Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Gourmet food market. A large array of cheeses and artisanal snacks. Also serve great sandwiches!
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Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueGourmet food market. A large array of cheeses and artisanal snacks. Also serve great sandwiches!
Best place for grocery staples - sugar, butter, snacks, pasta, etc.
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Gristedes
3 Sheridan Square Best place for grocery staples - sugar, butter, snacks, pasta, etc.
Citarella Gourmet Market - West Village
424 6th AveBest place to buy seafood.
CVS
156 Henry StPharmacy and home essentials.
If you feel like having a night in, this old school Italian institution makes hand made pasta. Pick up their famous tomato sauce and a box of raviolis and call it a night!
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Raffetto's
144 W Houston StIf you feel like having a night in, this old school Italian institution makes hand made pasta. Pick up their famous tomato sauce and a box of raviolis and call it a night!
This hardware store right across the street has all the home essentials you need; paper towels, cleaning supplies, glue, etc.
Brickman's 3rd Street Ace
125 W 3rd StThis hardware store right across the street has all the home essentials you need; paper towels, cleaning supplies, glue, etc.
Food Scene
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StNew York's best slice.
Third Rail Coffee
240 Sullivan StNeighborhood coffee spot.
Chinese food with a modern twist. Fresh ingredients with tons of flavor. A West Village, non-intimidating, hot spot.
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RedFarm
529 Hudson StChinese food with a modern twist. Fresh ingredients with tons of flavor. A West Village, non-intimidating, hot spot.
Recently named Restaurant of the year by Bon Appetite, this place is the best brunch in town. If you don't have time to sit, they offer coffee, pastries, and bread in the front.
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High Street on Hudson
637 Hudson StRecently named Restaurant of the year by Bon Appetite, this place is the best brunch in town. If you don't have time to sit, they offer coffee, pastries, and bread in the front.
The best wings in town. I love to get them with a side of their mashed potatoes. A "long-time neighborhood staple", it provides comfort food with a jukebox full of hits and strong drinks.
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Great Jones Cafe
54 Great Jones StreetThe best wings in town. I love to get them with a side of their mashed potatoes. A "long-time neighborhood staple", it provides comfort food with a jukebox full of hits and strong drinks.
New York is great at donuts, so you don't have to wander far. This relatively new spot gives you soft yeasty doughnuts with avant-garde flavor like an everything bagel doughnut or a beet and ricotta cheese.
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The Doughnut Project
10 Morton StNew York is great at donuts, so you don't have to wander far. This relatively new spot gives you soft yeasty doughnuts with avant-garde flavor like an everything bagel doughnut or a beet and ricotta cheese.
Cafe open all hours of the day. Hip and unique, but a relaxed atmosphere and menu that make it enjoyable for diners of all types.
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Jack's Wife Freda
50 Carmine StCafe open all hours of the day. Hip and unique, but a relaxed atmosphere and menu that make it enjoyable for diners of all types.
Another popular pizza slice spot. The nonna slice is my favorite in the city.
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Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave SAnother popular pizza slice spot. The nonna slice is my favorite in the city.
Kiki's
130 Division StreetA hip and delicious Lower East Side hangout.
If you feel like making the trip, this iconic Brooklyn spot is known for their wood fired pizza. However, everything on the menu is to be desired and has become one New York's biggest food destination spots.
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Roberta's
261 Moore StIf you feel like making the trip, this iconic Brooklyn spot is known for their wood fired pizza. However, everything on the menu is to be desired and has become one New York's biggest food destination spots.
This farmers market is available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Offering up some of the best local produce, cheese, bread, flowers, and more that city has to offer. Only a 10 minute walk I highly recommend visiting if you feel like cooking dinner one night.
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Union Square
This farmers market is available Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Offering up some of the best local produce, cheese, bread, flowers, and more that city has to offer. Only a 10 minute walk I highly recommend visiting if you feel like cooking dinner one night.
This sandwich shop is quick, easy, and most importantly, very yummy. Pick up a sandwich and lemonade and then people watch in Washington Square Park.
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Court Street Grocers
485 Court StThis sandwich shop is quick, easy, and most importantly, very yummy. Pick up a sandwich and lemonade and then people watch in Washington Square Park.
