Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Intimate eatery serving seasonal New American small plates, which can be had in a tasting menu.
Recette
328 W 12th StIntimate eatery serving seasonal New American small plates, which can be had in a tasting menu.
Bright neighborhood bistro whose Franco-American offerings include weekend brunch.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StBright neighborhood bistro whose Franco-American offerings include weekend brunch.
Fair Trade organic coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods served in a laid-back setting.
44 locals recommend
Think Coffee
73 8th AveFair Trade organic coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods served in a laid-back setting.
Comfortable cafe serves a wide choice of roasts and blends, hot or iced, as well as sweet treats.
44 locals recommend
Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
Comfortable cafe serves a wide choice of roasts and blends, hot or iced, as well as sweet treats.
Fine French bistro known for a lively brunch scene, with an opulent space accented by graffiti art.
30 locals recommend
Bagatelle
1 Little W 12th StFine French bistro known for a lively brunch scene, with an opulent space accented by graffiti art.
Upscale restaurant and bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
34 locals recommend
FIG & OLIVE
420 W 13th StUpscale restaurant and bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils.
The roast chicken is renowned at this chic Italian eatery where the walls open up in warm weather.
60 locals recommend
Barbuto
113 Horatio StThe roast chicken is renowned at this chic Italian eatery where the walls open up in warm weather.
No-reservations Village eatery drawing throngs for European-inspired meals & celebrity sightings.
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.No-reservations Village eatery drawing throngs for European-inspired meals & celebrity sightings.
Meatballs are the specialty of this bargain-priced eatery offering ice-cream sandwiches for dessert.
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveMeatballs are the specialty of this bargain-priced eatery offering ice-cream sandwiches for dessert.
Drinks & Nightlife
West Village staple offering a range of cheap beers and famous burgers.
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetWest Village staple offering a range of cheap beers and famous burgers.
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's elevated takes on Southeast Asian street food served in an exotic setting.
57 locals recommend
Spice Market
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's elevated takes on Southeast Asian street food served in an exotic setting.
Trendy, clubby, hotel-set American bistro under the High Line with sidewalk tables & lively bar.
213 locals recommend
The Standard Grill
848 Washington StTrendy, clubby, hotel-set American bistro under the High Line with sidewalk tables & lively bar.
Cozy West Village spot serving small plates alongside cocktails and wine produced by female vintners.
90 locals recommend
Aria West Village
14 Bedford StCozy West Village spot serving small plates alongside cocktails and wine produced by female vintners.
Everything Else
This down-home destination for classic baked desserts specializes in a variety of creative cupcakes.
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StThis down-home destination for classic baked desserts specializes in a variety of creative cupcakes.
Sightseeing
Popular park thirty feet above street level on an old rail line, with river and city views.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Popular park thirty feet above street level on an old rail line, with river and city views.
Essentials
Longtime family-owned supermarket chain stocking basics and some well-known New York brands.
43 locals recommend
D'Agostino Supermarkets Inc
666 Greenwich StLongtime family-owned supermarket chain stocking basics and some well-known New York brands.