Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Motorino
510 Columbus AveBest Pizza! This is a sit down pizza spot however they deliver as well!
Best Chinese in city (in my opinion)
Def try the Soup Dumplings and then go for foot rub across the street at Foot Heaven
196 locals recommend
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryBest Chinese in city (in my opinion)
Def try the Soup Dumplings and then go for foot rub across the street at Foot Heaven
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveAwesome Brunch - cool scene
Great Teriyaki food inexpensive and somewhat healthy. They do not deliver but if in Union Square area and looking for a quick healthy bite this is good.
6 locals recommend
Glaze Teriyaki
643 Lexington AvenueGreat Teriyaki food inexpensive and somewhat healthy. They do not deliver but if in Union Square area and looking for a quick healthy bite this is good.
Great place to buy Coffee Beans - have big selection of fresh coffee beans from around the world
23 locals recommend
Porto Rico Importing Co
40 St Marks PlGreat place to buy Coffee Beans - have big selection of fresh coffee beans from around the world
Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen
35 Downing StreetGreat Brunch, lunch, or dinner - killer dessert!
Tartine
253 W 11th StFavorite brunch in West Village - quaint little french bistro
Great Brunch, lunch, or dinner - if you go fro brunch def try the french toast with bananas and strawberries - top 5 in city!
119 locals recommend
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetGreat Brunch, lunch, or dinner - if you go fro brunch def try the french toast with bananas and strawberries - top 5 in city!
Awesome hamburgers - lots of different meats to choose from as well as vegetarian options. The apple walnut salad is a great starter too!
35 locals recommend
Bareburger
Awesome hamburgers - lots of different meats to choose from as well as vegetarian options. The apple walnut salad is a great starter too!
Freemans
Freeman AlleyCool restaurant great food and good vibe!
Great little coffee shop just up the block from the apartment - good spot to sit and do work and catchup on emails. Good food too.
46 locals recommend
B Cup Cafe New York City
212 Avenue BGreat little coffee shop just up the block from the apartment - good spot to sit and do work and catchup on emails. Good food too.
The Immigrants
341 East 9th StreetQuaint little wine bar - good date spot
Awesome restaurant in west village! Great food - super tasty and you may even spot Michael Stipe from REM who frequents it often. Need reservations.
44 locals recommend
dell'anima
600 11th AveAwesome restaurant in west village! Great food - super tasty and you may even spot Michael Stipe from REM who frequents it often. Need reservations.
Another great west village restaurant - great italian cuisine. Need reservations.
104 locals recommend
L'Artusi
228 W 10th StAnother great west village restaurant - great italian cuisine. Need reservations.
Great little restaurant in the Nolita area - highly recommend the couscous...it is amazing! Another spot frequently visited by various celebrities.
219 locals recommend
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StGreat little restaurant in the Nolita area - highly recommend the couscous...it is amazing! Another spot frequently visited by various celebrities.
Sake Bar Satsko
202 E 7th StCool little spot for Japanese'ish fare and drink.
Thursday Kitchen
424 E 9th StCool spot - Korean Tapas
If you like Ukrainian food this is a good spot to try - they also have Ballroom Dancing some nights.
Ukrainian East Village
140 2nd AveIf you like Ukrainian food this is a good spot to try - they also have Ballroom Dancing some nights.
MUD SPOT
307 E 9th StGood coffee and decent food.
Matcha Cafe Wabi
233 E 4th StThis is my spot for a great Matcha
Great spot for a full Aryuvedic menu. The lasagna and also the khichri are out of this world.
7 locals recommend
Divya's Kitchen
25 1st Ave.Great spot for a full Aryuvedic menu. The lasagna and also the khichri are out of this world.
Cool little restaurant in Nolita area - great for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Good for a date.
131 locals recommend
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette StCool little restaurant in Nolita area - great for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Good for a date.
Favorite sushi restaurant - insider tip - get the Sushi and Sashimi Special For 1 which is more than enough for two people!! Sushi Deluxe is great for just 1.
12 locals recommend
Kotobuki
1530 Old Northern BoulevardFavorite sushi restaurant - insider tip - get the Sushi and Sashimi Special For 1 which is more than enough for two people!! Sushi Deluxe is great for just 1.
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveOne of my absolute favorites int the neighborhood - if you like Vietnamese food this is a must-visit for a local twist.
21 locals recommend
Hanoi House
119 St Marks PlOne of my absolute favorites int the neighborhood - if you like Vietnamese food this is a must-visit for a local twist.
Tatsu Ramen
167 1st Ave.If you feel like a quick and delicious Ramen this is right around the block
Good spot for Coffee and Food and playing with puppies....yes puppies!
