Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
E.A.T.
1064 Madison AveOne of my favorite Brunch spots! Located on the Upper West Side so you can either take the cross town bus (located on 79th Street and 5th Ave) and hop off on the Amsterdam stop. From there, walk North 4 blocks.
This place does NOT take reservations so I recommend going at 10AM when they open or planning for a 30-40 minute wait. There are plenty of shops to explore while you wait.
239 residents recomanen
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveOne of my favorite Brunch spots! Located on the Upper West Side so you can either take the cross town bus (located on 79th Street and 5th Ave) and hop off on the Amsterdam stop. From there, walk North 4 blocks.
This place does NOT take reservations so I recommend going at 10AM when they open or planning for a 30-40 minute wait. There are plenty of shops to explore while you wait.
Great Lunch / Dinner restaurant in the area that sits next to several other restaurants and stores on 2nd ave.
580 residents recomanen
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveGreat Lunch / Dinner restaurant in the area that sits next to several other restaurants and stores on 2nd ave.
Tapas and sangria... what more could you want? This place is great for a romantic or stylish dinner but also has a bottomless brunch.
117 residents recomanen
Boqueria
1460 2nd AveTapas and sangria... what more could you want? This place is great for a romantic or stylish dinner but also has a bottomless brunch.
Great place for brunch! They make all of their pastries (which are delicious) and it's Alice in Wonderland theme makes it very fun for all ages. It's casual and only about 9 block from the Apartment.
22 residents recomanen
Alice's Tea Cup, Chapter 2
156 E 64th StGreat place for brunch! They make all of their pastries (which are delicious) and it's Alice in Wonderland theme makes it very fun for all ages. It's casual and only about 9 block from the Apartment.
Great Italian restaurant (price wise a bit more upscale) in which you can sit outside and enjoy all the people watching on Madison Ave.
10 residents recomanen
Bar Italia
768 Madison AveGreat Italian restaurant (price wise a bit more upscale) in which you can sit outside and enjoy all the people watching on Madison Ave.
Best Mexican food and a very cool setting. You have to make a reservation because when you get there, it looks like a small Mexican to-go diner BUT if you have a reservation, you tell the bouncer and they escort you through the Kitchen so that you can enjoy the very hip scene located downstairs. Celebrity sightings and great music to accompany your dinner.
218 residents recomanen
Café Habana
17 Prince StBest Mexican food and a very cool setting. You have to make a reservation because when you get there, it looks like a small Mexican to-go diner BUT if you have a reservation, you tell the bouncer and they escort you through the Kitchen so that you can enjoy the very hip scene located downstairs. Celebrity sightings and great music to accompany your dinner.
Family friendly Italian restaurant that's 3 blocks from the apartment. Great pizzas, pastas, and salads. Perfect if you need a quick dinner solve and don't want to travel far.
12 residents recomanen
Serafina Fabulous Pizza
1022 Madison AveFamily friendly Italian restaurant that's 3 blocks from the apartment. Great pizzas, pastas, and salads. Perfect if you need a quick dinner solve and don't want to travel far.
Expensive but an experience. As seen on Sex and the City, this Japanese restaurant is delicious and has tres chic scene. The crunchy rice w/ Tuna is to die for.
33 residents recomanen
Nobu Fifty Seven
40 W 57th StExpensive but an experience. As seen on Sex and the City, this Japanese restaurant is delicious and has tres chic scene. The crunchy rice w/ Tuna is to die for.
Watch some sports and enjoy yummy burgers. Kid friendly (has chalkboard walls for kids to draw on) and is in the hood.
59 residents recomanen
Mel's Burger Bar
2850 BroadwayWatch some sports and enjoy yummy burgers. Kid friendly (has chalkboard walls for kids to draw on) and is in the hood.
Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StBest Pastrami and Matzo Ball Soup? Check.
Serendipity 3
225 E 60th StWorld's BEST frozen hot chocolate.
Sushi of Gari 46
347 W 46th StIncredibly delicious sushi.
If you like food and you like brunch... really really good brunch: GO!
106 residents recomanen
Bubby's
120 Hudson StIf you like food and you like brunch... really really good brunch: GO!
Drinks & Nightlife
Plays all the current hits and is known for their Margaritas. If you want to go out where many local young New Yorkers go, this is the spot.
48 residents recomanen
Sweet and Vicious
5 Spring StPlays all the current hits and is known for their Margaritas. If you want to go out where many local young New Yorkers go, this is the spot.
Sports bar and place to go grab some chicken tenders or play Beer Pong (yes they have a beer pong set up).
Dive bar and really fun. Great happy hour deals.
41 residents recomanen
The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd AveSports bar and place to go grab some chicken tenders or play Beer Pong (yes they have a beer pong set up).
Dive bar and really fun. Great happy hour deals.
The Bar at the Mark is always the spot to find some of the Real Housewives of New York or any of the other who's who of NY.
33 residents recomanen
The Mark Hotel
25 E 77th StThe Bar at the Mark is always the spot to find some of the Real Housewives of New York or any of the other who's who of NY.
Arts & Culture
At the end of the block so about a 30 second walk from the apartment.
62 residents recomanen
El Met Breuer
945 Madison AveAt the end of the block so about a 30 second walk from the apartment.
Not only is this Museum filled with the coolest exhibits, but it's located in the coolest area: Meat Packing. Explore the High Line and the views that the Hudson River have to offer.
884 residents recomanen
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Not only is this Museum filled with the coolest exhibits, but it's located in the coolest area: Meat Packing. Explore the High Line and the views that the Hudson River have to offer.
Shopping
The fashionistas of NY can always be spotted here. With brands like Phillip Lim, Prada, Seven Jeans, and Missoni- it's always fun to look... if you're not buy
29 residents recomanen
INTERMIX
365 Bleecker StThe fashionistas of NY can always be spotted here. With brands like Phillip Lim, Prada, Seven Jeans, and Missoni- it's always fun to look... if you're not buy
Chanel New York Madison Avenue
660 Madison Ave
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveMost breathtaking Home Furnishing department store... and most delicious restaurants.
53 residents recomanen
ABC Carpet & Home
888 BroadwayMost breathtaking Home Furnishing department store... and most delicious restaurants.
Essentials
D'Agostino
528 3rd AveSightseeing
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Island