Guidebook for NY

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Guidebook for NY

Food Scene

You could have a whole dinner just eating dumplings and you will be satisfied: do not leave without trying these: PAC-MAN, the corn, scallion and shrimp, the soup ones (these are a must), and def order the pork buns dumplings. indulge in the pastrami as for starters: egg roll appetizer (very different yet tasty)
124 locals recommend
RedFarm
529 Hudson St
124 locals recommend
You could have a whole dinner just eating dumplings and you will be satisfied: do not leave without trying these: PAC-MAN, the corn, scallion and shrimp, the soup ones (these are a must), and def order the pork buns dumplings. indulge in the pastrami as for starters: egg roll appetizer (very different yet tasty)
In many ways Zabar's is still one of Manhattams old time favorite deli markets . They have everything from cold cuts to cheeses and from babka to bagels.
205 locals recommend
Zabar's
2245 Broadway
205 locals recommend
In many ways Zabar's is still one of Manhattams old time favorite deli markets . They have everything from cold cuts to cheeses and from babka to bagels.
Yes, it is a very touristy place given that a scene in the movie "You've Got Mail" was shot here, but they do have good desserts and a huge variety, so it may just be worth a visit.
104 locals recommend
Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd St
104 locals recommend
Yes, it is a very touristy place given that a scene in the movie "You've Got Mail" was shot here, but they do have good desserts and a huge variety, so it may just be worth a visit.
Great for Sunday Brunch and an awesome meet up place every liquor available.
78 locals recommend
The Smith
1900 Broadway
78 locals recommend
Great for Sunday Brunch and an awesome meet up place every liquor available.
Great for a romantic night out. French Menu and a bit on the expensive side.
10 locals recommend
Nougatine at Jean-Georges
1 Central Park West
10 locals recommend
Great for a romantic night out. French Menu and a bit on the expensive side.
One of the best True local Mexican restaurants with an above the standard menu.
89 locals recommend
Rosa Mexicano
61 Columbus Ave
89 locals recommend
One of the best True local Mexican restaurants with an above the standard menu.
Lo Mein and roasted park are on point. A mixture of Spanish, Peruvian and Chinese dishes.
16 locals recommend
Flor de Mayo
484 Amsterdam Ave
16 locals recommend
Lo Mein and roasted park are on point. A mixture of Spanish, Peruvian and Chinese dishes.
Best of the best Italian with lines running out the door sometimes. Make reservations in advance. Reviews are great and their gnocchi is mouth watering.
51 locals recommend
Celeste Restaurant
502 Amsterdam Ave
51 locals recommend
Best of the best Italian with lines running out the door sometimes. Make reservations in advance. Reviews are great and their gnocchi is mouth watering.
So i have a thing for Greek food and after trying every local spot this beats them all and puts it at #1. From their bread-saganaki, everything is just delicious. service is fantastic as well at least for us New Yorkers.
44 locals recommend
Kefi
222 W 79th St
44 locals recommend
So i have a thing for Greek food and after trying every local spot this beats them all and puts it at #1. From their bread-saganaki, everything is just delicious. service is fantastic as well at least for us New Yorkers.
If you are in a rush and not in the mood of getting served for breakfast this is an excellent grab and go bagel place. New York is known for their bagels FYI :)
7 locals recommend
Bagels & Co
391 Amsterdam Ave
7 locals recommend
If you are in a rush and not in the mood of getting served for breakfast this is an excellent grab and go bagel place. New York is known for their bagels FYI :)
Entering Barney Greengrass for breakfast or brunch is like being transported back in time to old school NYC.
73 locals recommend
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam Ave
73 locals recommend
Entering Barney Greengrass for breakfast or brunch is like being transported back in time to old school NYC.

Drinks & Nightlife

Weekend nights are usually best for the rooftop party Venue. Expect to wait online if arriving after 11pm.
48 locals recommend
The Empire Hotel
44 W 63rd St.
48 locals recommend
Weekend nights are usually best for the rooftop party Venue. Expect to wait online if arriving after 11pm.
The city largest Mega Club. Expect famous DJ's every weekend.
14 locals recommend
FREQ
637 W 50th St
14 locals recommend
The city largest Mega Club. Expect famous DJ's every weekend.
Thursday and Saturday nights are best. They also have sunday night dinner parties which i highly recommend.
50 locals recommend
LAVO Italian Restaurant
39 E 58th St
50 locals recommend
Thursday and Saturday nights are best. They also have sunday night dinner parties which i highly recommend.
Who One of New York busiest restaurants/bars would be Australian. Enjoy dinner with drinks and an Aussie night out. DJ present
21 locals recommend
Burke & Wills
21 locals recommend
Who One of New York busiest restaurants/bars would be Australian. Enjoy dinner with drinks and an Aussie night out. DJ present
ll of the cocktails are named after poets/authors and their works. I had the scarlet letter and my husband had the Edgar Allen Poe.
28 locals recommend
The Dead Poet
450 Amsterdam Ave
28 locals recommend
ll of the cocktails are named after poets/authors and their works. I had the scarlet letter and my husband had the Edgar Allen Poe.
Nice venue and great weekend evenings.
65 locals recommend
Prohibition
503 Columbus Ave
65 locals recommend
Nice venue and great weekend evenings.
A bar with life and character. Great food too!
12 locals recommend
The Milling Room
446 Columbus Ave
12 locals recommend
A bar with life and character. Great food too!

