Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
My favorite places in Alphabet City are Tompkins Square Park, Ninth Street coffee and the 6th St. Garden . I go to these places almost every morning to get my coffee and take a stroll.
27 locals recommend
Alphabet City
My favorite places in Alphabet City are Tompkins Square Park, Ninth Street coffee and the 6th St. Garden . I go to these places almost every morning to get my coffee and take a stroll.
Easy to walk to Soho in about 20 minutes. Lot of classy shops and restaurants.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
Easy to walk to Soho in about 20 minutes. Lot of classy shops and restaurants.
Lower East Side
175 Eldridge StLots of restaurants, bars and cafes!
Chinatown
Lots of cheap and fun shopping.
Everything Else
There is a farmer's market here on Sundays music and movies in the park during the summer.
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetThere is a farmer's market here on Sundays music and movies in the park during the summer.
Parks & Nature
I am a member of this garden. It's quiet and an oasis in the neighborhood! It's a place to get away. There is a tree house where I go and read sometimes! A must visit!
39 locals recommend
6BC Botanical Garden
630 E 6th StI am a member of this garden. It's quiet and an oasis in the neighborhood! It's a place to get away. There is a tree house where I go and read sometimes! A must visit!
The High Line Park
The walk is great!
Lots of fun things to do around Union Square. Strand bookstore, Movie theater, Shops and restaurants
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Lots of fun things to do around Union Square. Strand bookstore, Movie theater, Shops and restaurants
Food Scene
Great espresso and coffee. Renowned. Sip your coffee while watching the park across the street.
236 locals recommend
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StGreat espresso and coffee. Renowned. Sip your coffee while watching the park across the street.
Delicious Indian food. My favorites are Tandoori Lamb Chops, Chana Masala and the many choices of Naan. Make a reservation ahead of time as it fills up quickly.
27 locals recommend
Babu Ji
Delicious Indian food. My favorites are Tandoori Lamb Chops, Chana Masala and the many choices of Naan. Make a reservation ahead of time as it fills up quickly.
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
270 Lafayette StGreat place to sit and sip coffee and enjoy the sun!
I go here to read and have coffee. It's a nice walk towards LES from the apt to here.
39 locals recommend
Whynot Coffee
I go here to read and have coffee. It's a nice walk towards LES from the apt to here.
Good food and drinks. I go here at least once a week for dinner! Highly recommend!
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveGood food and drinks. I go here at least once a week for dinner! Highly recommend!
Fun Japanese spot for coffee and snack break! Don't forget to check out their restroom - it's very Japanese!
22 locals recommend
Hi-Collar
231 E 9th StFun Japanese spot for coffee and snack break! Don't forget to check out their restroom - it's very Japanese!
LOVE this place. kind of easy going and not fancy but the food is great! I highly recommend their Salmon dish for dinner and Saksuska for brunch.
99 locals recommend
Cafe Petisco
189 E BroadwayLOVE this place. kind of easy going and not fancy but the food is great! I highly recommend their Salmon dish for dinner and Saksuska for brunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Edi & The Wolf
Good place to get a glass of wine and dinner.
Fun German Beer place in the neighborhood
http://www.yelp.com/biz/zum-schneider-new-york
128 locals recommend
Zum Schneider NYC
107 Loisaida AveFun German Beer place in the neighborhood
http://www.yelp.com/biz/zum-schneider-new-york
Great place to meet friends and chat. Awesome and surprisingly inexpensive brunch. Try the cauliflower and egg sandwich! small bites at night, brunch, cocktails - is all great. At night it gets quite busy and crowded but that's part of the charm. Do try the smoky whiskey based cocktail.
189 locals recommend
The Wayland
700 E 9th StGreat place to meet friends and chat. Awesome and surprisingly inexpensive brunch. Try the cauliflower and egg sandwich! small bites at night, brunch, cocktails - is all great. At night it gets quite busy and crowded but that's part of the charm. Do try the smoky whiskey based cocktail.
Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th Stgreat place to get some sake or wine and japanese snacks.
Cozy hole in a wall place with a very Japanese feel! Delicious food to go with Sake. Bar tenders usually give you great suggestions for Sake.
31 locals recommend
Sake Bar Satsko
202 E 7th StCozy hole in a wall place with a very Japanese feel! Delicious food to go with Sake. Bar tenders usually give you great suggestions for Sake.
Ost Cafe
Good place to get coffee during the day and wine in the evening.
Entertainment & Activities
East Village
Great shops, restaurants and fun place to walk around.