Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
32nd Street is known as Korea Town.
It is filled with amazing Korean Restaurants, Kaoreoke and delicous desserts. I enjoy this location because of the unlimited options and good prices. It is almost like a food court, but much better.
My favorites are the barbeque on the left and the ramen all the way in the back, and The Spot on the 3rd floor has award winning dessert and presentation.
For a higher end Korean experience Miss Korea (across the street) is one of the best Korean Barbecues in Manhattan.
Woorjip is the most budget friendly option for food on the go but still good quality.
For date night, try the second floor of the Stanford Hotel for a chique Wine Bar with a piano.
6 residents recomanen
Food Gallery 32
11 W 32nd St32nd Street is known as Korea Town.
It is filled with amazing Korean Restaurants, Kaoreoke and delicous desserts. I enjoy this location because of the unlimited options and good prices. It is almost like a food court, but much better.
My favorites are the barbeque on the left and the ramen all the way in the back, and The Spot on the 3rd floor has award winning dessert and presentation.
For a higher end Korean experience Miss Korea (across the street) is one of the best Korean Barbecues in Manhattan.
Woorjip is the most budget friendly option for food on the go but still good quality.
For date night, try the second floor of the Stanford Hotel for a chique Wine Bar with a piano.
This is my go to breakfeast spot on a budget. On weekends they serve brunch very late.
After much trial and error I enjoy the crêpes and the Q2 Breakfeast bowl as my favorites. Great for two and to mix and match.
I enjoy getting this to go and eating it at the park or on the rooftop lounge.
Also very healthy food and delicious food options throughout the day.
Market Crates
26 W 33rd StThis is my go to breakfeast spot on a budget. On weekends they serve brunch very late.
After much trial and error I enjoy the crêpes and the Q2 Breakfeast bowl as my favorites. Great for two and to mix and match.
I enjoy getting this to go and eating it at the park or on the rooftop lounge.
Also very healthy food and delicious food options throughout the day.
CajunSea
32 W 33rd StHappy Hour $1 Oysters 5-8PM
Good Seafood restaurant and bar
Some of the best quality food in the area.
Good date spot.
A little more expensive.
Hotel bar in the back is a good night lounge.
A little more expensive than my other options.
7 residents recomanen
L'Amico
849 6th AveSome of the best quality food in the area.
Good date spot.
A little more expensive.
Hotel bar in the back is a good night lounge.
A little more expensive than my other options.
The famous NYC burger.
There are multiple locations, this is the closest and the line is under control.
993 residents recomanen
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe famous NYC burger.
There are multiple locations, this is the closest and the line is under control.
Closer than shake shack, and I think better.
If you download the app you will get a free burger.
Try the brussel sprout sides!
25 residents recomanen
Smashburger
74 Dekalb AveCloser than shake shack, and I think better.
If you download the app you will get a free burger.
Try the brussel sprout sides!
A fun new chain if you like Indian food.
This is the Chipotle version of Indian food.
deep indian kitchen (indikitch)
A fun new chain if you like Indian food.
This is the Chipotle version of Indian food.
This is known as NYs best Barbecue.
It's worth going in just for the smell :)
139 residents recomanen
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveThis is known as NYs best Barbecue.
It's worth going in just for the smell :)
Not the best quality food, but it may be the best lunch deal in NYC
$3.99 by the pound Buffett from 3-4PM weekdays.
Zoni Cantina and Cocina
41 W 33rd StNot the best quality food, but it may be the best lunch deal in NYC
$3.99 by the pound Buffett from 3-4PM weekdays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun spot that has free popcorn when you walk in.
Giant jenga, giant connect four, pool, pinball, boxing games are all here at this funky bar.
6 residents recomanen
Pioneers Bar NYC
138 W 29th StFun spot that has free popcorn when you walk in.
Giant jenga, giant connect four, pool, pinball, boxing games are all here at this funky bar.
Oscar Wilde
45 W 27th StBeautiful unique bar and decor.
If you look outside your window and see lights and are wondering where they are coming from, it's this fun little spot across the street.
Usually not too hard to get into.
Drinks are expensive.
Great view of the Empire State Building.
27 residents recomanen
Monarch Rooftop
71 W 35th StIf you look outside your window and see lights and are wondering where they are coming from, it's this fun little spot across the street.
Usually not too hard to get into.
Drinks are expensive.
Great view of the Empire State Building.
New hotel that opened in the last year trying to be the new go to night spot.
It's a similar crowd to meat packing.
Great decor for fun instagram pictures, including a carousel dinner table and fun statues and signs.
6 residents recomanen
Moxy NYC Times Square
485 7th AveNew hotel that opened in the last year trying to be the new go to night spot.
It's a similar crowd to meat packing.
Great decor for fun instagram pictures, including a carousel dinner table and fun statues and signs.
You're in NYC, you should go to a speakeasy!
Step inside 1920s NY in this brand new beautiful spot.
The whole staff sings and joins the piano player after 8PM for a fun night, great vibes and playful drink presentation.
Go between 5-7 for a more intimiate intimate evening.
Bo Peep
70 W 36th StYou're in NYC, you should go to a speakeasy!
Step inside 1920s NY in this brand new beautiful spot.
The whole staff sings and joins the piano player after 8PM for a fun night, great vibes and playful drink presentation.
Go between 5-7 for a more intimiate intimate evening.
This is where the iconic TV Show How I met Your Mother is based on.
