Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
THE ELK
128 Charles StIncredible food; you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Get there before 8pm or after 10pm to beat the crowds.
50 locals recommend
Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington StIncredible food; you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Get there before 8pm or after 10pm to beat the crowds.
Because... the banana pudding. People queue for a long time at the other branches, and you have the luxury of popping in like a local. Go!
Magnolia Mae Inc
244 W 11th StBecause... the banana pudding. People queue for a long time at the other branches, and you have the luxury of popping in like a local. Go!
Great coffee stand inside a boutique shop, great spot for people watching
11 locals recommend
Saturdays NYC
17 Perry StGreat coffee stand inside a boutique shop, great spot for people watching
Huge selection of coffee beans and teas if you're into that (who isn't!).
12 locals recommend
McNulty's Tea & Coffee
109 Christopher StHuge selection of coffee beans and teas if you're into that (who isn't!).
Fantastic pizza at a classic pizza institution. Beers and amazing slices in a retro jukebox-y diner.
65 locals recommend
Two Boots
201 W 11th StFantastic pizza at a classic pizza institution. Beers and amazing slices in a retro jukebox-y diner.
Drinks & Nightlife
A quiet, hidden spot that's great for a nightcap seated at the bar. The great decor feels very upscale despite its casual neighborhood setting. Great food too but slightly pricey.
6 locals recommend
Upholstery: Food and Wine
713 Washington StA quiet, hidden spot that's great for a nightcap seated at the bar. The great decor feels very upscale despite its casual neighborhood setting. Great food too but slightly pricey.
Fantastic drinks in a beautiful bar with great ornamental decor based on the Orient Express and vintage train systems of the Old World. Very friendly bartenders who will make you feel at home and will even make you experimental drinks if you tell them what you want.
17 locals recommend
Orient Express Bar
325 W 11th StFantastic drinks in a beautiful bar with great ornamental decor based on the Orient Express and vintage train systems of the Old World. Very friendly bartenders who will make you feel at home and will even make you experimental drinks if you tell them what you want.
Hidden speakeasy that can be hard to find: look for the bouncer at the corner of the street. Cash-only but great cocktails in a chic urban vibe.
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthHidden speakeasy that can be hard to find: look for the bouncer at the corner of the street. Cash-only but great cocktails in a chic urban vibe.
Arts & Culture
The building itself is a fantastic architectural piece, and the views from each roof deck are great. Free entry on Fri nights 6-9pm.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
The building itself is a fantastic architectural piece, and the views from each roof deck are great. Free entry on Fri nights 6-9pm.
Essentials
Mrs. Green’s Neighborhood Market - West Village
585 Hudson StOrganic market
Sightseeing
The High Line Park
Start walking from W14th St