Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveBest Ramen Place in the city
Cocoron
16 Delancey StBest Soba place in the city. Cute decoration and really good food.
Great little coffee/ice cream shop. Great ambiance and music. Very chill staff.
313 residents recomanen
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveGreat little coffee/ice cream shop. Great ambiance and music. Very chill staff.
Feeling hungry? Head over to Mighty Quinn for some GOOD BBQ!
139 residents recomanen
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveFeeling hungry? Head over to Mighty Quinn for some GOOD BBQ!
Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StMaking the best pastrami sandwiches since 1888!
Pommes Frites
128 MacDougal StFries at midnight? Yes please!
Peacefood
41 E 11th StVegan? No problem! Check out this amazing restaurant.
Great place to get breakfast or afternoon tea/coffee. And right by Tompkins sq park!
40 residents recomanen
Cafe Pick Me Up
145 Avenue AGreat place to get breakfast or afternoon tea/coffee. And right by Tompkins sq park!
Home cooked Italian! Not overpriced and great food. For dinner they require reservation. It is totally worth it!
57 residents recomanen
Gaia Italian Cafè
226 East 3rd StreetHome cooked Italian! Not overpriced and great food. For dinner they require reservation. It is totally worth it!
Everything Else
Nou Museu d'Art Contemporani
235 BoweryGreat place to visit for new contemporary art.
If you want to know the history of early NY, esp the Lower East Side, this is a must! It offers guided tours.
603 residents recomanen
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StIf you want to know the history of early NY, esp the Lower East Side, this is a must! It offers guided tours.
Shopping
MUJI Cooper Square
52 Cooper SqOne of my favorite stores! They have EVERYTHING.
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StBest smoked fish. Must try their LOX
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayUsed books!
Used books! This is a great space with a cafe. All workers are volunteers! And in the HEART of SOHO!
42 residents recomanen
Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby StUsed books! This is a great space with a cafe. All workers are volunteers! And in the HEART of SOHO!
Drinks & Nightlife
d.b.a.
41 1st Ave.Great outdoor seating and good happy hour!
Arts & Culture
They also have private rooms! Check out their happy hours...only $4 per person!!
42 residents recomanen
Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue AThey also have private rooms! Check out their happy hours...only $4 per person!!
IFC Center
323 6th AveYes! They have mid-night showing!
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StStand up comedy. It's worth the cover and drink minimum.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGroceries. Fresh food.
M2M
55 3rd AveFor all your Asian grocery needs.