Look across the street to also try the iconic Soup Man from Seinfeld.
6 residents recomanen
McGee's pub.
240 W 55th StThis is where the iconic TV Show How I met Your Mother is based on.
Look across the street to also try the iconic Soup Man from Seinfeld.
Sightseeing
This is a must to visit any time of the year.
In the winter, they have the best ice skating rink in NYC (less touristy than the others, and cheaper, only pay for your ice skates!)
Plus they have the winter wonderland.
Go in the summer and there is almost always a fun event planned for that night.
Monday movie nights, Thursday FREE outdoor yoga with 1000 people (its amazing) 6-7
I've seen it all at this park, from Musical Chairs with 1,000 people, free plays, the Opera, Kareem Abdul Jabaar doing a book signing, paint and sip, bingo, trivia, ping pong, bocce ball, etc.
688 residents recomanen
Bryant Park
This is a must to visit any time of the year.
In the winter, they have the best ice skating rink in NYC (less touristy than the others, and cheaper, only pay for your ice skates!)
Plus they have the winter wonderland.
Go in the summer and there is almost always a fun event planned for that night.
Monday movie nights, Thursday FREE outdoor yoga with 1000 people (its amazing) 6-7
I've seen it all at this park, from Musical Chairs with 1,000 people, free plays, the Opera, Kareem Abdul Jabaar doing a book signing, paint and sip, bingo, trivia, ping pong, bocce ball, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
This is NYCs best kept secret.
The store doesn't sell anything, it just shows the latest and greatest technology, especially within AR/VR.
I've personally done VR Skiing with real skiis, VR surfing with a real surf board and I've bounced around in weightlessness space astronaut simulation.
They also have free speakers like Ariana Huffington and free concerts with free drinks (check their schedule)
Afterwards you are in the middle of the iconic meatpacking and the highline.
If it's during the day go across the street to Le Bain at the standard for a stunning view of NYC (very difficult to get into at night)
Samsung 837
837 Washington StThis is NYCs best kept secret.
The store doesn't sell anything, it just shows the latest and greatest technology, especially within AR/VR.
I've personally done VR Skiing with real skiis, VR surfing with a real surf board and I've bounced around in weightlessness space astronaut simulation.
They also have free speakers like Ariana Huffington and free concerts with free drinks (check their schedule)
Afterwards you are in the middle of the iconic meatpacking and the highline.
If it's during the day go across the street to Le Bain at the standard for a stunning view of NYC (very difficult to get into at night)
VR World NYC
10 E 34th StThis may be the best VR Arcade in the world.
Great games, cool space.
Highly recommend!
Getting Around
This subway hub has everything
If you're going somewhere, odds are the NQRW and BDFM trains will bring you there.
Take the NQRW Uptown one stop to be in the heart of times square (its also a 6 minute walk, or 3 stops to be in Central Park)
Going to Jersey City, Hoboken or downtown / the West Village, jump on the PATH!
20 residents recomanen
34 St - Herald Sq Subway Station
This subway hub has everything
If you're going somewhere, odds are the NQRW and BDFM trains will bring you there.
Take the NQRW Uptown one stop to be in the heart of times square (its also a 6 minute walk, or 3 stops to be in Central Park)
Going to Jersey City, Hoboken or downtown / the West Village, jump on the PATH!
Home of the Knicks and Rangers, The LIRR goes to Long Island, which is close by for a fun summer beach weekend, or for going to JFK Airport.
The 123 and ACE trains are very convenient and close by as well.
356 residents recomanen
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th StHome of the Knicks and Rangers, The LIRR goes to Long Island, which is close by for a fun summer beach weekend, or for going to JFK Airport.
The 123 and ACE trains are very convenient and close by as well.
Shopping
If you've never heard of Target, they have everything from food to household items. Similar to a Wallmart, great prices.
399 residents recomanen
Target
139 Flatbush AveIf you've never heard of Target, they have everything from food to household items. Similar to a Wallmart, great prices.
Best place for everyday items.
I recommend this place for souvenirs at the best price.
They are cheaper than Amazon, and it has almost everything!
I get snacks here or anything you may have forgot on your trip.
10 residents recomanen
Jacks
110 W 32nd StBest place for everyday items.
I recommend this place for souvenirs at the best price.
They are cheaper than Amazon, and it has almost everything!
I get snacks here or anything you may have forgot on your trip.
This is the worlds biggest store!
Check out the window dispays on the corner of 34/6th ave, especially during the holidays for their famous and iconic displays.
696 residents recomanen
Macy's
151 W 34th StThis is the worlds biggest store!
Check out the window dispays on the corner of 34/6th ave, especially during the holidays for their famous and iconic displays.
Arts & Culture
A must see while in NYC
They filmed many movies here including ghostbusters and the original Superman
166 residents recomanen
Biblioteca Pública de Nova York - Biblioteca Bloomingdale
476 5th AveA must see while in NYC
They filmed many movies here including ghostbusters and the original Superman
This area is known for iconic gallery hoppings, especially on Thursday Nights.
Free to attend, free drinks served.
Good place for celebrity watching, or people watching. Some people dress very up for it, it is entertaining.
Magnan Metz Gallery
521 W 26th StThis area is known for iconic gallery hoppings, especially on Thursday Nights.
Free to attend, free drinks served.
Good place for celebrity watching, or people watching. Some people dress very up for it, it is entertaining.