Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Spice Thai
39 E 13th StI love Spice for tasty Thai lunch specials that don't break the bank.
Tortaria
94 University PlTortaria offers delicious Mexican sandwiches in a casual atmosphere.
Newsbar offers a variety of premium coffees and tasty sandwiches in an energized atmosphere. Enjoy a magazine with your beverage and catch up on the latest in world news and popular culture.
Newsbar
107 University PlNewsbar offers a variety of premium coffees and tasty sandwiches in an energized atmosphere. Enjoy a magazine with your beverage and catch up on the latest in world news and popular culture.
Claudette
24 5th AveFor delicious food and an upscale atmosphere.
Strip House is an upscale steakhouse with delicious cuts. It's also a good place for a drink at the bar, but beware of the noise level.
29 locals recommend
Strip House
13 E 12th StStrip House is an upscale steakhouse with delicious cuts. It's also a good place for a drink at the bar, but beware of the noise level.
La Lanterna is a charming Italian cafe and restaurant perfect for date night. Try to sit in their (heated) outdoor garden.
22 locals recommend
La Lanterna di Vittorio
129 MacDougal StLa Lanterna is a charming Italian cafe and restaurant perfect for date night. Try to sit in their (heated) outdoor garden.
Caffe Reggio
119 MacDougal StThis coffee shop is a Greenwich Village institution.
Pret is quick grab-n-go place for sandwiches and coffee if you're on the go in the morning or lunch time.
30 locals recommend
Pret A Manger
857 BroadwayPret is quick grab-n-go place for sandwiches and coffee if you're on the go in the morning or lunch time.
For an upscale dinner, this place is great and SO close to the apartment. Though the menu is pricey, Blue Water Grill offers the best seafood in the city!
40 locals recommend
Blue Water Grill
31 Union Square WestFor an upscale dinner, this place is great and SO close to the apartment. Though the menu is pricey, Blue Water Grill offers the best seafood in the city!
Essentials
Whole Foods is nearby for all your grocery or quick lunch/dinner needs.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWhole Foods is nearby for all your grocery or quick lunch/dinner needs.
Healthy organic foods at unbeatable prices. The lines can get long, but being in it is definitely a New York experience!
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StHealthy organic foods at unbeatable prices. The lines can get long, but being in it is definitely a New York experience!
Arts & Culture
Should you be in the mood for the latest Hollywood offering, the movie theater is only 3 short blocks away.
91 locals recommend
Regal Union Square ScreenX & 4DX
850 BroadwayShould you be in the mood for the latest Hollywood offering, the movie theater is only 3 short blocks away.
Sightseeing
From the Washington Square Arch you will see all of 5th Avenue, including the Empire State Building. Enjoy one of New York's most beautiful parks.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareFrom the Washington Square Arch you will see all of 5th Avenue, including the Empire State Building. Enjoy one of New York's most beautiful parks.
Astor Place is home to NYC's famous cube sculpture. Join your friends or a group of strangers to spin it around! Then walk down the block to St. Mark's Place for food and shopping.
83 locals recommend
Astor Place
Astor PlaceAstor Place is home to NYC's famous cube sculpture. Join your friends or a group of strangers to spin it around! Then walk down the block to St. Mark's Place for food and shopping.
Grace Church
802 BroadwayThis beautiful church is where Spider-man was consumed by the Venom costume.
Everything Else
In case you need something dry cleaned, you can walk just down the block. Clothes are usually ready in 2 days.
J & J Harmony Cleaners Inc
In case you need something dry cleaned, you can walk just down the block. Clothes are usually ready in 2 days.
Village Bleachers
34 E 11th StIn case you need a laundromat.
Crunch offers the latest equipment for the fitness enthusiast.
15 locals recommend
Crunch Fitness - Union Square
113 4th AveCrunch offers the latest equipment for the fitness enthusiast.
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is always happening for happy hour and serves very dangerous Manhattans.
12 locals recommend
Park Bar
15 E 15th StThis place is always happening for happy hour and serves very dangerous Manhattans.
Experience a real speakeasy with delightful ambiance and specialty cocktails. The bartenders will also make special cocktails based on your preferred tastes and flavors.
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthExperience a real speakeasy with delightful ambiance and specialty cocktails. The bartenders will also make special cocktails based on your preferred tastes and flavors.
Otto has one of the biggest wine selections in the city. It gets loud and busy, so make a reservation! Great for a group of friends, not as nice for a more intimate meal.
41 locals recommend
OTTO Enoteca e Pizzeria
One 5th AveOtto has one of the biggest wine selections in the city. It gets loud and busy, so make a reservation! Great for a group of friends, not as nice for a more intimate meal.
The Stonewall Inn is the focal point and birthplace of much of the modern LGBT movement.
79 locals recommend
The Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher StThe Stonewall Inn is the focal point and birthplace of much of the modern LGBT movement.
Shopping
Celebrity authors will often do book signings at this 4-story Barnes & Noble.
136 locals recommend
Barnes & Noble
33 E 17th StCelebrity authors will often do book signings at this 4-story Barnes & Noble.
Warehouse offers a large selection of spirits at unbeatable prices.
7 locals recommend
Warehouse Wines & Spirits
735 BroadwayWarehouse offers a large selection of spirits at unbeatable prices.
Great selection of imported and domestic wines at unbeatable prices.
62 locals recommend
Trader Joe's Wine Shop
138 E 14th StGreat selection of imported and domestic wines at unbeatable prices.