Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Andrew Carmellini's excellent restaurant just down the street. Great for brunch and dinner.
127 locals recommend
The Dutch
131 Sullivan StAndrew Carmellini's excellent restaurant just down the street. Great for brunch and dinner.
Excellent Italian steakhouse by chef Michael White. Try the Tomahawk ribeye and any of the pastas.
Costata
206 Spring StreetExcellent Italian steakhouse by chef Michael White. Try the Tomahawk ribeye and any of the pastas.
Balthazar
80 Spring StClassic French Bistro, a New York institution
Ground Support Cafe
399 West BroadwayGreat local coffee spot. Good sandwiches too.
Aquagrill
One of the best oyster bars in New York
Shuka
38 MacDougal StA great American brunch
Charlie Bird
5 King StFantastic new restaurant with Italian and American influences.
One of the best sushi restaurants in New York, and relatively reasonably priced. Turns into an outstanding ramen spot during late night hours
7 locals recommend
Ushiwakamaru
136 W Houston StOne of the best sushi restaurants in New York, and relatively reasonably priced. Turns into an outstanding ramen spot during late night hours
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StClassic New York sushi establishment
Blue Ribbon Brasserie, open until 4am with an extensive menu
118 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StBlue Ribbon Brasserie, open until 4am with an extensive menu
Little Prince
199 Prince StA new neighborhood French bistro
Raoul's
180 Prince StClassic New York French restaurant
Burger & Barrel
25 West Houston StreetBurger & Barrel - great burgers
Great Italian restaurant, Vodka pizza is the best thing on the menu
133 locals recommend
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StGreat Italian restaurant, Vodka pizza is the best thing on the menu
Cocotte
110 Thompson StGreat, almost hidden, French-Basque restaurant.
Osteria Morini
218 Lafayette StGreat restaurant from chef Michael White. Pastas are outstanding
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StAnother great place for oyster happy hour and seafood
Alidoro
105 Sullivan StFantastic Italian-style sandwiches for lunch
Essentials
Japanese market with solid prepared foods, including sushi, curries and noodle soups.
37 locals recommend
Sunrise Mart
494 Broome StJapanese market with solid prepared foods, including sushi, curries and noodle soups.
M & M Market Deli
529 Broome StConvenience store with a deli just across the street
Drinks & Nightlife
Lure Fishbar
142 Mercer StGreat oyster happy hour
Mother's Ruin
18 Spring StGreat cocktails
Jimmy
15 Thompson StreetGreat rooftop bar at the James hotel
Lupa
170 Thompson StMario Batali's Roman eatery