Meg's Guidebook
Food scene
Deluxe Green Bo
66 Bayard StThe best soup dumplings in NYC. Great for kids
Taco Mahal
73 7th Ave SLocal cheap eats favorite
Little Skips East
1643 BroadwayGreat nearby coffee for your espresso addiction
Cuts & Slices
93 Howard AveGreat pizza… need I say more 🤷🏻♀️
They deliver
Bushwick Taco Company
839 Knickerbocker AveMy favorite taqueria in the Neighborhood and they deliver
Mister Paradise
105 1st AveGreat cocktail bar
Death & Company
433 E 6th StGreat cocktail bar
Bar Veloce
175 2nd AvenueGreat happy hour, solid selection of Italian wines
Veselka
144 2nd AveWonderful Ukrainian diner, super kid friendly
Delmonico's
56 Beaver StThe oldest restaurant in the US and a fabulous steakhouse
Great local fish fry spot. Plus the park across the street makes it great for kids
141 locals recommend
Bed Stuy Fish Fry
801 Halsey StGreat local fish fry spot. Plus the park across the street makes it great for kids
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan AveGreat dive bar with live music every day
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StGreat cheap eats
Angie's Breakfast Spot Brooklyn
1637 BroadwaySuper local diner. Five blocks from my place
Father Knows Best
611A Wilson AveGreat brunch spot near my place
The Palm Court
768 5th AveThe Russian Tea Room
150 W 57th StNeighborhoods
Great views of Manhattan skyline and accessible to the Brooklyn Bridge for a lovely walk
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StGreat views of Manhattan skyline and accessible to the Brooklyn Bridge for a lovely walk
Flushing
Best place for Asian food of all kinds. The locals Chinatown
This is the neighborhood to explore for younger folks looking for a fun night out
216 locals recommend
East Village
This is the neighborhood to explore for younger folks looking for a fun night out
Sightseeing
Truly one of the most impressive art museums in the country
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveTruly one of the most impressive art museums in the country
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe grounds are almost as wonderful as the museum itself
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StMy favorite art museum in the city because it is so intimate
Museum of Sex
233 5th AveGleason's Gym
130 Water StKalustyan's
123 Lexington AveTraveler advice
Don't miss
Farmer’s market at Grand Army Plaza
For those of you intending a longer stay, this farmer’s market is truly something else. Open every Saturday morning, rain or shine. They have a little bit of everything you need
Book before you go
Check ahead of schedule
Before going to popular restaurants or a museum, check to see if tickets or reservations are available. It will potentially save you a lot of time
Getting around
Subways v walking
Subways are truly the best way to get around with kids or long distances. However, if it is only two stops, consider walking. It is a beautiful city