Alyssa's Guidebook
Food scene
Bagel Shop
1659 3rd AveThis is my morning go-to spot. Get a bagel and start your day with a chai latte!
Vanguard Wine Bar (Kip’s Bay)
530 2nd AveGreat place for a glass of wine and appetizers!
Banc Cafe
431 3rd AveGreat dinner spot or just go for cocktails!
Refinery Rooftop
63 W 38th StBeautiful restaurant with great drinks!
The Gem Saloon
375 3rd AveLocal spot, gets really packed but is quite fun!
Neighborhoods
Lots of small and quaint restaurants and cafes. Walk down the streets here and grab a cappuccino!
224 locals recommend
West Village
Lots of small and quaint restaurants and cafes. Walk down the streets here and grab a cappuccino!
Essentials
Grocery stores, convenience stores, etc.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StCheap groceries and super easy walking distance
Groceries are slightly more expensive but there is quite a large selection and lots of fresh produce.
116 locals recommend
Fairway Market Kips Bay
550 2nd AveGroceries are slightly more expensive but there is quite a large selection and lots of fresh produce.
Target
139 Flatbush AveGroceries, toiletries, travel essentials
Drinks and Cocktails
This is my favorite spot in the city. It’s a bit of a wait but some great cocktails
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StSightseeing
This is an authentic historic preservation building. There are tours through the apartments about the residents that used to live and work there. Cool historic museum
603 locals recommend
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StThis is an authentic historic preservation building. There are tours through the apartments about the residents that used to live and work there. Cool historic museum
Traveler advice
Getting around
Subway Etiquette
Be prepared with your subway card in hand before you approach the turnstile. Don’t eat anything that smells strong on the subway and don’t lean against the hand rails, share them with other people. If the subway car is packed take off your backpack if you have one and put it between your legs. New Yorkers are friendly if you’re considerate to others.