Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Awesome empanadas and other South American/Colombian food. Can have a wait sometimes, but totally worth it.
115 locals recommend
Empanada Mama
765 9th AveAwesome empanadas and other South American/Colombian food. Can have a wait sometimes, but totally worth it.
BEST FOOD EVER! You will have a wait though - as in, there is nearly always a long line. But noodle cuisine at its finest is always worth waiting for.
138 locals recommend
Totto Ramen Midtown West
BEST FOOD EVER! You will have a wait though - as in, there is nearly always a long line. But noodle cuisine at its finest is always worth waiting for.
Fresh baked bread, muffins, pie - and they have been in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The best place for any baked goods that are as good as homemade.
191 locals recommend
Amy's Bread
672 9th AveFresh baked bread, muffins, pie - and they have been in the neighborhood for over 20 years. The best place for any baked goods that are as good as homemade.
Great place for brunch on a Saturday or a Sunday - try the strawberry shortcake dessert!
78 locals recommend
The Smith
1900 BroadwayGreat place for brunch on a Saturday or a Sunday - try the strawberry shortcake dessert!
Great brunch place with a hip vibe, friendly wait-staff, and fresh food. They have cheese grits! Yum.
60 locals recommend
44 & X
622 10th AvenueGreat brunch place with a hip vibe, friendly wait-staff, and fresh food. They have cheese grits! Yum.
Amazing Turkish food and a really cool atmosphere - there are wards against the 'evil eye' everywhere! One of the frequent specials is chicken kebab with spinach and yogurt sauce - get it!
6 locals recommend
Turkish Cuisine
631 9th AveAmazing Turkish food and a really cool atmosphere - there are wards against the 'evil eye' everywhere! One of the frequent specials is chicken kebab with spinach and yogurt sauce - get it!
Wondee Siam
792 9th AveExcellent Thai/Vietnamese food - well cooked, and delicious.
City Sandwich
649 9th AveAmazing and fresh Portuguese style sandwiches on fresh bread.
Kahve
403 W 51st StDelicious coffee - and not Starbucks!
Good for brunch on weekends, but lunch and dinner are solid too - upscale diner food with a fun atmosphere. If you go, make sure you check out the bathrooms - they are works of art!
26 locals recommend
Vynl
756 9th AvenueGood for brunch on weekends, but lunch and dinner are solid too - upscale diner food with a fun atmosphere. If you go, make sure you check out the bathrooms - they are works of art!
Quick, easy and delicious Mexican food with fun servers and a very local feel.
40 locals recommend
Arriba Arriba Midtown
762 9th AveQuick, easy and delicious Mexican food with fun servers and a very local feel.
Awesome upscale burger joint - you may have a wait, especially during the evening, but it's worth it.
137 locals recommend
5 Napkin Burger
630 9th AveAwesome upscale burger joint - you may have a wait, especially during the evening, but it's worth it.
Drinks & Nightlife
Enormous selection of beers from all over the world - all on tap. Plus great snack food.
33 locals recommend
Valhalla
815 9th AveEnormous selection of beers from all over the world - all on tap. Plus great snack food.
Large, predominately gay bar that can get really packed on weekends. Good place to meet under-30s.
7 locals recommend
Bar-tini Ultra Lounge
Large, predominately gay bar that can get really packed on weekends. Good place to meet under-30s.
Gay bar with mixed clientele, laid back atmosphere, and Frito Pie! (if you don't know what it is, go there and eat it.)
30 locals recommend
Flaming Saddles
52nd W 53rd StGay bar with mixed clientele, laid back atmosphere, and Frito Pie! (if you don't know what it is, go there and eat it.)
Vintage
753 9th AveLaid back wine bar right on 9th Ave.
Arts & Culture
This is the place to buy discounted tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows. You may need to wait on line, but you can get tickets at 40% to 60% off!
149 locals recommend
TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetThis is the place to buy discounted tickets for Broadway and off-Broadway shows. You may need to wait on line, but you can get tickets at 40% to 60% off!
Great opportunity to see naval history and get a tour of an aircraft carrier
379 locals recommend
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th StreetGreat opportunity to see naval history and get a tour of an aircraft carrier
Opera House and Philharmonic are there, but also frequent public concerts, art installations, and during the holidays, one of the most amazing Christmas trees in NYC.
117 locals recommend
Lincoln Center Plaza
Lincoln Center PlazaOpera House and Philharmonic are there, but also frequent public concerts, art installations, and during the holidays, one of the most amazing Christmas trees in NYC.
Essentials
Good for basic groceries, but also a bit on the more gourmet side of things. Good coffee, fresh pastries/bread, and fresh sushi as well. A bit pricier than a regular grocery, but worth it.
197 locals recommend
Amish Market
731 9th AveGood for basic groceries, but also a bit on the more gourmet side of things. Good coffee, fresh pastries/bread, and fresh sushi as well. A bit pricier than a regular grocery, but worth it.
Everything Else
Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayOne of two Duane Reade pharmacies in the area.