Guidebook for New York

Kathleen
Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

my favorite date night spot when i want to dress up and be in the glamour of NYC. very sexy, trendy, beautiful design, delicious food - in heart of very happening Meatpacking district! (plus rooftop!)
47 locals recommend
STK Downtown
26 Little W 12th St
47 locals recommend
my favorite date night spot when i want to dress up and be in the glamour of NYC. very sexy, trendy, beautiful design, delicious food - in heart of very happening Meatpacking district! (plus rooftop!)
Fantastic spot for delicious meal - beautiful decor, always busy, outdoor seating option. Warm chocolate souffle and cocktails for dessert! wonderful brunch spot too!
119 locals recommend
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th Street
119 locals recommend
Fantastic spot for delicious meal - beautiful decor, always busy, outdoor seating option. Warm chocolate souffle and cocktails for dessert! wonderful brunch spot too!
Always packed, tiny hot spot. Fabulous cocktails. impeccable food. reservation required! throw back to prohibition days- feels like you are in a different era inside.
256 locals recommend
Employees Only
510 Hudson St
256 locals recommend
Always packed, tiny hot spot. Fabulous cocktails. impeccable food. reservation required! throw back to prohibition days- feels like you are in a different era inside.
My favorite for a cozy casual lunch/dinner - yummy mediterranean mix - kabobs, falafel, homemade pita, lamb pizza. neighborhood gem! cash only, no reservations accepted - expect wait fri/sat nights.
17 locals recommend
Moustache Pitza
29 Bedford St
17 locals recommend
My favorite for a cozy casual lunch/dinner - yummy mediterranean mix - kabobs, falafel, homemade pita, lamb pizza. neighborhood gem! cash only, no reservations accepted - expect wait fri/sat nights.
Elegant townhouse, exquisite decor, a bit more pricey special occasion spot!
43 locals recommend
Bobo
181 W 10th St
43 locals recommend
Elegant townhouse, exquisite decor, a bit more pricey special occasion spot!
a MUST for the best tapas in NYC - always very busy, make a reservation or wait for seat at bar. sexy, cozy, beautiful restaurant! (noisy & busy at bar - i prefer a table!) cash or AmEx only
44 locals recommend
Alta
64 W 10th St
44 locals recommend
a MUST for the best tapas in NYC - always very busy, make a reservation or wait for seat at bar. sexy, cozy, beautiful restaurant! (noisy & busy at bar - i prefer a table!) cash or AmEx only
Another gorgeous, chic brunch or dinner spot. I love it for a cocktail before or after (they make fabulous ones!) dinner at Alta around the corner!
10 locals recommend
Jefferson Market Garden
10 Greenwich Ave
10 locals recommend
Another gorgeous, chic brunch or dinner spot. I love it for a cocktail before or after (they make fabulous ones!) dinner at Alta around the corner!
NYC hotspot - outdoor beer garden! grill restaurant w sidewalk seating - very trendy, lively, in the heart of NYC nightlife
213 locals recommend
The Standard Grill
848 Washington St
213 locals recommend
NYC hotspot - outdoor beer garden! grill restaurant w sidewalk seating - very trendy, lively, in the heart of NYC nightlife
very popular famous restaurant - top notch pub fare, very charming ambience, always busy! very cozy
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.
264 locals recommend
very popular famous restaurant - top notch pub fare, very charming ambience, always busy! very cozy
wonderful spot for a meal or takeaway coffee or tea!
8 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
8 locals recommend
wonderful spot for a meal or takeaway coffee or tea!
Exquisite restaurant - Jean George, famous chef, in the gorgeous ABC Carpet & Home Store. they also have lovely cafe for snack, smoothie, tea, coffee - shopping pit stop!
Lucy of Gramercy
247 3rd Ave
Exquisite restaurant - Jean George, famous chef, in the gorgeous ABC Carpet & Home Store. they also have lovely cafe for snack, smoothie, tea, coffee - shopping pit stop!
British style - tea, coffee & dessert or sandwiches
31 locals recommend
Tea & Sympathy
108 Greenwich Ave
31 locals recommend
British style - tea, coffee & dessert or sandwiches
fabulous tiny cozy restaurant with exquisite food -in beautiful historic area of my neighborhood
111 locals recommend
Little Owl
90 Bedford St
111 locals recommend
fabulous tiny cozy restaurant with exquisite food -in beautiful historic area of my neighborhood

Essentials

Organic grocery with prepared foods, vegan bakery, raw foods, juice & smoothie bar. a MUST if you are a healthy eater - best in NYC!
45 locals recommend
Lifethyme Natural Market
410 6th Ave
45 locals recommend
Organic grocery with prepared foods, vegan bakery, raw foods, juice & smoothie bar. a MUST if you are a healthy eater - best in NYC!
supermarket, traditional
666 Greenwich St
666 Greenwich Street
supermarket, traditional

Everything Else

a MUST to check out. casual take away mini cafe stands; shops, bakeries, home stores. I love the Creperie and Taco Stand and Meat Pies!
9 locals recommend
Integral Yoga Institute
227 W 13th St
9 locals recommend
a MUST to check out. casual take away mini cafe stands; shops, bakeries, home stores. I love the Creperie and Taco Stand and Meat Pies!
very famous NYC bakery as featured in Sex & the City
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker St
401 locals recommend
very famous NYC bakery as featured in Sex & the City
Hudson River Park - enter at Charles/West Side Highway - 4blocks away- piers of grass for picnics, watching sunset, wonderful walkway all along the water - great for exercise or casual stroll!
Pier 40
Hudson River Park - enter at Charles/West Side Highway - 4blocks away- piers of grass for picnics, watching sunset, wonderful walkway all along the water - great for exercise or casual stroll!

Drinks & Nightlife

italian wine bar and tapas - for wine enthusiasts, world's foremost lady vintners. great date spot.
Ready to Eat
525 Hudson St
italian wine bar and tapas - for wine enthusiasts, world's foremost lady vintners. great date spot.
dark cozy beer and wine spot!
37 locals recommend
The Otheroom
143 Perry St
37 locals recommend
dark cozy beer and wine spot!
great spot for a beer and sit outside on the sidewalk to people watch - very casual
58 locals recommend
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson Street
58 locals recommend
great spot for a beer and sit outside on the sidewalk to people watch - very casual
rooftop bar - wonderful for sunset drink
108 locals recommend
Gansevoort Market
101 Liberty Street
108 locals recommend
rooftop bar - wonderful for sunset drink
great place for a beer or cocktail. lively atmosphere, casual neighborhood vibe
75 locals recommend
Wilfie & Nell
228 West 4th Street
75 locals recommend
great place for a beer or cocktail. lively atmosphere, casual neighborhood vibe

Sightseeing

A walking MUST! Elevated park - on old NY train tracks!! the map denotes northern most entrance- you can also enter on Washington street or 14th street, just 10min walk from my house
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
A walking MUST! Elevated park - on old NY train tracks!! the map denotes northern most entrance- you can also enter on Washington street or 14th street, just 10min walk from my house

Shopping

the BEST home/lifestyle store in NY - globally sourced, lots of local artisans - jewelry, fabric, clothes, furniture - a true NY experience - great for special souvenir/gift shopping
53 locals recommend
ABC Carpet & Home
888 Broadway
53 locals recommend
the BEST home/lifestyle store in NY - globally sourced, lots of local artisans - jewelry, fabric, clothes, furniture - a true NY experience - great for special souvenir/gift shopping