Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Best bagel and lox on the entire planet, hands down. They also have a cafe on Orchard.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StBest bagel and lox on the entire planet, hands down. They also have a cafe on Orchard.
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryGet the soup dumplings.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StBest slice in NYC.
John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StBest pizza in Manhattan.
*Slices not offered
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StDo not miss this. Get the pastrami.
Pig and Khao
68 Clinton StSoutheast Asian Fusion, very close.
Amazing food market in Williamsburg with city views, only open on Saturdays (warmer seasons).
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveAmazing food market in Williamsburg with city views, only open on Saturdays (warmer seasons).
Massive indoor Italian market with several restaurants and a rooftop bar/restaurant, near the Flatiron Building and Madison Sq Park.
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveMassive indoor Italian market with several restaurants and a rooftop bar/restaurant, near the Flatiron Building and Madison Sq Park.
Prince St. Pizza
27 Prince StExcellent fresh mozzarella slice.
Drinks & Nightlife
Incredible acts in an intimate setting. Almost never a line nor cover!
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StIncredible acts in an intimate setting. Almost never a line nor cover!
The Brooklyn Barge
79 West StVery cool bar/barge on the water with Manhattan views.
Freehold
45 S 3rd StFun night out, guaranteed.
PUBLIC Hotel
215 Chrystie StRooftop lounge with incredible views.
Best rooftop bar in the city. Most incredible view.
*Take the L to Bedford (or walk over the bridge) and walk up Bedford Ave.
145 locals recommend
The William Vale
111 N 12th StBest rooftop bar in the city. Most incredible view.
*Take the L to Bedford (or walk over the bridge) and walk up Bedford Ave.
Sightseeing
Very cool neighborhood, walk the BK bridge and check out the park on the water near the carousel.
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StVery cool neighborhood, walk the BK bridge and check out the park on the water near the carousel.
Check the 9/11 memorial at the fountains, and go up to the observation deck for the best view in NYC.
385 locals recommend
One World Trade Center
285 Fulton StCheck the 9/11 memorial at the fountains, and go up to the observation deck for the best view in NYC.
Elevated park with cool art and views along the way, built on an old railroad.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Elevated park with cool art and views along the way, built on an old railroad.
Bleecker Street
Bleecker StreetFamous Street in Greenwich/West Village. Lots happening.
Just a fun street nearby in the East Village. Check out the area near Tompkins Square Park.
111 locals recommend
Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlaceJust a fun street nearby in the East Village. Check out the area near Tompkins Square Park.
Nice park to walk around, smack dab in the middle of the Village.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareNice park to walk around, smack dab in the middle of the Village.
Shopping
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveVarious food and shopping in a historic building.