Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great for a social drink at the bar or for dinner. The owners are Australian and friendly and it's a fun afterwork or nightlife scene.
10 locals recommend
Kingswood
121 W 10th StGreat for a social drink at the bar or for dinner. The owners are Australian and friendly and it's a fun afterwork or nightlife scene.
I like this place for ice cream/frozen yogurt. You make your own cup and can add on all the toppings you want. It's fun for a treat.
116 locals recommend
16 Handles
153 2nd AveI like this place for ice cream/frozen yogurt. You make your own cup and can add on all the toppings you want. It's fun for a treat.
The Grey Dog
244 Mulberry StA fun place for a casual lunch or dinner.
This is a fun new italian restaurant with a good bar scene and food. It can get very busy so it's best to make a reservation for dinner.
138 locals recommend
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveThis is a fun new italian restaurant with a good bar scene and food. It can get very busy so it's best to make a reservation for dinner.
Tortaria
94 University PlThis is a great casual and authentic Mexican restaurant.
Murray's Bagels
500 6th AveFor a true NY bagel and coffee. Not to be missed!
O Cafe
482 6th AveNice cafe for a drink and to hang out.
Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StThe best late night falafel in town!
Delicious casual and authentic Mexican food in a fun environment! The tacos veracruzana are my favorite. And order a drink an orchata. Yum.
188 locals recommend
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StDelicious casual and authentic Mexican food in a fun environment! The tacos veracruzana are my favorite. And order a drink an orchata. Yum.
Everything Else
Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetHere is a gym that might offer a short term membership
Great and clean yoga studio! It's only $10 for your first week of unlimited classes. After that it is $14/class or you can buy a package and the price goes down.
16 locals recommend
Yoga Vida
Pearl StreetGreat and clean yoga studio! It's only $10 for your first week of unlimited classes. After that it is $14/class or you can buy a package and the price goes down.
If it's not too cold out, it's nice to jog or walk on the west side highway pedestrian path right along the Hudson River.
155 locals recommend
Hudson River Park
If it's not too cold out, it's nice to jog or walk on the west side highway pedestrian path right along the Hudson River.
Essentials
Food Emporium
452 W 43rd StHere is a standard supermarket in the area.
This is a nice place to get groceries and pre-prepared foods.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThis is a nice place to get groceries and pre-prepared foods.
For small groceries, medicine, toiletries, etc. There is also a pharmacy here.
15 locals recommend
Rite Aid
337 Central AveFor small groceries, medicine, toiletries, etc. There is also a pharmacy here.
There is a very nice farmer's market this is here every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00AM-6:00PM. Fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, and some delicious baked goods.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
There is a very nice farmer's market this is here every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00AM-6:00PM. Fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, and some delicious baked goods.
Arts & Culture
A small but nice movie theater that plays a lot of independent or foreign films.
16 locals recommend
Quad Cinema
34 W 13th StA small but nice movie theater that plays a lot of independent or foreign films.
A great theater that shows independent and foreign films. In Soho and close to a lot of great shopping.
184 locals recommend
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StA great theater that shows independent and foreign films. In Soho and close to a lot of great shopping.
Famous NY comedy club in the heart of the village! I recommend to get tickets in advance.
323 locals recommend
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StFamous NY comedy club in the heart of the village! I recommend to get tickets in advance.
This underground music club was birthplace of some legends. It's a fun ny experience!
53 locals recommend
Cafe Wha?
115 MacDougal StThis underground music club was birthplace of some legends. It's a fun ny experience!
Great movie theater that show most big blockbuster movies.
91 locals recommend
Regal Union Square ScreenX & 4DX
850 BroadwayGreat movie theater that show most big blockbuster movies.
Sightseeing
This old railroad track that was converted into a "park" is a cool sight to see. It is above the street and goes through The Standard Hotel.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StThis old railroad track that was converted into a "park" is a cool sight to see. It is above the street and goes through The Standard Hotel.
My favorite downtown park in the NYU area. Lots of new yorkers and tourists enjoy this park year round. Muscians and entertainers there to enjoy as well.
33 locals recommend
Washington Square Arch
Washington Square NorthMy favorite downtown park in the NYU area. Lots of new yorkers and tourists enjoy this park year round. Muscians and entertainers there to enjoy as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool bar under the Chelsea Market. My favorite drink is called The Booty Collins. :)
45 locals recommend
The Tippler
425 W 15th StCool bar under the Chelsea Market. My favorite drink is called The Booty Collins. :)
This place is great for socializing and meeting new people because of the way it is set up. It's good to go after work during the week or around 9-10pm on the weekends.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StThis place is great for socializing and meeting new people because of the way it is set up. It's good to go after work during the week or around 9-10pm on the weekends.
The Wren
344 BoweryA fun bar for a drink.
Wilfie & Nell
228 West 4th StreetA fun bar scene.
De Santos
139 W 10th StFun place for dinner and/or drinks. It has a good bar scene.
Shopping
T-Mobile
1224 Fulton StYou may be able to get a SIM card here.