Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Cafeteria
119 7th Aveopen 24/7. Very trendy. Star spotting.
Next door. Great coffee and food. Very Amsterdam-style pub/coffeeshop (well, kind of like Amsterdam).
84 locals recommend
The Grey Dog Chelsea
242 W 16th StNext door. Great coffee and food. Very Amsterdam-style pub/coffeeshop (well, kind of like Amsterdam).
Mediocre and overpriced Chinese food restaurant that is GORGEOUS and filled with tourists.
115 locals recommend
Buddakan
75 9th AveMediocre and overpriced Chinese food restaurant that is GORGEOUS and filled with tourists.
Everything Else
Google's massive New York headquarters. NYC's second largest building.
14 locals recommend
Google New York
Google's massive New York headquarters. NYC's second largest building.
Awesome indoor market with dozens of restaurants, shops, and music. A must-visit in NYC.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveAwesome indoor market with dozens of restaurants, shops, and music. A must-visit in NYC.
Made famous from "Sex in the City", this bakery churns out great fare and is always lively. There is also a nice park across the street to eat your treats.
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StMade famous from "Sex in the City", this bakery churns out great fare and is always lively. There is also a nice park across the street to eat your treats.
One of the world's best collections of Himalayan artwork. The museum is very ornate and beautiful.
106 locals recommend
Rubin Museum of Art
150 W 17th StOne of the world's best collections of Himalayan artwork. The museum is very ornate and beautiful.
Drinks & Nightlife
Super-trendy bar in Meatpacking. Great cocktails. Cool underground vibe.
45 locals recommend
The Tippler
425 W 15th StSuper-trendy bar in Meatpacking. Great cocktails. Cool underground vibe.
Sightseeing
Union Square is "Time Square for locals". Lots of shopping and a great farmer's market on Saturdays.
6 locals recommend
Union Square West
Union Square WestUnion Square is "Time Square for locals". Lots of shopping and a great farmer's market on Saturdays.
Flatiron Building
175 5th AveThe famous Flatiron building.
Essentials
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayGreat local grocery store with all kinds of artisan food.
Arts & Culture
The uber-trendy Jane Hotel Ballroom is the place to be seen (if you can get past the doorman).
90 locals recommend
The Jane Hotel
113 Jane StThe uber-trendy Jane Hotel Ballroom is the place to be seen (if you can get past the doorman).