Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Gourmet supermarket with a great selection of basics, produce, meats and cheeses. (for fish see Chelsea market - Lobster Place).
358 locals recommend
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayGourmet supermarket with a great selection of basics, produce, meats and cheeses. (for fish see Chelsea market - Lobster Place).
Midway though Chelsea Market. The freshest seafood in the city, they supply to many other markets and restaurants. Gets crowded with tourists, but worth it! Great sushi and cooked lobster too!
16 locals recommend
The Lobster Place
75 9th AveMidway though Chelsea Market. The freshest seafood in the city, they supply to many other markets and restaurants. Gets crowded with tourists, but worth it! Great sushi and cooked lobster too!
Food Scene
Coffee shop with slight hippy bent. Their baked goods and salads are fantastic. Gluten free options. NOTE: give yourself at least 10 mins to get coffee here in the morning. the service is "relaxed"
84 locals recommend
The Grey Dog Chelsea
242 W 16th StCoffee shop with slight hippy bent. Their baked goods and salads are fantastic. Gluten free options. NOTE: give yourself at least 10 mins to get coffee here in the morning. the service is "relaxed"
Le Singe
160 7th AveTypical French Bistro, great food, fun vibe !
Fresh pasta. Our go-to neighborhood Italian (though there are others also nearby that are great too!)
22 locals recommend
Le Zie Trattoria
172 7th AveFresh pasta. Our go-to neighborhood Italian (though there are others also nearby that are great too!)
Fantastic Vietnamese. Stick with the appetizers, especially the ribs and the eggplant, or sandwiches.
8 locals recommend
CoBa
110 9th AveFantastic Vietnamese. Stick with the appetizers, especially the ribs and the eggplant, or sandwiches.
Rhong Tiam
166 8th AveThai food, spicy! But really fantastic, especially the curries.
THAI SLIDERS
150 8th AveThai. More Americanized Thai, good, cheap, easy. Good for delivery !
One of those addresses that can only happen in the west village! French inspired American bistro. The food always feels very light and modern.
106 locals recommend
Cafe Cluny
284 W 12th StOne of those addresses that can only happen in the west village! French inspired American bistro. The food always feels very light and modern.
Flex Mussels
1431 E 82nd StSo many different and interesting options for mussels.
Monument Lane
Good for brunch.
Trendy but fantastic Italian in west village. Usually is a bit of a wait. Try the lemon pasta, it is so good!
138 locals recommend
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveTrendy but fantastic Italian in west village. Usually is a bit of a wait. Try the lemon pasta, it is so good!
Pearl Oyster Bar
18 Cornelia StBest Lobster Roll in the city !
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveBest burger in the neighborhood !
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StGreat seafood !
Numero 28 Pizzeria
28 Carmine StBest pizza !
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetTrendy brunch spot !
Market Table
54 Carmine StAmazing dinner spot !
Coppelia
207 W 14th St24 hours Cuban dinner...
Momoya
185 7th AveBest sushi !
Westville Chelsea
88 W 18th StNice American Bistro.
Everything Else
Chelsea Wine Vault
60 9th AveGreat selection of wines at a good price.
Friendly staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic cocktails and great food from former Michelin starred restos. Good range- anything from sharing a few meats and cheeses with a friend over a glass of wine, to a full on tasting menu.
12 locals recommend
Wallflower
Fantastic cocktails and great food from former Michelin starred restos. Good range- anything from sharing a few meats and cheeses with a friend over a glass of wine, to a full on tasting menu.
Flatiron Lounge
54 W 21st StGood cocktails !
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthGreat underground "speakeasy" jazz club cocktails !
Bar Veloce
176 7th AveGreat wine bar !