NYC Recommendations
Food scene
Michelin star Mexican restaurant just over the bridge in Queens. I go every year for my birthday. Delicious!
49 locals recommend
Casa Enrique
5-48 49th AveMichelin star Mexican restaurant just over the bridge in Queens. I go every year for my birthday. Delicious!
Just downstairs and they have the best soup dumplings I've found in Chinatown. They also accept credit cards, which most businesses in the neighborhoods will not.
13 locals recommend
456 New Shanghai
69 Mott StJust downstairs and they have the best soup dumplings I've found in Chinatown. They also accept credit cards, which most businesses in the neighborhoods will not.
Best Greek food I've had in the city - casual, affordable spot near Columbia University that's been around for decades.
7 locals recommend
Symposium
544 W 113th StBest Greek food I've had in the city - casual, affordable spot near Columbia University that's been around for decades.
Amazing Brazilian food, fantastic service, the caipirinhas are strong - be careful! A bit pricey - we reserve for special occasions.
13 locals recommend
Casa
72 Bedford StAmazing Brazilian food, fantastic service, the caipirinhas are strong - be careful! A bit pricey - we reserve for special occasions.
Extensive mezcal selections, luxurious Mexican plates. If you go for brunch, I recommend the chilaquiles. 15 minute walk to Noho.
13 locals recommend
ATLA
372 Lafayette StExtensive mezcal selections, luxurious Mexican plates. If you go for brunch, I recommend the chilaquiles. 15 minute walk to Noho.
Best slice in NY, hands down. There are Joe's all over the city, so if you're in the mood for pizza, just type in Joe's to google maps and there should be one within a couple miles of you.
337 locals recommend
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StBest slice in NY, hands down. There are Joe's all over the city, so if you're in the mood for pizza, just type in Joe's to google maps and there should be one within a couple miles of you.
Good Chinese food on our street. Outdoor seating, cash only and they serve you the food in to-go containers which is convenient because the portions are big. Rihanna was spotted here the last time she was in NYC :)
50 locals recommend
Wo Hop Next Door
15 Mott StGood Chinese food on our street. Outdoor seating, cash only and they serve you the food in to-go containers which is convenient because the portions are big. Rihanna was spotted here the last time she was in NYC :)
Delicious, affordable sushi and other Japanese food in the trendy part of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
195 locals recommend
Bozu
296 Grand StDelicious, affordable sushi and other Japanese food in the trendy part of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Yes, yes, Little Italy is right around the corner but if you don't want to pay $30 for a plate of alfredo, you can take a short trip on the 7 train out to Queens and get absolutely delicious Italian food made by and for Italians in a neighborhood spot.
24 locals recommend
SoleLuna Restaurant
40-1 Queens BlvdYes, yes, Little Italy is right around the corner but if you don't want to pay $30 for a plate of alfredo, you can take a short trip on the 7 train out to Queens and get absolutely delicious Italian food made by and for Italians in a neighborhood spot.
If you're comfortable with the trains and are looking for an affordable sit-down meal, this Salvadoran pupusa spot in Queens is where it's at. My bff is from El Salvador said this is one of the best spots she's tried outside her dad's kitchen.
Pupusaria Izalco
64-05 Roosevelt AvenueIf you're comfortable with the trains and are looking for an affordable sit-down meal, this Salvadoran pupusa spot in Queens is where it's at. My bff is from El Salvador said this is one of the best spots she's tried outside her dad's kitchen.
Dimes
49 Canal StChic, healthy plates and great cocktails not too far from the apartment.
Best. Pork. Buns. Ever. Right around the corner! (I like mine baked, but they offer steamed)
14 locals recommend
Mei Lai Wah
62 Bayard StBest. Pork. Buns. Ever. Right around the corner! (I like mine baked, but they offer steamed)
*Very* casual, local spot nearby where you can eat lunch or dinner for under $5. I recommend the peanut noodles, and the pork and chive dumplings.
14 locals recommend
Shu Jiao Fu Zhou
295 Grand St*Very* casual, local spot nearby where you can eat lunch or dinner for under $5. I recommend the peanut noodles, and the pork and chive dumplings.
Sightseeing
If you're in the market for a food rub or a hot stone massage, this is your place! I've been coming here for 5 years. Incredibly affordable, very clean and professional. On weekend I recommend an appointment.
Zuyuan
173-171 Canal StIf you're in the market for a food rub or a hot stone massage, this is your place! I've been coming here for 5 years. Incredibly affordable, very clean and professional. On weekend I recommend an appointment.
Rent a Citibike and bike along the Hudson River. The sunsets are gorgeous and you can hop off at any time and head into the city for a bite.
9 locals recommend
Hudson River Waterfront Greenway
New York State Reference Route 907VRent a Citibike and bike along the Hudson River. The sunsets are gorgeous and you can hop off at any time and head into the city for a bite.
Stuck in Times Square and feeling miserable? This little oasis is nearby! This is a beautiful park by the NYC Public Library on 40th street and 6th Ave. There are lots of tables, shade and sometimes music performances in the evenings. There is also a Whole Foods across the street if you need sustenance.
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
Stuck in Times Square and feeling miserable? This little oasis is nearby! This is a beautiful park by the NYC Public Library on 40th street and 6th Ave. There are lots of tables, shade and sometimes music performances in the evenings. There is also a Whole Foods across the street if you need sustenance.
Of course the Met, Moma and the Guggenheim are no-brainer museums to visit, but this is a funky, modern museum within walking distance of the apartment that always has new, wild exhibits.
629 locals recommend
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryOf course the Met, Moma and the Guggenheim are no-brainer museums to visit, but this is a funky, modern museum within walking distance of the apartment that always has new, wild exhibits.
This is a really nice park the city built on top of an abandoned train rail that snakes through the west side of lower Manhattan. I recommend hitting up the Whitney Museum of American Art at the end of the park around 14th street and/or heading over to Chelsea Market nearby for something to eat or some shopping.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
This is a really nice park the city built on top of an abandoned train rail that snakes through the west side of lower Manhattan. I recommend hitting up the Whitney Museum of American Art at the end of the park around 14th street and/or heading over to Chelsea Market nearby for something to eat or some shopping.
Tons of restaurants, bakeries and shopping all in one market. 10/10 recommend
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveTons of restaurants, bakeries and shopping all in one market. 10/10 recommend
City advice
Getting around
Cash, Cash, Cash
Most businesses in Chinatown only accept cash. There are a variety of banks right around the corner on Canal Street to withdraw.