Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Idyllic restaurant that is frequently used as a set for feature films. Great for celeb-spotting and famous for brunch!
106 locals recommend
Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th St
106 locals recommend
Idyllic restaurant that is frequently used as a set for feature films. Great for celeb-spotting and famous for brunch!
This is what happens when a former Babbo sommelier and an ex–Del Posto kitchen whiz get together and open an unassuming little trattoria: the best Italian restaurant in NYC. Steps from the apartment.
44 locals recommend
dell'anima
600 11th Ave
44 locals recommend
This is what happens when a former Babbo sommelier and an ex–Del Posto kitchen whiz get together and open an unassuming little trattoria: the best Italian restaurant in NYC. Steps from the apartment.
This intimate, stone-lined, wood-beamed restaurant is the cozy neighborhood "place" to be. Each season brings new gems--try the goat cheese ravioli, dappled with walnuts and laced with summer beets!
45 locals recommend
The Duplex
61 Christopher St
45 locals recommend
This intimate, stone-lined, wood-beamed restaurant is the cozy neighborhood "place" to be. Each season brings new gems--try the goat cheese ravioli, dappled with walnuts and laced with summer beets!
NY Magazine described the aesthetic of this restaurant as "some long-ago Vanity Fair photo shoot." The ambiance is second to none and the restaurant boasts a local, organic menu and delicious drinks
80 locals recommend
Waverly Inn
16 Bank St
80 locals recommend
NY Magazine described the aesthetic of this restaurant as "some long-ago Vanity Fair photo shoot." The ambiance is second to none and the restaurant boasts a local, organic menu and delicious drinks
Newly opened by Executive Chef Ryan Tate, Blenheim provides a unique dining experience that goes above and beyond traditional "farm-to-table." Beautiful outdoor seating options!
Blenheim
Newly opened by Executive Chef Ryan Tate, Blenheim provides a unique dining experience that goes above and beyond traditional "farm-to-table." Beautiful outdoor seating options!
Forget Starbucks! For a real cup of joe, try Grounded Coffee. Ranked as one of the top coffee shops in NYC, this coffee shop is truly for locals. Try their Iced Sweet n' Nutty -- you won't regret it
44 locals recommend
Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
44 locals recommend
Forget Starbucks! For a real cup of joe, try Grounded Coffee. Ranked as one of the top coffee shops in NYC, this coffee shop is truly for locals. Try their Iced Sweet n' Nutty -- you won't regret it
On one of the West Village's most quintessential dining blocks, Minerva is an under-the-radar neighborhood joint without a lengthy wait. The Café transforms into a dimly-lit, romantic spot at night
31 locals recommend
Cafe Minerva
302 West 4th Street
31 locals recommend
On one of the West Village's most quintessential dining blocks, Minerva is an under-the-radar neighborhood joint without a lengthy wait. The Café transforms into a dimly-lit, romantic spot at night
This BYOB French bistro has been popular with locals for over 15 years. During the summer, the line outside often resembles a quaint block party, with guests lined up in chairs, sipping chilled wine.
76 locals recommend
Tartine
253 W 11th St
76 locals recommend
This BYOB French bistro has been popular with locals for over 15 years. During the summer, the line outside often resembles a quaint block party, with guests lined up in chairs, sipping chilled wine.
Perfect summer restaurant for sitting outside, people watching and celeb-spotting. Extra Virgin Chef, Joey Fortunato, courts the archetypically quaint neighborhood with inventive Mediterranean dishes
119 locals recommend
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th Street
119 locals recommend
Perfect summer restaurant for sitting outside, people watching and celeb-spotting. Extra Virgin Chef, Joey Fortunato, courts the archetypically quaint neighborhood with inventive Mediterranean dishes
The Little Owl is the culmination of all things great about going out in New York and is often featured on NY "food tours." This intimate venue offers full view of the kitchen from the dining space.
111 locals recommend
Little Owl
90 Bedford St
111 locals recommend
The Little Owl is the culmination of all things great about going out in New York and is often featured on NY "food tours." This intimate venue offers full view of the kitchen from the dining space.
Pegged as the West Village’s “secret restaurant," Hudson Clearwater manages to be just that. Once you find the "hidden" green door just off to the side, a fine restaurant with romantic corners awaits
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson St
65 locals recommend
Pegged as the West Village’s “secret restaurant," Hudson Clearwater manages to be just that. Once you find the "hidden" green door just off to the side, a fine restaurant with romantic corners awaits
Lively music and ’60s-mambo-craze–inspired design ensures a lively scene with NY cred. The innovative sushi menu is inspired by Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisines. I recommend the "Bobo Brazil"
21 locals recommend
SUSHISAMBA New York
87 7th Avenue South
21 locals recommend
Lively music and ’60s-mambo-craze–inspired design ensures a lively scene with NY cred. The innovative sushi menu is inspired by Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisines. I recommend the "Bobo Brazil"
This celeb hangout serves one of NY's best burgers, a patty heaped with Roquefort cheese and served with a tower of rosemary- and garlic-kissed shoestring fries. It's equal part restaurant and pub
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.
264 locals recommend
This celeb hangout serves one of NY's best burgers, a patty heaped with Roquefort cheese and served with a tower of rosemary- and garlic-kissed shoestring fries. It's equal part restaurant and pub
Jean-Georges brings relaxed elegance to the West Village with Perry St, located in the Richard Meier Towers and offering beautiful sunsets over the Hudson River. French, American and Asian influences
19 locals recommend
Perry St
176 Perry St
19 locals recommend
Jean-Georges brings relaxed elegance to the West Village with Perry St, located in the Richard Meier Towers and offering beautiful sunsets over the Hudson River. French, American and Asian influences
This beautiful retreat is among the few places in NY to score real izakaya (a relaxed drinking establishment) small plates in a memorable setting that makes you feel like you're in a haunted forest
45 locals recommend
EN Japanese Brasserie
435 Hudson St
45 locals recommend
This beautiful retreat is among the few places in NY to score real izakaya (a relaxed drinking establishment) small plates in a memorable setting that makes you feel like you're in a haunted forest
Every once in a while a restaurant hits all the important criteria--located in a breezy, simple, light-filled townhouse, l'Artusi has been flourishing amongst foodies. Upscale Italian fare
104 locals recommend
L'Artusi
228 W 10th St
104 locals recommend
Every once in a while a restaurant hits all the important criteria--located in a breezy, simple, light-filled townhouse, l'Artusi has been flourishing amongst foodies. Upscale Italian fare
Former Calivin Klein executive, Rita Sodi, opened I Sodi as a beautifully designed and timeless space, serving her mother’s traditional Tuscan recipes.The gelati come from Capogiro in Philadelphia
24 locals recommend
I Sodi
314 Christopher St
24 locals recommend
Former Calivin Klein executive, Rita Sodi, opened I Sodi as a beautifully designed and timeless space, serving her mother’s traditional Tuscan recipes.The gelati come from Capogiro in Philadelphia
This easygoing, sophisticated spot, with square black tables, white brick walls, and an elongated, 14-seat bar, serves chicetti-style small plates along with mix-n-match selections of salumi & cheeses
Zampa
306 W 13th St
This easygoing, sophisticated spot, with square black tables, white brick walls, and an elongated, 14-seat bar, serves chicetti-style small plates along with mix-n-match selections of salumi & cheeses
Chef Daniel Holzman is frequently featured on Food Network for all things "meatball." This joint offers a selection of five kinds of house-ground meatballs, five sauces, and a variety of presentations
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Ave
580 locals recommend
Chef Daniel Holzman is frequently featured on Food Network for all things "meatball." This joint offers a selection of five kinds of house-ground meatballs, five sauces, and a variety of presentations
This tiny space has the fun, low-key feel of a coastal Florida seafood house. The joint serves world-class lobster rolls & fragrantly moist, herb-stuffed whole fish. Gooey hot-fudge sundae for dessert
60 locals recommend
Mary's Fish Camp
64 Charles St
60 locals recommend
This tiny space has the fun, low-key feel of a coastal Florida seafood house. The joint serves world-class lobster rolls & fragrantly moist, herb-stuffed whole fish. Gooey hot-fudge sundae for dessert
This convivial, New England–style joint was a forerunner of the city’s fish-shack trend. The outstanding lobster roll is Pearl’s raison d’être, but more sophisticated dishes fare equally well
31 locals recommend
Pearl Oyster Bar
18 Cornelia St
31 locals recommend
This convivial, New England–style joint was a forerunner of the city’s fish-shack trend. The outstanding lobster roll is Pearl’s raison d’être, but more sophisticated dishes fare equally well

