Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This is a south african wine bar and restaurant has an excellent balance of off the beaten track food like their fig and elk sliders (mini burgers) accompanied by an excellent wine selection.
24 locals recommend
Kaia Wine Bar
1614 3rd AveThis is a south african wine bar and restaurant has an excellent balance of off the beaten track food like their fig and elk sliders (mini burgers) accompanied by an excellent wine selection.
Great place to get a craft beer and a cheap bit to eat (food is really good comfort food).
59 locals recommend
Earl's Beer and Cheese
1259 Park AveGreat place to get a craft beer and a cheap bit to eat (food is really good comfort food).
Arguably the best burgers in NYC. They make them as you like, rare to well done. Also has a great selection of sides, like sweet potato fries.
57 locals recommend
Joy Burger Bar
1567 Lexington AveArguably the best burgers in NYC. They make them as you like, rare to well done. Also has a great selection of sides, like sweet potato fries.
Gong Modern Thai Dining Inc
Good cheap thai food. Very tasty
Uva
1486 2nd Avereally good authentic Italian food. Excellent wines and cheeses.
Japanese sake bar. Excellent selection of sake. The food is good and the interior is very cool, dark and urban.
88 locals recommend
Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th StJapanese sake bar. Excellent selection of sake. The food is good and the interior is very cool, dark and urban.
Best coffee around and it's right downstairs. Also have excellent sandwiches.
10 locals recommend
Champignon Café
1389 Madison AveBest coffee around and it's right downstairs. Also have excellent sandwiches.
Great place to get a cheap bite to eat and a coffee. The menu is mostly sandwiches, they have the best falafel wrap around.
15 locals recommend
Effy's Cafe
1395 Lexington AveGreat place to get a cheap bite to eat and a coffee. The menu is mostly sandwiches, they have the best falafel wrap around.
Naruto Ramen
1596 3rd AveReally good japanese noodle bar, cheap and satisfying.
cheap little diner, great if you want something greasy and filling (burgers, pancakes, fried chicken etc..)
27 locals recommend
Jackson Hole
232 E 64th Stcheap little diner, great if you want something greasy and filling (burgers, pancakes, fried chicken etc..)
Candle Cafe
1307 3rd AveReally good vegetarian food, relaxed atmosphere.
Sightseeing
One of the best museums in NYC. It has a broad array of exhibits from all over the world. It also has a rooftop bar, open in the summer, which overlooks central park.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveOne of the best museums in NYC. It has a broad array of exhibits from all over the world. It also has a rooftop bar, open in the summer, which overlooks central park.
One of the best museums in NYC, great special exhibits.
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveOne of the best museums in NYC, great special exhibits.
This museum has a great selection of American art, and has exceptional special exhibits.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
This museum has a great selection of American art, and has exceptional special exhibits.
Drinks & Nightlife
I think this is the best wine bar in NYC! Also, the service is excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. However, it’s a small place.
25 locals recommend
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
192 7th Ave SI think this is the best wine bar in NYC! Also, the service is excellent, very knowledgeable and friendly. However, it’s a small place.
Good local wine bar, with a good selection of beer. The food is good but the portions are on the small side.
49 locals recommend
ABV
1504 Lexington AveGood local wine bar, with a good selection of beer. The food is good but the portions are on the small side.
Pegu Club
Trendy cocktail lounge. Nice decor and good cocktails
Real NYC speakeasy cocktail lounge. It has no sign, you just go down some stairs under a green awning and ring the door bell. Interior is like an old law parlor. Pricey, but worth a drink.
84 locals recommend
Raines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th StReal NYC speakeasy cocktail lounge. It has no sign, you just go down some stairs under a green awning and ring the door bell. Interior is like an old law parlor. Pricey, but worth a drink.
Hidden cocktail lounge. Cool interior, unique cocktail, but can be a bit pricey.
212 locals recommend
Apotheke
9 Doyers StHidden cocktail lounge. Cool interior, unique cocktail, but can be a bit pricey.
This is a hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge. Great cocktails, with an intimate atmosphere. Really nice place with great service.
19 locals recommend
2nd Floor On Clinton
This is a hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge. Great cocktails, with an intimate atmosphere. Really nice place with great service.
mad46
45 E 45th Stnice rooftop bar, nice view of Midtown.
The Vault at Pfaff's
643 BroadwayGreat speakeasy cocktail lounge
This place has a great selection of whiskeys. It also has a good relaxed atmosphere.
14 locals recommend
Caledonia Bar
424 Amsterdam AveThis place has a great selection of whiskeys. It also has a good relaxed atmosphere.
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthGreat hidden speakeasy, bartenders are world class.
Shopping
If you like unique handmade head wear for both men and women, this is one of the best in NYC.
The Village Scandal
If you like unique handmade head wear for both men and women, this is one of the best in NYC.
Essentials
Best supermarket in the area, but you'll need to walk 10 min across the park. Have a wide range of products.
541 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StBest supermarket in the area, but you'll need to walk 10 min across the park. Have a wide range of products.