ice cream sandwich with oreo?
What's better than that? Before you faint, it is donut ice cream sandwich with oreo and nutella.
24 locals recommend
Holey Cream
791 9th Ave What's better than donut? Donut sandwich.
What's better than donut sandwich? Donut ice cream sandwich.
What's better than donut ice cream sandwich? Donut ice cream sandwich with oreo?
What's better than that? Before you faint, it is donut ice cream sandwich with oreo and nutella.
Luckys Famous Burgers
370 W 52nd St
Briciola
370 W 51st St Amazing and authentic Italian tapas served on a bar and a communal table
Amy's Bread
672 9th Ave Monkey bread, croissant du chocolate, these are my favorite things.
Schmackary's
362 W 45th StCookies!
Cowgirl SeaHorse
259 Front StGreat House Margaritas served in jar, and Mexican snacks.
FIG & OLIVE
420 W 13th StAuthentic and delicately handled Mediterranean fare.
Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st St One of the most famous Ramen places in NYC
Hummus Place
305 Amsterdam AveVery tasty hummus in a very affordable but cutsey restaurant.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueArts & Culture
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th AveRipley's Believe It or Not! Times Square
234 W 42nd StCarnegie Hall
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveLincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaMetropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center PlazaEssentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWesterly Natural Market
911 8th AveUnited States Postal Service
301 30th StFedEx Office Print & Ship Center
16 Court StParks & Nature
One Worldwide Plaza
Bryant Park
Union Square
Shopping
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveBloomingdale's
Lexington Avenue