Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
A favorite, HANDS-DOWN!!
Worth the effort to get a reservation! More expensive $ but a nice treat. Love this spot and it's right down the street.
193 locals recommend
The Fat Radish
17 Orchard StA favorite, HANDS-DOWN!!
Worth the effort to get a reservation! More expensive $ but a nice treat. Love this spot and it's right down the street.
Super romantic dinner downstairs or luck out with a seat at the bar (up or downstairs) for a nice glass of wine. Fantastic Italian menu.
115 locals recommend
Bacaro
136 Division StSuper romantic dinner downstairs or luck out with a seat at the bar (up or downstairs) for a nice glass of wine. Fantastic Italian menu.
Best egg on a biscuit you'll ever have in your life. You'll be addicted. Informal cafe atmosphere.
97 locals recommend
Cheeky Sandwiches
88 Orchard StBest egg on a biscuit you'll ever have in your life. You'll be addicted. Informal cafe atmosphere.
Love this spot as well as its neighboring restaurant 'Diner'.
Great spot for dinner!
419 locals recommend
Marlow & Sons
81 BroadwayLove this spot as well as its neighboring restaurant 'Diner'.
Great spot for dinner!
Always a wait. Luckily it's right around the corner so put your name on the list and have them call you.
222 locals recommend
Barrio Chino
253 Broome StAlways a wait. Luckily it's right around the corner so put your name on the list and have them call you.
Cute, homey, casual atmosphere and moderately priced menu. A nice hangout.
98 locals recommend
Lovely Day
196 Elizabeth StCute, homey, casual atmosphere and moderately priced menu. A nice hangout.
Excellent early week choice for dinner to beat the crowds. Great interior and mood. It is ACTUALLY located at the end of an alley, off of Rivington Steet (between Bowery & Chrystie). Easily walkable.
60 locals recommend
Freeman Alley
Freeman AlleyExcellent early week choice for dinner to beat the crowds. Great interior and mood. It is ACTUALLY located at the end of an alley, off of Rivington Steet (between Bowery & Chrystie). Easily walkable.
Super cheap Chinese dumpling house for casual eats. My favorites are the boiled veggie dumplings with the sesame veggie pancake. Order in the back and watch your food get cooked in front of you.
288 locals recommend
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StSuper cheap Chinese dumpling house for casual eats. My favorites are the boiled veggie dumplings with the sesame veggie pancake. Order in the back and watch your food get cooked in front of you.
BEST Doughnut place on the planet. The original spot (although renovated now) but hands down a destination for amazing doughnuts and coffee.
313 locals recommend
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StBEST Doughnut place on the planet. The original spot (although renovated now) but hands down a destination for amazing doughnuts and coffee.
A new den-like bar with tons of character (across from Fat Radish restaurant) serving oysters and drink.
105 locals recommend
Bar Belly
14 Orchard StA new den-like bar with tons of character (across from Fat Radish restaurant) serving oysters and drink.
Amazing mediterranean food in a cozy setting. A bit of a pricier menu but I have really enjoyed the dinners that I have had here. Call for a reservation.
39 locals recommend
Balaboosta
611 Hudson StAmazing mediterranean food in a cozy setting. A bit of a pricier menu but I have really enjoyed the dinners that I have had here. Call for a reservation.
My favorite spot on the block. Amazing food and great atmosphere.... check it out!
210 locals recommend
Dudley's
85 Orchard StMy favorite spot on the block. Amazing food and great atmosphere.... check it out!
Super healthy menu and a favorite of mine for breakfast or lunch. I recommend highly! Stop in on your walk to Soho.
198 locals recommend
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StSuper healthy menu and a favorite of mine for breakfast or lunch. I recommend highly! Stop in on your walk to Soho.
The meals at the downstairs restaurant Reynard are memorable along with the atmosphere. Head up to the rooftop bar by elevator in the back (open to public) for stunning views of the city.
539 locals recommend
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveThe meals at the downstairs restaurant Reynard are memorable along with the atmosphere. Head up to the rooftop bar by elevator in the back (open to public) for stunning views of the city.
I lived in Thailand for some time and this Thai food is super authentic. Good, cheap eats for takeout or quick bite.
16 locals recommend
Pok Pok Phat Thai
137 Rivington StI lived in Thailand for some time and this Thai food is super authentic. Good, cheap eats for takeout or quick bite.
Dimes
49 Canal StCute and cozy little spot for brunch.
Your go -to spot for coffee and a delicious scone! Roasting Plant is closer (across the street) however I prefer walking a couple of extra blocks to Grumpy.
104 locals recommend
Café Grumpy - Lower East Side
13 Essex StYour go -to spot for coffee and a delicious scone! Roasting Plant is closer (across the street) however I prefer walking a couple of extra blocks to Grumpy.
Skál
37 Canal StFor the adventuresome eater..... a very unique Icelandic restaurant.
I eat here a couple of times a week. No kidding. Good, healthy Japanese soba dishes. Fresh ingredients, no fuss service, and always packed. Casual environment and won't break the bank.
104 locals recommend
Cocoron
16 Delancey StI eat here a couple of times a week. No kidding. Good, healthy Japanese soba dishes. Fresh ingredients, no fuss service, and always packed. Casual environment and won't break the bank.
Everything Else
251 Broome St
251 Broome StreetLocal drop-off (and fold) laundry right around the corner.
Sightseeing
Learn more about the historic neighborhood. Unique museum with walking tours.
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StLearn more about the historic neighborhood. Unique museum with walking tours.
Younger, emerging artists are featured at this museum. I like this place for its energy and it's an interesting building to experience designed by Japanese architecture studio, Sanaa.
629 locals recommend
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryYounger, emerging artists are featured at this museum. I like this place for its energy and it's an interesting building to experience designed by Japanese architecture studio, Sanaa.
A favorite architecture gem of a building designed by Steven Holl & Vito Acconci in 1982. Small exhibits from emerging work in art and architecture.
7 locals recommend
Storefront for Art and Architecture
97 Kenmare StA favorite architecture gem of a building designed by Steven Holl & Vito Acconci in 1982. Small exhibits from emerging work in art and architecture.
Essentials
Try the best fish sandwich on this planet at one of the many excellent vendors at this indoor market! You can get it at the 'Tra La La Juice Bar' at the far end of the market.
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StTry the best fish sandwich on this planet at one of the many excellent vendors at this indoor market! You can get it at the 'Tra La La Juice Bar' at the far end of the market.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StMecca for groceries....
Drinks & Nightlife
Right next to Bacaro restaurant on a wonderful, hidden street (Division).
181 locals recommend
Forgtmenot
138 Division StRight next to Bacaro restaurant on a wonderful, hidden street (Division).
Speak-easy feel for this very small, intimate space. Expensive but tasty cocktails.
102 locals recommend
Attaboy
134 Eldridge StSpeak-easy feel for this very small, intimate space. Expensive but tasty cocktails.
Shopping
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveBasic spot to get any toiletries, etc.