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Food Scene
A hidden entrance leads to this hot spot serving New American fare & creative cocktails.
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StA hidden entrance leads to this hot spot serving New American fare & creative cocktails.
Scenic rooftop setting for elevated Italian cuisine, house brewed ales & high-end imported beer.
32 locals recommend
SERRA by Birreria
200 5th AveScenic rooftop setting for elevated Italian cuisine, house brewed ales & high-end imported beer.
Famous, cash-only Italian sandwich shop creating a variety of sandwiches for hungry locals.
34 locals recommend
Alidoro
105 Sullivan StFamous, cash-only Italian sandwich shop creating a variety of sandwiches for hungry locals.
Upscale-casual seafood spot with a Cape Cod vibe known for its lobster rolls & cheap oyster deal.
74 locals recommend
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StUpscale-casual seafood spot with a Cape Cod vibe known for its lobster rolls & cheap oyster deal.
High-end takes on red-sauce fare await at this A-lister Italian restaurant in a retro-glam space.
71 locals recommend
Carbone
181 Thompson StHigh-end takes on red-sauce fare await at this A-lister Italian restaurant in a retro-glam space.
Perennially hip SoHo fixture serving creative, upscale cuisine in sleek subterranean environs.
84 locals recommend
The Mercer Kitchen
99 Prince StPerennially hip SoHo fixture serving creative, upscale cuisine in sleek subterranean environs.
Sushi specialist serving fresh fish from around the world & other Japanese dishes late night.
118 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StSushi specialist serving fresh fish from around the world & other Japanese dishes late night.
Upscale fish restaurant famous for its luxury yachtlike interior & hopping bar scene.
82 locals recommend
Lure Fishbar
142 Mercer StUpscale fish restaurant famous for its luxury yachtlike interior & hopping bar scene.
Popular SoHo spot with an upmarket seafood menu & a raw bar offering a large selection of oysters.
42 locals recommend
Aquagrill
Popular SoHo spot with an upmarket seafood menu & a raw bar offering a large selection of oysters.
Classic bistro dating to the 1970s with a bustling Parisian atmosphere & a serious French menu.
86 locals recommend
Raoul's
180 Prince StClassic bistro dating to the 1970s with a bustling Parisian atmosphere & a serious French menu.
Seasonal American home cooking, including brunch, served in a country setting with a back garden.
73 locals recommend
Shuka
38 MacDougal StSeasonal American home cooking, including brunch, served in a country setting with a back garden.
Brick walls & bookshelves lend character to this homey spot serving Italian fare & global wines.
73 locals recommend
Epistrophy
200 Mott StBrick walls & bookshelves lend character to this homey spot serving Italian fare & global wines.
Wood-fired Italian dishes & wines are served in a rustic, sophisticated space.
50 locals recommend
Peasant
194 Elizabeth StWood-fired Italian dishes & wines are served in a rustic, sophisticated space.
Funky taverna lures locals with drinks & simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch & dinner.
181 locals recommend
Forgtmenot
138 Division StFunky taverna lures locals with drinks & simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch & dinner.
Trendy, brick-walled cafe with a hip clientele & innovative, vegetable-centric British dishes.
193 locals recommend
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StTrendy, brick-walled cafe with a hip clientele & innovative, vegetable-centric British dishes.
Cozy Mexican eatery with hip, Asian-accented decor serving rustic fare & a long list of tequilas.
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StCozy Mexican eatery with hip, Asian-accented decor serving rustic fare & a long list of tequilas.
Sunny little cafe focusing on everything egg including creative sandwiches, fancy Benedicts & more.
104 locals recommend
Egg Shop
151 Elizabeth StSunny little cafe focusing on everything egg including creative sandwiches, fancy Benedicts & more.
Bright, bleached-wood outpost offering vegetarian (mostly vegan) fare & juices in a relaxed space.
198 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StBright, bleached-wood outpost offering vegetarian (mostly vegan) fare & juices in a relaxed space.
Sceney Mexican spot with no-frills taqueria, cafe & exclusive basement brasserie/tequila bar.
263 locals recommend
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StSceney Mexican spot with no-frills taqueria, cafe & exclusive basement brasserie/tequila bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.
203 locals recommend
Death & Company
433 E 6th StBartenders in bow ties & suspenders recall the speakeasy era at this dark, moody cocktail lounge.
Mexican plates & top-shelf tequila cocktails served in a 2-level East Village restaurant & lounge.
71 locals recommend
Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th StreetMexican plates & top-shelf tequila cocktails served in a 2-level East Village restaurant & lounge.
Crystal chandeliers & velvet banquettes contribute to a sophisticated scene at this cocktail bar.
102 locals recommend
The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida AveCrystal chandeliers & velvet banquettes contribute to a sophisticated scene at this cocktail bar.
Cutting-edge cocktails are served in a no-frills setting at this laid-back barroom.
189 locals recommend
The Wayland
700 E 9th StCutting-edge cocktails are served in a no-frills setting at this laid-back barroom.
Hearty, upscale pub eats, craft cocktails, beer & lots of spirits in a rustic, happening space.
65 locals recommend
The Wren
344 BoweryHearty, upscale pub eats, craft cocktails, beer & lots of spirits in a rustic, happening space.
Sightseeing
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich St9/11 Memorial
Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StIconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors
Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views.
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandIconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours, a museum & city views.
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.
Parks & Nature
Good place to start exploring the south side of Manhattan, the Financial District, Wall Street, and the likes. Came on winter so the trees are dry. Good view overlooking the ocean, on clear weather Liberty is looking good. Easy access to subway system and ferries to Ellis Island.
353 locals recommend
Battery Park
Good place to start exploring the south side of Manhattan, the Financial District, Wall Street, and the likes. Came on winter so the trees are dry. Good view overlooking the ocean, on clear weather Liberty is looking good. Easy access to subway system and ferries to Ellis Island.
Arts & Culture
A huge rotating collection of historical artifacts, manuscripts, sculptures, classical painting, modern painting, architecture, and knowledge! The Met is huge and everything is expertly curated.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveA huge rotating collection of historical artifacts, manuscripts, sculptures, classical painting, modern painting, architecture, and knowledge! The Met is huge and everything is expertly curated.
Millionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
307 locals recommend
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StMillionaire industrialist's former home turned museum displaying Western European art.
Also known as MoMA. Features works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetAlso known as MoMA. Features works from van Gogh to Warhol & beyond plus a sculpture garden, 2 cafes & The Modern restaurant.