Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Fantastic Jewish high-end "Deli", fantastic take-away eats, from salmon tartare, pickles, bagels, to caviar.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StFantastic Jewish high-end "Deli", fantastic take-away eats, from salmon tartare, pickles, bagels, to caviar.
Fishmonger, butcher, cheesemonger, bread, chocolates...everything you need to cook and eat well at home, and small places to eat quickly. Brooklyn Taco is my favorite fast (slow) food.
341 locals recommend
Essex Market
88 Essex StFishmonger, butcher, cheesemonger, bread, chocolates...everything you need to cook and eat well at home, and small places to eat quickly. Brooklyn Taco is my favorite fast (slow) food.
Everything Else
Sunshine Cinema
Art house independent films, edgy.
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StIncredible brunch, but there will be lines
Food Scene
Doughnut Plant
379 Grand StDecadent gourmet doughnuts, and there is coffee!
El Maguey Y La Tuna
Very fun, friendly, casual and great food!
Best cheap eats, chinese dumplings and vegetable pancakes for $2.00!!!
288 locals recommend
Vanessa's Dumpling House
118A Eldridge StBest cheap eats, chinese dumplings and vegetable pancakes for $2.00!!!
Excellent food, great vibe, very popular go for a late lunch, miss the crowds
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveExcellent food, great vibe, very popular go for a late lunch, miss the crowds
Kuma Inn
113 Ludlow StFantastic Asian fusion tapas, get a reservation or go early
Super funky, old world knish restaurant, Super cheap eats.
24 locals recommend
Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery
137 E Houston StSuper funky, old world knish restaurant, Super cheap eats.
The food is good, they have live jazz one nite a week, and its right downstairs!
29 locals recommend
Antibes Bistro
The food is good, they have live jazz one nite a week, and its right downstairs!
Arts & Culture
Most contemporary art museum. Added bonus, check it out on Sat. or Sun. when the skydeck top floor is also open with 360 degree views of lower Manhattan.
629 locals recommend
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryMost contemporary art museum. Added bonus, check it out on Sat. or Sun. when the skydeck top floor is also open with 360 degree views of lower Manhattan.
May - September only, the sculpture garden on the roof is spectacular. If you don't like the art, the awesome view of Central Park and beyond is still worth the trip!
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveMay - September only, the sculpture garden on the roof is spectacular. If you don't like the art, the awesome view of Central Park and beyond is still worth the trip!
Shopping
il laboratorio del gelato
188 Ludlow StOut of this world gelato!
September Wines and Spirits
100 Stanton StReally Friendly staff, great suggestions and prices.
The Pickle Guys
357 Grand StPickles in a barrel, yum.
Sightseeing
Excellent walking tours, videos, readings, and historical resource. Book store and gift shop are great.
103 Orchard St
103 Orchard StreetExcellent walking tours, videos, readings, and historical resource. Book store and gift shop are great.