Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing craft cocktails and elite mixologists. John the bartender placed really well in a bartending contest and makes a great drink. Highly recommend the Rum Rasin Flip or the Gin Gin Mule.
15 locals recommend
The Gilroy
1561 2nd AvenueAmazing craft cocktails and elite mixologists. John the bartender placed really well in a bartending contest and makes a great drink. Highly recommend the Rum Rasin Flip or the Gin Gin Mule.
Really great happy hour deals. College type bar. Beer pong in the back with the awesome specials.
41 locals recommend
The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd AveReally great happy hour deals. College type bar. Beer pong in the back with the awesome specials.
Great selection of craft beer. Really awesome layout and vibe. Very eclectic and usually has fantastic live music.
36 locals recommend
The Supply House
1647 2nd AvenueGreat selection of craft beer. Really awesome layout and vibe. Very eclectic and usually has fantastic live music.
Bar that inspired the series How I Met Your Mother. A must see for anyone who's ever wished they could take a trip to MacLarens. Great happy hour deals and special HIMYM themed cocktails and merch.
6 locals recommend
McGee's pub.
240 W 55th StBar that inspired the series How I Met Your Mother. A must see for anyone who's ever wished they could take a trip to MacLarens. Great happy hour deals and special HIMYM themed cocktails and merch.
Cozy bar with a great vibe. Awesome 2/1 Happy Hour Special. Great bartenders and waitstaff
Casimir & Co
1022A Lexington AveCozy bar with a great vibe. Awesome 2/1 Happy Hour Special. Great bartenders and waitstaff
Outdoor beer garden with an urban vibe. Ping pong tables available. German beer and food on the menu. Awesome place to hit with a group.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StOutdoor beer garden with an urban vibe. Ping pong tables available. German beer and food on the menu. Awesome place to hit with a group.
Sample all of the beers fresh at the brewery. Chill vibe and space. Bring your own food. Pizza truck outside. Affordable brews. $20/5 beers. Tours every hour or so. Fantastic gift shop.
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th StSample all of the beers fresh at the brewery. Chill vibe and space. Bring your own food. Pizza truck outside. Affordable brews. $20/5 beers. Tours every hour or so. Fantastic gift shop.
Flaming Saddles
52nd W 53rd StVery high energy gay bar. Great crowd and lots of fun.
The Ritz Bar & Lounge
369 W 46th StTwo floors of dancing, dancers, great on weekends.
Essentials
Really affordable grocery store. Amazing ready made meals, salads, and desserts.
85 locals recommend
Morton Williams Supermarkets
278 Park Ave SReally affordable grocery store. Amazing ready made meals, salads, and desserts.
Affordable grocery store with great deals. Pretty wide product selection.
83 locals recommend
D'Agostino Supermarkets Inc
815 10th AveAffordable grocery store with great deals. Pretty wide product selection.
Gourmet grocery store. Wonderful selection of fresh produce, juices, meats, baked good, desserts, and cheeses. Also fantastic made in store meals, sides, soups, and desserts. Pricy but worth it.
79 locals recommend
Agata & Valentina
64 University PlGourmet grocery store. Wonderful selection of fresh produce, juices, meats, baked good, desserts, and cheeses. Also fantastic made in store meals, sides, soups, and desserts. Pricy but worth it.
Trader Joe's Wine Shop
138 E 14th StGreat selection of affordable wines.
Food Scene
World class ice cream parlor. Tons of flavors and customization options. Over 80 flavors. Best selection of flavored cones including birthday cake, cinnamon toast crunch, trix, and sprinkles.
23 locals recommend
Emack & Bolio's
1564 1st Ave.World class ice cream parlor. Tons of flavors and customization options. Over 80 flavors. Best selection of flavored cones including birthday cake, cinnamon toast crunch, trix, and sprinkles.
Incredible coffee selection. Great tea and to go snacks as well. Their merchandise makes great gifts and souviners. I buy all of my coffee from here.
11 locals recommend
Orens Coffee - 81st and 1st
1574 1st Ave.Incredible coffee selection. Great tea and to go snacks as well. Their merchandise makes great gifts and souviners. I buy all of my coffee from here.
One of the best happy hours in the neighborhood. Excellent margaritas and food selection. Monday night has the best happy hour food and drinks deal.
76 locals recommend
Cascabel Taqueria
242 E 85th StOne of the best happy hours in the neighborhood. Excellent margaritas and food selection. Monday night has the best happy hour food and drinks deal.
