Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
One of my favorite places to shop, eat and just walk around. A must see when you come to NYC! Even the locals come back for more.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveOne of my favorite places to shop, eat and just walk around. A must see when you come to NYC! Even the locals come back for more.
A superb Spanish tapas place. I've been to Spain twice now and I still think this place tops what I ate there! (is that bad to say?!)
28 locals recommend
Tía Pol
205 10th AveA superb Spanish tapas place. I've been to Spain twice now and I still think this place tops what I ate there! (is that bad to say?!)
Such a fun place to go eat, drink some coronas in a bucket & watch the sunset. On a really big boat that is permanently docked there in the warmer months.
141 locals recommend
Frying Pan
207 12th AveSuch a fun place to go eat, drink some coronas in a bucket & watch the sunset. On a really big boat that is permanently docked there in the warmer months.
This coffee comes from San Francisco and is one of the best coffee shops in the city now. It's a hot go to place for some good java!
467 locals recommend
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th StThis coffee comes from San Francisco and is one of the best coffee shops in the city now. It's a hot go to place for some good java!
Probably my favorite pizza place in the city. It's worth every penny. Tip: Italian happy hour during the week gets you free snacks (i.e. their pizza!, plus lots of other goodies) and good wine.
19 locals recommend
Ovest Pizzoteca
513 W 27th StProbably my favorite pizza place in the city. It's worth every penny. Tip: Italian happy hour during the week gets you free snacks (i.e. their pizza!, plus lots of other goodies) and good wine.
Awesome place if you want to pick up some AMAZING sandwiches for lunch from their takeout section. Also a very nice restaurant for a sit down dinner. Great Italian.
24 locals recommend
Bottino
246 10th AveAwesome place if you want to pick up some AMAZING sandwiches for lunch from their takeout section. Also a very nice restaurant for a sit down dinner. Great Italian.
One of the best restaurants in the city. Fine dining but in a location that's not over crowded. Take advantage of being close to this place and make a reservation!
35 locals recommend
The Red Cat
One of the best restaurants in the city. Fine dining but in a location that's not over crowded. Take advantage of being close to this place and make a reservation!
Great place for a nice sit down New American style meal. Everything from fresh seafood to rabbit to steak to pizza. Weekends get packed so come early and make a reservation or expect a wait.
171 locals recommend
Cookshop
156 10th AveGreat place for a nice sit down New American style meal. Everything from fresh seafood to rabbit to steak to pizza. Weekends get packed so come early and make a reservation or expect a wait.
This place is so adorable and it's only a block away from the apartment. You can get some fantastic crepes, great ambiance, and even sit with your computer if you like and enjoy the atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
Le Grainne Cafe
183 9th AveThis place is so adorable and it's only a block away from the apartment. You can get some fantastic crepes, great ambiance, and even sit with your computer if you like and enjoy the atmosphere.
Sightseeing
The apartment overlooks it! Watch the tourist as you sip your morning coffee at the breakfast table. Then go take a walk on it and enjoy the architecture and landscape design.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
The apartment overlooks it! Watch the tourist as you sip your morning coffee at the breakfast table. Then go take a walk on it and enjoy the architecture and landscape design.
Just a block away. There is a huge lawn, bring a blanket and some treats from Foragers Market, lay yourself out on it and soak up some rays while people watching. :)
92 locals recommend
Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
West StreetJust a block away. There is a huge lawn, bring a blanket and some treats from Foragers Market, lay yourself out on it and soak up some rays while people watching. :)
Shopping
Just a short 5 minute walk down the street from my apartment. Buy up all the Apple products you need! That or get help from the Genius bar. So convenience to have this shop just steps away.
75 locals recommend
Apple West 14th Street
401 W 14th StJust a short 5 minute walk down the street from my apartment. Buy up all the Apple products you need! That or get help from the Genius bar. So convenience to have this shop just steps away.
Everything Else
Great for a game of tennis outside along the river! Walk, jog or bike down to these courts right from the apartment. Bring a book in case there is a wait.
21 locals recommend
Hudson River Park Tennis Courts
92 Hudson River GreenwayGreat for a game of tennis outside along the river! Walk, jog or bike down to these courts right from the apartment. Bring a book in case there is a wait.
A mega sports complex. Go for a few hours & enjoy a huge indoor track, large swimming pool, beach volleyball courts, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, indoor ice skating, soccer & gymnasium!
13 locals recommend
Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex
62 Chelsea PiersA mega sports complex. Go for a few hours & enjoy a huge indoor track, large swimming pool, beach volleyball courts, basketball courts, a rock climbing wall, indoor ice skating, soccer & gymnasium!
They will take you out onto the river. It's wonderful. And exercise too depending on which way the tide is coming in!
6 locals recommend
Manhattan Kayak + SUP
555 12th AveThey will take you out onto the river. It's wonderful. And exercise too depending on which way the tide is coming in!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best neighborhood bar! You'll see everyone from the actors who are stopping in from improv night to the athletes after their game at Chelsea Piers. They also have killer sweet potato fries.
26 locals recommend
The Half King
505 W 23rd StBest neighborhood bar! You'll see everyone from the actors who are stopping in from improv night to the athletes after their game at Chelsea Piers. They also have killer sweet potato fries.
Essentials
Good place to buy groceries during your stay at my apt. It's walkable which is nice. Though it sounds like you found some others that are closer. Foragers is a great addition to the hood!
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGood place to buy groceries during your stay at my apt. It's walkable which is nice. Though it sounds like you found some others that are closer. Foragers is a great addition to the hood!
A super convenient location to the apartment where you can buy your groceries and still walk back to the apartment after.
1296 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
130 Court StA super convenient location to the apartment where you can buy your groceries and still walk back to the apartment after.
On the higher end fancier/pricier grocery store but really nice local selections. They also have a fabulous restaurant which I highly recommend.
72 locals recommend
Foragers Market
56 Adams StOn the higher end fancier/pricier grocery store but really nice local selections. They also have a fabulous restaurant which I highly recommend.