Guidebook for New York
Parks & Nature
The Highline is a great adventure, but it's get REALLY damned crowded. Go when it's raining, go when it's non - peak. Very cool...
2323 residents recomanen
Parc High Line
The Highline is a great adventure, but it's get REALLY damned crowded. Go when it's raining, go when it's non - peak. Very cool...
That's right - get Medieval at the Cloisters. It's closer than you think. Imagine, a $2.75 subway fare can take you back 500 years. It's cool af and a great day spent in NYC.
27 residents recomanen
Centre de l'Art Medieval del Cloister
99 Margaret Corbin DrThat's right - get Medieval at the Cloisters. It's closer than you think. Imagine, a $2.75 subway fare can take you back 500 years. It's cool af and a great day spent in NYC.
"It's not far, not far to reach, you can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach!" Better yet, take a ferry for $2.75 from Pier 11 on Wall St. and you will arrive 50 minutes later at the Atlantic Ocean, and Rockaway Beach! AsK me about details, but we LOVE going to NYC's beaches, and this is the BEST!
224 residents recomanen
Rockaway Beach
"It's not far, not far to reach, you can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach!" Better yet, take a ferry for $2.75 from Pier 11 on Wall St. and you will arrive 50 minutes later at the Atlantic Ocean, and Rockaway Beach! AsK me about details, but we LOVE going to NYC's beaches, and this is the BEST!
Oh man, it's Coney Island! Jump on the subway at Columbus Circle (just on the corner here) and in 45 minute you will BE IN CONEY ISLAND! Don't be a tourist, go to Coney and hang with real New Yorkers. You'll thank me later!
663 residents recomanen
Coney Island
Oh man, it's Coney Island! Jump on the subway at Columbus Circle (just on the corner here) and in 45 minute you will BE IN CONEY ISLAND! Don't be a tourist, go to Coney and hang with real New Yorkers. You'll thank me later!
Food Scene
Solid Italian food and a very lively scene! A bit spendy, but only two block away...
14 residents recomanen
Serafina Broadway
210 W 55th StSolid Italian food and a very lively scene! A bit spendy, but only two block away...
This place is relatively new -- and it's in the Columbus Circle subway! It's actually pretty cool, even for us jaded NY'ers. No subway fare required to enjoy seating, cafes, food, gift shopping. Very cool...
13 residents recomanen
Turnstyle Underground Market
1000 S 8th AveThis place is relatively new -- and it's in the Columbus Circle subway! It's actually pretty cool, even for us jaded NY'ers. No subway fare required to enjoy seating, cafes, food, gift shopping. Very cool...
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveFresh, organic meat. Inventive combinations. Great price. Nearby.
Excellent food & reasonably priced. Gets crowded during supper so make sure to call ahead. One of our favs
12 residents recomanen
Aba
325 W 57th StExcellent food & reasonably priced. Gets crowded during supper so make sure to call ahead. One of our favs
Really great cafe/bistro inside Lincoln Center. Walking distance from here and super cool place to hang and watch the Julliard students mingle.
7 residents recomanen
Indie Food & Wine
144 W 65th StReally great cafe/bistro inside Lincoln Center. Walking distance from here and super cool place to hang and watch the Julliard students mingle.
Delicious Thai restaurant, very reasonably priced. Go and eat in -- it's a tiny little room, but they make it work! Very tasty and fun scene
Noodies Thai Kitchen
830 9th AveDelicious Thai restaurant, very reasonably priced. Go and eat in -- it's a tiny little room, but they make it work! Very tasty and fun scene
Because the best bagels in NYC are always right around the corner from your apartment. Don't worry, the line of locals waiting for the orders goes fast. It's totally worth it!
68 residents recomanen
Pick a Bagel
1475 2nd AveBecause the best bagels in NYC are always right around the corner from your apartment. Don't worry, the line of locals waiting for the orders goes fast. It's totally worth it!
Most of the time, it will be sick with tourists, but they do have the best croissant in the neighborhood. Located in the Time Warner building.
28 residents recomanen
Bouchon
10 Columbus CircleMost of the time, it will be sick with tourists, but they do have the best croissant in the neighborhood. Located in the Time Warner building.
Just around the corner -- great spot for serious juices, smoothies, hangover cures, coconuts.... also plenty of vegan food options!
67 residents recomanen
Juice Generation
210 Bedford AveJust around the corner -- great spot for serious juices, smoothies, hangover cures, coconuts.... also plenty of vegan food options!
More pastries than you can shake your fist at -- solid spot for breakfast/lunch, just around the corner!
Paris Baguette
575 8th AvenueMore pastries than you can shake your fist at -- solid spot for breakfast/lunch, just around the corner!
If you like cupcakes (and who doesn't!), this small bakery around the corner is for you. Small, delicate and fussy cupcakes -- baked by Melissa...
26 residents recomanen
Baked by Melissa
784 Lexington AveIf you like cupcakes (and who doesn't!), this small bakery around the corner is for you. Small, delicate and fussy cupcakes -- baked by Melissa...
