Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Atlas Cafe
116 Havemeyer StGreat bagels!
One of the best brunch places. Famous for the pancakes.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StOne of the best brunch places. Famous for the pancakes.
Los Feliz
109 Ludlow StGreat mexican food. Good for large groups.
Famous for it's deli meat (Reuben). Beware of long lines and pricey sandwiches.
690 locals recommend
Katz's Delicatessen
205 E Houston StFamous for it's deli meat (Reuben). Beware of long lines and pricey sandwiches.
Amazing views of the city at this cocktail bar on top of the Indigo Hotel.
136 locals recommend
Mr. Purple
180 Orchard StAmazing views of the city at this cocktail bar on top of the Indigo Hotel.
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StThe best doughnuts in town! Highly recommend.
Amazing brunch spot. Famous for their Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles (also have a vegan option made out of Seitan). One of my personal favorite brunch places.
268 locals recommend
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow StAmazing brunch spot. Famous for their Southern Fried Chicken and Waffles (also have a vegan option made out of Seitan). One of my personal favorite brunch places.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic music venue where many singer songwriters got discovered in the 90's. The venue has two stages and is super cosy and intimate.
257 locals recommend
Pianos
158 Ludlow StIconic music venue where many singer songwriters got discovered in the 90's. The venue has two stages and is super cosy and intimate.
This is one of the cooler speakeasies in the area. The front is an old pawn shop, but walk to the back door and you will enter a 3 story, beautiful restaurant/bar with chandeliers and free champagne in the women's restroom.
235 locals recommend
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StThis is one of the cooler speakeasies in the area. The front is an old pawn shop, but walk to the back door and you will enter a 3 story, beautiful restaurant/bar with chandeliers and free champagne in the women's restroom.
Arts & Culture
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StEach floor displays a different era in New York history.
Exhibits the initial plan for the Lowline which is the worlds first underground park that is being restored from an abandoned subway track (to be completed in 2020). Entrance is free!
19 locals recommend
The Lowline Lab
140 Essex StExhibits the initial plan for the Lowline which is the worlds first underground park that is being restored from an abandoned subway track (to be completed in 2020). Entrance is free!
Wallplay
265 Canal StCool video art. Changes often.
Shopping
Yumi Kim
611 Broadwaysecond time around
262 Mott StreetHigh end second hand boutique.
rag & bone
73 E Houston StEssentials
Closest grocery store. Has everything you need (deli counter, fresh produce etc.) Not as nice as the Whole Foods (which is about 10min walk), but inexpensive and very convenient.
509 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarkets
492 Myrtle AveClosest grocery store. Has everything you need (deli counter, fresh produce etc.) Not as nice as the Whole Foods (which is about 10min walk), but inexpensive and very convenient.
High quality produce and fresh bakery. Similar standard of food as Whole Foods and about the same prices.
522 locals recommend
Union Market
240 E Houston StHigh quality produce and fresh bakery. Similar standard of food as Whole Foods and about the same prices.
Best wine store in the area. Every bottle we have gotten from here has been amazing. The people working here are very knowledgable and helpful. They also deliver for a small fee.
29 locals recommend
September Wines and Spirits
100 Stanton StBest wine store in the area. Every bottle we have gotten from here has been amazing. The people working here are very knowledgable and helpful. They also deliver for a small fee.
Duane Reade
110 Newark AvePharmacy and convenience store
Le Chic Nail Salon Inc
128 Rivington StGetting Around
Delancey Street
Delancey StreetF, J, M, Z trains all stop here.
Citi bike rentals by the hour or by the day. Stations can be found all around lower to mid manhattan.
6 locals recommend
Citibike Station
Citi bike rentals by the hour or by the day. Stations can be found all around lower to mid manhattan.
Entertainment & Activities
Sunshine Cinema
Show independent movies. Iconic New York movie theatre.
Bowling with live music. Great spot to spend a day with friends. Surprisingly good food for a bowling alley.
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveBowling with live music. Great spot to spend a day with friends. Surprisingly good food for a bowling alley.