Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Best Cuban sandwich and grilled corn-on-the-cob in the city!
218 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Habana
17 Prince StBest Cuban sandwich and grilled corn-on-the-cob in the city!
Delicious Moroccan cuisine. Try the couscous with chicken or sausage for dinner or the infamous "avocado toast" for breakfast. Great coffee & people watching. 1/2 bottles of wine available as well.
219 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StDelicious Moroccan cuisine. Try the couscous with chicken or sausage for dinner or the infamous "avocado toast" for breakfast. Great coffee & people watching. 1/2 bottles of wine available as well.
The Randolph's sibling. Best freakin' burger you have ever eaten. Seriously. It's that good. I'd give it the Pepsi challenge with Corner Bistro or Shake Shack any day.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Randolph
349 Broome StThe Randolph's sibling. Best freakin' burger you have ever eaten. Seriously. It's that good. I'd give it the Pepsi challenge with Corner Bistro or Shake Shack any day.
Don't want to wait for Lombardi's? This pizza is better, in my humble opinion, and only a block away. Get the D.O.C. You owe it to yourself.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saigon Vietnamese Sandwich Deli
369 Broome StDon't want to wait for Lombardi's? This pizza is better, in my humble opinion, and only a block away. Get the D.O.C. You owe it to yourself.
They say that this stuff is "like frozen yogurt"... I'm not really sure what it is, but I know that I love it.
Pinkberry
They say that this stuff is "like frozen yogurt"... I'm not really sure what it is, but I know that I love it.
The only exclusive rice pudding restaurant I've ever seen. My favorite is the graham cracker flavor, but dont take it from me as they let you try before you buy. Not healthy at all, and they dont care
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rice To Riches
37 Spring StThe only exclusive rice pudding restaurant I've ever seen. My favorite is the graham cracker flavor, but dont take it from me as they let you try before you buy. Not healthy at all, and they dont care
Feels like a french bistro, but serves tip-top Thai food. I love the "hobo noodles", and the classic pad thai. The red curry is amazing, should you brave the heat. Cash and AMEX only!
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lovely Day
196 Elizabeth StFeels like a french bistro, but serves tip-top Thai food. I love the "hobo noodles", and the classic pad thai. The red curry is amazing, should you brave the heat. Cash and AMEX only!
Mediterranean fare. Great wine selection. The food really is wonderful. Try the "chicken under a brick" and the pizzette with pureed carrots.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Balaboosta
611 Hudson StMediterranean fare. Great wine selection. The food really is wonderful. Try the "chicken under a brick" and the pizzette with pureed carrots.
I hope you know what Whole Foods is, but on the off-chance that you dont, it's a high-end gourmet/organic supermarket. They have everything here. But it's $$$.
1895 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StI hope you know what Whole Foods is, but on the off-chance that you dont, it's a high-end gourmet/organic supermarket. They have everything here. But it's $$$.
Wine & small-plates. Always a lot of chatty Europeans here. If you are one, you've love it. If you arent one, you'll love it.
73 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Epistrophy
200 Mott StWine & small-plates. Always a lot of chatty Europeans here. If you are one, you've love it. If you arent one, you'll love it.
Best Bloody Marys in the city. Seriously. They put some minced jalapenos, minced onions and balsamic vinegar in them. Have them put it all in there. You will not be disappointed. Come here for brunch.
Noho Star
Best Bloody Marys in the city. Seriously. They put some minced jalapenos, minced onions and balsamic vinegar in them. Have them put it all in there. You will not be disappointed. Come here for brunch.
The one and only. Accept no imitations (including the far newer 2nd location uptown).
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peking Duck House
28 Mott StThe one and only. Accept no imitations (including the far newer 2nd location uptown).
Little Italy's most famous cannolis. I'm a classic chocolate chip kinda guy.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
195 Grand StLittle Italy's most famous cannolis. I'm a classic chocolate chip kinda guy.
This is probably my favorite restaurant in the city. Start with the bacon maple dates, then try the short-rib cavatelli and follow it up with the monkey bread.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
David Burke Kitchen
This is probably my favorite restaurant in the city. Start with the bacon maple dates, then try the short-rib cavatelli and follow it up with the monkey bread.