7 locals recommend
Boris & Horton
195 Avenue AGood spot for Coffee and Food and playing with puppies....yes puppies!
Cool little Vegan tapas spot - check out the Miyake Buns they are yummy!!
14 locals recommend
Ladybird
111 E 7th StCool little Vegan tapas spot - check out the Miyake Buns they are yummy!!
Caravan Of Dreams
405 E 6th StLocal establishment for Vegan meal
Hill Country Barbecue Market
30 W 26th StSome of the best BBQ in the country! GO HUNGRY!
Great reliable and quick - basically across the street from apartment
186 locals recommend
Westville East
173 Avenue AGreat reliable and quick - basically across the street from apartment
Everything Else
Eat at Joes Shanghai and then go for foot rub - this killer combo will keep you craving a return visit....TRUST ME!!
Foot Heaven
16 Pell StEat at Joes Shanghai and then go for foot rub - this killer combo will keep you craving a return visit....TRUST ME!!
NYU Langone Medical Center
333 E 33rd StCall 911 in case of emergency
NYU is the best closest hospital
CVS
156 Henry St24 Hour Pharmacy
Decent gym close by - I believe a day pass is $10 or $15 - you may be able to by a week pass
15 locals recommend
Crunch Fitness - Union Square
113 4th AveDecent gym close by - I believe a day pass is $10 or $15 - you may be able to by a week pass
Essentials
Associated Supermarket
Can pretty much get whatever you need here
Great spot to get a men's haircut and or straight edge razor shave with hot shaving cream!!! Its a real treat. Brett is my barber but they are all good. FSC also has their own clothing shop next door
F.S.C. Barber
Great spot to get a men's haircut and or straight edge razor shave with hot shaving cream!!! Its a real treat. Brett is my barber but they are all good. FSC also has their own clothing shop next door
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StLarge market - lots of healthy/organic options
Commodities Health Food
165 1st Ave.Healthly local market
organic avenue
116 Suffolk StHealthy market
Cool spot for a men's haircut and shave. Though there are closer places if not looking for a unique experience.
11 locals recommend
Fellow Barber
101 N 8th StCool spot for a men's haircut and shave. Though there are closer places if not looking for a unique experience.
Sightseeing
Williamsburg is cool to go check out if you have the time. Check out the Brooklyn Flea Market and Shmorgasburg - google for more detailed info.
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Williamsburg is cool to go check out if you have the time. Check out the Brooklyn Flea Market and Shmorgasburg - google for more detailed info.
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeA must see if you have the time - an old abandoned above ground subway line that was converted into a beautiful pedestrian walk that spans close to 30 blocks.
Enter on Gansevoort St & Washington St
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
A must see if you have the time - an old abandoned above ground subway line that was converted into a beautiful pedestrian walk that spans close to 30 blocks.
Enter on Gansevoort St & Washington St
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandIf you are going to Statue of Liberty it is definitely worth stopping at the Ellis Island Museum - this is one of three sites in the country where all immigrants were processed as they immigrated to America.
178 locals recommend
Ellis Island
If you are going to Statue of Liberty it is definitely worth stopping at the Ellis Island Museum - this is one of three sites in the country where all immigrants were processed as they immigrated to America.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a neighborhood bar located just across the street - has good beer selection on tap!
43 locals recommend
Drop Off Service
211 Avenue AJust a neighborhood bar located just across the street - has good beer selection on tap!
Cool little mixology joint with great drinks! Good mexican food too!
71 locals recommend
Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th StreetCool little mixology joint with great drinks! Good mexican food too!
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StAnother hidden gem - Mixology bar with good drinks!
Blue Ribbon Bakery Kitchen
35 Downing StreetGreat little wine bar in West Village area!
Great drinks - also directly next door to it is a cool spot called Cabin Down Below.
46 locals recommend
Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th StGreat drinks - also directly next door to it is a cool spot called Cabin Down Below.
Studio 151
151 Loisaida AveCool spot in the area
This place is an institution. Been in the neighborhood for many years. Is a tiny little bar/spot for live music and after hours.
57 locals recommend
Nublu Classic
62 Loisaida AveThis place is an institution. Been in the neighborhood for many years. Is a tiny little bar/spot for live music and after hours.
Great spot for live music - always good talent there. No cover just a 1 drink minimum.
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StGreat spot for live music - always good talent there. No cover just a 1 drink minimum.
Shopping
Good Beer
422 E 9th StAwesome store to buy beer - huge selection in store!
Parks & Nature
Tiny park just a couple blocks down from apartment - good spot to read a book and for people/dog watching!
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetTiny park just a couple blocks down from apartment - good spot to read a book and for people/dog watching!
Also close by - great spot to hang - take a respit from walking - good people watching.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareAlso close by - great spot to hang - take a respit from walking - good people watching.