Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great coffee and expresso and cake/baked goods are amazing!
(212) 675-7802
191 abantu bendawo batusa
Amy's Bread
672 9th AveGreat coffee and expresso and cake/baked goods are amazing!
(212) 675-7802
Joseph Leonard
170 Waverly PlGreat food for brunch and dinner.
(646) 429-8383
Very good organic Chinese food. No reservations so the wait can be very long at times.
(212) 792-9700
124 abantu bendawo batusa
RedFarm
529 Hudson StVery good organic Chinese food. No reservations so the wait can be very long at times.
(212) 792-9700
Great brunch and date spot. Wait can be long sometimes.
(212) 741-4695
111 abantu bendawo batusa
Little Owl
90 Bedford StGreat brunch and date spot. Wait can be long sometimes.
(212) 741-4695
Incredible Italian food. One of the best in the city.
(212) 255-5757
104 abantu bendawo batusa
L'Artusi
228 W 10th StIncredible Italian food. One of the best in the city.
(212) 255-5757
Casual but delicious menu. Includes comfort food and healthy farm fresh vegetables.
(212) 741-7971
71 abantu bendawo batusa
Westville West
210 W 10th StCasual but delicious menu. Includes comfort food and healthy farm fresh vegetables.
(212) 741-7971
Incredible food and beautiful interior. Ask to be seated in the garden room.
(917) 828-1154
80 abantu bendawo batusa
Waverly Inn
16 Bank StIncredible food and beautiful interior. Ask to be seated in the garden room.
(917) 828-1154
Delicious Italian food with cozy/charming ambiance. Cash only.
(212) 741-1207
50 abantu bendawo batusa
Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington StDelicious Italian food with cozy/charming ambiance. Cash only.
(212) 741-1207
Bell Book & Candle
141 W 10th StDelicious farm to table menu.
(212) 414-2355
Amazing French/American bistro. Terrific steak (porterhouse better than filet), bone marrow and (IMO) best burger in the city. Great scotch selection as well. Tough reservations. (212) 475-3850
135 abantu bendawo batusa
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StAmazing French/American bistro. Terrific steak (porterhouse better than filet), bone marrow and (IMO) best burger in the city. Great scotch selection as well. Tough reservations. (212) 475-3850
Good Italian. It's a good option in the warmer months because of its outdoor seating.
(212) 691-9359
119 abantu bendawo batusa
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetGood Italian. It's a good option in the warmer months because of its outdoor seating.
(212) 691-9359
Urban Vegan Kitchen
41 Carmine StLocal vegan restaurant.
(646) 438-993
Bobo
181 W 10th StGood brunch. Elegant decor. Amazing spicy margarita.
(212) 488-2626
Taïm
45 Spring StIncredible falafel sandwiches. Good for lunch.
(212) 691-1287
Rosemary's
18 Greenwich AveGood italian food. Fun happy hour scene.
(212) 647-1818
American/french farm to table restaurant. Reservations are booked pretty far in advance.
(212) 255-1790
9 abantu bendawo batusa
Mas Farmhouse
39 Downing StAmerican/french farm to table restaurant. Reservations are booked pretty far in advance.
(212) 255-1790
Japanese hot pot restaurant. Reservations are very hard to get so book in advance.
(212) 242-3699
17 abantu bendawo batusa
Hakata Tonton
Japanese hot pot restaurant. Reservations are very hard to get so book in advance.
(212) 242-3699
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Fantastic burger.
(212) 620-0393
Japanese interpretation of Korean barbecue. Meat lovers will love it.
(212) 414-2929
27 abantu bendawo batusa
Takashi
Japanese interpretation of Korean barbecue. Meat lovers will love it.
(212) 414-2929
Perla Cafe
Good rustic Italian.
(212) 933-1824
Pearl Oyster Bar
18 Cornelia StNew England style seafood.
(212) 691-8211
Traditional Japanese restaurant. Terrific food.
(212) 647-9196
45 abantu bendawo batusa
EN Japanese Brasserie
435 Hudson StTraditional Japanese restaurant. Terrific food.
(212) 647-9196
Delicious French/Italian fare. Charming ambiance. Great brunch option.
(212) 255-3590
188 abantu bendawo batusa
Buvette
42 Grove StDelicious French/Italian fare. Charming ambiance. Great brunch option.
(212) 255-3590
Casual italian restaurant/bar. Good for brunch and has a lively bar scene.
(212) 206-9229
11 abantu bendawo batusa
De Santos
139 W 10th StCasual italian restaurant/bar. Good for brunch and has a lively bar scene.
(212) 206-9229
Drinks & Nightlife
Wilfie & Nell
228 West 4th StreetFun bar for young professional crowd.
(212) 242-2990
Good bar with hip scene. Door is sometimes tough.
(212) 242-3021
256 abantu bendawo batusa
Employees Only
510 Hudson StGood bar with hip scene. Door is sometimes tough.
(212) 242-3021
Highlands
150 W 10th StGreat scotch bar. Has an excellent beef wellington.
(212) 229-2670
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthHidden speakeasy with great cocktails.
(212) 929-4360
Blind Tiger Ale House
281 Bleecker StLarge micro brew selection.
(212) 462-4682
Essentials
Gristedes
3 Sheridan SquareFull supermarket.
(212) 229-3893
Lifethyme Natural Market
410 6th AveAll-natural, organic supermarket.
(212) 420-9099
Everything Else
CVS
156 Henry StPharmacy.
(212) 627-2662
Juice Generation
210 Bedford AveGreen juice and smoothies.
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueBroad assortment of high quality cheese.
(212) 243-3289
Shopping
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
61 Grove StCreative take on soft serve ice cream.