Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Yorkafe
Great little coffee shop, doesn't get more convenient to the apt! Right across the street.
Great bagels and food. Employees are extremely nice. My go-to for a quick breakfast .
24 locals recommend
Bagel Bob's
1641 York AveGreat bagels and food. Employees are extremely nice. My go-to for a quick breakfast .
Charley Mom
1580 York AveBest Chinese food in the area! Reasonably priced and the Employees are very nice.
Poke
343 E 85th StBest sushi in town :)
Romantic spot in the middle of Central Park. Great to take in the view with a glass of wine. In nice weather, there are rowboats available.
169 locals recommend
The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetRomantic spot in the middle of Central Park. Great to take in the view with a glass of wine. In nice weather, there are rowboats available.
Two Boots Upper East Side
Great pizza!
Mediterranean, Turkish food.
Great vibrant ambiance and food, and the fact that the restaurant is always packed with people certainly attests to this.
52 locals recommend
Beyoglu
1431 3rd AveMediterranean, Turkish food.
Great vibrant ambiance and food, and the fact that the restaurant is always packed with people certainly attests to this.
Uva
1486 2nd AveGreat wine bar with an awesome outdoor space.
Trendy and dimly lit, bumping hip hop through the speakers, serving homemade ice cream sandwiches and creating masterpiece meatballs.
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveTrendy and dimly lit, bumping hip hop through the speakers, serving homemade ice cream sandwiches and creating masterpiece meatballs.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueA must try for burgers!
Good tapas. Very cool decor. Great wine selection. People are friendly and service is prompt. It's a great little date spot. Also works well for groups.
Cheap happy hour!
26 locals recommend
Pil Pil
265 E 78th StGood tapas. Very cool decor. Great wine selection. People are friendly and service is prompt. It's a great little date spot. Also works well for groups.
Cheap happy hour!
Dunkin'
1571 York AveDunkin Donuts
Starbucks
301 W 145th StStarbucks.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StStarbucks.
Perfect coffee shop! The place is cute and small- so it's better to get coffee to take with you.
CASH ONLY
237 locals recommend
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AvePerfect coffee shop! The place is cute and small- so it's better to get coffee to take with you.
CASH ONLY
Luigi's
Try the buffalo chicken slice!
The District
1679 3rd AveNice bar/restaurant. Great french onion soup!
East End Kitchen
539 East 81st StreetGreat for brunch :D
Sightseeing
Beautiful park on the East River. There's gardens, two dog parks as well as the Mayor's Mansion. You will also find the East River walkway.
221 locals recommend
Carl Schurz Park
East End AvenueBeautiful park on the East River. There's gardens, two dog parks as well as the Mayor's Mansion. You will also find the East River walkway.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveThe world famous Guggenheim :)
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetFree admission on Friday evenings.
World famous reservoir right in the middle of Manhattan. It's about a 2 mile walk around the perimeter. Only about a 20 minute walk from the apt, worth checking out!!
142 locals recommend
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
World famous reservoir right in the middle of Manhattan. It's about a 2 mile walk around the perimeter. Only about a 20 minute walk from the apt, worth checking out!!
Arts & Culture
Convenient 15 minute walk to the MET. The entrance fee is simply a donation. You can do as little as $2 up to $25 for the suggested price.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveConvenient 15 minute walk to the MET. The entrance fee is simply a donation. You can do as little as $2 up to $25 for the suggested price.
Drinks & Nightlife
Love this place! Well crafted beers.
Porcelain tile flooring,wooden interiors and exposed brick walls.
200 locals recommend
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveLove this place! Well crafted beers.
Porcelain tile flooring,wooden interiors and exposed brick walls.
Jones Wood Foundry
401 E 76th StPleasant, low-key gastro pub
Jack Russell's Pub
1591 2nd AveConvenient sports bar with nice staff and good pub food.
Beautiful, Romantic, Cozy (dim lighting, mellow, upscale, small menu but everything is very tasty, can't go wrong.
Amazing Watermelon sangria!
15 locals recommend
Vero
1483 2nd AvenueBeautiful, Romantic, Cozy (dim lighting, mellow, upscale, small menu but everything is very tasty, can't go wrong.
Amazing Watermelon sangria!
Maya
1191 1st Ave.Great ambiance and food :)
Rathbones
1702 2nd AveNo frills bar with great wings.
Everything Else
Great spot in Central Park to lay down and relax. Bring a blanket, some music and enjoy the skyline.
77 locals recommend
Sheep Meadow
1802 East 65th StreetGreat spot in Central Park to lay down and relax. Bring a blanket, some music and enjoy the skyline.
Chase Bank
111 8th AveBank and ATM.
While most people don't work out on vacation Soul Cycle is a must. If you're looking for a ridiculously intense workout, this is it!
16 locals recommend
SoulCycle E83 - East 83rd Street
1470 3rd AveWhile most people don't work out on vacation Soul Cycle is a must. If you're looking for a ridiculously intense workout, this is it!
Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveBest cookies on earth!!
Alice's Tea Cup, Chapter 3
220 E 81st StCute coffee shop
DTUT
1744 2nd AveEclectic coffee shop/bar.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWhole Foods
Essentials
D'Agostino Supermarkets Inc
815 10th AveConvenient supermarket.
Gristedes
3 Sheridan SquareSupermarket.
Expensive, but half of the appeal to this store is the experience. Reminiscient markets in Europe, where locals come to sell their freshly made cheeses, meats, focaccia, fish, and desserts.
79 locals recommend
Agata & Valentina
64 University PlExpensive, but half of the appeal to this store is the experience. Reminiscient markets in Europe, where locals come to sell their freshly made cheeses, meats, focaccia, fish, and desserts.
Shopping
CVS
115 W 125th StCVS
Duane Reade Pharmacy
176 Main StConvenient.
BHLDN & Anthropologie
1230 3rd AvenueGreat shopping!
Self serve frozen yogurt with endless toppings. Great for those with a sweet tooth.
116 locals recommend
16 Handles
153 2nd AveSelf serve frozen yogurt with endless toppings. Great for those with a sweet tooth.