Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveGreat brunch.
Lombardi's
32 Spring StGreat pizza.
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveItalian food to stay in or to go.
Dos Caminos
675 Hudson StMexican in a fun atmosphere.
La Pizza Fresca Ristorante
31 E 20th StGood for a nicer sit-down pizza dinner.
A New York institution for burgers and fries. Given the long lines, I recommend you go when it's raining or late at night.
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueA New York institution for burgers and fries. Given the long lines, I recommend you go when it's raining or late at night.
Michelin starred chicly casual Italian in the famous Gramercy Park Hotel.
47 locals recommend
Maialino
30 Lexington AveMichelin starred chicly casual Italian in the famous Gramercy Park Hotel.
Boqueria
1460 2nd AveFun, Spanish tapas.
Starbucks
405-409 Union AveGreat coffee steps away.
Friend Of A Farmer
77 Irving PlGreat brunch.
Rosa Mexicano
61 Columbus AveMexican restaurant.
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th StOne of the top restaurants in New York City.
Famous cheese factory. Try the Cellar (downstairs) for excellent gourmet Macaroni and Cheese!
13 locals recommend
Beecher's Handmade Cheese - New York
900 BroadwayFamous cheese factory. Try the Cellar (downstairs) for excellent gourmet Macaroni and Cheese!
Max Brenner New York
841 BroadwayRestaurant specializing in all things chocolate!
Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StFor quick, inexpensive Mexican on the go!
Sunflower Diner
Convenient 24-hour diner.
Grimaldi's
656 6th AvenueGreat pizza.
Burger & Lobster - Flatiron NYC
39 W 19th StGreat new spot for burgers or lobster.
Upland
345 Park Avenue SouthCritically acclaimed American restaurant.
Arts & Culture
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryWorld class contemporary art.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetWorld class modern art.
See the opera, ballet or the philharmonic.
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaSee the opera, ballet or the philharmonic.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveA museum classic.
Lennon Weinberg Inc
514 W 25th StIf you like contemporary art, there are few better places!
Sightseeing
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StSite of the 9/11 Memorial and new World Trade Center.
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StA New York icon.
Flatiron Building
175 5th AveIconic New York building.
Gramercy Park
One of the only private parks in Manhattan.
Parks & Nature
One of the best parks in Manhattan, steps away at 24th and Madison Ave. Contains outdoor art exhibitions, Shake Shack, a nice lawn in summer, and views of the Empire State Building and Flatiron Building.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveOne of the best parks in Manhattan, steps away at 24th and Madison Ave. Contains outdoor art exhibitions, Shake Shack, a nice lawn in summer, and views of the Empire State Building and Flatiron Building.
The High Line Park
For a sunny day.
Located in the middle of many stores, restaurants, etc. Has a farmer's market on weekends.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveLocated in the middle of many stores, restaurants, etc. Has a farmer's market on weekends.
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareNice park near NYU.
Everything Else
'Wichcraft - Flatiron
11 E 20th StSimple, cheap food with fresh, local ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
Aleo
Great Italian with a charming back garden.
Ainsworth Park
111 East 18th StreetGreat sports bar with upscale American pub fare.
Shopping
L.A. Burdick Handmade Chocolates
5 E 20th StHot chocolate.
The flagship location of the department store, featured in the movie a Miracle on 34th Street.
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StThe flagship location of the department store, featured in the movie a Miracle on 34th Street.
Brooks Brothers - Red Fleece Store
East 20th StreetClassic American clothing - formal and informal.
ABC Carpet & Home
888 BroadwayFamous for furniture and home goods.
J.Crew
234 Wythe AveClassic chic men's and women's clothing