Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Amy's Bread
672 9th AveGreat coffee, pastries, bread, and other baked goods.
John's of Bleecker St.
278 Bleecker StClassic New York pizza--no slices!
New Orleans-style restaurant. Hearty, delicious food and strong drinks. Also great for brunch.
27 locals recommend
Great Jones Cafe
54 Great Jones StreetNew Orleans-style restaurant. Hearty, delicious food and strong drinks. Also great for brunch.
Pasticceria Rocco
243 Bleecker StNew York's famous Italian bakery. Excellent cannolis.
Patisserie Claude
187 West 4th StreetBest croissants in New York City.
Back Forty West
70 Prince StClosest bagel place.
IL Cantuccio
91 Christopher StGreat Italian pastries and sandwiches. Homemade biscotti.
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StBest slice in NYC.
Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StGreat cheap falafel.
Essentials
Excellent Italian deli, with huge sandwiches and authentic antipasti.
23 locals recommend
Faicco’s Italian Specialties
260 Bleecker StExcellent Italian deli, with huge sandwiches and authentic antipasti.
Gristedes
3 Sheridan SquareClosest grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Extensive beer selection, with a fireplace when it's chilly.
68 locals recommend
Blind Tiger Ale House
281 Bleecker StExtensive beer selection, with a fireplace when it's chilly.
Caffè Vivaldi
Live music every night.
Shopping
Winesby
23 Jones StLocal wine store with very reasonable prices and knowledgeable staff--right down the street.
Varsano's Chocolate
172 West 4th StreetGreat homemade chocolates
Everything Else
Joseph Cleaner
22 Jones StOvernight laundry and dry-cleaning
New York Sports Clubs
324 9th StClosest gym
Arts & Culture
Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetOne of the best Jazz clubs in the world. Live music every night.
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StFamous New York comedy club.
Sightseeing
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareBeautiful park.