Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Local
144 Sullivan StGreat wine/beer bar. Chill vibes. Friendly
Despite being a bit "touristy" the food and cocktails are great. It never disappoints.
82 locals recommend
Lure Fishbar
142 Mercer StDespite being a bit "touristy" the food and cocktails are great. It never disappoints.
A classic. This place is for pros only. Prepare to lose a lot of cash but you'll have fun. Not good for kids. The bar scene is fun too here
86 locals recommend
Raoul's
180 Prince StA classic. This place is for pros only. Prepare to lose a lot of cash but you'll have fun. Not good for kids. The bar scene is fun too here
My favorite sushi joint. Expensive but always great. Very cramped but it somehow adds to the experience.
118 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StMy favorite sushi joint. Expensive but always great. Very cramped but it somehow adds to the experience.
Classic bistro. Always good (but crowded). Highly recommended. The bar and attached bakery are also top shelf. Great people watching from the benches outside
274 locals recommend
Balthazar
80 Spring StClassic bistro. Always good (but crowded). Highly recommended. The bar and attached bakery are also top shelf. Great people watching from the benches outside
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveThe latest foodie hotspot. Huge.
Good cocktails and burgers. Just around the corner. Never dissappoints. The same people run Lure bar.
9 locals recommend
Burger & Barrel
25 West Houston StreetGood cocktails and burgers. Just around the corner. Never dissappoints. The same people run Lure bar.
Shopping
Great bookstore. And sadly the only one left in a neighborhood that used to feature many. Good coffee too. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great kid events on Saturday mornings.
98 locals recommend
Goods for the Study Mulberry
234 Mulberry StGreat bookstore. And sadly the only one left in a neighborhood that used to feature many. Good coffee too. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great kid events on Saturday mornings.
Paul Smith
280 Grand StreetGood mens clothes. The British always do it right
My wife says it's the best womens clothes in the city. It's directly below our loft. Too expensive for my tastes though
10 locals recommend
Barneys New York, Soho
My wife says it's the best womens clothes in the city. It's directly below our loft. Too expensive for my tastes though
Great clothes that are incredibly cheap. Despite the price the quality is excellent. Stop by this place for a look. Always fun.
64 locals recommend
Uniqlo Soho
546 BroadwayGreat clothes that are incredibly cheap. Despite the price the quality is excellent. Stop by this place for a look. Always fun.
What can I say - I'm a sucker for all things outdoor. Great selection of sporting goods. Heavy on the camping
19 locals recommend
REI
303 Lafayette StWhat can I say - I'm a sucker for all things outdoor. Great selection of sporting goods. Heavy on the camping
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayNothing is more New York than the Strand.
Drinks & Nightlife
Von
3 Bleecker StGreat neighborhood bar
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetFamous bar for beers and burgers. A classic.
Sightseeing
Short walk - great people watching. Street performers. Don't try to buy weed here.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareShort walk - great people watching. Street performers. Don't try to buy weed here.
Great park people watching in the middle of a mega shopping district. Ground zero for political protests
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Great park people watching in the middle of a mega shopping district. Ground zero for political protests
Take the closeby N train uptown to 14th street - then change to the famous L train. Take it 1 stop to bedford ave in Brooklyn. This is where the young hang out now. Walk around - it's fun. good shops
997 locals recommend
Williamsburg
Take the closeby N train uptown to 14th street - then change to the famous L train. Take it 1 stop to bedford ave in Brooklyn. This is where the young hang out now. Walk around - it's fun. good shops
Another new hip area of brooklyn. Just under the brooklyn bridge. Good shops. Eating. People watching on the water
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StAnother new hip area of brooklyn. Just under the brooklyn bridge. Good shops. Eating. People watching on the water
Here is where the art galleries are. Thursday nights have openings. Good art people watching.
15 locals recommend
Lennon Weinberg Inc
514 W 25th StHere is where the art galleries are. Thursday nights have openings. Good art people watching.
Essentials
Food shopping. This is where we shop for organic food. Cheap eats upstairs with wifi
22 locals recommend
Whole Foods Café
Food shopping. This is where we shop for organic food. Cheap eats upstairs with wifi
Sunrise Mart
494 Broome StJapanese grocery store. Love this place. Cheap too.
Drugstore. Supplies. Go to the one on Broadway between Housten and Prince (it's closer). open 24 hours
455 locals recommend
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveDrugstore. Supplies. Go to the one on Broadway between Housten and Prince (it's closer). open 24 hours
Entertainment & Activities
Take a leisurely stroll along the Hudson river. Great for joggers.
52 locals recommend
Pier 40 at Hudson River Park
353 West StTake a leisurely stroll along the Hudson river. Great for joggers.