Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
The Parkside Lounge
317 E Houston StGreat local bar with skee ball, pool and other fun games!
Everything Else
AMAZING food! Best pancakes and fried chicken in the city.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StAMAZING food! Best pancakes and fried chicken in the city.
Food Scene
My absolute favorite go-to spot for fresh juices, salads and sandwiches. And very reasonably priced!!
65 locals recommend
Pause Cafe
3 Clinton StMy absolute favorite go-to spot for fresh juices, salads and sandwiches. And very reasonably priced!!
This is a fabulous brunch spot! And they have jazz on the weekends!
135 locals recommend
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow StThis is a fabulous brunch spot! And they have jazz on the weekends!
Our favorite hole-in-the-wall sushi spot! Everyone is super friendly, and the sushi is always fresh!
6 locals recommend
Mottsu
285 Mott StOur favorite hole-in-the-wall sushi spot! Everyone is super friendly, and the sushi is always fresh!
If you like gelato, you're in luck! This is NYC's best gelateria, and it's only 5 minutes away.
74 locals recommend
il laboratorio del gelato
188 Ludlow StIf you like gelato, you're in luck! This is NYC's best gelateria, and it's only 5 minutes away.
Gaia is an easy spot to miss, but it is so delicious!!! It's my Italian husband's favorite Italian food, less than 5 minutes from our apartment and super cheap!
57 locals recommend
Gaia Italian Cafè
226 East 3rd StreetGaia is an easy spot to miss, but it is so delicious!!! It's my Italian husband's favorite Italian food, less than 5 minutes from our apartment and super cheap!
This famous deli is super close to our apartment, and the sandwiches are to die for!
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StThis famous deli is super close to our apartment, and the sandwiches are to die for!
Essentials
Our local grocery store - basically, a mini Whole Foods! Great produce, meats, fruits, etc...
522 locals recommend
Union Market
240 E Houston StOur local grocery store - basically, a mini Whole Foods! Great produce, meats, fruits, etc...
Arts & Culture
Mercury Lounge
217 E Houston StFabulous live-music venue! We love checking out new artists here.
Rockwood has multiple stages, so every music lover can find his or her niche. You can sit down for an evening of mellow acoustic music or dance the night away to a fun band!!
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StRockwood has multiple stages, so every music lover can find his or her niche. You can sit down for an evening of mellow acoustic music or dance the night away to a fun band!!
Great modern art museum under 15 minutes walking distance!
629 locals recommend
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryGreat modern art museum under 15 minutes walking distance!
Sightseeing
If it's a beautiful day, this is the perfect place to walk to and get some sun!
89 locals recommend
East River Promenade
East River PromenadeIf it's a beautiful day, this is the perfect place to walk to and get some sun!