Drinks & Nightlife

Several cocktail books have been written about the amazing drinks at this bar
256 locals recommend
Employees Only
510 Hudson St
256 locals recommend
Several cocktail books have been written about the amazing drinks at this bar
A classic West Village staple - perfect for late night burgers or game-watching
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th Street
150 locals recommend
A classic West Village staple - perfect for late night burgers or game-watching
Anfora is a sleek, polished, and romantic wine bar. But the establishment's real draw is its beverage selection -- an abundance of organic wines from Europe. Menu of Italian small plates to share.
23 locals recommend
Anfora
34 8th Ave
23 locals recommend
Anfora is a sleek, polished, and romantic wine bar. But the establishment's real draw is its beverage selection -- an abundance of organic wines from Europe. Menu of Italian small plates to share.
Under the shaded canopy of the High Line Park, this beer garden serves up German classics with stylish flair in the Meatpacking District. Competitive games of ping-pong and an ice cream cart included
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington St
294 locals recommend
Under the shaded canopy of the High Line Park, this beer garden serves up German classics with stylish flair in the Meatpacking District. Competitive games of ping-pong and an ice cream cart included
"From cocktail progenitor, Sasha Petraske, the drinks at this clubby, low-ceilinged Village rathskeller are nigh perfect. Custom-made cocktails—no password or secret handshake required." - Time Out NY
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue South
168 locals recommend
"From cocktail progenitor, Sasha Petraske, the drinks at this clubby, low-ceilinged Village rathskeller are nigh perfect. Custom-made cocktails—no password or secret handshake required." - Time Out NY
The legendary passenger train is the decor inspiration for this bar (complete with vintage suitcases and passports). Try the Sleeping Car, made with house-infused apricot cognac, calvados and mint
17 locals recommend
Orient Express Bar
325 W 11th St
17 locals recommend
The legendary passenger train is the decor inspiration for this bar (complete with vintage suitcases and passports). Try the Sleeping Car, made with house-infused apricot cognac, calvados and mint
This premiere microbrewery was built using handsome woods salvaged from a 19th-century farmhouse. The chalkboard touts a Speakeasy Butchertown, rotating cask ales, and vintage beers, amongst others
68 locals recommend
Blind Tiger Ale House
281 Bleecker St
68 locals recommend
This premiere microbrewery was built using handsome woods salvaged from a 19th-century farmhouse. The chalkboard touts a Speakeasy Butchertown, rotating cask ales, and vintage beers, amongst others
Romantic wine bar. Much of the international, 50-bottle wine list is available in flights or by the glass, with many examples that are organic or biodynamic. Passon will pair the vino with cicchetti
90 locals recommend
Aria West Village
14 Bedford St
90 locals recommend
Romantic wine bar. Much of the international, 50-bottle wine list is available in flights or by the glass, with many examples that are organic or biodynamic. Passon will pair the vino with cicchetti