Per Se
10 Columbus CircleThomas Keller, Michellin stars, what more could you ask? $$$$$$$$!!!!!
In the ground floor of the Hearst Building -- a good spot to take a cooking class, find some rare olive oil, or shop for anything and everything you've ever needed for a kitchen!
Sur La Table
1320 3rd AveIn the ground floor of the Hearst Building -- a good spot to take a cooking class, find some rare olive oil, or shop for anything and everything you've ever needed for a kitchen!
Great place to get fast, delicious Cuban food. Beans and Rice, Cubano sandwiches, roast pork. Get it to go and have lunch in Central Park!
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
947 8th AveGreat place to get fast, delicious Cuban food. Beans and Rice, Cubano sandwiches, roast pork. Get it to go and have lunch in Central Park!
THIS, is our local diner. All New Yorkers have a local diner and this is as traditional, solid and satisfying as they come. Order a vanilla egg cream, bagel with lox and hang out with the locals. You won't be disappointed.
7 residents recomanen
The Flame Diner
893 9th AveTHIS, is our local diner. All New Yorkers have a local diner and this is as traditional, solid and satisfying as they come. Order a vanilla egg cream, bagel with lox and hang out with the locals. You won't be disappointed.
Very SOLID and amusing sushi restaurant -- a little spendy, but not too bad. Inside of the 6 Hotel -- literally around the corned on 58th. Can be tricky to find, but a room worth losing oneself in. Keep your eyes open -- this place is sick with local (celebrities). CNN across the street.
25 residents recomanen
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
308 West 58th StreetVery SOLID and amusing sushi restaurant -- a little spendy, but not too bad. Inside of the 6 Hotel -- literally around the corned on 58th. Can be tricky to find, but a room worth losing oneself in. Keep your eyes open -- this place is sick with local (celebrities). CNN across the street.
Since 1966. Say no more. Go, be healthy, feel good about yourself. Fly your freak flag and eat something guilt free. Over 50 years of selling all good tings.
64 residents recomanen
Westerly Natural Market
911 8th AveSince 1966. Say no more. Go, be healthy, feel good about yourself. Fly your freak flag and eat something guilt free. Over 50 years of selling all good tings.
This is our fav restaurant in town - sexy, great food, a real go to. Classic French Bistro within easy walking distance (20 min.) down 9th avenue. Go after 8 so you miss the pre-theatre crowd. Have some Martinis and fries at the Bar. You're welcome!
31 residents recomanen
Marseille
630 9th AveThis is our fav restaurant in town - sexy, great food, a real go to. Classic French Bistro within easy walking distance (20 min.) down 9th avenue. Go after 8 so you miss the pre-theatre crowd. Have some Martinis and fries at the Bar. You're welcome!
Great local spot, just diagonally across from Carnegie Hall! (how cool is that?). The burgers are tried and true and one of the best values in the neighborhood. Tuck in and enjoy a solid meal within a 5 minute walk from home!
175 residents recomanen
Carnegie Hall
Great local spot, just diagonally across from Carnegie Hall! (how cool is that?). The burgers are tried and true and one of the best values in the neighborhood. Tuck in and enjoy a solid meal within a 5 minute walk from home!
The best pizza in NYC is always the one closest to home, and POP'S PIZZA is amazing. Right downstairs from the apartment, it's a l'il hole in the wall that serves some serious pie. just go!
Pop's Pizzas
301 West 57th StreetThe best pizza in NYC is always the one closest to home, and POP'S PIZZA is amazing. Right downstairs from the apartment, it's a l'il hole in the wall that serves some serious pie. just go!
A short walk across 57th st. takes you into another world, the beau monde of Nobu. Beautiful people, beautiful food, it really is amazing. A bit spendy, but if you can get a reservation, go - it's a NYC institution.
33 residents recomanen
Nobu Fifty Seven
40 W 57th StA short walk across 57th st. takes you into another world, the beau monde of Nobu. Beautiful people, beautiful food, it really is amazing. A bit spendy, but if you can get a reservation, go - it's a NYC institution.
True story. This used to be Frank Sinatra's favorite spot - and you can see it from the window. It's still cranking out some of the best red sauce in town. Just, go.
8 residents recomanen
Patsy's Italian Restaurant
236 W 56th StTrue story. This used to be Frank Sinatra's favorite spot - and you can see it from the window. It's still cranking out some of the best red sauce in town. Just, go.
Great spot to get a great sandwich at a great price. (I also really enjoy the Cobb salad!). Close by the apartment and a quick option for a bite. Thumbs up!
LENWICH
Great spot to get a great sandwich at a great price. (I also really enjoy the Cobb salad!). Close by the apartment and a quick option for a bite. Thumbs up!
Great spot to have a HUGE breakfast and read a newspaper. Close by the apartment, take your time and fuel up before exploring the City!
Le Pain Quotidien
Great spot to have a HUGE breakfast and read a newspaper. Close by the apartment, take your time and fuel up before exploring the City!
