Essentials
Local branch of the national chain, where I do all my grocery shopping...
18 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market - Union Square
4 Union Square SouthLocal branch of the national chain, where I do all my grocery shopping...
Garden of Eden
7 E 14th StAlternative to Whole Foods for groceries; def. more pricey...
Everything Else
30 E 13th St
30 East 13th StreetGreat and convenient Chinese laundry.
Hertz Rent A Car
If I can't meet you,this is where I will leave the apartment keys for pickup...
Food Scene
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveSpecialty coffee shop right across the street...
Strip House
13 E 12th StIf you're a steak-lover, run don't walk...
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveFrench inspired chain - fantastic baked goods...
One of my favorite neighborhood bistros; this is where the Meryl Streep movie Julie and Julia was filmed...
7 locals recommend
Bar Six
502 6th AveOne of my favorite neighborhood bistros; this is where the Meryl Streep movie Julie and Julia was filmed...
Hip, late night bar restaurant on Union Square; perfect place to grab a late night meal...
75 locals recommend
Coffee Shop
29 Union Square WHip, late night bar restaurant on Union Square; perfect place to grab a late night meal...
Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StMy favorite fast food!
Pret A Manger
857 BroadwayThe British chain; nice upstairs seating area...
Amazing chocolate themed restaurant... The 80's milkshake is the best!
66 locals recommend
Max Brenner New York
841 BroadwayAmazing chocolate themed restaurant... The 80's milkshake is the best!
The Grey Dog
244 Mulberry StGreat for breakfast/ sandwiches...
Blue Water Grill
31 Union Square WestPricey but amazing seafood restaurant...
Delicious beer and burger joint; try the lamb merguez burger with a chocolate milkshake...
7 locals recommend
Horchata
Delicious beer and burger joint; try the lamb merguez burger with a chocolate milkshake...
L'Express
249 Park Ave SAnother late night French bistro choice...
Arts & Culture
Stadium seating cinema - to catch the latest movies...
91 locals recommend
Regal Union Square ScreenX & 4DX
850 BroadwayStadium seating cinema - to catch the latest movies...
Quad Cinema
34 W 13th StArt movie house - often playing independent films...
Drinks & Nightlife
Park Bar
15 E 15th StLocal neighborhood watering hole...
Bourbon tavern... amazing atmosphere and good food, all with a whiskey theme...
14 locals recommend
Rye House
11 W 17th StBourbon tavern... amazing atmosphere and good food, all with a whiskey theme...
Shopping
New York institution; amazing interior design store - great to walk around even if you don't buy anything...
53 locals recommend
ABC Carpet & Home
888 BroadwayNew York institution; amazing interior design store - great to walk around even if you don't buy anything...