Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
30 W 8th StGreat space and treats when you need caffeine.
Great neighborhood coffee spot usually patroned by a lot of dogs in the summer.
214 residents recomanen
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveGreat neighborhood coffee spot usually patroned by a lot of dogs in the summer.
One of my long time favorite West Village restaurants for dinner. Small, no reservations, but so worth the wait. Don't forget the fudge sundae.
60 residents recomanen
Mary's Fish Camp
64 Charles StOne of my long time favorite West Village restaurants for dinner. Small, no reservations, but so worth the wait. Don't forget the fudge sundae.
Morandi
211 Waverly PlGreat go-to buzzing italian restaurant for any meal.
Its cold and you want comfort in the form of ramen and then best pork bun ever! The wait is an hour every time but you can grab a drink nearby. They will call you on your mobile when table is ready.
226 residents recomanen
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveIts cold and you want comfort in the form of ramen and then best pork bun ever! The wait is an hour every time but you can grab a drink nearby. They will call you on your mobile when table is ready.
This will always be a gem of mine for breakfast. Service is not great but I love the options on the menu. Its small and wood makes you feel right at home.
15 residents recomanen
Elephant & Castle
68 Greenwich AveThis will always be a gem of mine for breakfast. Service is not great but I love the options on the menu. Its small and wood makes you feel right at home.
Korean contends in my top 3 meal choices, especially during winter. This place does not disappoint ever.
13 residents recomanen
Do Hwa
55 Carmine StKorean contends in my top 3 meal choices, especially during winter. This place does not disappoint ever.
I love eating at the bar here. Oysters at happy hour make me happy. This place has a great energy.
74 residents recomanen
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StI love eating at the bar here. Oysters at happy hour make me happy. This place has a great energy.
Inexpensive. Absolutely a great burger and fries. A good respite after a long day of walking, errands, and overall busy nonsense. I love that its in my neighborhood. After this you will need a nap!
69 residents recomanen
burger joint
119 W 56th StInexpensive. Absolutely a great burger and fries. A good respite after a long day of walking, errands, and overall busy nonsense. I love that its in my neighborhood. After this you will need a nap!
Inexpensive. Do yourself a favor and have a slice of real NY pizza. Eat it standing and remember it always.
337 residents recomanen
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StInexpensive. Do yourself a favor and have a slice of real NY pizza. Eat it standing and remember it always.
Inexpensive. Great low key Mexican from California. Get the carne asada burrito its amazing.
72 residents recomanen
Dos Toros Taqueria
137 4th AveInexpensive. Great low key Mexican from California. Get the carne asada burrito its amazing.
This coffee spot is a snap shot of the neighborhood and its people. Sip coffee here and solidify your plan for the day ahead!
41 residents recomanen
Petite Boucherie
14 Christopher StThis coffee spot is a snap shot of the neighborhood and its people. Sip coffee here and solidify your plan for the day ahead!
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueAmazing brunch and they take reservations on open table!
Shopping
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
138 W 10th StSmall coffee location on great street fit for touring.
Drinks & Nightlife
I like to go here to drink and eat at the bar afterwork. Its buzzing with conversation and has good NY vibes.
80 residents recomanen
Jeffrey's Grocery
172 Waverly PlI like to go here to drink and eat at the bar afterwork. Its buzzing with conversation and has good NY vibes.
Everything Else
Great W. Village bookstore. Ask these guys for a book recommendation and they will deliver several options. They are a world of information.
17 residents recomanen
Three Lives & Company
154 W 10th StGreat W. Village bookstore. Ask these guys for a book recommendation and they will deliver several options. They are a world of information.
Great NYC book store / coffee shop in a fun shopping neighborhood.
98 residents recomanen
Goods for the Study Mulberry
234 Mulberry StGreat NYC book store / coffee shop in a fun shopping neighborhood.
This is a great organic supermarket. Its small but it stocks all of your great hippie needs.
45 residents recomanen
Lifethyme Natural Market
410 6th AveThis is a great organic supermarket. Its small but it stocks all of your great hippie needs.
This is my go to supermarket for produce, dairy, and they make some great prepared food including sushi. Its a bit high end but super trustworthy.
75 residents recomanen
Citarella Gourmet Market - West Village
424 6th AveThis is my go to supermarket for produce, dairy, and they make some great prepared food including sushi. Its a bit high end but super trustworthy.
In the mood for a great indie flick? Go here. Its very close to Joe's Pizza, Dos Toros, Do Hwa if you are hungry before or after.
140 residents recomanen
IFC Center
323 6th AveIn the mood for a great indie flick? Go here. Its very close to Joe's Pizza, Dos Toros, Do Hwa if you are hungry before or after.
This is a great NYC institution as far as movie theaters are concerned. Feel like a NY'er and go watch a film here.
184 residents recomanen
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John StThis is a great NYC institution as far as movie theaters are concerned. Feel like a NY'er and go watch a film here.
This is a great indoor market for all kinds of artisanal bits and bobs - it gets crowded on the weekend but I love all the food options. Its near the meat packing district.
1123 residents recomanen
Mercat de Chelsea
75 9th AveThis is a great indoor market for all kinds of artisanal bits and bobs - it gets crowded on the weekend but I love all the food options. Its near the meat packing district.