Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Voted best diner in New York and open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, can have breakfast and lunch foods at night and dinner in the morning!
25 locals recommend
Westway Diner
614 9th AveVoted best diner in New York and open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, can have breakfast and lunch foods at night and dinner in the morning!
One of the first really popular vegetarian restaurants I visited in Manhattan. Asian themed offerings.
Zen Palate
663 9th AveOne of the first really popular vegetarian restaurants I visited in Manhattan. Asian themed offerings.
Green Symphony
547 6th AveUnique juices and smoothies.
Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie-that's all I need to say. They use natural ingredients and no preservatives. Can be a little pricey. Look for specials in the evening.
14 locals recommend
Little Pie Company
424 W 43rd StSour Cream Apple Walnut Pie-that's all I need to say. They use natural ingredients and no preservatives. Can be a little pricey. Look for specials in the evening.
Coffee, quiet spot, free wifi. I also like the 43rd and 8th avenue location and the 43rd and 9th avenue location and the 42nd street off 9th avenue location.
577 locals recommend
Starbucks
154 N 7th StCoffee, quiet spot, free wifi. I also like the 43rd and 8th avenue location and the 43rd and 9th avenue location and the 42nd street off 9th avenue location.
Some say they are the best burgers. I think they are just fine, but the place is popular, has chic decor, and some outdoor seating. People come from all over town to eat here.
137 locals recommend
5 Napkin Burger
630 9th AveSome say they are the best burgers. I think they are just fine, but the place is popular, has chic decor, and some outdoor seating. People come from all over town to eat here.
Ritzy sit down restaurant with a secret. They have a separate side entrance where you can get great deals to go after 7pm, made fresh daily. main restaurant also has afterwork oyster specials.
16 locals recommend
Thalia
Ritzy sit down restaurant with a secret. They have a separate side entrance where you can get great deals to go after 7pm, made fresh daily. main restaurant also has afterwork oyster specials.
Everything Else
Natural and organic grocery, juice bar, sandwiches, healthy beauty aids and more.
64 locals recommend
Westerly Natural Market
911 8th AveNatural and organic grocery, juice bar, sandwiches, healthy beauty aids and more.
The Food Emporium
810 8th AveSuper grocery store and salad bar.
A fairytale-like park in the middle of skyscrapers. There are free exercise classes during the day, free movies on summer nights and in winter it is turned into an ice skating rink with shops.
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
A fairytale-like park in the middle of skyscrapers. There are free exercise classes during the day, free movies on summer nights and in winter it is turned into an ice skating rink with shops.
Look out on this relaxing pier at the beautiful waters. The Intrepid Museum and other ships and sightseeing ferries are docked here to enjoy New York by water. There is a bar, PD Ohurleys.
6 locals recommend
Pier 86
Look out on this relaxing pier at the beautiful waters. The Intrepid Museum and other ships and sightseeing ferries are docked here to enjoy New York by water. There is a bar, PD Ohurleys.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nordic and Viking themed bar with 23 craft beers on tap. Calm and lively at the same time, not too big, a chill hangout.
33 locals recommend
Valhalla
815 9th AveNordic and Viking themed bar with 23 craft beers on tap. Calm and lively at the same time, not too big, a chill hangout.
Bar with karaoke and really lively mostly young people. Bar food, sure, but everyone just wants to unwind and be loud after work.
15 locals recommend
Bar Nine
807 9th AveBar with karaoke and really lively mostly young people. Bar food, sure, but everyone just wants to unwind and be loud after work.
Beautiful, large, festive Mardi Gras-themed bar celebrating New Orleans culture with large colorful drinks and a musical party atmosphere. On Restaurant Row.
Bourbon Street Bar & Grille
346 W 46th StBeautiful, large, festive Mardi Gras-themed bar celebrating New Orleans culture with large colorful drinks and a musical party atmosphere. On Restaurant Row.
Arts & Culture
Dance classes and performances or just walk by and see them practice through the glass.
28 locals recommend
The Ailey Studios
405 W 55th StDance classes and performances or just walk by and see them practice through the glass.
Outdoor ticket deals for Broadway Shows and musicals. It's a long line but you will get seats to shows like Jersey Boys, Spiderman, Phantom of the Opera and Jekyll and Hyde.
149 locals recommend
TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetOutdoor ticket deals for Broadway Shows and musicals. It's a long line but you will get seats to shows like Jersey Boys, Spiderman, Phantom of the Opera and Jekyll and Hyde.
Sightseeing
Home of the Metropolitan Opera and The New York Philharmonic, Lincoln Center is a beautiful sight starting with the steps which light up with greetings and the fountain at the center.
117 locals recommend
Lincoln Center Plaza
Lincoln Center PlazaHome of the Metropolitan Opera and The New York Philharmonic, Lincoln Center is a beautiful sight starting with the steps which light up with greetings and the fountain at the center.
This hugely beautiful glass mall is across the street from Central Park and has some of the best shopping and upscale restaurants. There is a Whole Foods where you can sit down and relax.
112 locals recommend
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus CirThis hugely beautiful glass mall is across the street from Central Park and has some of the best shopping and upscale restaurants. There is a Whole Foods where you can sit down and relax.
Beautiful library, a New York landmark. The halls are so mammoth, lots of history, you can use internet there if you are from out of town with your ID.
166 locals recommend
New York Public Library - Bloomingdale Library
476 5th AveBeautiful library, a New York landmark. The halls are so mammoth, lots of history, you can use internet there if you are from out of town with your ID.
Lots of Korean restaurants on this one block. Any nice looking sit down restaurant will let you grill your dinner at your own table (for two). Bustling and interesting to visit.
159 locals recommend
Koreatown
Lots of Korean restaurants on this one block. Any nice looking sit down restaurant will let you grill your dinner at your own table (for two). Bustling and interesting to visit.
Ice skating and the largest tree in New York City at the plaza during Christmas time. Shops and the NBC building can be looked at or toured all the time.
264 locals recommend
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller PlazaIce skating and the largest tree in New York City at the plaza during Christmas time. Shops and the NBC building can be looked at or toured all the time.
Architecturally marvelous train station built in 1871 on the east side of Manhattan taking commuters out of the city while catering to their needs with gourmet food shops and artsy stores.
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StArchitecturally marvelous train station built in 1871 on the east side of Manhattan taking commuters out of the city while catering to their needs with gourmet food shops and artsy stores.
An architecturally distinct neighborhood with an artistic history and in some areas cobblestone streets. Good to visit and walk and get a feel.
180 locals recommend
Greenwich Village
An architecturally distinct neighborhood with an artistic history and in some areas cobblestone streets. Good to visit and walk and get a feel.
Shopping
Forever 21
40 E 14th StClothing, clothing clothing!