Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The best lobster roll in NYC. Amazing. Located in a fun part of the neighborhood, and a short walk from the apartment. Doesn't take reservations. Alternatively, you could try Pearl Oyster Bar.
60 locals recommend
Mary's Fish Camp
64 Charles StThe best lobster roll in NYC. Amazing. Located in a fun part of the neighborhood, and a short walk from the apartment. Doesn't take reservations. Alternatively, you could try Pearl Oyster Bar.
Excellent British gastropub. In my opinion, they have the best burger in NYC (but beware, it contains Roquefort cheese, which you'll either love or hate). Doesn't take reservations.
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Excellent British gastropub. In my opinion, they have the best burger in NYC (but beware, it contains Roquefort cheese, which you'll either love or hate). Doesn't take reservations.
Thai food prepared by a finalist/winner on Top Chef. Much higher quality than your stereotypical Thai restaurant, but higher prices as well. The duck is amazing.
6 locals recommend
Kin Shop
469 6th AveThai food prepared by a finalist/winner on Top Chef. Much higher quality than your stereotypical Thai restaurant, but higher prices as well. The duck is amazing.
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StThe best cup cakes in NYC. Long lines.
Excellent Austrian restaurant. Pricey, but very good food. Extensive wine list. One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood when I'm looking for something more elegant and refined.
11 locals recommend
Wallsé
344 W 11th StExcellent Austrian restaurant. Pricey, but very good food. Extensive wine list. One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood when I'm looking for something more elegant and refined.
In my opinion, this is the quintessential New York City "slice". If you want an authentic NYC pizza slice, go here, and get a plain cheese slice. This place was also in the movie "Spiderman."
337 locals recommend
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StIn my opinion, this is the quintessential New York City "slice". If you want an authentic NYC pizza slice, go here, and get a plain cheese slice. This place was also in the movie "Spiderman."
My favorite ice cream in the city. Many will disagree with me, obviously. They serve up Argentinian gelato. Get the corn ice cream with cinnamon on top. It sounds weird, but trust me.
16 locals recommend
Cones
15 Bleecker StMy favorite ice cream in the city. Many will disagree with me, obviously. They serve up Argentinian gelato. Get the corn ice cream with cinnamon on top. It sounds weird, but trust me.
Authentic home-style Brazilian comfort food. A perfect cozy place for a cold winter night. Get some caipirinhas, some stroganoff, and enjoy. The whole menu is great.
13 locals recommend
Casa
72 Bedford StAuthentic home-style Brazilian comfort food. A perfect cozy place for a cold winter night. Get some caipirinhas, some stroganoff, and enjoy. The whole menu is great.
Wonderful British gastropub right underneath the apartment! I rarely go because it feels like staying home :-). A great place if you're at home and don't have time to go far. Great gin cocktails.
14 locals recommend
Whitehall
19 Greenwich AveWonderful British gastropub right underneath the apartment! I rarely go because it feels like staying home :-). A great place if you're at home and don't have time to go far. Great gin cocktails.
Very cozy restaurant and wine bar with Italian and South American influences. This is a "neighborhood secret" type of place. Few people know about it, but it is a very charming spot with great food.
224 locals recommend
West Village
Very cozy restaurant and wine bar with Italian and South American influences. This is a "neighborhood secret" type of place. Few people know about it, but it is a very charming spot with great food.
My neighborhood coffee shop. I've met so many wonderful friends just hanging out here. Truly an integral part of the community. Excellent espresso and coffee.
214 locals recommend
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveMy neighborhood coffee shop. I've met so many wonderful friends just hanging out here. Truly an integral part of the community. Excellent espresso and coffee.
A well-reviewed seasonal American restaurant with an elegant atmosphere, floor to ceiling windows, excellent execution of dishes, and extensive wine list. The perfect place to meet a special friend.
31 locals recommend
Market Table
54 Carmine StA well-reviewed seasonal American restaurant with an elegant atmosphere, floor to ceiling windows, excellent execution of dishes, and extensive wine list. The perfect place to meet a special friend.
Superb Italian food. The experience is reminiscent of actually being in Italy. Simple Italian food done right. No gimmicks. No reservations. Surprisingly reasonable prices. Very cozy atmosphere.
50 locals recommend
Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington StSuperb Italian food. The experience is reminiscent of actually being in Italy. Simple Italian food done right. No gimmicks. No reservations. Surprisingly reasonable prices. Very cozy atmosphere.
One of the most well-reviewed restaurants in Manhattan started by the same chef as Market Table. It's hard to get a table, but the food is great. As an alternative, consider Market Table as well.
111 locals recommend
Little Owl
90 Bedford StOne of the most well-reviewed restaurants in Manhattan started by the same chef as Market Table. It's hard to get a table, but the food is great. As an alternative, consider Market Table as well.
Scottish food and Scotch whiskey. A great place to go if you like these things. It has two rooms: one of them is a bar, the other a sit-down restaurant.
43 locals recommend
Highlands
150 W 10th StScottish food and Scotch whiskey. A great place to go if you like these things. It has two rooms: one of them is a bar, the other a sit-down restaurant.
My favorite Italian restaurant on earth. Run by the world-famous chef Mario Batali. Good luck getting reservations. Get the tasting menu + wine pairings and prepare yourself.
67 locals recommend
Babbo
110 Waverly PlMy favorite Italian restaurant on earth. Run by the world-famous chef Mario Batali. Good luck getting reservations. Get the tasting menu + wine pairings and prepare yourself.
The best bagels in NYC. Get there early in the morning, and get them while they're still hot.
70 locals recommend
Murray's Bagels
500 6th AveThe best bagels in NYC. Get there early in the morning, and get them while they're still hot.
The best falafel I've ever had. Fresh and made to order. Take-out only. Not a place to sit down. Delicious food, but don't go out of your way for it.
116 locals recommend
Taïm
45 Spring StThe best falafel I've ever had. Fresh and made to order. Take-out only. Not a place to sit down. Delicious food, but don't go out of your way for it.
Everything Else
Stop by before the sunset, relax on a bench, and enjoy your perfect location while ships pass by.
155 locals recommend
Hudson River Park
Stop by before the sunset, relax on a bench, and enjoy your perfect location while ships pass by.
Drinks & Nightlife
A perfectly average bar, which is famous for being the place where many famous writers and artists have drank (such as Bob Dylan - see Wikipedia article for full list).
58 locals recommend
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson StreetA perfectly average bar, which is famous for being the place where many famous writers and artists have drank (such as Bob Dylan - see Wikipedia article for full list).
Belgian beer bar. They have all the Belgian beers (including trappist) in a secluded type of place. The indoor area gets crowded, but the outdoor area is very pleasant.
12 locals recommend
Vol De Nuit ... AKA Kwak Heaven
148 West 4th StreetBelgian beer bar. They have all the Belgian beers (including trappist) in a secluded type of place. The indoor area gets crowded, but the outdoor area is very pleasant.
A pleasant French wine bar. Dark, romantic atmosphere. They'll give you a free glass of rose wine to start (usually). They're great at recommending wines if you give them preferences.
25 locals recommend
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
192 7th Ave SA pleasant French wine bar. Dark, romantic atmosphere. They'll give you a free glass of rose wine to start (usually). They're great at recommending wines if you give them preferences.
An excellent Italian wine bar. Great selection of wines, and surprisingly delicious tapas and appetizers. Chic and charming all at once. Highly recommended.
90 locals recommend
Aria West Village
14 Bedford StAn excellent Italian wine bar. Great selection of wines, and surprisingly delicious tapas and appetizers. Chic and charming all at once. Highly recommended.