The bathroom humping scene in Unfaithful circa 2003? Yes! That was here.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Noir
35 Lispenard StreetThe bathroom humping scene in Unfaithful circa 2003? Yes! That was here.
I always get the Americano, because I am one.
296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer StI always get the Americano, because I am one.
I usually go Gimmie over La Colombe, but a great change-up for sure. The kids love it.
121 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
270 Lafayette StI usually go Gimmie over La Colombe, but a great change-up for sure. The kids love it.
Best croissants this side of Paris. Try the chocolate almond.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ceci Cela Patisserie
14 Delancey StBest croissants this side of Paris. Try the chocolate almond.
Famous cheesecakes. They make mini single-serving ones so that you can try a few.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eileen's Special Cheesecake
17 Cleveland PlFamous cheesecakes. They make mini single-serving ones so that you can try a few.
Best cupcakes in the city, in my opinion. PB&J is my fave.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Baked by Melissa
784 Lexington AveBest cupcakes in the city, in my opinion. PB&J is my fave.
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveIf you like balls of meat, eat these.
You can stuff your face here for just a few bucks. 4 fried dumplings for $1. Vanessa is my homegirl.
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StYou can stuff your face here for just a few bucks. 4 fried dumplings for $1. Vanessa is my homegirl.
I personally like it better than the Peking Duck House, but to each his own. Soup Dumplings (aka, steamed juicy pork buns) and" wonton's in spicy sauce" are the sht!
New Shanghai Deluxe
50 Mott StI personally like it better than the Peking Duck House, but to each his own. Soup Dumplings (aka, steamed juicy pork buns) and" wonton's in spicy sauce" are the sht!
This is my new favorite date spot. We had an app, two entrees, a bottle of wine and dessert, and the bill was $80. The chicken parm and Grass Fed Bolognese with handmade pappardelle were both amaze!
87 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sauce
78 Rivington StThis is my new favorite date spot. We had an app, two entrees, a bottle of wine and dessert, and the bill was $80. The chicken parm and Grass Fed Bolognese with handmade pappardelle were both amaze!
Best chicken parm EVER! It's not just a clever name. Everything here is great. Try the B&G poppers and the clams casino.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parm
248 Mulberry StBest chicken parm EVER! It's not just a clever name. Everything here is great. Try the B&G poppers and the clams casino.
There are a few of these in the city. Fun little cafe with great sandwiches and coffee. Their weekday Happy Hour is half-price BOTTLES of wine. I am not making this up.
82 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grey Dog
244 Mulberry StThere are a few of these in the city. Fun little cafe with great sandwiches and coffee. Their weekday Happy Hour is half-price BOTTLES of wine. I am not making this up.
Shopping
The Japanese phenomenon's first NYC store. Great duds in a bazillion colors. Cheap!
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Uniqlo Soho
546 BroadwayThe Japanese phenomenon's first NYC store. Great duds in a bazillion colors. Cheap!
It's Bloomingdale's. Perhaps you've heard of it?
491 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueIt's Bloomingdale's. Perhaps you've heard of it?
Cheapest beer I've seen in the city can be found here!
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rite Aid Pharmacy
981 West Side AvenueCheapest beer I've seen in the city can be found here!
Drug store/pharmacy. Like CVS, but only in NY.
455 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Duane Reade
110 Newark AveDrug store/pharmacy. Like CVS, but only in NY.
They call it a supermarket, but there's nothing "super" about it. They sell food. I call it a grocery store. It's close, at least.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Met Food
251 Mulberry StreetThey call it a supermarket, but there's nothing "super" about it. They sell food. I call it a grocery store. It's close, at least.
If you're from London, you've got these sorta places all over. If not, & you've got cash to burn, treat yourself to a custom suit/shirt/tux. Complimentary Scotch while you browse. Buy me something!
Michael Andrews Bespoke
2 Great Jones AlleyIf you're from London, you've got these sorta places all over. If not, & you've got cash to burn, treat yourself to a custom suit/shirt/tux. Complimentary Scotch while you browse. Buy me something!
