Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StBest fried chicken ever
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar
225 Liberty StLate night closing 4 am!
Ciccio
190 6th AveAuthentic Italian staff & food
Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StHome of the "Cronut"
Alidoro
105 Sullivan StHuge italian sandwiches.
Authentic fresh pasta shop reminiscent of Little Italy. Prepared sauces & flavored pastas cut to your choice of pasta style.
18 locals recommend
Raffetto's
144 W Houston StAuthentic fresh pasta shop reminiscent of Little Italy. Prepared sauces & flavored pastas cut to your choice of pasta style.
Olive's
191 Prince StLocal sandwhich shop that has been around since 90's and still great.
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveMassive grub hub, food vendors, artisinal groceries
Little Cupcake Bakeshop
30 Prince StLove their Brooklyn Black Out Cake
Orginally a Brooklyn Sandwich shop but so happy to have one in our hood. Love their Broccoli Ruben Sandwich !
69 locals recommend
Court Street Grocers
485 Court StOrginally a Brooklyn Sandwich shop but so happy to have one in our hood. Love their Broccoli Ruben Sandwich !
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlWhere the hipsters hang out.
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Great burgers but also great bar to meet for drinks
Aurora
70 Grand StEnroll at La Scuola di Eataly and sharpen your cooking skills, from fresh pasta to stews or seasonal seafood. Children's classes and four-course chef's table dinners are also offered. Each course focuses on its own specialty—from Urbani truffles to fresh market produce—so pick your favorite and get ready to eat well.
46 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Downtown
101 Liberty StEnroll at La Scuola di Eataly and sharpen your cooking skills, from fresh pasta to stews or seasonal seafood. Children's classes and four-course chef's table dinners are also offered. Each course focuses on its own specialty—from Urbani truffles to fresh market produce—so pick your favorite and get ready to eat well.
Jack's Wife Freda
50 Carmine StGreat breakfast/ brunch. Love the vibe.
12 Chairs Cafe
Opens early, great breakfasts, no crowds, perfect when you have an early check in.
Little Owl
90 Bedford StVery special, romantic, hard to get a reservation but worth it.
Cotenna
21 Bedford StTiny local spot but sooo good.
Not sure which I like better, their Paris location or the Village. Hipster hangout.
188 locals recommend
Buvette
42 Grove StNot sure which I like better, their Paris location or the Village. Hipster hangout.
Morandi
211 Waverly PlGreat for large groups, love the french bistro vibes.
Jeffrey's Grocery
172 Waverly PlLocal hangout, hipster vibes.
Everything Else
Citibank
1398 Fulton StBanking
TD Bank
490 Myrtle AveBanking
Chase Bank
111 8th AveBanking
Enjoy one of New York City's greatest holiday traditions -- Christmas and holiday window displays at NYC's finest department stores.
Starting in mid-November, many stores along New York City's Fifth Avenue (and other streets in midtown Manhattan) create their magical annual holiday windows. Barney's, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., and more!
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StEnjoy one of New York City's greatest holiday traditions -- Christmas and holiday window displays at NYC's finest department stores.
Starting in mid-November, many stores along New York City's Fifth Avenue (and other streets in midtown Manhattan) create their magical annual holiday windows. Barney's, Bergdorf Goodman, Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., and more!
Village Halloween Parade:
Only those in costume are welcome to join in on the parade,
hundreds of PUPPETS, 53 BANDS of Different Types of Music, DANCERS and ARTISTS, and thousands of other New Yorkers in costumes of their own creation in
…the nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world!
WATCH IT LIVE OR ON T.V.
The Parade runs STRAIGHT up 6th Ave. from Spring to 16th Street Start: 7pm
The streets are most crowded between Bleecker and 14th Street, so you might consider getting there early or try another place along the route…(or better yet, join the Parade!)
The Parade starts at 7:00 pm and ends around 11:00 pm.
Halloween Adventure
450 6th AvenueVillage Halloween Parade:
Only those in costume are welcome to join in on the parade,
hundreds of PUPPETS, 53 BANDS of Different Types of Music, DANCERS and ARTISTS, and thousands of other New Yorkers in costumes of their own creation in
…the nation’s most wildly creative public participatory event in the greatest city in the world!
WATCH IT LIVE OR ON T.V.
The Parade runs STRAIGHT up 6th Ave. from Spring to 16th Street Start: 7pm
The streets are most crowded between Bleecker and 14th Street, so you might consider getting there early or try another place along the route…(or better yet, join the Parade!)
The Parade starts at 7:00 pm and ends around 11:00 pm.
The first weekend in November finds New York at its best—full of excitement, hope, and enthusiasm. People of all ages and from many walks of life come together to cheer on the 50,000 runners on the course of the TCS New York City Marathon. Check back in the weeks before race day to find out how you can support runners at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon. Catch all the action, and your favorite runners, by standing and cheering along the course. Here are some super locations where you can get a great view and enjoy the local scene:
Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn (Miles 2-4): You'll see runners--pros, those you know, and the masses--as they exit the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and move along Fourth Avenue. This is an exciting spot to dance, cheer, and encourage runners from cheer zones.
Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn (Miles 10-13): Claim some sidewalk space along streets lined with shops and restaurants, in this very popular section of Brooklyn. Enjoy local treats as you watch runners and encourage them to keep their pace as they head toward the bridge to cross into the next borough: Queens.
Pulaski Bridge (Mile 13.1): The Pulaski Bridge connects Brooklyn to Long Island City, Queens. The bridge is closed to spectators, but many fans wait on the Queens side, just past the race’s halfway mark, where runners appreciate some loud encouragement.
First Avenue, Manhattan (Miles 16-18): First Avenue is known for being packed with spectators who line the sidewalks and shout encouragement at deafening levels. The avenue’s many bars and restaurants contribute to the festive atmosphere. Fans can run in and out of establishments—their own marathon of sorts—without missing a beat.
East Harlem (Miles 18-20): Also known as Spanish Harlem, this neighborhood is home to a bustling Latino community and provides fantastic music on race day. Runners fear hitting the dreaded “wall” here and in the coming hilly miles, so this is a perfect location to cheer your heart out to help keep the motivation high.
Museum Mile, Fifth Avenue (Miles 23-24): Along the east side of Central Park, this stretch of Fifth Avenue includes the Guggenheim, the Jewish Museum, the National Academy Museum, El Museo del Barrio, and the Museum of the City of New York. It’s a cultural hub as well as a crucial spot to catch your runners before they enter Central Park.
Marathon Strategies
38 E 29th StThe first weekend in November finds New York at its best—full of excitement, hope, and enthusiasm. People of all ages and from many walks of life come together to cheer on the 50,000 runners on the course of the TCS New York City Marathon. Check back in the weeks before race day to find out how you can support runners at the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon. Catch all the action, and your favorite runners, by standing and cheering along the course. Here are some super locations where you can get a great view and enjoy the local scene:
Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn (Miles 2-4): You'll see runners--pros, those you know, and the masses--as they exit the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and move along Fourth Avenue. This is an exciting spot to dance, cheer, and encourage runners from cheer zones.
Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn (Miles 10-13): Claim some sidewalk space along streets lined with shops and restaurants, in this very popular section of Brooklyn. Enjoy local treats as you watch runners and encourage them to keep their pace as they head toward the bridge to cross into the next borough: Queens.
Pulaski Bridge (Mile 13.1): The Pulaski Bridge connects Brooklyn to Long Island City, Queens. The bridge is closed to spectators, but many fans wait on the Queens side, just past the race’s halfway mark, where runners appreciate some loud encouragement.
First Avenue, Manhattan (Miles 16-18): First Avenue is known for being packed with spectators who line the sidewalks and shout encouragement at deafening levels. The avenue’s many bars and restaurants contribute to the festive atmosphere. Fans can run in and out of establishments—their own marathon of sorts—without missing a beat.
East Harlem (Miles 18-20): Also known as Spanish Harlem, this neighborhood is home to a bustling Latino community and provides fantastic music on race day. Runners fear hitting the dreaded “wall” here and in the coming hilly miles, so this is a perfect location to cheer your heart out to help keep the motivation high.
Museum Mile, Fifth Avenue (Miles 23-24): Along the east side of Central Park, this stretch of Fifth Avenue includes the Guggenheim, the Jewish Museum, the National Academy Museum, El Museo del Barrio, and the Museum of the City of New York. It’s a cultural hub as well as a crucial spot to catch your runners before they enter Central Park.
The Tribeca Film Festival is much more than just movies. With the Tribeca ESPN Sports Film Festival, Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair, the various Tribeca Talks, and free panels for working and aspiring filmmakers, you could be quite entertained without entering a theater... not that we recommend that. Keep checking TribecaFilm.com/Festival as the Festival approaches. April 19 -30 2017.
21 locals recommend
Tribeca Film Center
375 Greenwich StThe Tribeca Film Festival is much more than just movies. With the Tribeca ESPN Sports Film Festival, Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair, the various Tribeca Talks, and free panels for working and aspiring filmmakers, you could be quite entertained without entering a theater... not that we recommend that. Keep checking TribecaFilm.com/Festival as the Festival approaches. April 19 -30 2017.
As the new year approaches, New York City gets ready for its annual New Year's Eve in Times Square celebration. The famous ball drop atop One Times Square has been a tradition dating back to 1906. Each year, over one million people descend upon Times Square to party and experience this free and memorable event!
If you are planning to join the party, get there early and be prepared - you'll be corralled into barricaded areas where you'll have to stay for the duration. After the ball drop in Times Square, buy tickets and celebrate some more at one of the officially hot, popular New Year's Eve parties in NYC.
