Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The Al Pastor Tacos are sooo good and $2 at Happy Hour (3-6 Weekdays) along w/ $6 margaritas. Great Tequila Selection
Oh and the Breakfast Burrito is key for a hangover
18 locals recommend
La Chula Harlem
137 E 116th StThe Al Pastor Tacos are sooo good and $2 at Happy Hour (3-6 Weekdays) along w/ $6 margaritas. Great Tequila Selection
Oh and the Breakfast Burrito is key for a hangover
99 Cents Mega Pizza
1875 Lexington AveDecent Fried Chicken and Cheap
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.Iconic, Frank Sinatra's favorite Pizza
Very Unhealthy Puerto Rican food, go for the lechon, Carne Frita, and of course the Mofongo
8 locals recommend
Cuchifritos
168 E 116th StVery Unhealthy Puerto Rican food, go for the lechon, Carne Frita, and of course the Mofongo
Malii Thai Kitchen
2028 2nd AveGreat Thai food delivered to your door fast.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little mixology/cocktail bar, walking distance, cheese & charcuterie
30 locals recommend
Lion Lion
332 E 116th StGreat little mixology/cocktail bar, walking distance, cheese & charcuterie
Japanese Sake bar set in a graffitied basement. One of my favorite stops. Try a can of Funiguchi
88 locals recommend
Sake Bar Decibel
240 E 9th StJapanese Sake bar set in a graffitied basement. One of my favorite stops. Try a can of Funiguchi
Speak easy hidden inside of the original Crif Dog, hop in the phone booth and get on the list, then order a hot dog while you wait. Cocktails are key!
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlSpeak easy hidden inside of the original Crif Dog, hop in the phone booth and get on the list, then order a hot dog while you wait. Cocktails are key!
Budget friendly music venue with 3 rooms so you have options. Cover is usually around $10-20
226 locals recommend
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen StBudget friendly music venue with 3 rooms so you have options. Cover is usually around $10-20
Looking for a weird night? Try a burlesque show at the Slipper Room. You never really know what you're going to get though so go with an open mind.
47 locals recommend
The Slipper Room
167 Orchard StLooking for a weird night? Try a burlesque show at the Slipper Room. You never really know what you're going to get though so go with an open mind.
Sightseeing
I know it's touristy but Grand Central is one of my favorite places in all of NY. Google the whispering corners and check out that ceiling.
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StI know it's touristy but Grand Central is one of my favorite places in all of NY. Google the whispering corners and check out that ceiling.
Entertainment & Activities
It's an interactive play (macbeth) done in a huge warehouse. I've done a lot of very cool things in my life but this was one of my favorite unique experiences. You wear a mask and get separated from whomever you came with but you follow around characters to different rooms & get a different experience every time. A little pricey at $100 a person but soooo worth it. Go Early
100 locals recommend
Sleep No More
530 W 27th StIt's an interactive play (macbeth) done in a huge warehouse. I've done a lot of very cool things in my life but this was one of my favorite unique experiences. You wear a mask and get separated from whomever you came with but you follow around characters to different rooms & get a different experience every time. A little pricey at $100 a person but soooo worth it. Go Early
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StThe Best Comedy Club in the city every night of the week
I run the best comedy show in the city here every Wed night at 9pm and it's free! (guaranteed VIP seats $10). I bring in the big names and the best up & coming comedians so that they can practice their jokes for the bigger shows they do on the road (regulars Michelle Wolf, Michael Che, Judah Freidlander, Mark Normand, Chris Redd, Hannibal Buress, Lucas Bros, Ilana Glazer, etc...) DJ & after party till 2am!
Esther & Carol
341 Broome StI run the best comedy show in the city here every Wed night at 9pm and it's free! (guaranteed VIP seats $10). I bring in the big names and the best up & coming comedians so that they can practice their jokes for the bigger shows they do on the road (regulars Michelle Wolf, Michael Che, Judah Freidlander, Mark Normand, Chris Redd, Hannibal Buress, Lucas Bros, Ilana Glazer, etc...) DJ & after party till 2am!
Arts & Culture
Sit on the steps or wander the different installations. One of my favorite places to wander around on a weekday while everyone else is at work.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveSit on the steps or wander the different installations. One of my favorite places to wander around on a weekday while everyone else is at work.
Shopping
For local shopping away from the mess of time square, stores like Sephora, Victorias Secret, Ulta, Urban Outfitters, Shake Shack, Papaya King, 2 movie theaters, & more
86th Street
86th StreetFor local shopping away from the mess of time square, stores like Sephora, Victorias Secret, Ulta, Urban Outfitters, Shake Shack, Papaya King, 2 movie theaters, & more