Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Amy's is an award-winning bakery and cafe. The croissants, deserts and pastries are the best in the neighborhood.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amy's Bread
672 9th Ave
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Amy's is an award-winning bakery and cafe. The croissants, deserts and pastries are the best in the neighborhood.
Authentic Japanese Ramen restaurant. There are 2 locations. The one on 52nd st, between 9-8 ave is a hole-in-the-wall portal to Japan. Usually there's a line. Location on 51st is larger & more modern.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Totto Ramen Hell's Kitchen
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Authentic Japanese Ramen restaurant. There are 2 locations. The one on 52nd st, between 9-8 ave is a hole-in-the-wall portal to Japan. Usually there's a line. Location on 51st is larger & more modern.
Another great Ramen restaurant with traditional service, but less hole-in-the-wall than Totto Ramen.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st St
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Another great Ramen restaurant with traditional service, but less hole-in-the-wall than Totto Ramen.
There are LOTS of Thai restaurants in the neighborhood and on 9th, and Pure Thai is the BEST in our opinion and that of many others.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pure Thai Cookhouse
766 9th Ave
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are LOTS of Thai restaurants in the neighborhood and on 9th, and Pure Thai is the BEST in our opinion and that of many others.
The best Mexican restaurant in the neighb. Lovely Mexican cuisine and tasty margaritas.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Centro
824 9th Ave
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The best Mexican restaurant in the neighb. Lovely Mexican cuisine and tasty margaritas.
In our opinion, this is by far the best Indian food in the neighb. We've always done take-out...not so sure how the service is.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Aaheli
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
In our opinion, this is by far the best Indian food in the neighb. We've always done take-out...not so sure how the service is.
Great coffee. For pastries, Amy's has a larger choice.
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kahve
403 W 51st St
90 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great coffee. For pastries, Amy's has a larger choice.
Hole-in-the-wall restaurant with 24 seats, but has one of the best brunches in the neighborhood. Great food overall. BYOB and cash only
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nook
746 9th Ave
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hole-in-the-wall restaurant with 24 seats, but has one of the best brunches in the neighborhood. Great food overall. BYOB and cash only
More of a walk to 11th ave, but the food vendors here make the trip worthwhile.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gotham West Market
600 11th Ave
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
More of a walk to 11th ave, but the food vendors here make the trip worthwhile.
Old-school French, homestyle cooking make this one of the best French restaurants in the neighborhood. The other good French restaurant is on 9th and 44th called Marseille.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chez Napoléon
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old-school French, homestyle cooking make this one of the best French restaurants in the neighborhood. The other good French restaurant is on 9th and 44th called Marseille.
There are lots of diners in the neighborhoods, but Georgio's is the best. Great weekday breakfast specials. Pancakes are excellent.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Georgio's Country Grill
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There are lots of diners in the neighborhoods, but Georgio's is the best. Great weekday breakfast specials. Pancakes are excellent.
Best burgers in the neighborhood, Bareburger on 46th St. is also very good (better beer specials at Bareburger).
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
5 Napkin Burger
630 9th Ave
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best burgers in the neighborhood, Bareburger on 46th St. is also very good (better beer specials at Bareburger).
Best Mediterranean restaurant (although more pricy). Excellent Brunch.
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Taboon
773 10th Ave
56 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Mediterranean restaurant (although more pricy). Excellent Brunch.
Great for brunch
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eatery nyc
798 9th Avenue
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great for brunch
Another great spot for brunch.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vynl
756 9th Avenue
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Another great spot for brunch.
Some of the best empanada's in NYC. Expect a wait, or just order out. They are right down the street!
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Empanada Mama
765 9th Ave
115 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Some of the best empanada's in NYC. Expect a wait, or just order out. They are right down the street!
Old school counter service sub shop with lots of seating. People either love it or hate it. If you like large hero's with fresh ingredients at a cheap price, you'll probably love it. We do.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manganaro's Hero Boy
494 9th Ave
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old school counter service sub shop with lots of seating. People either love it or hate it. If you like large hero's with fresh ingredients at a cheap price, you'll probably love it. We do.
Awesome fried Korean-style chicken and fresh Korean dishes abound!
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hell's Kitchen
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Awesome fried Korean-style chicken and fresh Korean dishes abound!
Old school, authentic "L.A. style" Mexican food. Hole-in-the-wall deli/restaurant offering affordable dishes the Mexican grandmother you never had could only make.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tehuitzingo
695 10th Ave
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old school, authentic "L.A. style" Mexican food. Hole-in-the-wall deli/restaurant offering affordable dishes the Mexican grandmother you never had could only make.
One of the better French restaurants in the neighb. The nearby Chez Napolean on 50th is more authentic (and pricy), but Marseille does a great job. Nice brunch too.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marseille
630 9th Ave
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of the better French restaurants in the neighb. The nearby Chez Napolean on 50th is more authentic (and pricy), but Marseille does a great job. Nice brunch too.
Classic Homemade Tex-Mex Food! Large, Tasty Portions in a Big Attractive Space you can really spread out in! Free Chips and Salsa served warm and fresh.
El Original TX MX
735 10th Ave
Classic Homemade Tex-Mex Food! Large, Tasty Portions in a Big Attractive Space you can really spread out in! Free Chips and Salsa served warm and fresh.