Beyond hosting the world's most-watched New Year's Eve celebrations, NYC offers a multitude of options for those looking to ring in the new year in style. Hundreds of establishments - from raucous dive bars and trendy nightclubs to award-winning restaurants - host festive gatherings, most of which feature TVs tuned to the events in Times Square. The hotels, restaurants, and lounges that enjoy views of Times Square offer pricey viewing parties that are ideal for those looking to enjoy the festivities from the comfort of the great indoors.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
As the new year approaches, New York City gets ready for its annual New Year's Eve in Times Square celebration. The famous ball drop atop One Times Square has been a tradition dating back to 1906. Each year, over one million people descend upon Times Square to party and experience this free and memorable event!
If you are planning to join the party, get there early and be prepared - you'll be corralled into barricaded areas where you'll have to stay for the duration. After the ball drop in Times Square, buy tickets and celebrate some more at one of the officially hot, popular New Year's Eve parties in NYC.
Beyond hosting the world's most-watched New Year's Eve celebrations, NYC offers a multitude of options for those looking to ring in the new year in style. Hundreds of establishments - from raucous dive bars and trendy nightclubs to award-winning restaurants - host festive gatherings, most of which feature TVs tuned to the events in Times Square. The hotels, restaurants, and lounges that enjoy views of Times Square offer pricey viewing parties that are ideal for those looking to enjoy the festivities from the comfort of the great indoors.
Easily one of the best things to do in the fall, the New York Film Festival stretches back to 1963, when it established a mission of bringing the best work from around the world to Lincoln Center. Selma director Ava DuVernay’s race-related incarceration documentary The 13th opens 2016’s New York Film Festival, followed by numerous movie screenings and events. The festival runs from Friday, September 30, 2016 to Sunday, October 16, 2016. The festival’s main venue is Lincoln Center’s swanky Alice Tully Hall, located at 1941 Broadway (between 65th and 66th Sts). All Main Slate titles have an initial screening there, with subsequent screenings at various Lincoln Center venues, including the Walter Reade Theater (165 W. 65th St) and the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center (144 W. 65th St).
104 locals recommend
Lincoln Center Theater
150 W 65th StEasily one of the best things to do in the fall, the New York Film Festival stretches back to 1963, when it established a mission of bringing the best work from around the world to Lincoln Center. Selma director Ava DuVernay’s race-related incarceration documentary The 13th opens 2016’s New York Film Festival, followed by numerous movie screenings and events. The festival runs from Friday, September 30, 2016 to Sunday, October 16, 2016. The festival’s main venue is Lincoln Center’s swanky Alice Tully Hall, located at 1941 Broadway (between 65th and 66th Sts). All Main Slate titles have an initial screening there, with subsequent screenings at various Lincoln Center venues, including the Walter Reade Theater (165 W. 65th St) and the Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center (144 W. 65th St).
Shopping
Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg
50 Kent AvenueVintage finds, 75 vendors
Global Table
107 Sullivan StGreat place to pick up a gift, and curated beautifully. I want to buy everything in it.
Entertainment & Activities
The Public Theater
425 Lafayette StGreat theater, better than Broadway Shows
IFC Center
323 6th AveArt Films
Film Forum
209 W Houston StArt Films
Trapeze School
If you can believe you can do this in NYC. So fun.
Skip Broadway this time and head to West Chelsea to experience Sleep No More, the immersive Macbeth-inspired performance where you roam the five-story production, creating your own adventure. Stop by the rooftop at the McKittrick Hotel for a drink beforehand.
100 locals recommend
Sleep No More
530 W 27th StSkip Broadway this time and head to West Chelsea to experience Sleep No More, the immersive Macbeth-inspired performance where you roam the five-story production, creating your own adventure. Stop by the rooftop at the McKittrick Hotel for a drink beforehand.
Drinks & Nightlife
Joe's Pub
425 Lafayette StreetWatch musical theater and bands in a great setting.
Essentials
King Garment Care
220 6th AveThe do the best job and are so conscientious & friendly
The Wine Hut
197 6th AveBudget friendly wine shop and just across the street
Ancient Aire Baths will transport you to the ultimate otherworldly relaxing experience with a network of vault-like hot and cold baths illuminated by flickering candlelight. Its red wine experience also allows you to bathe in a private antique thermal tub filled with a concentrate of Spanish tempranillo grapes—and soak up all the antioxidants.
43 locals recommend
AIRE Ancient Baths New York
88 Franklin StAncient Aire Baths will transport you to the ultimate otherworldly relaxing experience with a network of vault-like hot and cold baths illuminated by flickering candlelight. Its red wine experience also allows you to bathe in a private antique thermal tub filled with a concentrate of Spanish tempranillo grapes—and soak up all the antioxidants.
Getting Around
Citi Bike
Zipcar Lot
7th StreetSuper convienient location