Tiny, cash-only Italian sandwich shop. Some people say it's the best sandwiches in NYC and I wouldn't disagree. They take the sandwiches pretty seriously, so know what you want before you get to the counter!
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Alidoro
105 Sullivan StTiny, cash-only Italian sandwich shop. Some people say it's the best sandwiches in NYC and I wouldn't disagree. They take the sandwiches pretty seriously, so know what you want before you get to the counter!
An upscale Mexican eatery that uses local ingredients and has an extensive and delicious mezcal cocktail menu. Sleek atmosphere and a menu that attracts experienced foodies, including President Obama.
Make a reservation.
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Cosme
35 E 21st StAn upscale Mexican eatery that uses local ingredients and has an extensive and delicious mezcal cocktail menu. Sleek atmosphere and a menu that attracts experienced foodies, including President Obama.
Make a reservation.
This upscale Italian restaurant is an "experience" with it's strong homage to old school Italian American eateries. A popular place for A-listers and pasta dishes that will make you full for days.
Make a reservation.
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Carbone
181 Thompson StThis upscale Italian restaurant is an "experience" with it's strong homage to old school Italian American eateries. A popular place for A-listers and pasta dishes that will make you full for days.
Make a reservation.
No need to travel all the way to Queens for authentic Korean BBQ. Chefs and foodies flock to this hot spot for fresh ingredients and table grilled meats. If you've never had Korean BBQ, it's a must.
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Baekjeong NYC
1 E 32nd StNo need to travel all the way to Queens for authentic Korean BBQ. Chefs and foodies flock to this hot spot for fresh ingredients and table grilled meats. If you've never had Korean BBQ, it's a must.
If you're hungover and want to order in, this is the place. ;)
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Sticky's Finger Joint
107 E 14th StIf you're hungover and want to order in, this is the place. ;)
This tiny french restaurant transport you to Paris with a great wine list and delicious French small plates. No reservations, but all day until 2am.
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Buvette
42 Grove StThis tiny french restaurant transport you to Paris with a great wine list and delicious French small plates. No reservations, but all day until 2am.
"All-day eatery for contemporary Mexican bites with local ingredients, plus coffee, wines & mezcals."
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ATLA
372 Lafayette St"All-day eatery for contemporary Mexican bites with local ingredients, plus coffee, wines & mezcals."
Modern indian food that won't leave with regrets. I highly recommend the Colonel Tso’s Cauliflower. Delicious cocktails too!
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Babu Ji
Modern indian food that won't leave with regrets. I highly recommend the Colonel Tso’s Cauliflower. Delicious cocktails too!
"Elaborate French classics are served in this chic, contemporary space with banquette & bar seating."
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MIMI
185 Sullivan St"Elaborate French classics are served in this chic, contemporary space with banquette & bar seating."
"Seasonal New American cooking served in a cozy, salvaged-decor setting with a garden."
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Vinegar Hill House
72 Hudson Ave"Seasonal New American cooking served in a cozy, salvaged-decor setting with a garden."
Currently my favorite restaurant in New York. A must for foodies!!!
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Olmsted
659 Vanderbilt AveCurrently my favorite restaurant in New York. A must for foodies!!!
If you're going to do the brunch "scene" this is the place. You won't be disappointed by the dishes. It's also an incredible dinner spot, but you usually need reservations. This is one of Robert DeNiro's favorite spots.
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Locanda Verde
377 Greenwich StIf you're going to do the brunch "scene" this is the place. You won't be disappointed by the dishes. It's also an incredible dinner spot, but you usually need reservations. This is one of Robert DeNiro's favorite spots.
I wasn't big on sushi until I visited SugarFish!
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
33 E 20th StI wasn't big on sushi until I visited SugarFish!
This place is open till 4am and is a New York establishment. Not only is the food delicious, but it's menu and scene always remind me of why I love New York.
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Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StThis place is open till 4am and is a New York establishment. Not only is the food delicious, but it's menu and scene always remind me of why I love New York.
Drinks & Nightlife
Speak easy style bar with delicious cocktails. A little bit of a splurge, but makes for an iconic New York night.
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Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthSpeak easy style bar with delicious cocktails. A little bit of a splurge, but makes for an iconic New York night.