Everything Else

Do you go with the delicious cupcakes or irresistible banana pudding? That's the real question. Made famous on "Sex and the City," Magnolia Bakery is two short streets over and world-renowned.
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker St
401 locals recommend
Do you go with the delicious cupcakes or irresistible banana pudding? That's the real question. Made famous on "Sex and the City," Magnolia Bakery is two short streets over and world-renowned.
If you're a fan of "Sex and the City," check out Carrie's famous brownstone location....two streets over!
8 locals recommend
Perry Street
Perry Street
8 locals recommend
If you're a fan of "Sex and the City," check out Carrie's famous brownstone location....two streets over!
Famed Chelsea Market is a hot spot for foodies-in-training and only a 10 minute walk away. Venture past the delicious food and chocolates and you'll find a collection of books, toys and novelty items
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
1123 locals recommend
Famed Chelsea Market is a hot spot for foodies-in-training and only a 10 minute walk away. Venture past the delicious food and chocolates and you'll find a collection of books, toys and novelty items

Shopping

Legendary French perfumer and maker of luxury home fragrances and body care collection. Reminiscent of a modern-day boudoir, the cozy space is decked out in white-feathered crystal chandeliers.
9 locals recommend
diptyque
377 Bleecker St
9 locals recommend
Legendary French perfumer and maker of luxury home fragrances and body care collection. Reminiscent of a modern-day boudoir, the cozy space is decked out in white-feathered crystal chandeliers.
The interior design concept features dark woods and even darker, high-polished furniture giving off a classic Britannia cool vibe to compliment the brand's more casual line. Men's and Women's wear
7 locals recommend
Burberry
367 Bleecker St
7 locals recommend
The interior design concept features dark woods and even darker, high-polished furniture giving off a classic Britannia cool vibe to compliment the brand's more casual line. Men's and Women's wear
Michael Kors's celebrity has expanded tremendously since he became a fixture on Project Runway. This glossy boutique carries all of the classic Americana Michael Kors lines, including the super luxe
Michael Kors Collection
384 Bleecker St
Michael Kors's celebrity has expanded tremendously since he became a fixture on Project Runway. This glossy boutique carries all of the classic Americana Michael Kors lines, including the super luxe
This book shop is a part of the Marc Jacobs mini-empire in the West Village. The shop does indeed have books — lavish coffee table affairs on art, fashion & music and a collection of Jacobs' bibelots
7 locals recommend
Bookmarc
400 Bleecker St
7 locals recommend
This book shop is a part of the Marc Jacobs mini-empire in the West Village. The shop does indeed have books — lavish coffee table affairs on art, fashion & music and a collection of Jacobs' bibelots
A bright, lively fragrance shop that sells more than 39 perfumes created to reflect different parts of New York with names such as Park Avenue and Madison Soirée
Bond No. 9
399 Bleecker St
A bright, lively fragrance shop that sells more than 39 perfumes created to reflect different parts of New York with names such as Park Avenue and Madison Soirée

Sightseeing

The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets. Enjoy sweet treats from vendors, savory meals and snacks, freshly brewed coffee, and much more!
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets. Enjoy sweet treats from vendors, savory meals and snacks, freshly brewed coffee, and much more!

Arts & Culture

A mere 15 minute walk and you're at NY's hottest new entertainment: "Sleep No More." Jazz Age haunted house for grown-ups and anyone who’s ever entertained fantasies of living inside a Kubrick movie
80 locals recommend
The McKittrick Hotel
530 W 27th St
80 locals recommend
A mere 15 minute walk and you're at NY's hottest new entertainment: "Sleep No More." Jazz Age haunted house for grown-ups and anyone who’s ever entertained fantasies of living inside a Kubrick movie