Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Parque Tompkins Square
East 10th StreetQuiet neighborhood park in the East Village.
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWorld-famous views and easy walk.
Food Scene
Northern Spy Food Co.
511 East 12th StreetExcellent farm-to-table food.
Good place to grab a coffee. I'm friends with the owner, Alex. If he is in, tell him you are staying with me.
97 personas locales recomiendan
Ost Cafe
Good place to grab a coffee. I'm friends with the owner, Alex. If he is in, tell him you are staying with me.
Famous burgers (featured on Food Network, etc.). Overall good food.
36 personas locales recomiendan
Brindle Room
647 E 10th StFamous burgers (featured on Food Network, etc.). Overall good food.
Authentic Mexican cuisine and great drinks. Small place, but very "New York" East Village style.
31 personas locales recomiendan
Mercadito
179 Avenue BAuthentic Mexican cuisine and great drinks. Small place, but very "New York" East Village style.
I don't eat a ton of pizza, but apparently this place is incredible. There is typically a line out the door it is so good and most of my guests really like it.
426 personas locales recomiendan
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StI don't eat a ton of pizza, but apparently this place is incredible. There is typically a line out the door it is so good and most of my guests really like it.
Brick Lane Curry House
79 2nd AveVery good Indian food.
Excellent vegetarian food with a wonderful back patio to enjoy the weather if it's nice outside.
35 personas locales recomiendan
Pure Food & Wine
54 Irving PlExcellent vegetarian food with a wonderful back patio to enjoy the weather if it's nice outside.
Good Italian spot. This place isn't cheap, but it's very nice inside and has great food and drinks.
11 personas locales recomiendan
L'Apicio
Good Italian spot. This place isn't cheap, but it's very nice inside and has great food and drinks.
According to some people, this tiny place has the best coffee in all of New York.
127 personas locales recomiendan
Abraço
81 E 7th StAccording to some people, this tiny place has the best coffee in all of New York.
Drinks & Nightlife
Low-key bar with good drink specials. Live music some nights.
20 personas locales recomiendan
The Belfry
222 E 14th StLow-key bar with good drink specials. Live music some nights.
Very close "speakeasy" style bar. Located on the second floor.
63 personas locales recomiendan
Pouring Ribbons
225 Avenue BVery close "speakeasy" style bar. Located on the second floor.
Bar Veloce
176 7th AveNice spot to have a glass of wine
Upstate
95 1st Ave.No frills, but great oysters and beer.
Everything Else
This park runs along the East River and is very accessible from where I live. Great views of Brooklyn across the river.
451 personas locales recomiendan
Parque Estatal East River
90 Kent AveThis park runs along the East River and is very accessible from where I live. Great views of Brooklyn across the river.
Great shopping, eating, and people watching. World famous spot.
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Union Square
Great shopping, eating, and people watching. World famous spot.
Arts & Culture
The Stone
55 West 13th StreetLive music.
Nuyorican Poet's Cafe
236 E 3rd StModern/ New York style poetry.
Shopping
Sustainability at its best. Check this great little shop out.
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Sustainable NYC
139 Avenue ASustainability at its best. Check this great little shop out.