Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Italian. One of my favorite local restaurants. Great small plates; perfect for sharing.
20 locals recommend
Cotenna
21 Bedford StItalian. One of my favorite local restaurants. Great small plates; perfect for sharing.
American. Coffee, sandwiches, salads, and pastries. Order at the counter casual café.
35 locals recommend
The Grey Dog—West Village
49 Carmine StAmerican. Coffee, sandwiches, salads, and pastries. Order at the counter casual café.
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
138 W 10th StGood coffee. Vegan and gluten free options for pastries.
Café and Coffee shop. Good for afternoon break from shopping in SoHo.
28 locals recommend
Once Upon a Tart
135 Sullivan StreetCafé and Coffee shop. Good for afternoon break from shopping in SoHo.
Everything Else
François Payard Bakery
116 West Houston StreetFrench bakery. Excellent croissants.
Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave SBrick oven pizza. Voted one of best pizza spots in NYC.
Drinks & Nightlife
Orient Express Bar
325 W 11th StCocktail bar in West village.
Restaurant and Bar. Make reservations if restaurant. Bar is walk-ins. Trendly, bi-level spot where locals flock.
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Restaurant and Bar. Make reservations if restaurant. Bar is walk-ins. Trendly, bi-level spot where locals flock.
Multi-level nightclub for dancing. Will be long lines after midnight on Friday and Saturday.
135 locals recommend
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow StMulti-level nightclub for dancing. Will be long lines after midnight on Friday and Saturday.
Parks & Nature
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareThere are many piers along the Hudson where you can sit. Good to watch sunsets and for picnics.
52 locals recommend
Pier 40 at Hudson River Park
353 West St There are many piers along the Hudson where you can sit. Good to watch sunsets and for picnics.
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Arts & Culture
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StThe mansion alone is worth the visit. Many great art pieces.
recently opened modern art museam. great views of lower manhattan from the outdoor spaces.
This is downtown in meatpacking district.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
recently opened modern art museam. great views of lower manhattan from the outdoor spaces.
This is downtown in meatpacking district.
Essentials
Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker Stopen 24 hours. sells beer.
Getting Around
West 4th Street
West 4th Street