Delicious cocktails on a charming West Village corner. Gourmet bar snacks if you're hungry and a comfortable scene to unwind.
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Bar Sardine
183 W 10th StDelicious cocktails on a charming West Village corner. Gourmet bar snacks if you're hungry and a comfortable scene to unwind.
I might be bias since this is owned by a friend, but it was recently voted the best new bar by Zagat. If you're in the midtown area, definitely stop in and try one of their craft beers and a snack from their "elevated bar bites" menu.
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As Is NYC
734 10th AveI might be bias since this is owned by a friend, but it was recently voted the best new bar by Zagat. If you're in the midtown area, definitely stop in and try one of their craft beers and a snack from their "elevated bar bites" menu.
One of the best comedy clubs in New York. The line-up guarantees a laugh every night and it's also known to have famous comedians stop by and practice new material, such as Louis CK and Chris Rock.
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Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StOne of the best comedy clubs in New York. The line-up guarantees a laugh every night and it's also known to have famous comedians stop by and practice new material, such as Louis CK and Chris Rock.
If you like broadway this historic piano bar is the place for you. The pianist only plays show tunes and you're encouraged to gather round the keys and sing along. Always packed, cheap drinks, and a lively crowd.
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Marie's Crisis Cafe
59 Grove StIf you like broadway this historic piano bar is the place for you. The pianist only plays show tunes and you're encouraged to gather round the keys and sing along. Always packed, cheap drinks, and a lively crowd.
Small venue that usually has some extremely talented musicians.
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Smalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StSmall venue that usually has some extremely talented musicians.
Shopping
You might not find anything to buy here, but this avant garde hot spot is worth checking out.
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Opening Ceremony
You might not find anything to buy here, but this avant garde hot spot is worth checking out.
One of the best spots for vintage and 2nd hand clothing. If you like a hunt, this is the place to find a gem.
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Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey StOne of the best spots for vintage and 2nd hand clothing. If you like a hunt, this is the place to find a gem.
Odin
161 Lafayette StCozy high-end menswear boutique.
Owned by dear friends, this boutique is worth the trip to Williamsburg. Offering mens and women's clothing, homeware, and accessories from local designers.
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Concrete + Water
Owned by dear friends, this boutique is worth the trip to Williamsburg. Offering mens and women's clothing, homeware, and accessories from local designers.
Minimal, yet avant garde pieces, this men's and women's shop sells to the cool kids of downtown.
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Assembly New York
170 Ludlow StMinimal, yet avant garde pieces, this men's and women's shop sells to the cool kids of downtown.
Pricey, but functional pieces that will last in your closet. A popular boutique for New York's fashion crowd.
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Creatures of Comfort
205 Mulberry StPricey, but functional pieces that will last in your closet. A popular boutique for New York's fashion crowd.
A " fine-tuned selection of the coolest downtown threads" and his own collection from this Native New Yorker that is "edgier versions of traditional garb".
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Steven Alan
140 10th AveA " fine-tuned selection of the coolest downtown threads" and his own collection from this Native New Yorker that is "edgier versions of traditional garb".
"Home-decor shop where unique, often extravagant wares are displayed on six cavernous floors." If you're not in the market for home decor, it's still worth visiting for fabulous inspiration.
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ABC Carpet & Home
888 Broadway"Home-decor shop where unique, often extravagant wares are displayed on six cavernous floors." If you're not in the market for home decor, it's still worth visiting for fabulous inspiration.
Pricey, but this Japanese couple sell their incredible avant garde pieces in a really cool space. They also carry rare pieces from Japanese designers such as Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garcons
Dear: Rivington
37 Great Jones StPricey, but this Japanese couple sell their incredible avant garde pieces in a really cool space. They also carry rare pieces from Japanese designers such as Yohji Yamamoto and Comme des Garcons
This legendary vintage store is one of New York's best.
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Screaming Mimi's
240 West 14th StreetThis legendary vintage store is one of New York's best.
Adorable wrapping paper, unique cards, and awesome stationary. The perfect place to pick up a little something for your friends back home.
Greenwich Letterpress
15 Christopher StAdorable wrapping paper, unique cards, and awesome stationary. The perfect place to pick up a little something for your friends back home.