Guidebook for New York

Rob And Katie
Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

This is our go-to spot for reasonably priced American fare. It probably won't blow you away, but the food is good, the scene lively, and the staff friendly.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Smith
55 3rd Ave
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is our go-to spot for reasonably priced American fare. It probably won't blow you away, but the food is good, the scene lively, and the staff friendly.
For a quick taco or burrito fix, this will do the trick. I generally go for the carnitas tacos.
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dos Toros Taqueria
137 4th Ave
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
For a quick taco or burrito fix, this will do the trick. I generally go for the carnitas tacos.
Good, farm-to-table food in a laid back environment. The ingredients are locally sourced & fresh. If there is a wait for tables, give them your cell & head to Ost Cafe for some wine while you wait.
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Northern Spy Food Co.
511 East 12th Street
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Good, farm-to-table food in a laid back environment. The ingredients are locally sourced & fresh. If there is a wait for tables, give them your cell & head to Ost Cafe for some wine while you wait.
Nice place to relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ost Cafe
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice place to relax with a cup of coffee or glass of wine
Our favorite place for ramen. It's on the top of a lot of other folks' lists too, though, so go before 7:00 for the 2-for-1 happy hour specials at the bar and a shorter wait for a table.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ippudo NY
65 4th Ave
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Our favorite place for ramen. It's on the top of a lot of other folks' lists too, though, so go before 7:00 for the 2-for-1 happy hour specials at the bar and a shorter wait for a table.
If you're looking for fresh seafood & the older New York feel, head here. The restaurant is in an old bank with a pretty, cavernous main dining room & a more intimate live jazz room downstairs.
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blue Water Grill
31 Union Square West
40 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're looking for fresh seafood & the older New York feel, head here. The restaurant is in an old bank with a pretty, cavernous main dining room & a more intimate live jazz room downstairs.
Great italian food at relatively cheap prices. Casual environment.
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frank
88 2nd Ave
78 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great italian food at relatively cheap prices. Casual environment.
The sister restaurant of Frank. The food might actually be a bit better here.
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Supper
156 E 2nd St
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The sister restaurant of Frank. The food might actually be a bit better here.
They call it Italian/Spanish/Mediterranean... Whatever you want to call it, it's excellent.
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
il Buco
47 Bond St
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
They call it Italian/Spanish/Mediterranean... Whatever you want to call it, it's excellent.
Nice scene and even better food. A wide variety of sausages, beers, wines, and various other dishes created by Daniel Boulud
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DBGB Kitchen & Bar
299 Bowery
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nice scene and even better food. A wide variety of sausages, beers, wines, and various other dishes created by Daniel Boulud
I don't drink a ton of coffee, but those that do, love "Joe"
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus Ave
214 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I don't drink a ton of coffee, but those that do, love "Joe"
If you like Neapolitan-style pizza, it will be hard to find a place in the neighborhood better than Motorino. They deliver too.
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Motorino
510 Columbus Ave
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you like Neapolitan-style pizza, it will be hard to find a place in the neighborhood better than Motorino. They deliver too.
No frills, good sushi. The recent "B" rating on the window recently gives me some pause, but the sushi here has always been great.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kanoyama
175 2nd Ave
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
No frills, good sushi. The recent "B" rating on the window recently gives me some pause, but the sushi here has always been great.
HIgh end Italian food in the beautiful Gramercy Park Hotel (Easily my favorite hotel in the city).
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maialino
30 Lexington Ave
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HIgh end Italian food in the beautiful Gramercy Park Hotel (Easily my favorite hotel in the city).
A nice place to go for dinner, but we usually use it as our go-to Italian spot for delivery. The fusilli is pretty much a no-brainer.
IL Bagatto
A nice place to go for dinner, but we usually use it as our go-to Italian spot for delivery. The fusilli is pretty much a no-brainer.
A great option for an NYC take on your standard American staples. The delivery travels well too.
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westville East
173 Avenue A
186 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great option for an NYC take on your standard American staples. The delivery travels well too.
Not really in the neighborhood, but not super far away either. It's worth the walk to experience a warming menu in an inviting environment. Careful not to get lost though, it really is down an alley.
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freemans
Freeman Alley
199 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Not really in the neighborhood, but not super far away either. It's worth the walk to experience a warming menu in an inviting environment. Careful not to get lost though, it really is down an alley.
I'm originally from the Philly area, and this is the closest thing to a true Philly cheesesteak that I could find around here.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
99 Miles to Philly
94 3rd Avenue
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
I'm originally from the Philly area, and this is the closest thing to a true Philly cheesesteak that I could find around here.
Their artichoke pizza is what they're famous for. It's a massive slice of creamy goodness. But I recommend giving yourself an hour after to sit and rub your belly.
426 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th St
426 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Their artichoke pizza is what they're famous for. It's a massive slice of creamy goodness. But I recommend giving yourself an hour after to sit and rub your belly.
It's a bit pricey for what it is, but their "Feast" menus (which are simply tasting menus driven by one particular ingredient) are quite tasty. The beautiful, rustic interior helps justify the cost.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Feast
102 3rd Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
It's a bit pricey for what it is, but their "Feast" menus (which are simply tasting menus driven by one particular ingredient) are quite tasty. The beautiful, rustic interior helps justify the cost.

