Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
Carnegie Hall
World class music
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetEssential for any art lover
Shopping
Housing Works Thrift Shop
245 West 10th StreetGreat finds benefiting a worthy cause
Cellar 53 Wine & Spirits
785 10th AveLarge selection for wine enthusiasts at a decent price
Westside Home Center—Hardware store that is packed to the gills with items you might need in a pinch.
778 9th Ave
778 9th AvenueWestside Home Center—Hardware store that is packed to the gills with items you might need in a pinch.
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveThe most venerated luxury goods shopping mecca on Earth!
Universal Gear Inc
140 8th AveLocal menswear store with an emphasis on the intimates.
GGAT
Men's swimsuits & underwear galore
Food Scene
Merilu Pizza Al Metro
791 9th AveDelicious wood burning oven-fired pizza
Carnegie Deli
854 7th AvenueWorld famous sandwiches
Luckys Famous Burgers
370 W 52nd StThe best greasy burgers & fries—and I say that endearingly
Artisinal coffee and scrumptious confections are divine at this local coffeeshop
90 locals recommend
Kahve
403 W 51st StArtisinal coffee and scrumptious confections are divine at this local coffeeshop
Casual, eco-minded regional chain for organic burgers (from beef to bison) & more, plus beer & wine. DEE-LISH!
465 locals recommend
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveCasual, eco-minded regional chain for organic burgers (from beef to bison) & more, plus beer & wine. DEE-LISH!
Exorbitantly, astronomically, incredibly, unbelievably, outrageously expensive... And worth every, single, last, solitary penny!
66 locals recommend
Per Se
10 Columbus CircleExorbitantly, astronomically, incredibly, unbelievably, outrageously expensive... And worth every, single, last, solitary penny!
Swanky steakhouse for very special occasions (think, marriage proposal-calibre)
20 locals recommend
The Capital Grille
155 E 42nd StSwanky steakhouse for very special occasions (think, marriage proposal-calibre)
Out-of-this-world "fancy" pizza and best of all, it's right next door!
36 locals recommend
B Side Pizza & Wine Bar
370 W 51st StOut-of-this-world "fancy" pizza and best of all, it's right next door!
Good pizza at pretty good prices. This is where I order from when I just don't feel like cooking.
The Bread Factory Cafe - Gio's Pizza
935 8th AvenueGood pizza at pretty good prices. This is where I order from when I just don't feel like cooking.
NO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!! Yes, this is the original "Soup Nazi" but DO NOT use that term in here!
8 locals recommend
The Original Soupman
259A W 55th StNO SOUP FOR YOU!!!!! Yes, this is the original "Soup Nazi" but DO NOT use that term in here!
Starbucks
154 N 7th StYour nearest Starbucks for reference
Drinks & Nightlife
V{IV}
717 9th AveGreat Thai at great prices
This casual, well-worn gay bar draws a local crowd with drink specials & a welcoming vibe. It's under a minute walking!
16 locals recommend
Posh
405 W 51st StThis casual, well-worn gay bar draws a local crowd with drink specials & a welcoming vibe. It's under a minute walking!
The House of Brews
302 West 51st StreetImpressive selection for craft beer lovers
Hip gay dance club playing the beats - take the shortcut through the parking lot between 51st & 52nd and you'll be right in front of it!
44 locals recommend
Industry Bar
355 W 52nd StHip gay dance club playing the beats - take the shortcut through the parking lot between 51st & 52nd and you'll be right in front of it!
Essentials
The Food Emporium
810 8th AveRun-of-the-mill grocery store, but good prices
This is the closest "bodega," or convenience store. It's where you run to get something you need quick but don't feel like trudging to the grocery store.
Hampton Gourmet Deli
755 9th AveThis is the closest "bodega," or convenience store. It's where you run to get something you need quick but don't feel like trudging to the grocery store.
Everything Else
This is the closest post office (and actually the closest mail box as well). Get there by going through the parking lot between 51st & 52nd streets for a shortcut.
85 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
301 30th StThis is the closest post office (and actually the closest mail box as well). Get there by going through the parking lot between 51st & 52nd streets for a shortcut.
For your reference, here is the location of our nearest subway entrance, on the Blue (A, C, E) Line
269 W 51st St
269 West 51st StreetFor your reference, here is the location of our nearest subway entrance, on the Blue (A, C, E) Line
Sightseeing
We're just a hop, skip, and a jump from one of the world's most well-known squares (even though it's NOT technically a square!).
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
We're just a hop, skip, and a jump from one of the world's most well-known squares (even though it's NOT technically a square!).
This is where to access Central Park on foot at its closest distance to the apartment building. Also many shops & eateries in this area as well as the Museum of Arts & Design.
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleThis is where to access Central Park on foot at its closest distance to the apartment building. Also many shops & eateries in this area as well as the Museum of Arts & Design.
The Rockettes haven't been high-kicking at this venerable institution all these years for nothing. Fascinating place!
230 locals recommend
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th AveThe Rockettes haven't been high-kicking at this venerable institution all these years for nothing. Fascinating place!
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaJust a 12-15 minute walk to The Rock!