Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Katz is a world famous deli. I'd recommend it solely based on the classic experience alone. It just so happens that the sandwiches are also awesome!
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StKatz is a world famous deli. I'd recommend it solely based on the classic experience alone. It just so happens that the sandwiches are also awesome!
Not only does this place bring back nostalgia of the old NES game "Double Dragon," it also has decent food for a hard to beat price! All taxes are included.
New Double Dragon
37 1st Ave.Not only does this place bring back nostalgia of the old NES game "Double Dragon," it also has decent food for a hard to beat price! All taxes are included.
Excellent, excellent food. My firefighter friends love this place as much as I do.
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveExcellent, excellent food. My firefighter friends love this place as much as I do.
This is by far my favorite pizza shop in NYC. Not only is the pizza A1, but the staff is always friendly and helpful. You will not go wrong getting a margarita slice from here.
10 locals recommend
La Margarita Pizzeria
168 Ludlow StThis is by far my favorite pizza shop in NYC. Not only is the pizza A1, but the staff is always friendly and helpful. You will not go wrong getting a margarita slice from here.
Everything Else
A wonderful place to relax on a bench, get some work done outdoors, or just watch some folks play basketball.
28 locals recommend
Sara D Roosevelt Park
Forsyth StreetA wonderful place to relax on a bench, get some work done outdoors, or just watch some folks play basketball.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pianos is a live music venue that transforms into a dance party every night. By 11:30 PM the place is always lively and plays the best music from Top 40 to hip hop.
257 locals recommend
Pianos
158 Ludlow StPianos is a live music venue that transforms into a dance party every night. By 11:30 PM the place is always lively and plays the best music from Top 40 to hip hop.
Despite its name, Arlene's Grocery is not a convenience store, instead it's a lively bar with a back room that musicians from all over the world have performed.
73 locals recommend
Arlene Grocery
95 Stanton StDespite its name, Arlene's Grocery is not a convenience store, instead it's a lively bar with a back room that musicians from all over the world have performed.
The views from the penthouse are absolutely gorgeous. I believe the penthouse is open to the pubic on weekends before midnight.
11 locals recommend
Hotel on Rivington
107 Rivington StThe views from the penthouse are absolutely gorgeous. I believe the penthouse is open to the pubic on weekends before midnight.
Sightseeing
How could you go wrong with a trip to the Empire State Building? The views are always amazing and I have a friend who works there so I can get you VIP (skip the lines) tickets for half price.
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StHow could you go wrong with a trip to the Empire State Building? The views are always amazing and I have a friend who works there so I can get you VIP (skip the lines) tickets for half price.
Shopping
Nordstrom Rack Union Square
60 E 14th StGet the best brands for the best prices.
This is by far my favorite T-Shirt brand. Over half of my shirts come from this place. Quality clothing.
Superdry™
718 BroadwayThis is by far my favorite T-Shirt brand. Over half of my shirts come from this place. Quality clothing.
Essentials
I don't buy groceries often, but this is the most budget conscious place in the neighborhood for that.
509 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveI don't buy groceries often, but this is the most budget conscious place in the neighborhood for that.
The (in)famous Whole Foods Market. Sometimes you could score pretty good deals on basic food items here as well.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThe (in)famous Whole Foods Market. Sometimes you could score pretty good deals on basic food items here as well.
Get your soap, shampoo, and conditioner here! Usually there are great deals.
455 locals recommend
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveGet your soap, shampoo, and conditioner here! Usually there are great deals.
Entertainment & Activities
One of the 3 theaters in the United States to offer 4DX. The chair moves, theres fog effects, rain, wind, and just all around awesomeness.
91 locals recommend
Regal Union Square ScreenX & 4DX
850 BroadwayOne of the 3 theaters in the United States to offer 4DX. The chair moves, theres fog effects, rain, wind, and just all around awesomeness.