Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Fun, comfortable and quaint. This spot has jazz Tuesdays and is just a block from home. Specialties like vegan mixers (almond milk) along with lovely pastries and local owners.
35 locals recommend
Black Cat LES
172 Rivington StFun, comfortable and quaint. This spot has jazz Tuesdays and is just a block from home. Specialties like vegan mixers (almond milk) along with lovely pastries and local owners.
Starbucks
154 N 7th StIf you prefer Starbucks, there is one blocks away from home.
Clinton Street Pizza
170 Rivington StreetGreat pizza and just a block from home!
The best cupcakes in town. Don't forget to check out their AMAZING puddings too. Blocks from home.
64 locals recommend
Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington StThe best cupcakes in town. Don't forget to check out their AMAZING puddings too. Blocks from home.
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StIf you like meat, the famous Katz Deli is blocks from home.
Everything Else
Super hip spot in the heart of the Lower East Side. Drink, listen to music, dance. Hot spot everyone loves!
257 locals recommend
Pianos
158 Ludlow StSuper hip spot in the heart of the Lower East Side. Drink, listen to music, dance. Hot spot everyone loves!
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous burlesque hot spot just blocks from the apartment. You will need to call ahead in order to get in.
70 locals recommend
The Box
189 Chrystie StFamous burlesque hot spot just blocks from the apartment. You will need to call ahead in order to get in.
Famous restaurant that turns into a club. They have the best oysters and fabulous specialty drinks. You will need to make reservations ahead of time. The secret entrance goes thru a pawn shop.
235 locals recommend
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StFamous restaurant that turns into a club. They have the best oysters and fabulous specialty drinks. You will need to make reservations ahead of time. The secret entrance goes thru a pawn shop.
Do you love house music like I do? Consider this lovely club. It's not a warehouse club like some places in NYC, but they are not pretentious and the atmosphere is great fun.
43 locals recommend
Cielo Club
18 Little W 12th StDo you love house music like I do? Consider this lovely club. It's not a warehouse club like some places in NYC, but they are not pretentious and the atmosphere is great fun.
Essentials
This is my favorite nail salon. The name has been updated to "Modern Nail Studio" but it's in the same location. Great customer service with the ladies, clean and delightful. $30 for a mani/pedi. You can find cheaper in the city, but the service makes it worthwhile.
Le Chic Nail Salon Inc
128 Rivington StThis is my favorite nail salon. The name has been updated to "Modern Nail Studio" but it's in the same location. Great customer service with the ladies, clean and delightful. $30 for a mani/pedi. You can find cheaper in the city, but the service makes it worthwhile.
Sightseeing
If you want to rent a CitiBike or even use mine, there is a wonderful bike path around the tip of Manhattan that is blocks from home.
18 locals recommend
East River Greenway
East River GreenwayIf you want to rent a CitiBike or even use mine, there is a wonderful bike path around the tip of Manhattan that is blocks from home.
Hop on the J train blocks from home if you wish to see the Memorial or visit the Freedom Tower. The trip will take you just 15 minutes (that includes walking).
616 locals recommend
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StHop on the J train blocks from home if you wish to see the Memorial or visit the Freedom Tower. The trip will take you just 15 minutes (that includes walking).
Battery Park is a beautiful area. If you go to the Freedom Tower or World Trade Memorial, you might as well have a picnic by the water afterwards.
83 locals recommend
Battery Park City
Battery Park is a beautiful area. If you go to the Freedom Tower or World Trade Memorial, you might as well have a picnic by the water afterwards.
One of the hippest places in NYC. Take a stroll on St. Mark's place, about 10 blocks from home.
111 locals recommend
Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlaceOne of the hippest places in NYC. Take a stroll on St. Mark's place, about 10 blocks from home.
Parks & Nature
This cute park is about 10 blocks away from home. If you bring a frisky pet, there are 2 large dog runs in this park (1 is for small breeds only, while the other is for all sizes).
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetThis cute park is about 10 blocks away from home. If you bring a frisky pet, there are 2 large dog runs in this park (1 is for small breeds only, while the other is for all sizes).