Definitely check this one out. Amazingly unique slices with fresh ingredients.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinchirico/pizza-in-the-mornin-pizza-in-the-evenin-pizza-at-suppertime#.ygg593BRN
9 locals recommend
Two Boots Upper East Side
Definitely check this one out. Amazingly unique slices with fresh ingredients.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinchirico/pizza-in-the-mornin-pizza-in-the-evenin-pizza-at-suppertime#.ygg593BRN
Great draft beer selection, awesome happy hour, interesting and tasty mexican bbq fusion food.
36 locals recommend
MexiBBQ
37-11 30th AveGreat draft beer selection, awesome happy hour, interesting and tasty mexican bbq fusion food.
Experience Yorkville's German history by dining here. Authentic german cusine and beer. I recommend a mug of Hofbrau and Käsespatzel
37 locals recommend
Heidelberg Restaurant
1648 2nd AveExperience Yorkville's German history by dining here. Authentic german cusine and beer. I recommend a mug of Hofbrau and Käsespatzel
Authentic Maine Lobster shack. Wonderful lobster, shrimp, and crab rolls. They also have a great sampler meal to get a taste of everything. Very fresh and delicious. Great east coast seafood shop
53 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster Upper East Side
242 E 81st StAuthentic Maine Lobster shack. Wonderful lobster, shrimp, and crab rolls. They also have a great sampler meal to get a taste of everything. Very fresh and delicious. Great east coast seafood shop
KI SUSHI
122 Smith StFresh and affordable sushi. Excellent menut and less than a block away.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Phenomenal mexican cusine. Great flavors and fresh ingredients. Chilaquiles, salsa, guacamole, and tacos are all amazing. Margaritas are strong and tasty
48 locals recommend
El Centro
824 9th AveOne of my favorite restaurants in the city. Phenomenal mexican cusine. Great flavors and fresh ingredients. Chilaquiles, salsa, guacamole, and tacos are all amazing. Margaritas are strong and tasty
Wonderful Italian food in the heart of Chelsea. Great place to enjoy a sophisticated meal downtown. I recommend a meat and cheese plate, one of the appetizers (all great) , and any pasta dish.
6 locals recommend
Crispo
Wonderful Italian food in the heart of Chelsea. Great place to enjoy a sophisticated meal downtown. I recommend a meat and cheese plate, one of the appetizers (all great) , and any pasta dish.
Japenese Mexican fusion and absolutely delicious. The two unique flavors of the cusines = an incredible dining experience. Kiosk style. Definitely stay to eat, try the green salsa, and lychee tea.
Takumi Taco
75 9th AveJapenese Mexican fusion and absolutely delicious. The two unique flavors of the cusines = an incredible dining experience. Kiosk style. Definitely stay to eat, try the green salsa, and lychee tea.
Make a visit to Harlem for some amazing soul food. Fantastic for brunch as well as chicken and waffles. Features a Kool Aid flavor of the day and traditional homecooked dishes.
241 locals recommend
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StMake a visit to Harlem for some amazing soul food. Fantastic for brunch as well as chicken and waffles. Features a Kool Aid flavor of the day and traditional homecooked dishes.
Absolutely worth the wait in line. Sandwiches as big as your head and traditional jewish deli fare. A New York classic and favorite. Discover why for yourself.
22 locals recommend
Carnegie Deli
854 7th AvenueAbsolutely worth the wait in line. Sandwiches as big as your head and traditional jewish deli fare. A New York classic and favorite. Discover why for yourself.
Best hot chocolate in the city. Multiple locations. I'm a huge fan of the spicy hot chocolate.
19 locals recommend
Jacques Torres Chocolate & Ice Cream - Amsterdam Avenue
285 Amsterdam AveBest hot chocolate in the city. Multiple locations. I'm a huge fan of the spicy hot chocolate.
Shopping
Best place for gift shopping. Awesome local and unique products. I love their homemade sauces, soaps, and candy. I'm also a regular buyer of their spice grinders featuring unique blends.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveBest place for gift shopping. Awesome local and unique products. I love their homemade sauces, soaps, and candy. I'm also a regular buyer of their spice grinders featuring unique blends.
Sightseeing
One of my favorite museums in the city. I'm a member so ask me how I can help you save on admissions.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne of my favorite museums in the city. I'm a member so ask me how I can help you save on admissions.
Incredible collection of art. Extremely diverse with so many things to see. Remember admissions prices are recommended so you are able to pay what you wish.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIncredible collection of art. Extremely diverse with so many things to see. Remember admissions prices are recommended so you are able to pay what you wish.
See central park from it's tallest point. Amazing views and pretty cool to see a castle in the middle of the city.
46 locals recommend
Belvedere Castle
See central park from it's tallest point. Amazing views and pretty cool to see a castle in the middle of the city.