Drinks & Nightlife

Small, but great beer specials.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Valhalla
815 9th Ave
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Small, but great beer specials.
Surprisingly great food in a bar-like atmosphere.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chelsea Grill
675 9th Ave
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surprisingly great food in a bar-like atmosphere.
Great food and beer specials on tap
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jasper's Taphouse & Kitchen
761 9th Ave
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great food and beer specials on tap
AMAZING rooftop bar with great views of the city. No cover. Drinks are a little more expensive, but not as much as most other similar places around town. Dress nice.
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Press Lounge
653 11th Ave
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
AMAZING rooftop bar with great views of the city. No cover. Drinks are a little more expensive, but not as much as most other similar places around town. Dress nice.
New bar in the neighb. OUTSTANDING beer specials, Happy Hour every day until 7 pm and all-night specials, including 2-for-1 craft beers certain nights.
The Jolly Monk
701 9th Ave
New bar in the neighb. OUTSTANDING beer specials, Happy Hour every day until 7 pm and all-night specials, including 2-for-1 craft beers certain nights.

Everything Else

One of two places in the United States that makes their own phyllo dough from scratch. Great Greek pastries.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poseidon Greek Bakery
629 9th Ave
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One of two places in the United States that makes their own phyllo dough from scratch. Great Greek pastries.
Where many locals come to sit outside and people watch, especially evening time. Two outdoor seating restaurants serve burgers and burritos. Great sushi place too.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Worldwide Plaza
350 W 50th St
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Where many locals come to sit outside and people watch, especially evening time. Two outdoor seating restaurants serve burgers and burritos. Great sushi place too.
Great for full day or extended bike rentals.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Al's Cycle Solutions
693 10th Ave
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Great for full day or extended bike rentals.
There's actually a closer Citi Bike spot on 49th St between 8-9 ave than what the map shows. Citi Bike is great for short term bike rentals. An alternative to the subway. See the CitiBike website.
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Citi Bike
277 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
There's actually a closer Citi Bike spot on 49th St between 8-9 ave than what the map shows. Citi Bike is great for short term bike rentals. An alternative to the subway. See the CitiBike website.

Sightseeing

Beautiful river/park walkway starting at about 55th st and heading North. At 44th st, there is a lovely pier with benches adjacent to the Intrepid Sea/Air Museum.
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River Greenway
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beautiful river/park walkway starting at about 55th st and heading North. At 44th st, there is a lovely pier with benches adjacent to the Intrepid Sea/Air Museum.
See NYC from the water while having food and a drink. Beautiful way to see NYC and the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset.
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cruceros turísticos de Circle Line
12th Avenue
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
See NYC from the water while having food and a drink. Beautiful way to see NYC and the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset.
home of NBC Studios and Top of the Rock observation tower
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller Plaza
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
home of NBC Studios and Top of the Rock observation tower
the one and only
829 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theater District
829 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
the one and only
THE Central Park
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Park
85 S Jefferson Rd
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
THE Central Park

Arts & Culture

Iconic museum of the world's best modern artists. Free admission every Friday 4-8 pm. Get their early. There's a line!
2114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
2114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iconic museum of the world's best modern artists. Free admission every Friday 4-8 pm. Get their early. There's a line!