Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Defonte's
Best Pastrami Sandwich in NYC hands down. (Katz's Deli is overrated)
Walk down to the East Village and try this under rated yet amazing lobster shack, make sure you get the holy trio- Crab, Shrimp and Lobster role.
85 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster East Village
Walk down to the East Village and try this under rated yet amazing lobster shack, make sure you get the holy trio- Crab, Shrimp and Lobster role.
Walk up to Curry Hill - for this amazing Indian eatery - go during lunch and get their all-you-can-eat indian buffet.
14 locals recommend
Dhaba
108 Lexington AveWalk up to Curry Hill - for this amazing Indian eatery - go during lunch and get their all-you-can-eat indian buffet.
This small bistro is run by a family of french immigrants from Senegal. The mushroom Risotto=sensational, But honestly there is no going wrong in this place.
115 locals recommend
Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThis small bistro is run by a family of french immigrants from Senegal. The mushroom Risotto=sensational, But honestly there is no going wrong in this place.
Head up to Madison SQ, sit in the sun– and try the burgers that have been dubbed by numerous foodies as the no.1 patty in NYC. (I rank them 5th- ask me for my burger rankings– I have tried them all).
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueHead up to Madison SQ, sit in the sun– and try the burgers that have been dubbed by numerous foodies as the no.1 patty in NYC. (I rank them 5th- ask me for my burger rankings– I have tried them all).
Walk down to 14th and take the L one stop to Bedford. Head over to Metropolitan and... You know what, I'm not going say anything more, just go there. You won't be sorry. (unless your a vegetarian)
441 locals recommend
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan AveWalk down to 14th and take the L one stop to Bedford. Head over to Metropolitan and... You know what, I'm not going say anything more, just go there. You won't be sorry. (unless your a vegetarian)
Possibly the best brunch in gramercy. Make sure to get there early.
63 locals recommend
Friend Of A Farmer
77 Irving PlPossibly the best brunch in gramercy. Make sure to get there early.
Great brunch, great atmosphere- very trendy, a neighborhood favorite. (wear a polo)
28 locals recommend
Gramercy Park Hotel
2 Lexington AveGreat brunch, great atmosphere- very trendy, a neighborhood favorite. (wear a polo)
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StHands down the best latte in the hood. Look no further.
Williamsburg gem- GO GO and GO again. No. 1 burger in NY. The menu changes every day according to seasonal ingredients, and the waitress will handwrite it on your table cloth, how cool is that?
482 locals recommend
Diner
85 BroadwayWilliamsburg gem- GO GO and GO again. No. 1 burger in NY. The menu changes every day according to seasonal ingredients, and the waitress will handwrite it on your table cloth, how cool is that?
This started as a neighborhood guide but, if you're in the West Village make sure to have dinner first at... wait for it... the best restaurant in NY. Yes I said it-
it's divine. (make reservations)
65 locals recommend
Hudson Clearwater
447 Hudson StThis started as a neighborhood guide but, if you're in the West Village make sure to have dinner first at... wait for it... the best restaurant in NY. Yes I said it-
it's divine. (make reservations)
West Village outing ! yay!
I never thought brussel sprouts could be this good, make sure to get the mushroom app, and if you still have room the steak is a joy.
96 locals recommend
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlWest Village outing ! yay!
I never thought brussel sprouts could be this good, make sure to get the mushroom app, and if you still have room the steak is a joy.
Fish
280 Bleecker StNew orleans / Baltimore classic sea food galore.
Mercadito
179 Avenue BFine dining tacos? yes they exist, and they are fantastic.
Okay this one is only for Pizza enthusiasts, it's a journey, but if your after the perfect slice- it exists and it's on AVE J in midwood. The Q ain't that bad...
95 locals recommend
Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue JOkay this one is only for Pizza enthusiasts, it's a journey, but if your after the perfect slice- it exists and it's on AVE J in midwood. The Q ain't that bad...
Mac&Cheese you say? 500 lb of cheese you say? give me bacon too? Dumont!
128 locals recommend
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford AveMac&Cheese you say? 500 lb of cheese you say? give me bacon too? Dumont!
