Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Awesome southern style diner known for fried chicken and pies (the biscuit gravy is also to die for).
32 locals recommend
Pies 'n' Thighs
43 Canal StreetAwesome southern style diner known for fried chicken and pies (the biscuit gravy is also to die for).
One of the OG farm-to-table spots, it's still a delicious place for healthy eating (slightly fancier than Dimes).
193 locals recommend
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StOne of the OG farm-to-table spots, it's still a delicious place for healthy eating (slightly fancier than Dimes).
Cheeky is like a tiny windowless cavern of sandwich heaven. The fried chicken on a biscuit is fairly legendary, as are the egg sandwiches.
97 locals recommend
Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StCheeky is like a tiny windowless cavern of sandwich heaven. The fried chicken on a biscuit is fairly legendary, as are the egg sandwiches.
AWESOMELY authentic - if you find yourself craving a steaming, cheap bowl of noodle soup, you should stop in. Cash only and don't mind the banging, it's your noodles being pulled to order.
50 locals recommend
88 Lan Zhou Handmade Noodles
40 BoweryAWESOMELY authentic - if you find yourself craving a steaming, cheap bowl of noodle soup, you should stop in. Cash only and don't mind the banging, it's your noodles being pulled to order.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that all cool ‘hoods get a Café Grumpy. There’s one here! It’s pretty small.
104 locals recommend
Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex StIt is a truth universally acknowledged that all cool ‘hoods get a Café Grumpy. There’s one here! It’s pretty small.
Mission Chinese is arguably the hottest restaurant in town right now. The spicy food is awesome as expected, but the space’s vibes are what put the place over the top. NOTE: address is 171 E Broadway.
179 locals recommend
Mission
171 E BroadwayMission Chinese is arguably the hottest restaurant in town right now. The spicy food is awesome as expected, but the space’s vibes are what put the place over the top. NOTE: address is 171 E Broadway.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StSend a Salami to Your Boy in the Army!
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StGet some doughnuts. No questions asked.
Try the cumin lamb noodles. One of the most unique and flavorful dishes you can buy for under $8.
35 locals recommend
Xi’an Famous Foods
Try the cumin lamb noodles. One of the most unique and flavorful dishes you can buy for under $8.
Great vegetarian food, great juices, great vibe on a sunny day.
198 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StGreat vegetarian food, great juices, great vibe on a sunny day.
Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StCome for chronic brunch. Get a bowl and a bloody.
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Best burger in the city.
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveAmazing BBQ in Williamsburg.
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveMust-eat ramen. Go during off hours to avoid the lines.
Roberta's
261 Moore StPizza, pizza, pizza in an awesome Bushwick setting.
Restaurant/bar/museum that's been in the same spot since 1671. This spot served as a headquarters for George Washington and a venue for peace negotiations with the British.
52 locals recommend
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl StRestaurant/bar/museum that's been in the same spot since 1671. This spot served as a headquarters for George Washington and a venue for peace negotiations with the British.
An impossibly cool Australian restaurant that's good for dinner or brunch. Plenty of celebrity sightings, if that's your thing.
210 locals recommend
Dudley's
85 Orchard StAn impossibly cool Australian restaurant that's good for dinner or brunch. Plenty of celebrity sightings, if that's your thing.
Dimes has some kind of electromagnetic pull over beautiful people who look like they should be hanging on Abbot Kinney. Come for healthy, delicious Southern California-ish bowls of salads, acai, etc.
212 locals recommend
Dimes
49 Canal StDimes has some kind of electromagnetic pull over beautiful people who look like they should be hanging on Abbot Kinney. Come for healthy, delicious Southern California-ish bowls of salads, acai, etc.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StBest slice in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Favorite bar in the city, great for mason jars of margaritas or cans of Tecate while eating Greek fries.
181 locals recommend
Forgtmenot
138 Division StFavorite bar in the city, great for mason jars of margaritas or cans of Tecate while eating Greek fries.
169 Bar is best explained by a few things: a disco ball, a dinosaur on the wall, and a pool table covered in leopard print. Also, of note: you can text your drink order.
183 locals recommend
169 Bar
169 E Broadway169 Bar is best explained by a few things: a disco ball, a dinosaur on the wall, and a pool table covered in leopard print. Also, of note: you can text your drink order.
The Leadbelly is a good spot for dates, but it’s most clutch on a weekend afternoon after checking out some of the art galleries up the block.
105 locals recommend
Bar Belly
14 Orchard StThe Leadbelly is a good spot for dates, but it’s most clutch on a weekend afternoon after checking out some of the art galleries up the block.
The NoMad Hotel
1170 BroadwayAwesome bar in the beautiful NoMad hotel.
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling alley/music venue/bar.....always a great time.
Skip the sushi and check out the beer garden in the back. Only open during summer months, come here for a night of board games and beer slushies.
53 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya
187 Orchard StSkip the sushi and check out the beer garden in the back. Only open during summer months, come here for a night of board games and beer slushies.
Outdoor (ish) beer garden in the Standard Hotel with ping pong tables and amazing pretzels.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StOutdoor (ish) beer garden in the Standard Hotel with ping pong tables and amazing pretzels.
Down-home, honky-tonk saloon pairing a woody space with beer, games & live country music. Try the alcoholic frozen coffee.
142 locals recommend
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan AveDown-home, honky-tonk saloon pairing a woody space with beer, games & live country music. Try the alcoholic frozen coffee.
Top Hops Beer Shop
88 Essex StGo here and drink interesting beer!
Essentials
The original - pop in for some pastrami lox on a bagel as you explore the neighborhood.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StThe original - pop in for some pastrami lox on a bagel as you explore the neighborhood.
This place is mecca for pickle lovers from all over the world. Browse the barrels and take some to go.
30 locals recommend
The Pickle Guys
357 Grand StThis place is mecca for pickle lovers from all over the world. Browse the barrels and take some to go.
Cereal milk soft serve and birthday cake truffles. No joke.
102 locals recommend
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StCereal milk soft serve and birthday cake truffles. No joke.
Everything Else
Take a tour and grab a beer - definitely avoid going at peak times on the weekends, the wait is atrocious.
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StTake a tour and grab a beer - definitely avoid going at peak times on the weekends, the wait is atrocious.
Entertainment & Activities
Fantastic museum on the LES focusing on America's urban immigrant history.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StFantastic museum on the LES focusing on America's urban immigrant history.