Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueMust-see, even if only to window shop
Citarella Gourmet Market - West Village
424 6th AveBest grocery store if you want to splurge
Drinks & Nightlife
The Garret
296 Bleecker StMy friend owns this gorgeous speakeasy above Five Guys
Blind Tiger Ale House
281 Bleecker StFor the beer connoisseur
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue Southone of New York's first speakeasy lounges
Houston Hall
222 W Houston StOne of the largest beer halls in New York
Sightseeing
Washington Square Park
Washington Squareterrific people watching
The High Line Park
Best new attraction in the city.
Food Scene
Kesté Pizza & Vino
77 Fulton StreetAuthentic wood-fired neopolitan pizza, Michelin recommended
Pó
31 Cornelia StMario Batali's first restaurant - terrific value
Sushi Nakazawa
23 Commerce Stimpossible reservation, but hottest sushi restaurant in New York
Bar Sardine
183 W 10th Stthe burrata and burger are both divine
my favorite everyday pizza place - order pickup to beat the crowds
102 locals recommend
John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker Stmy favorite everyday pizza place - order pickup to beat the crowds
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Avehipster comfort food
Ramen-Ya
181 West 4th Streetbest ramen within walking distance
Shopping
Grom
Gelato al fresco
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker Stthe one, the only. iconic New York Bakery.
Pasticceria Rocco
243 Bleecker StAuthentic italian desserts.
Arts & Culture
A wonderful local playhouse, saw Helen Hunt in the audience my first time there
8 locals recommend
Barrow Street Theatricals
131 W 55th StA wonderful local playhouse, saw Helen Hunt in the audience my first time there