Arts & Culture

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. On 78th street and central park west.Tours such as: $22 admission includes all 5 halls and the Rose Center for Earth & Space. Whales Theodore Roosevelt Earth & Space Dino Highlights Public Night at the Museum
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
1623 locals recommend
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. On 78th street and central park west.Tours such as: $22 admission includes all 5 halls and the Rose Center for Earth & Space. Whales Theodore Roosevelt Earth & Space Dino Highlights Public Night at the Museum
Belvedere provides the highest and best views of the Park and the adjacent cityscape. The castle's name is fitting, because it translates to "beautiful view" in Italian.
46 locals recommend
Belvedere Castle
46 locals recommend
Belvedere provides the highest and best views of the Park and the adjacent cityscape. The castle's name is fitting, because it translates to "beautiful view" in Italian.
over 100 years of NYC architecture. My favorite building in the city.
The Ansonia
2109 Broadway
over 100 years of NYC architecture. My favorite building in the city.
Elegant theater with shows from Opera, comedy and concerts. Go to http://www.beacontheatre.com/ for updated events and ticket sales.
95 locals recommend
Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadway
95 locals recommend
Elegant theater with shows from Opera, comedy and concerts. Go to http://www.beacontheatre.com/ for updated events and ticket sales.
The city's #1 Museum. Admission is free so do not be fooled by their "suggested admission fee" You can catch a great walk through the park.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
2653 locals recommend
The city's #1 Museum. Admission is free so do not be fooled by their "suggested admission fee" You can catch a great walk through the park.

Parks & Nature

Central Parks Reservoir is One of the Park's most picturesque landscapes with great views of Residential buildings on the park.
142 locals recommend
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
142 locals recommend
Central Parks Reservoir is One of the Park's most picturesque landscapes with great views of Residential buildings on the park.
Magical view and perfect date spot at night or family dinner. Rent a canoe and frisk your way through the pond.
169 locals recommend
The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd Street
169 locals recommend
Magical view and perfect date spot at night or family dinner. Rent a canoe and frisk your way through the pond.

Sightseeing

Bethesda Terrace Arcade is the arched, interior walkway in the center of the park that links the Mall to Bethesda Fountain and the Central Park Lake. Great for pictures or dancing with your other half.
51 locals recommend
Bethesda Terrace
72 Terrace Dr
51 locals recommend
Bethesda Terrace Arcade is the arched, interior walkway in the center of the park that links the Mall to Bethesda Fountain and the Central Park Lake. Great for pictures or dancing with your other half.
The famous building overlooking the park where Demi Moore sold her $120 million dollar apartment.
The San Remo
145-146 Central Park West
The famous building overlooking the park where Demi Moore sold her $120 million dollar apartment.
Watch the sunset over the Hudson river with your a taste of your favorite wines and food.
127 locals recommend
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th Street
127 locals recommend
Watch the sunset over the Hudson river with your a taste of your favorite wines and food.
The center of: Dance Music Film Opera Theater Family Festivals & Programs
31 locals recommend
Lincoln Square
Lincoln Square
31 locals recommend
The center of: Dance Music Film Opera Theater Family Festivals & Programs
Open and live 24 hours a day. Unlimited activities, nightlife, and events. Take the B-D-1 train to Time Square or take a 15 minute walk down Broadway.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
2037 locals recommend
Open and live 24 hours a day. Unlimited activities, nightlife, and events. Take the B-D-1 train to Time Square or take a 15 minute walk down Broadway.

Shopping

The Shops at Columbus Circle is an urban shopping mall in the Time Warner Center in Manhattan, New York City — a complex of skyscrapers with interior shopping stores, restaurants and bars.
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle
377 locals recommend
The Shops at Columbus Circle is an urban shopping mall in the Time Warner Center in Manhattan, New York City — a complex of skyscrapers with interior shopping stores, restaurants and bars.