Guidebook for New York

Rachel
Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

A great wine bar with a European feel! We love getting a glass of red while waiting for our guests to arrive
13 locals recommend
Vin et Fleurs
13 locals recommend
A great wine bar with a European feel! We love getting a glass of red while waiting for our guests to arrive
Right on our corner, we've been able to witness the "cronut" phenomenon really take off! Read all about this croissant/donut hybrid here: http://dominiqueansel.com/cronut-101/
157 locals recommend
Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring St
157 locals recommend
Right on our corner, we've been able to witness the "cronut" phenomenon really take off! Read all about this croissant/donut hybrid here: http://dominiqueansel.com/cronut-101/
The Quinoa salad is delicious and healthy, like everything else in the restaurant! A great evening out without ruining your diet.
28 locals recommend
Spring Natural
98 Kenmare St
28 locals recommend
The Quinoa salad is delicious and healthy, like everything else in the restaurant! A great evening out without ruining your diet.
The best soup dumplings you will ever have. Period. (Cash only, but VERY cheap!)
31 locals recommend
Shanghai Dumpling
100 Mott St
31 locals recommend
The best soup dumplings you will ever have. Period. (Cash only, but VERY cheap!)
If you love sliders, you'll love the creativity of this slider joint. Our favorite are the Korean Bulgogi sliders, but the fried chicken sliders are a close runner up!
Slide
174 Bleecker St
If you love sliders, you'll love the creativity of this slider joint. Our favorite are the Korean Bulgogi sliders, but the fried chicken sliders are a close runner up!
We love Ethiopian food, and this place is the best in NYC!
11 locals recommend
Meskerem
124 MacDougal St
11 locals recommend
We love Ethiopian food, and this place is the best in NYC!
If you love falafel, then this stop is a can't-miss. Touted by most the be the best in NYC, the late-night line is around the corner. Grab a bite and then wait in line for Comedy Cellar!
100 locals recommend
Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal St
100 locals recommend
If you love falafel, then this stop is a can't-miss. Touted by most the be the best in NYC, the late-night line is around the corner. Grab a bite and then wait in line for Comedy Cellar!
Great celebrity spotting for a reason -- the seafood here is fantastic! Great for an upscale dinner where you want a trendy atmosphere with a good mix of menu options.
82 locals recommend
Lure Fishbar
142 Mercer St
82 locals recommend
Great celebrity spotting for a reason -- the seafood here is fantastic! Great for an upscale dinner where you want a trendy atmosphere with a good mix of menu options.
Great Brunch!!! Be sure to make a reservation :)
35 locals recommend
Jane
100 W Houston St
35 locals recommend
Great Brunch!!! Be sure to make a reservation :)
The breakfast quesadilla is my favorite brunch treat, and it comes with a frozen margarita--YUM!
89 locals recommend
Dos Caminos
675 Hudson St
89 locals recommend
The breakfast quesadilla is my favorite brunch treat, and it comes with a frozen margarita--YUM!
AMAZING brunch, lunch, dinner! Order the market salad and pick from any of their veggies of the day--you won't be disappointed!
23 locals recommend
Westville Hudson
333 Hudson St
23 locals recommend
AMAZING brunch, lunch, dinner! Order the market salad and pick from any of their veggies of the day--you won't be disappointed!
Great Happy Hour!
74 locals recommend
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal St
74 locals recommend
Great Happy Hour!
It's one of the only BYOB places in NYC and we love fondue!
Taureau
558 Broome St
It's one of the only BYOB places in NYC and we love fondue!
Great for a fancy brunch or special occasion!
274 locals recommend
Balthazar
80 Spring St
274 locals recommend
Great for a fancy brunch or special occasion!

Sightseeing

Washington Square Park always has great performers--whether doing flips over a couple of nervous tourists, or a professional pianist playing Beethoven, it's the perfect place for a picnic!
29 locals recommend
Washington Square South
Washington Square South
29 locals recommend
Washington Square Park always has great performers--whether doing flips over a couple of nervous tourists, or a professional pianist playing Beethoven, it's the perfect place for a picnic!

Everything Else

Rachel's favorite boutique--always on-trend and with a great mix of price points--something for every fashionista!
Piperlime
121 Wooster St
Rachel's favorite boutique--always on-trend and with a great mix of price points--something for every fashionista!
I once found a Chanel jacket in this consignment store for $100! Second Time Around, right next door, also has great consignment finds.
15 locals recommend
INA
21 Prince St
15 locals recommend
I once found a Chanel jacket in this consignment store for $100! Second Time Around, right next door, also has great consignment finds.
A great pilates studio if you need to stay fit during your trip :)
Mongoose Bodyworks - Pilates in Soho NYC
594 Broadway
A great pilates studio if you need to stay fit during your trip :)
Bennett's favorite gym--they have hard bootcamps and the personal trainers will teach you boxing!
Work Train Fight
636 Broadway
Bennett's favorite gym--they have hard bootcamps and the personal trainers will teach you boxing!

Drinks & Nightlife

The best hamburger in NYC.
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th Street
150 locals recommend
The best hamburger in NYC.

Shopping

This Anthropologie flagship store has amazing home goods (in addition to their usual clothes) but we also love the Christmas ornaments!
6 locals recommend
Anthropologie - Temporarily Closed
375 W Broadway
6 locals recommend
This Anthropologie flagship store has amazing home goods (in addition to their usual clothes) but we also love the Christmas ornaments!
Fun accessories and monogrammed gifts!
C. Wonder
72 Spring St
Fun accessories and monogrammed gifts!