Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Best pizza I've had. Ever. Personal favorite and it's right downstairs!
17 locals recommend
Merilu Pizza Al Metro
791 9th AveBest pizza I've had. Ever. Personal favorite and it's right downstairs!
Pick a Bagel
1475 2nd AveBreakfast? Nailed it. You have options and they're all delicious.
For a really nice dinner with wine, I highly recommend Aria. Try the Pulpo - amazing.
45 locals recommend
Aria Hell's Kitchen
369 W 51st StFor a really nice dinner with wine, I highly recommend Aria. Try the Pulpo - amazing.
Delicious Mediterranean food. It's a bit out of the way, but they have great cocktails and an excellent brunch.
Ousia
629 W 57th StDelicious Mediterranean food. It's a bit out of the way, but they have great cocktails and an excellent brunch.
Fantastic modern Korean cuisine. This place held 1 Michelin star for a few years.
21 locals recommend
Danji
346 W 52nd StFantastic modern Korean cuisine. This place held 1 Michelin star for a few years.
Shake Shack
Madison Avenue A must for any burger lover.
Perfect spot for a late-night or post-bar meal. Open till 4am on weekends.
12 locals recommend
Luckys Famous Burgers
370 W 52nd StPerfect spot for a late-night or post-bar meal. Open till 4am on weekends.
Vynl
756 9th AvenueFun brunch or dinner spot.
Empanada Mama
765 9th AveOpen 24 hours to satisfy those hunger pangs.
44 & X
622 10th AvenueGreat brunch, delicious food and quaint atmosphere.
Bea
403 W 43rd StSolid restaurant and menu with movies playing on the walls. Great cocktails.
Incredible Mediterranean cuisine. Their trio of dips is a must along with their made-to-order breads. Everything here is delicious and flavorful. A little on the pricey side but totally worth it.
56 locals recommend
Taboon
773 10th AveIncredible Mediterranean cuisine. Their trio of dips is a must along with their made-to-order breads. Everything here is delicious and flavorful. A little on the pricey side but totally worth it.
A cute wine and cheese shop just around the corner. Great for a date or a glass of wine to kick off the night.
52 locals recommend
Casellula
401 W 52nd StA cute wine and cheese shop just around the corner. Great for a date or a glass of wine to kick off the night.
You'll likely need reservations for this unless you're super lucky with a walk in. The place is small, holding only about 12 guests at a time, but if you love cheese, it's a winner.
19 locals recommend
Raclette
511 E 12th StYou'll likely need reservations for this unless you're super lucky with a walk in. The place is small, holding only about 12 guests at a time, but if you love cheese, it's a winner.
Quick, delicious, and cheap. Otto's Tacos serves up my favorite fast-casual carnitas taco.
6 locals recommend
Otto's Tacos
705 9th AveQuick, delicious, and cheap. Otto's Tacos serves up my favorite fast-casual carnitas taco.
Famed for the cronut. If you want one, you have to arrive very early and wait in line.
157 locals recommend
Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StFamed for the cronut. If you want one, you have to arrive very early and wait in line.
Great meal, close to Soho and West Village; great for cocktails and a night out.
37 locals recommend
Charlie Bird
5 King StGreat meal, close to Soho and West Village; great for cocktails and a night out.
Sightseeing
A hop, skip, and a jump and you're at the beautiful Columbus Circle. Central Park is right here.
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleA hop, skip, and a jump and you're at the beautiful Columbus Circle. Central Park is right here.
Worth the visit, the new Freedom Tower is a beautiful view and the homage fountains are stunning. Take the tour to the top (you have to buy a timed enterance ticket online). Worth it.
616 locals recommend
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StWorth the visit, the new Freedom Tower is a beautiful view and the homage fountains are stunning. Take the tour to the top (you have to buy a timed enterance ticket online). Worth it.
Shopping
The Shops at Columbus Circle
10 Columbus CirShopping? This mall is beautiful. Enjoy it.
High-end shopping center that also includes a food court and a few restaurants. Connects to Occulas as well to extend the experience.
126 locals recommend
Brookfield Place
230 Vesey StHigh-end shopping center that also includes a food court and a few restaurants. Connects to Occulas as well to extend the experience.
The hub for NJ Transit and a beautiful white space, incredibiliy archtected full of shops and cafes and even its own Eataly.
66 locals recommend
The Oculus
Church StreetThe hub for NJ Transit and a beautiful white space, incredibiliy archtected full of shops and cafes and even its own Eataly.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetJust a few avenues down, get your art on.
Everything Else
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWhole Foods isn't far!
Drinks & Nightlife
Upscale bar; note on Friday or Saturday you'll need a reservation. Stunning views of the Empire State Building.
23 locals recommend
The Skylark
200 W 39th StUpscale bar; note on Friday or Saturday you'll need a reservation. Stunning views of the Empire State Building.
Therapy
348 W 52nd StFun gay bar just down the street from the apartment on 52nd.
Great spot to have some drinks and then explore Meatpacking for it's shops and food scene.
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StGreat spot to have some drinks and then explore Meatpacking for it's shops and food scene.
Parks & Nature
The High Line Park
An old railway turned into an above ground park.
Incredible views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, both by day and by night. Great place for a lemonade or some ShakeShake and hanging out to soak in the view.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StIncredible views of the Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, both by day and by night. Great place for a lemonade or some ShakeShake and hanging out to soak in the view.