Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Embassy Wine & Spirits
796 Lexington AveLiquor store: Wine & alcohol between 61st & 62nd St. on Lexington Ave
Duane Reade
3506 Broadway 60th St & Lexington Ave
Dry cleaners and laundry service. Free pick up and delivery (include tip for one way)
New La Mode Cleaners
141 E 62nd StDry cleaners and laundry service. Free pick up and delivery (include tip for one way)
Wash & Fold
333 E 65th StSelf service Laundromat
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWalk in medical center for emergencies. Affordable care for if you are non-insured
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CityMD East 86th Urgent Care - NYC
336 East 86th StWalk in medical center for emergencies. Affordable care for if you are non-insured
Lenox Hill Hospital
100 E 77th StPasteur Pharmacy/Newton-Timmermann Pharmacy
806 Lexington AvePharmacy and beauty essentials
Citibank
2261 1st Ave.Bed Bath & Beyond
1932 BroadwayMorton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker StFood Scene
Sprinkles New York - Upper East Side
780 Lexington AveCupcakes!
World famous cupcakes! Coffee and dessert located inside Bloomingdales
401 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StWorld famous cupcakes! Coffee and dessert located inside Bloomingdales
High-end Italian seafood & housemade pastas from Michael White in a chic Central Park South setting.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marea
240 Central Park SHigh-end Italian seafood & housemade pastas from Michael White in a chic Central Park South setting.
Barbaresco
843 Lexington AveItalian located across the street from Apt.
Flatiron - Favorite Japanese/Italian fusian - definitely get the parmesan cheese wheel pasta!
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basta Pasta
37 W 17th StFlatiron - Favorite Japanese/Italian fusian - definitely get the parmesan cheese wheel pasta!
SoHo - Australian burgers and pastas. Very good and trendy spot
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ruby's Cafe
219 Mulberry StSoHo - Australian burgers and pastas. Very good and trendy spot
K-town - Korean home style cooking, nice interior, hip - Wait times usually 30mins-1hr.
Her Name is Han
17 E 31st StK-town - Korean home style cooking, nice interior, hip - Wait times usually 30mins-1hr.
K-town - KOREAN BBQ - Ask for Imperial Room - Korean BBQ - order Marinated galbi and cold buckwheat noodle soup. or Kimchi or Soybean paste soup
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
miss KOREA BBQ
10 W 32nd StK-town - KOREAN BBQ - Ask for Imperial Room - Korean BBQ - order Marinated galbi and cold buckwheat noodle soup. or Kimchi or Soybean paste soup
K-town - Korean BBQ - order Pork belly bbq. minimum wait times are 30mins -1.5hr wait. Especially on weekends.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jongro BBQ
22 W 32nd StK-town - Korean BBQ - order Pork belly bbq. minimum wait times are 30mins -1.5hr wait. Especially on weekends.
Samwon Garden Korean BBQ
37 W 32nd StK-town - Korean BBQ - Get Marinated Galbi.
Brooklyn - Best thin crust Pizza in NY!
Take L train towards Brooklyn and get off Morgan Stop
Note: L trains not running on weekends.
1621 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roberta's
261 Moore StBrooklyn - Best thin crust Pizza in NY!
Take L train towards Brooklyn and get off Morgan Stop
Note: L trains not running on weekends.
Australian Brunch, hip, long wait times but worth it! Previously owned by Heath Leger.
Suggestions: Moroccan scramble, Ricotta Pankcakes
800 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Five Leaves
18 Bedford AveAustralian Brunch, hip, long wait times but worth it! Previously owned by Heath Leger.
Suggestions: Moroccan scramble, Ricotta Pankcakes
East Village - Hip, Jamaican cuisine. Suggestions: beef oxtail,
Jerk chicken, Grilled Corn - appetizer
137 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AEast Village - Hip, Jamaican cuisine. Suggestions: beef oxtail,
Jerk chicken, Grilled Corn - appetizer
In Midtown - Hidden, Japanese Izakaya Sake bar/restaurant. Large selection of unique Sakes from Japan.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sakagura
211 43rd StIn Midtown - Hidden, Japanese Izakaya Sake bar/restaurant. Large selection of unique Sakes from Japan.
