Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Acqua Restaurant NYC
21 Peck SlipQuiet, romantic, and good Italian food
Cowgirl SeaHorse
259 Front StExcellent brunch!
Great bagels! Head here in the morning and the enjoy your breakfast in beautiful nearby Hanover Square.
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Leo's Bagels
3 Hanover SquareGreat bagels! Head here in the morning and the enjoy your breakfast in beautiful nearby Hanover Square.
Good place for lox (smoked salmon), for which NYC is famous.
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Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
143 Chambers StGood place for lox (smoked salmon), for which NYC is famous.
Made Fresh Daily
226 Front StExcellent homemade brunch.
Very cute Swedish place with great coffee and espresso and handmade chocolates. For breakfast, I love their croissant with ham and cheese!
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FIKA
66 Pearl StVery cute Swedish place with great coffee and espresso and handmade chocolates. For breakfast, I love their croissant with ham and cheese!
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
138 W 10th StDecent coffee and espresso place.
Petite Abeille
134 W BroadwayDecent place for mussels and fries and Belgian beer.
Zaitzeff
72 Nassau StGood burgers
Harry's NYC
1 Hanover SquareVery nice place for dinner (somewhat pricey).
A New York institution - birthplace of eggs benedict, oysters Rockefeller, and many other dishes.
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Delmonico's
56 Beaver StA New York institution - birthplace of eggs benedict, oysters Rockefeller, and many other dishes.
Anthony Bourdain's original restaurant - "American beef, French style"
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Les Halles
Anthony Bourdain's original restaurant - "American beef, French style"
Luke's Lobster FiDi
26 South William StreetAmazing lobster rolls
One of the oldest establishments in Manhattan, in a wood frame building in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. A favourite dinner spot of mine.
Bridge Cafe
279 Water StOne of the oldest establishments in Manhattan, in a wood frame building in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. A favourite dinner spot of mine.
Ruchi
120 Cedar StVery decent Indian fare
Drinks & Nightlife
The 5th floor patio (at The Living Room bar) overlooking WTC is a great place to have a drink at sunset.
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W New York – Downtown
8 Albany StThe 5th floor patio (at The Living Room bar) overlooking WTC is a great place to have a drink at sunset.
Excellent cocktail lounge. (Best to go to such places on a weeknight to avoid the crowds.)
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Weather Up
589 Vanderbilt AveExcellent cocktail lounge. (Best to go to such places on a weeknight to avoid the crowds.)
Fresh Salt
146 Beekman StGood place for a happy hour drink and nosh.
Nice cocktail lounge / wine bar. Best on weeknights when it's less crowded.
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Vintry Wine & Whiskey
57 Stone StNice cocktail lounge / wine bar. Best on weeknights when it's less crowded.
Bar Seven Five
75 Wall StNice cocktail lounge in the lobby of the Andaz hotel
Everything Else
Many bars and restaurants on this quaint cobblestone street. In warm weather, they set up chairs and tables outdoors.
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Stone Street
Stone StreetMany bars and restaurants on this quaint cobblestone street. In warm weather, they set up chairs and tables outdoors.
Outdoor market with lots of local food. Excellent alternative to brunch. Summer months only.
New Amsterdam Market
100 Peck SlipOutdoor market with lots of local food. Excellent alternative to brunch. Summer months only.
Shopping
West Street Wine & Spirits
56 West StNearest wine and liquor store, with a very friendly proprietor
The best grocery store (market) in the area. Open 24 hours.
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Jubilee Market Place on John
99 John StThe best grocery store (market) in the area. Open 24 hours.
Fashion bargains. Very popular with tourists - best to go after 7 pm (closes at 8 or 9).
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Century21 Stores
32 Church StFashion bargains. Very popular with tourists - best to go after 7 pm (closes at 8 or 9).
Sightseeing
A great way to view the Statue of Liberty from nearby, for free! Coffee and beer are available for purchase on board. Departs every half hour.
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The Battery Conservancy
1 Whitehall StA great way to view the Statue of Liberty from nearby, for free! Coffee and beer are available for purchase on board. Departs every half hour.