Hyped up Rammen, but with good reason. Get there early put your name down and plan on having some drinks in the area until they text you.
226 locals recommend
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveHyped up Rammen, but with good reason. Get there early put your name down and plan on having some drinks in the area until they text you.
Ever want to order fresh fish and seafood and than have the waiter yell the order out like a kamikaze Japanese pilot? I thought so.
13 locals recommend
Robataya
Ever want to order fresh fish and seafood and than have the waiter yell the order out like a kamikaze Japanese pilot? I thought so.
Yes Ippudo is around the block, and yes it's famous, and yes it's great, but this is hands down the best ramen in NY.
35 locals recommend
Sobaya
229 E 9th StYes Ippudo is around the block, and yes it's famous, and yes it's great, but this is hands down the best ramen in NY.
My all time favorite indian place in NY, don't get tempted by the 5 for 1 deal on the little india strip. Go to Banjara- the poori bhaji is an absolute must.
6 locals recommend
Banjara
97 1st Ave.My all time favorite indian place in NY, don't get tempted by the 5 for 1 deal on the little india strip. Go to Banjara- the poori bhaji is an absolute must.
Yakiniku West
218 E 9th StAmazing Japanese BBQ, They have a 50% off on Mondays.
Hidden in E.Williamsburg these organic artisan doughnut are closer than you think, hop on the L to the Montrose stop– the No.1 Doughnut in NY awaits.
240 locals recommend
Dun-Well Doughnuts
222 Montrose AveHidden in E.Williamsburg these organic artisan doughnut are closer than you think, hop on the L to the Montrose stop– the No.1 Doughnut in NY awaits.
Best Latte and best baristas in NYC, no two ways about it. Incase you are wondering my No. 2 Coffee cup is Cafe Oslo in Williamsburg and my No. 3 is Ninth Street Espresso at Chelsea market.
45 locals recommend
Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan StBest Latte and best baristas in NYC, no two ways about it. Incase you are wondering my No. 2 Coffee cup is Cafe Oslo in Williamsburg and my No. 3 is Ninth Street Espresso at Chelsea market.
Head down to this west vill dive-bar for an
excellent ol' school patty, it's like entering a time machine, (I think the bartender was born at least
a century ago). This is my No .4 Patty in NY.
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetHead down to this west vill dive-bar for an
excellent ol' school patty, it's like entering a time machine, (I think the bartender was born at least
a century ago). This is my No .4 Patty in NY.
Drinks & Nightlife
all the wine you could possibly imagine and a bartender who knows more about this abnormal selection than a nerd knows about star-war planets. It's great for dates or a post dinner glass of awesome.
67 locals recommend
Bar Veloce
176 7th Aveall the wine you could possibly imagine and a bartender who knows more about this abnormal selection than a nerd knows about star-war planets. It's great for dates or a post dinner glass of awesome.
This is our favorite spot in NYC. This unique prohibition theme based speakeasy has the best cocktails around. If your into mixology this village hotspot is
an absolute must.
256 locals recommend
Employees Only
510 Hudson StThis is our favorite spot in NYC. This unique prohibition theme based speakeasy has the best cocktails around. If your into mixology this village hotspot is
an absolute must.
East Village awesome! sip some of those original house gin cocktails while dancing to indie uber hipster tunes.
12 locals recommend
Gin Palace
95 Avenue AEast Village awesome! sip some of those original house gin cocktails while dancing to indie uber hipster tunes.
Everything Else
Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC
Great hotel bar with A-list crowds.
Super swanky bar with amazing views of the city from the rooftop, they actually have guest robes for when the weather is chilly.
203 locals recommend
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th AveSuper swanky bar with amazing views of the city from the rooftop, they actually have guest robes for when the weather is chilly.
Arts & Culture
Best small venu in the city, we saw acts like the XX, The Killers and White Lies minutes before they exploded. check OhMYRockness.com for great indie shows.
135 locals recommend
The Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey StBest small venu in the city, we saw acts like the XX, The Killers and White Lies minutes before they exploded. check OhMYRockness.com for great indie shows.