Café Habana
17 Prince StSoHo - Hip, cuban food
Classic Roman-Italian soul food in an a casual but elegant setting. Located in Gramercy Park Hotel
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Maialino
30 Lexington AveClassic Roman-Italian soul food in an a casual but elegant setting. Located in Gramercy Park Hotel
Italian marketplace comprising a variety of restaurants, food and beverage counters, bakery, retail items, and a cooking school.
592 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveItalian marketplace comprising a variety of restaurants, food and beverage counters, bakery, retail items, and a cooking school.
Italian coffee bar pastries, sandwiches & salads. Near Apt on 61st St & Park Ave.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Loews Regency Hotel
540 Park AveItalian coffee bar pastries, sandwiches & salads. Near Apt on 61st St & Park Ave.
Upscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FIG & OLIVE | Uptown
808 Lexington AvenueUpscale restaurant & bar serving seasonal Mediterranean fare prepared with flavored olive oils
Creative pub bites & signature drinks from a British tavern sporting a spare-but-chic decor.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The East Pole
133 E 65th StCreative pub bites & signature drinks from a British tavern sporting a spare-but-chic decor.
sweetgreen
162 N 4th StCasual Salads
Serafina Always
33 E 61st StPasta, Pizza and salads
JOE & THE JUICE
161 Prince StFresh pressed juices
Tea service, pastries & cafe fare are the draw at this colorful establishment with a whimsical vibe.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alice's Tea Cup, Chapter 2
156 E 64th StTea service, pastries & cafe fare are the draw at this colorful establishment with a whimsical vibe.
Elegant townhouse restaurant by Jean-Georges Vongerichten with a seasonal French menu.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JoJo
160 E 64th StElegant townhouse restaurant by Jean-Georges Vongerichten with a seasonal French menu.
Located across the street from Apt. Great for brunch, pastries or the grab coffee and lunch
247 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveLocated across the street from Apt. Great for brunch, pastries or the grab coffee and lunch
Favorite coffee shop near Apt. Small but great coffee. On 62nd St, Lexington Ave
135 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Birch Coffee
134 1/2 E 62nd StFavorite coffee shop near Apt. Small but great coffee. On 62nd St, Lexington Ave
Located inside The Plaza Hotel basement - variety of great food options! My favorite is Luke's Lobster (get the lobster roll and calm chowder)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Todd English Food Hall
1 W 59th StLocated inside The Plaza Hotel basement - variety of great food options! My favorite is Luke's Lobster (get the lobster roll and calm chowder)
Indoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
1123 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado de Chelsea
75 9th AveIndoor marketplace renowned for its wide range of grocers (fish, produce, etc.), shops & eateries.
BEST SOUP DUMPLINGS - Shanghai Chinese Food- AMAZING
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shanghai 21
21 Mott StBEST SOUP DUMPLINGS - Shanghai Chinese Food- AMAZING
Cocoron
16 Delancey StSoHo - Best SOBA noodles
Fine Dining - Sophisticated New French eatery boasting floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Central Park.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jean-Georges
1 Central Park WestFine Dining - Sophisticated New French eatery boasting floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Central Park.
Shopping
SEPHORA
750 Lexington AveBeauty and makeup essentials
Chanel New York Madison Avenue
660 Madison AveDesigner shopping
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th AveDesigner shopping
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueDepartment store
ZARA
Lexington AvenueH&M
150 East 86th StreetThe Home Depot
50-10 Northern BlvdHome improvement essentials
The Container Store
725 Lexington AveBeautiful Shopping center. Amazing architecture
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Oculus
Church StreetBeautiful Shopping center. Amazing architecture
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleBest Buy
1280 Lexington Avefor Sim Cards, electronics
Hip, sprawling showcase of high-end clothing & fashion-forward displays, plus a gourmet cafe. Owned by Rei Kawakubo of Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons and her husband Adrian Joffe.
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dover Street Market New York
160 Lexington AveHip, sprawling showcase of high-end clothing & fashion-forward displays, plus a gourmet cafe. Owned by Rei Kawakubo of Japanese fashion label Comme des Garçons and her husband Adrian Joffe.
Parks & Nature
Prado de las Ovejas
1802 East 65th StreetBethesda Fountain
Shake Shack also inside park. Great burgers!
440 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Madison Square
11 Madison AveShake Shack also inside park. Great burgers!
Central Park South
Central Park South Enter through 60th St. and 5th Ave.
