Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Amazing variety of independent small shops. You can get wine, seafood, fresh bread, and great coffee! Also have a news agent and a bookshop. Must see and right across the street from me!
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveAmazing variety of independent small shops. You can get wine, seafood, fresh bread, and great coffee! Also have a news agent and a bookshop. Must see and right across the street from me!
Food Scene
Great brunch and people watching and a nice alternative to Pastis.
213 locals recommend
The Standard Grill
848 Washington StGreat brunch and people watching and a nice alternative to Pastis.
Catch NYC
21 9th AveAmazing new restaurant in the area. Hard to get into, but worth a try.
One of the best coffee shops/places to grab a great bite, fresh breakfast and amazing huge sandwiches. Must check this out if looking for a leisurely place to grab coffee and plan out your day.
84 locals recommend
The Grey Dog Chelsea
242 W 16th StOne of the best coffee shops/places to grab a great bite, fresh breakfast and amazing huge sandwiches. Must check this out if looking for a leisurely place to grab coffee and plan out your day.
Famous for one of the best burgers in the city. This is a super old pub, and they old serve burgers and take cash but soooo worth the wait.
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetFamous for one of the best burgers in the city. This is a super old pub, and they old serve burgers and take cash but soooo worth the wait.
Whitehall
19 Greenwich AveGreat food, atmosphere and drinks and not too expensive.
Alta
64 W 10th StFun atmosphere. Great Tapas. Cash or Amex only and reservations needed.
Aria West Village
14 Bedford StGreat italian small bites and great atmosphere.
Famous gastro-pub. Don't take reservations but worth a try during the week.
264 locals recommend
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Famous gastro-pub. Don't take reservations but worth a try during the week.
I would say check out both this hotel's bar and restaurant. Both great and not to crowded.
90 locals recommend
The Jane Hotel
113 Jane StI would say check out both this hotel's bar and restaurant. Both great and not to crowded.
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StFamous Pizza. Worth a try
Móle
57 Jane StOne of my favorite mexican restaurants in the area. Can get packed.
Elephant & Castle
68 Greenwich AveAlso great brunch spot.
Amazing little Italian Trattoria. Reasonable prices. Cash only.
50 locals recommend
Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington StAmazing little Italian Trattoria. Reasonable prices. Cash only.
Famous french bistro. Can get pricey. Recommend for breakfast or lunch mid-week.
50 locals recommend
Pastis
52 Gansevoort StFamous french bistro. Can get pricey. Recommend for breakfast or lunch mid-week.
Fatty Crab
643 Hudson StGreat Malyasian. Asian fusion.
Drinks & Nightlife
Low key bar also famous. Has great outside seating and burgers are god as well!
58 locals recommend
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson StreetLow key bar also famous. Has great outside seating and burgers are god as well!
Lovely wine bar, but has great food and an amazing little secret garden in the back.
19 locals recommend
Gottino Enoteca e Salumeria
52 Greenwich AveLovely wine bar, but has great food and an amazing little secret garden in the back.
Brass Monkey
55 Little West 12th StreetMore of a sports bar, but has a nice roof deck.