Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Lil Charlie's NYC
19 Kenmare StAmazing pizza, pasta, and salads. Great music and open late!
Classic New York Italian. The bar is also a local hotspot pre and post dinner. I've spotted celebrities here on a couple occasions!
78 locals recommend
Frank
88 2nd AveClassic New York Italian. The bar is also a local hotspot pre and post dinner. I've spotted celebrities here on a couple occasions!
This place is awesome, but is always packed. They don't take reservations, but the wait is manageable if you arrive early.
30 locals recommend
Momofuku Ko
8 Extra PlThis place is awesome, but is always packed. They don't take reservations, but the wait is manageable if you arrive early.
Jewel Bako
239 E 5th StA little pricey, but will be the best sushi of your life!
DBGB Kitchen & Bar
299 BoweryGreat food and bar scene. Definitely need reservations.
Delicious, but there is always a long line. Try earlier (around 11am) or later lunch to beat the line.
139 locals recommend
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveDelicious, but there is always a long line. Try earlier (around 11am) or later lunch to beat the line.
The Smile
26 Bond StGreat for brunch!
Wise Men
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/wise-men/
The Bean
31 3rd AveGreat coffee, great people, and adorable pups!
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StWorld famous pizza
60 2nd Ave
60 2nd Avenuehttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/the-black-ant/
BONDST
6 Bond Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/bond-st/
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/brick-lane-curry-house/
32 locals recommend
Brick Lane Curry House
79 2nd Avehttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/brick-lane-curry-house/
Caracas Arepa Bar
291 Grand Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/caracas-arepa-bar/
Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlFancy hot dogs!
Dumpling Man
100 St Marks Plhttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/dumpling-man/
Five Points
31 Great Jones Streethttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/five-points/
Gemma
335 Boweryhttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/gemma/
Gingersnap's Organic
113 W 10th Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/gingersnaps-organic/
il Buco
47 Bond Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/il-buco/
Kikoo Sushi
141 1st Ave.http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/kumo-sushi/
Kyo Ya
94 E 7th Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/kyo-ya/
La Lucha Tacos & Boutique
147 Avenue Ahttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/la-lucha/
El Camion Cantina
194 Avenue ABest Mexican food in the neighborhood!
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/library-at-the-public/
7 locals recommend
The Library at the Public
425 Lafayette Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/library-at-the-public/
Luke's Lobster East Village
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/lukes-lobster/
I Coppi di Matilda
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/matilda/
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam Avehttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/mermaid-inn/
MUD SPOT
307 E 9th Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/mudspot/
This place has the most delicious tapas you'll ever experience. - http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/pata-negra/
Pata Negra
This place has the most delicious tapas you'll ever experience. - http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/pata-negra/
Stop here for a savory sandwich while you are out exploring. - http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/porchetta/
32 locals recommend
Porchetta
Stop here for a savory sandwich while you are out exploring. - http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/porchetta/
Setagaya
280 Bedford Avehttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/ramen-setagaya/
The Redhead
349 East 13th Streethttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/the-redhead/
S'MAC
Best mac'n'chz ever!
Drinks & Nightlife
ACME
9 Great Jones StGreat food and great drinks!
The Bourgeois Pig
111 East 7th StreetRomantic date spot.
Rue B
188 Avenue BAwesome drink list and live music.
The Library
7 Avenue AThe Manhattans are wonderful, but dangerous!
Check out their website for concert tix! -http://www.boweryballroom.com This is my favorite NY music venue.
135 locals recommend
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StCheck out their website for concert tix! -http://www.boweryballroom.com This is my favorite NY music venue.
11TH STREET BAR
510 E 11th Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/11th-street-bar/
Amsterdam Billiards Club
110 E 11th Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/amsterdam-billiards-bar/
Black & White
86 E 10th Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/black_and_white/
Bleecker Street Bar
648 Bleecker Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/bleecker_street_bar/
Cherry Tavern
441 E 6th Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/cherry_tavern/
Dorian Gray
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/dorian-gray/
The Immigrants
341 East 9th Streethttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/the-immigrant/
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette Streethttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/joes_pub/
Kingston Hall
149 2nd Avehttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/kingston-hall/
Lucy's
135 Avenue Ahttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/lucys/
Madam Geneva
4 Bleecker Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/madam-geneva/
Mama's Bar
34 Avenue Bhttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/mamas_bar/
Arlene Grocery
95 Stanton StKaraoke with a band!
643 Broadway
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/Mr-Black/
Niagara
112 Avenue Ahttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/niagara/
Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue Ahttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/sing_sing_karaoke01/
Temple Bar
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/temple_bar/
Von
3 Bleecker Sthttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/von/
Edi & The Wolf
This place is one of a kind. You'll love it.
Sightseeing
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetHuge dog run. Farmer's market 9-6 every Sunday.
Great people watching and nice place to chill and enjoy a beautiful day.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareGreat people watching and nice place to chill and enjoy a beautiful day.
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryGreat art!
Arts & Culture
EastVille Comedy Club
487 Atlantic Avehttp://nymag.com/listings/bar/eastville-comedy-club/
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGrab some organic snacks
Everything Else
98 Forsyth St
98 Forsyth StreetGreat yoga studio! -http://www.yogahighnyc.com/
525 E 6th St
525 East 6th StreetAwesome Pilates Studio! - http://www.sixthstreetpilatesny.com/