Skip the gaudy obvious "Performance Store" on Houston and Broadway for this stealth "Originals" store. This is where they keep the good stuff.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
adidas Originals Flagship Store
115 Spring StSkip the gaudy obvious "Performance Store" on Houston and Broadway for this stealth "Originals" store. This is where they keep the good stuff.
My girlfriend loves their jewelry. Obviously, I am biased, but she has good taste. Hence, your's probably will, too. Buy her something nice.
Me & Ro
My girlfriend loves their jewelry. Obviously, I am biased, but she has good taste. Hence, your's probably will, too. Buy her something nice.
Ben Sherman Clothing
96 Spring StreetPreppy rock 'n roll.
"Lovingly made in Los Angeles." I own a bazillion henleys and v-neck T's.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
American Apparel
"Lovingly made in Los Angeles." I own a bazillion henleys and v-neck T's.
I hate to admit that half of my wardrobe is from here. Don't tell anyone. ...oh, fck.
Urban Outfitters
2081 BroadwayI hate to admit that half of my wardrobe is from here. Don't tell anyone. ...oh, fck.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic dive bar. Friendly bar-tenders and patrons. This is a total locals bar. They start serving booze as early as 8am, and they dont stop til 4a. Usually have the game on the flat-screen.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Spring Lounge
48 Spring StClassic dive bar. Friendly bar-tenders and patrons. This is a total locals bar. They start serving booze as early as 8am, and they dont stop til 4a. Usually have the game on the flat-screen.
Upstairs is a tasty nondescript tacqueria. Downstairs is one of the most infamous speakeasies in the city. Ed Norton, George Clooney, Kirsten Dunst, Borat, Turtle, the Olsons. I've seen them all here.
263 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Esquina - SoHo
114 Kenmare StUpstairs is a tasty nondescript tacqueria. Downstairs is one of the most infamous speakeasies in the city. Ed Norton, George Clooney, Kirsten Dunst, Borat, Turtle, the Olsons. I've seen them all here.
Dont stay here! Stay at my place! (But come here for dinner and drinks!)
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NOMO SOHO
9 Crosby StDont stay here! Stay at my place! (But come here for dinner and drinks!)
Burlesque Club. Not as hoppin' as it was 4 years ago, but still a titillating place to drink away your dollars...
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Office In A Box
195 Chrystie StBurlesque Club. Not as hoppin' as it was 4 years ago, but still a titillating place to drink away your dollars...
Vodka is their specialty, and they have a lot of it.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pravda
281 Lafayette StVodka is their specialty, and they have a lot of it.
Expensive/delicious drinks mixed up by pseudo pharmacists.
212 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Apotheke
9 Doyers StExpensive/delicious drinks mixed up by pseudo pharmacists.
Oldest bar in NYC. Don't let them sell you on that McSorley's ish.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ear Inn
326 Spring StOldest bar in NYC. Don't let them sell you on that McSorley's ish.
This might be the only "club" in the city I actually like. Great vibe, great DJ, great drinks. Tough door, but not too tough to beat. Tatted up doorman Jonny Lennon there on most nice. Be nice to him.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
GoldBar
389 Broome StThis might be the only "club" in the city I actually like. Great vibe, great DJ, great drinks. Tough door, but not too tough to beat. Tatted up doorman Jonny Lennon there on most nice. Be nice to him.
Arts & Culture
Super-cool, very modernist art museum.
629 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nuevo Museo de Arte Contemporáneo
235 BowerySuper-cool, very modernist art museum.
Sightseeing
I run across here when I'm feeling fat. I think it's about 1.5 miles in each direction. Great views of the East River, and as the name suggests, it leads to Williamsburg, which the kids rave about.
387 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente Williamsburg
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathI run across here when I'm feeling fat. I think it's about 1.5 miles in each direction. Great views of the East River, and as the name suggests, it leads to Williamsburg, which the kids rave about.
Everything Else
This is my tailor. He is the man. Lose a button? Need a quick hem? This is the guy. He'll even make you a custom suit, if you ask nicely (and are willing to pay). Open 7-days. Cash only.
Victor & Tailors
205 Mott StThis is my tailor. He is the man. Lose a button? Need a quick hem? This is the guy. He'll even make you a custom suit, if you ask nicely (and are willing to pay). Open 7-days. Cash only.