THOROUGHLY VEGAN, and INCREDIBLE! A cozy, neighborhood place, reasonably priced and only an 11 min. walk away. Grab a Tibetan Mama bowl, or a Vegetable Tanjine bowl - hang out and watch the locals come and go.
Le Botaniste
THOROUGHLY VEGAN, and INCREDIBLE! A cozy, neighborhood place, reasonably priced and only an 11 min. walk away. Grab a Tibetan Mama bowl, or a Vegetable Tanjine bowl - hang out and watch the locals come and go.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is our local Irish Pub. Say hi to Patrick the bartender from us! Great food and good times.
D.J. Reynolds
351 W 57th StThis is our local Irish Pub. Say hi to Patrick the bartender from us! Great food and good times.
Alfie's
800 9th AvenueSolid local joint for a good chance to drop out and do you own thing.
Very fun, upscale Irish bar. More than just a bar. Owners had the elaborate wood bar and backing shipped over from the old country. Good food and easy walk
48 residents recomanen
Lillie's Victorian Establishment
13 E 17th StVery fun, upscale Irish bar. More than just a bar. Owners had the elaborate wood bar and backing shipped over from the old country. Good food and easy walk
This is the closest liquor store. Very, very solid. Ask the manager to suggest a bottle -- he's very knowledgable.
Columbus Circle Wines & Spirits
1802 BroadwayThis is the closest liquor store. Very, very solid. Ask the manager to suggest a bottle -- he's very knowledgable.
This is a really fun spot downtown that has a fantastic dj and dancefloor downstairs. No cover, not fussy, not too douchey, but a solid spot to drop out and maybe meet a new friend.
26 residents recomanen
Von
3 Bleecker StThis is a really fun spot downtown that has a fantastic dj and dancefloor downstairs. No cover, not fussy, not too douchey, but a solid spot to drop out and maybe meet a new friend.
Just around the corner -- a solid spot to grab some excellent Cuban food and watch some live music, every night of the week. Keep your eyes open -- the music is hot, Cuban, and bangin'. Eric Clapton has been spotted late night catching a show -- many others will duck in for an incognito drink and a set. Check it out!
15 residents recomanen
Guantanamera
939 8th AveJust around the corner -- a solid spot to grab some excellent Cuban food and watch some live music, every night of the week. Keep your eyes open -- the music is hot, Cuban, and bangin'. Eric Clapton has been spotted late night catching a show -- many others will duck in for an incognito drink and a set. Check it out!
The Last Bohemian Bar in New York. (It's also the sponsor of my soccer team!) Just far enough off the beaten path that celebs drop by to drop out. Get on the A train, get off at W.4th St. station and walk. It's been an operating public house since 1817. No joke. (and great food!)
47 residents recomanen
Ear Inn
326 Spring StThe Last Bohemian Bar in New York. (It's also the sponsor of my soccer team!) Just far enough off the beaten path that celebs drop by to drop out. Get on the A train, get off at W.4th St. station and walk. It's been an operating public house since 1817. No joke. (and great food!)
Sightseeing
Just walking around the block is an adventure. Head down Broadway and be immersed in a total NY scene....
829 residents recomanen
Theater District
Just walking around the block is an adventure. Head down Broadway and be immersed in a total NY scene....
Cim de la Roca
30 Rockefeller PlazaTouristy, but a very fun thing to do! Amazing photo ops...
Just walk west, when you hit the Hudson River, turn. Cool art, landscaped park areas, locals.
154 residents recomanen
Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayJust walk west, when you hit the Hudson River, turn. Cool art, landscaped park areas, locals.
Essentials
Just around the corner in the lower level of the Time Warner building -- perfect for getting prepared food or grocery shopping. They even have a pub inside the store!
1895 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StJust around the corner in the lower level of the Time Warner building -- perfect for getting prepared food or grocery shopping. They even have a pub inside the store!
24 hour spot that has most everything, including a 24 hr. pharmacy. Essential for the traveler.
87 residents recomanen
CVS Pharmacy
241 W 57th St24 hour spot that has most everything, including a 24 hr. pharmacy. Essential for the traveler.
Shopping
Don't call it a mall, it's "vertical retailing", ha! But it's a great place to hang out and shop after lunch at Whole Foods. Just around the corner!
43 residents recomanen
10 Columbus Cir
10 Columbus CircleDon't call it a mall, it's "vertical retailing", ha! But it's a great place to hang out and shop after lunch at Whole Foods. Just around the corner!
Health food, et al
East side, West side, all around the town.... from here, you can get anywhere in NYC. All the major subway lines run through here -- just around the corner from the place!
377 residents recomanen
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleEast side, West side, all around the town.... from here, you can get anywhere in NYC. All the major subway lines run through here -- just around the corner from the place!
This is the SPOT. Since 1966 slinging all tings natural, weird, healthy, hippy, organic, bio dynamic, juicy. You get the idea - this place is an institution.
64 residents recomanen
Westerly Natural Market
911 8th AveThis is the SPOT. Since 1966 slinging all tings natural, weird, healthy, hippy, organic, bio dynamic, juicy. You get the idea - this place is an institution.