Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Ruby's Cafe
219 Mulberry StBest "bougie" diner in the neighborhood
One of my favorite ice cream shops in the city just opened a spot up nearby
313 locals recommend
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveOne of my favorite ice cream shops in the city just opened a spot up nearby
CAVA
30 Montgomery StA solid fast casual go to for those looking to stay on the move.
Lovely Day
196 Elizabeth StAmazing Thai food in this low-key spot, a must see!
Looking for something buzzing with people but also healthy? Check out this spot right around the corner.
198 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StLooking for something buzzing with people but also healthy? Check out this spot right around the corner.
A very popular Thai restaurant right across the street. Prepare for long lines at this spot, but definitely worth it!
68 locals recommend
Uncle Boons
186 Mott StA very popular Thai restaurant right across the street. Prepare for long lines at this spot, but definitely worth it!
Check out this rice pudding joint known for its long list of unique flavors.
62 locals recommend
Rice To Riches
37 Spring StCheck out this rice pudding joint known for its long list of unique flavors.
Cha Cha Matcha
373 Broome St
Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StLan Zhou Handmade Noodles
Best (and cheapest) dumplings in the city (period)
Flaming Kitchen
97 BowerySome of the best Szechuan food in the city.
One of the best (and cheapest) pork over rice spots in the city.
11 locals recommend
Wah Fung Fast Food
79 Chrystie StOne of the best (and cheapest) pork over rice spots in the city.
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StCafe Gitane
242 Mott StLittle Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StMilk Bar Mini: Nolita
246 Mott StCrosby Street Hotel
79 Crosby StParks & Nature
This iconic sculpture garden is tucked away on Elizabeth street, right around the corner. It's currently fighting to stay alive against the city's attempt to replace it with low-rent housing.
63 locals recommend
Elizabeth Street Garden
Elizabeth StreetThis iconic sculpture garden is tucked away on Elizabeth street, right around the corner. It's currently fighting to stay alive against the city's attempt to replace it with low-rent housing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Head to the rooftop for amazing skyline views from Chinatown. The last tall building downtown, you'll be able to see uptown's breathtaking city scape.
7 locals recommend
Hotel 50 Bowery NYC
50 BoweryHead to the rooftop for amazing skyline views from Chinatown. The last tall building downtown, you'll be able to see uptown's breathtaking city scape.
Looking to dance into the night? Head over to Acme and downstairs to experience the "real" NYC.
59 locals recommend
ACME
9 Great Jones StLooking to dance into the night? Head over to Acme and downstairs to experience the "real" NYC.
Another iconic dance spot, located downstairs. Plan for a long night if you're tempted to explore the possibilities of NYC's nightlife.
39 locals recommend
Vandal
199 BoweryAnother iconic dance spot, located downstairs. Plan for a long night if you're tempted to explore the possibilities of NYC's nightlife.
Check out this little spot with bar food and creative cocktails to find yourself around locals transitioning across the city from work to nightlife.
113 locals recommend
Mother's Ruin
18 Spring StCheck out this little spot with bar food and creative cocktails to find yourself around locals transitioning across the city from work to nightlife.
Ghost Donkey
4 Bleecker StTom & Jerry's (288 Bar)
288 Elizabeth StHead to the rooftop to find yourself in one of the trendiest spots in the city.
7 locals recommend
Public Kitchen
215 Chrystie StHead to the rooftop to find yourself in one of the trendiest spots in the city.
Gospel
281 Lafayette StLooking for deep house?
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StGetting Around
Broadway-Lafayette St Station
East Houston StreetBDFM / 6
Prince St Station
NRW
Spring St Subway Station
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Bowery
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