Great place for a scenic hike. Wonderful route for picture taking. Great views of the city skyline and park reflected on the lake. Especially beautiful at night. Try and find the waterfall!
11 locals recommend
The Ramble
79th Street TransverseGreat place for a scenic hike. Wonderful route for picture taking. Great views of the city skyline and park reflected on the lake. Especially beautiful at night. Try and find the waterfall!
One of the most beautiful places in the park. Gorgeous fountain and view over the lake. A must see in the park. My personal favorite is the man blowing giant bubbles frequently seen there.
51 locals recommend
Bethesda Terrace
72 Terrace DrOne of the most beautiful places in the park. Gorgeous fountain and view over the lake. A must see in the park. My personal favorite is the man blowing giant bubbles frequently seen there.
Worth the hike to the north of the park. Beaufitul woods and waterfalls in the middle of the city.
The Loch
Central Park WestWorth the hike to the north of the park. Beaufitul woods and waterfalls in the middle of the city.
Awesome selection of animals. The rainforest and avairay is a must see. The childrens zoo also has great petting exhibits.
394 locals recommend
Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetAwesome selection of animals. The rainforest and avairay is a must see. The childrens zoo also has great petting exhibits.
Balto Statue
East DriveIconic statue of Balto the sleddog
One of my favorite places in the city. Playground with a built in granite slide. You absolutely fly down this thing. A fun activity for all ages.
Slide down on some cardboard for extra speed.
Billy Johnson Playground
East 67th StreetOne of my favorite places in the city. Playground with a built in granite slide. You absolutely fly down this thing. A fun activity for all ages.
Slide down on some cardboard for extra speed.
Definitely worth a visit to this whimsical statue. Also close to the iconic boat pond.
14 locals recommend
Alice in Wonderland Statue
East 74th StreetDefinitely worth a visit to this whimsical statue. Also close to the iconic boat pond.
Visit the John Lennon memorial in the iconic Strawberry Fields. There's usually a musician near the Imagine mosaic playing Beatles tunes.
121 locals recommend
Strawberry Fields
West 72nd StreetVisit the John Lennon memorial in the iconic Strawberry Fields. There's usually a musician near the Imagine mosaic playing Beatles tunes.
Stroll down the mall to take in the statues, performers, and artists. Very classic walking strip in the park.
9 locals recommend
The Mall
The MallStroll down the mall to take in the statues, performers, and artists. Very classic walking strip in the park.
Must see while in New York. Multiple vendors selling produce, plants, wine, meats, cheeses, and jams. Great place to sample local foods and purchase snacks/souvenirs. Ask me about my favorite booths!
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Must see while in New York. Multiple vendors selling produce, plants, wine, meats, cheeses, and jams. Great place to sample local foods and purchase snacks/souvenirs. Ask me about my favorite booths!
Extremely magical place on the beach, Amusement park, boardwalk, and shops. Great escape from the city.
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Extremely magical place on the beach, Amusement park, boardwalk, and shops. Great escape from the city.
Feel like a kid again. Where else can you ride a ferris wheel inside a toystore?!
15 locals recommend
Toys"R"Us
123 BroadwayFeel like a kid again. Where else can you ride a ferris wheel inside a toystore?!
FAO Schwarz
30 Rockefeller PlazaAmazing toy store. The big piano is definitely worth checking out.
Gorgeous gothic cathedral in the middle of new york city. Amazing view from Fredrick Douglass Blvd and 112th Street. Also worth walking up the steps in Morningside Park for the view.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveGorgeous gothic cathedral in the middle of new york city. Amazing view from Fredrick Douglass Blvd and 112th Street. Also worth walking up the steps in Morningside Park for the view.
One of my favorite places in the city. Sample amazing foods and make unique purchases. Takumi japenese mexican fusion cannot be missed as well as bread from Amy's.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveOne of my favorite places in the city. Sample amazing foods and make unique purchases. Takumi japenese mexican fusion cannot be missed as well as bread from Amy's.
One of the best walks in the city. Best at sunset or at night. Bring a lock to hook onto the bridge!
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeOne of the best walks in the city. Best at sunset or at night. Bring a lock to hook onto the bridge!
Sample traditional chinese cusine and get souveniers at bargain prices. Check out Prosperity Dumpling and make sure you always negotiate prices here. Most are cash only so come prepared.
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
Sample traditional chinese cusine and get souveniers at bargain prices. Check out Prosperity Dumpling and make sure you always negotiate prices here. Most are cash only so come prepared.
See the city skyline at its finest from the Tram. Just swipe your metrocard.
121 locals recommend
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StSee the city skyline at its finest from the Tram. Just swipe your metrocard.