Drinks & Nightlife

The oldest bar (by that they mean the thing on which they're serving you drinks, not the location of the bar) in NYC. It's a great little spot to grab a pint.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pete's Tavern
129 E 18th St
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The oldest bar (by that they mean the thing on which they're serving you drinks, not the location of the bar) in NYC. It's a great little spot to grab a pint.
Exquisitely made cocktails by true professionals with fresh ingredients. You need to walk up the stairs of an asian restaurant first and make a u-turn at the top to find the door to the lounge.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant St
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Exquisitely made cocktails by true professionals with fresh ingredients. You need to walk up the stairs of an asian restaurant first and make a u-turn at the top to find the door to the lounge.
The closest place to watch the big game. It tends to get a bit crowded and fratty, but that's no different from most sports bars.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Village Pourhouse Downtown
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The closest place to watch the big game. It tends to get a bit crowded and fratty, but that's no different from most sports bars.
If you're a soccer fan and need a place to watch your team, you're guaranteed to find them on the TV here.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nevada Smiths
100 3rd Ave
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you're a soccer fan and need a place to watch your team, you're guaranteed to find them on the TV here.

Shopping

The closest place to grab wine and liquor. The prices are a bit high though.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Union Square Wine & Spirits
140 4th Ave
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The closest place to grab wine and liquor. The prices are a bit high though.
A much wider selection than Union Square Wines and Liquors, and the prices might be a touch lower as well.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Astor Wines & Spirits
399 Lafayette St
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A much wider selection than Union Square Wines and Liquors, and the prices might be a touch lower as well.
Your standard drug store/pharmacy. There is also a Walgreens across the street.
455 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duane Reade
110 Newark Ave
455 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Your standard drug store/pharmacy. There is also a Walgreens across the street.
If you tend to use more high-end body care products and need to refill, go here.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kiehl's Since 1851
124 Montague St
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
If you tend to use more high-end body care products and need to refill, go here.

Essentials

An excellent Green Market pops up in this part of Union Square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Local producers from around the area set up stands to sell their fresh goods.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Crunch Fitness - Union Square
113 4th Ave
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
An excellent Green Market pops up in this part of Union Square every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Local producers from around the area set up stands to sell their fresh goods.
Expensive stuff, yes. But always fresh. The address is actually 14th St between B'way and University. Not sure why this map has it differently
1895 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston St
1895 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Expensive stuff, yes. But always fresh. The address is actually 14th St between B'way and University. Not sure why this map has it differently
A great option for less expensive groceries.
1296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trader Joe's
130 Court St
1296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A great option for less expensive groceries.
Your generic grocery store. You can find most things here at reasonable prices.
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Food Emporium
810 8th Ave
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Your generic grocery store. You can find most things here at reasonable prices.