Arts & Culture
El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveMuseo Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveNeue Galerie
1048 5th AveThe Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
Colección Frick
1 E 70th StGagosian Shop
976 Madison Ave
Museo Americano de Historia Natural
200 Central Park WestLincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaSociety of Illustrators
128 E 63rd Stmodern, contemporary art located in Chelsea
884 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
modern, contemporary art located in Chelsea
Sightseeing
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich St
Edificio Empire State
20 W 34th StFamous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller PlazaFamous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & giant Christmas tree.
Iconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
781 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StIconic train station known for its grand facade & main concourse, also offering shops & dining.
The Theater District is the teeming heart of Midtown West. In the pedestrian plazas of Times Square, costumed characters beckon to energetic crowds under the pulsing lights of towering digital billboards. Locals and tourists gather on the giant red staircase above the TKTS booth, which sells tickets to Broadway shows running at the area’s historic theaters. On busy 42nd Street, chain stores and restaurants abound.
829 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Theater District
The Theater District is the teeming heart of Midtown West. In the pedestrian plazas of Times Square, costumed characters beckon to energetic crowds under the pulsing lights of towering digital billboards. Locals and tourists gather on the giant red staircase above the TKTS booth, which sells tickets to Broadway shows running at the area’s historic theaters. On busy 42nd Street, chain stores and restaurants abound.
Audio & guided tours are offered on this iconic island featuring the Statue of Liberty & a museum.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Liberty Island
Audio & guided tours are offered on this iconic island featuring the Statue of Liberty & a museum.
Designer boutiques, fancy chain stores and high-end art galleries make trendy SoHo a top shopping destination, especially for out-of-towners. Known for its elegant cast-iron-facades and cobblestone streets, the neighborhood is also an atmospheric backdrop for fashionable crowds clustering at high-end restaurants and nightlife hotspots. During the day, street vendors sell everything from jewelry to original artwork.
909 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SoHo
Designer boutiques, fancy chain stores and high-end art galleries make trendy SoHo a top shopping destination, especially for out-of-towners. Known for its elegant cast-iron-facades and cobblestone streets, the neighborhood is also an atmospheric backdrop for fashionable crowds clustering at high-end restaurants and nightlife hotspots. During the day, street vendors sell everything from jewelry to original artwork.
Coney Island is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood that morphs into a relaxation and entertainment destination each summer. Locals and tourists crowd its beach, the Wonder Wheel and Luna Park, an amusement park featuring the famed Cyclone roller coaster. Street performers, the Circus Sideshow and the Mermaid Parade in June lend an eccentric vibe. Nathan's Famous is known for its July 4th hot-dog eating contest.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coney Island Avenue
Coney Island AvenueConey Island is a residential Brooklyn neighborhood that morphs into a relaxation and entertainment destination each summer. Locals and tourists crowd its beach, the Wonder Wheel and Luna Park, an amusement park featuring the famed Cyclone roller coaster. Street performers, the Circus Sideshow and the Mermaid Parade in June lend an eccentric vibe. Nathan's Famous is known for its July 4th hot-dog eating contest.
Architect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
304 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Edificio Flatiron
175 5th AveArchitect Daniel Burnham's iconic 1902 triangular tower nicknamed for its clothes iron look.
Little Italy welcomes a heavily tourist crowd to its high concentration of souvenir shops and traditional Italian eateries and bakeries. Tenement buildings, once home to the immigrants who settled the area in the late 1800s, line the narrow streets. Mulberry Street, the main thoroughfare, turns into a pedestrian mall on summer weekends.
312 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little Italy
189 Grand StLittle Italy welcomes a heavily tourist crowd to its high concentration of souvenir shops and traditional Italian eateries and bakeries. Tenement buildings, once home to the immigrants who settled the area in the late 1800s, line the narrow streets. Mulberry Street, the main thoroughfare, turns into a pedestrian mall on summer weekends.
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
253 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Towering Neo-Gothic church from 1879 with twin spires & storied history opposite Rockefeller Center.
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
2323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque High Line
Popular park 30 feet above street level on an old rail line, with river & city views.
Times Square
Getting Around
F,Q Subway - Around the corner from apt South on Lexington Ave. "Lexington Av/63rd St" stop
Lexington Av/63 St station
F,Q Subway - Around the corner from apt South on Lexington Ave. "Lexington Av/63rd St" stop
Lexington Avenue & East 60th Street
Subway lines N,R,W,4,5,6 - "59th St & Lexington" stop