Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
It is not an easy task to find nice brunch places behind Port Authority, but 44 & X is a gem. With a garden in the back and refreshing cocktails, this is a great spot to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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44 & X
622 10th AvenueIt is not an easy task to find nice brunch places behind Port Authority, but 44 & X is a gem. With a garden in the back and refreshing cocktails, this is a great spot to spend a Sunday afternoon.
For those who are new to New York - Shake Shack is a must! This burger joint puts all the other fast food restaurants to shame.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueFor those who are new to New York - Shake Shack is a must! This burger joint puts all the other fast food restaurants to shame.
Imagine 'Alice in Wonderland' interpreted by Julian Schnabel - Voila! The Gramercy Park Hotel.
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Gramercy Park Hotel
2 Lexington AveImagine 'Alice in Wonderland' interpreted by Julian Schnabel - Voila! The Gramercy Park Hotel.
Amazing Latin-Asian fusion restaurant and also great for happy hour.
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Zengo
622 3rd AveAmazing Latin-Asian fusion restaurant and also great for happy hour.
This is a great place for dinner with a loved one upstairs, or cocktails with good friends downstairs.
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Macao Trading Co
311 Church StThis is a great place for dinner with a loved one upstairs, or cocktails with good friends downstairs.
They have an amazing collection of American beers and wine by the glass. Also, be sure to try the grits.
10 Downing
10 Downing StThey have an amazing collection of American beers and wine by the glass. Also, be sure to try the grits.
Cherche Midi
282 BoweryPulino's is my favourite place to get pizza.
The smoked and roasted chicken was delicious. The mushroom stroganoff was the best i ever tasted. The lamb, which I picked off my friend's plate was perfectly cooked too.
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The Dutch
131 Sullivan StThe smoked and roasted chicken was delicious. The mushroom stroganoff was the best i ever tasted. The lamb, which I picked off my friend's plate was perfectly cooked too.
I love going here for their happy hour -$15 for a cocktail and half a dozen oysters!
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The John Dory Oyster Bar
I love going here for their happy hour -$15 for a cocktail and half a dozen oysters!
Fun fact - this restaurant is actually run by the son of Josephine Baker! He is always there to welcome guests and make suggestions regarding the menu.
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Chez Josephine
414 W 42nd StFun fact - this restaurant is actually run by the son of Josephine Baker! He is always there to welcome guests and make suggestions regarding the menu.
Imperial No. Nine
9 Crosby StThe decor of this restaurant is fantastic and sometimes they have live music.
MPD isn't your normal restaurant. At midnight the lights go dim, the dj comes on, and in a blink of an eye it transforms into a club.
MPD Restaurant
73 Gansevoort StMPD isn't your normal restaurant. At midnight the lights go dim, the dj comes on, and in a blink of an eye it transforms into a club.
So you think you are walking into Crif Dogs, but go in the Superman style phone booth and enter the lair that is PDT. Be sure to go to the bathroom and adhere to the rules.
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlSo you think you are walking into Crif Dogs, but go in the Superman style phone booth and enter the lair that is PDT. Be sure to go to the bathroom and adhere to the rules.
Drinks & Nightlife
Upon first sight you will probably think you are in the wrong alley way in the wrong part of Chinatown at the wrong time. However, make it past the lone doorman and enter the cocktail haven - Apotheke
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Apotheke
9 Doyers StUpon first sight you will probably think you are in the wrong alley way in the wrong part of Chinatown at the wrong time. However, make it past the lone doorman and enter the cocktail haven - Apotheke
Everything Else
Not only is the building gorgeous, but the top floor are artist studios, and if you are lucky, you just might catch someone at work!
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Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus CirNot only is the building gorgeous, but the top floor are artist studios, and if you are lucky, you just might catch someone at work!
This is my favourite museum in the city. The restaurant 'The Modern' is fantastic too!
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThis is my favourite museum in the city. The restaurant 'The Modern' is fantastic too!
The High Line is a great place to jog, people watch, walk your dog, take in New York, and so much more. Anyone who hasn't been should go, and anyone who has been should revisit.
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Empire Diner
210 10th AveThe High Line is a great place to jog, people watch, walk your dog, take in New York, and so much more. Anyone who hasn't been should go, and anyone who has been should revisit.
Gilt
455 Madison AvenueYou can rent the skates, and the wait is a lot shorter than the Rockefeller Centre.
If you like to people watch - I suggest sitting on the steps of the library, getting some delicious treats from the street vendors, and enjoy!
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Biblioteca Pública de Nova Iorque - Biblioteca Bloomingdale
476 5th AveIf you like to people watch - I suggest sitting on the steps of the library, getting some delicious treats from the street vendors, and enjoy!
After a night out in the lower east side, nothing will satisfy your cravings like Katz's. They cater to all the drunken party animals in the neighbourhood.
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Delicatessen Katz
205 E Houston StAfter a night out in the lower east side, nothing will satisfy your cravings like Katz's. They cater to all the drunken party animals in the neighbourhood.
Le Bain
848 Washington StDon't forget to wear a bathing suit.
Arts & Culture
O Museu Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveIt's the MET! Need I say more?
My friend does improv comedy (she is really good) and introduced me to the Magnet. The tickets are very reasonable, and I guarantee it will cheer you up.
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Magnet Theater
254 W 29th StMy friend does improv comedy (she is really good) and introduced me to the Magnet. The tickets are very reasonable, and I guarantee it will cheer you up.
One of my favorite museums in the city! Also, conveniently located next to DBGB, just incase your appetite isn't sufficed by the arts ; )
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Novo Museu de Arte Contemporânea
235 BoweryOne of my favorite museums in the city! Also, conveniently located next to DBGB, just incase your appetite isn't sufficed by the arts ; )
Sightseeing
This is a great place to see the city skyline. Only about a twenty minute walk from the apartment, and the view from the top is breathtaking.
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Edifício Empire State
20 W 34th StThis is a great place to see the city skyline. Only about a twenty minute walk from the apartment, and the view from the top is breathtaking.