Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Absolutely delicious and they don't hike up the price because they are. Variety of meatballs, sliders, salads, sides, ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICHES. May have a wait 2-30 minutes to get seated.
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveAbsolutely delicious and they don't hike up the price because they are. Variety of meatballs, sliders, salads, sides, ICE CREAM COOKIE SANDWICHES. May have a wait 2-30 minutes to get seated.
Full of history and tastiness. Great coffees and a plethora of doughnuts. Personal favorites are Blackout and Peanut Butter and Jelly filled Yeast doughnut. 5 minute walk from apt!
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StFull of history and tastiness. Great coffees and a plethora of doughnuts. Personal favorites are Blackout and Peanut Butter and Jelly filled Yeast doughnut. 5 minute walk from apt!
At $2/slice and $12/pie and a variety of toppings, you can't go wrong with this place. When my sister and her friend visited we basically went here at least once a day. Small, cozy place. Try it!
6 locals recommend
Stanton Street Pizza
127 Stanton StAt $2/slice and $12/pie and a variety of toppings, you can't go wrong with this place. When my sister and her friend visited we basically went here at least once a day. Small, cozy place. Try it!
This place is awesomely cheap! For those on a budget and craving Chinese food. Small plates-$3, large plates-$4.50.
Wah Feng Fast Food Inc
This place is awesomely cheap! For those on a budget and craving Chinese food. Small plates-$3, large plates-$4.50.
For Dim Sum Brunch! Bite-sized, individual portions are great to try a little bit of everything. Costs about $10-$15/person. Dumplings are delicious. Feeling adventurous? Try the chicken feet.
61 locals recommend
Golden Unicorn
18 E BroadwayFor Dim Sum Brunch! Bite-sized, individual portions are great to try a little bit of everything. Costs about $10-$15/person. Dumplings are delicious. Feeling adventurous? Try the chicken feet.
Arts & Culture
Free music every single night in an intimate setting. More popular artists may have $10-$20 cover charge. 1 drink minimum. For a calm night, appreciating good music, support these awesome artists.
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StFree music every single night in an intimate setting. More popular artists may have $10-$20 cover charge. 1 drink minimum. For a calm night, appreciating good music, support these awesome artists.
I haven't been here yet but I hear the art is unique and interesting and the building itself is cool. Free admission Thursdays 7-9pm, attracts a cool, hipster crowd.
629 locals recommend
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryI haven't been here yet but I hear the art is unique and interesting and the building itself is cool. Free admission Thursdays 7-9pm, attracts a cool, hipster crowd.
Essentials
Essex Street Market is an economical combination of local businesses in one market building. Butcher prices and vegetables are cheapest I have seen in New York so far.
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StEssex Street Market is an economical combination of local businesses in one market building. Butcher prices and vegetables are cheapest I have seen in New York so far.
One of the cheaper liquor stores I have experienced in Manhattan. Workers are knowledgeable and helpful.
7 locals recommend
East Village Wine & Liquors
80 Clinton StOne of the cheaper liquor stores I have experienced in Manhattan. Workers are knowledgeable and helpful.
Sightseeing
After 3.5 years in NYC I finally got around to walking the Brooklyn Bridge. It takes about 30-60 minutes depending on how fast you want to walk it. There are lanes for exercise versus walking.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeAfter 3.5 years in NYC I finally got around to walking the Brooklyn Bridge. It takes about 30-60 minutes depending on how fast you want to walk it. There are lanes for exercise versus walking.
For a guided history lessons about the LES tenements. They have tours scheduled a few times a day. Book ahead before they sell out.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StFor a guided history lessons about the LES tenements. They have tours scheduled a few times a day. Book ahead before they sell out.
Everything Else
Manicures are $11 and a 10-minute massage (BEST massage I have ever gotten, really) by a tall, Korean man for $13. Nice way to pamper yourself and relax.
62 2nd Ave
62 2nd AvenueManicures are $11 and a 10-minute massage (BEST massage I have ever gotten, really) by a tall, Korean man for $13. Nice way to pamper yourself and relax.
Shopping
Lox and cream cheese bagels are soooo good here, allegedly the best in New York. BUT it's $14. This business specializes in smoked fish and appetizers. www.russanddaughters.com.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StLox and cream cheese bagels are soooo good here, allegedly the best in New York. BUT it's $14. This business specializes in smoked fish and appetizers. www.russanddaughters.com.