New York City guide.

A block is much longer than you think.

Just walk and you’ll discover something new.

Plenty of people-watching opportunities on the subway.

Walk fast and pretend to know what you’re doing.

Wear whatever you want and embrace it.

A vibrant city with a lot of confidence and energy.

Where to explore

1. Bushwick
Industrial vibe, lots of street art, great coffee shops, bars and pizza.

2. Dumbo
Warehouse district by the water, shops, restaurants, carousel, and great city views.

3. Greenwich Village “the Village”
Classic New York, pretty brownstone buildings, good restaurants.

4. Lower East Side
Modern and old school, small shops, lots of food options including classic delis.

5. Meatpacking District
Cobblestone streets, high end stores, the beginning of the High Line.

6. Nolita
Low key shopping and restaurants, small streets, boutique shops.

7. Soho
More cobblestone streets and shopping central.

8. West Village
Feels like a european town. Small streets, good restaurants and Monica Geller’s apartment.

9. Williamsburg
Small streets, shops, bookstores, easy walking.

What to do

• Ride the subway
  To get from A to B or just for the ride.

• Cross the Brooklyn Bridge
  Best views if you cross from Brooklyn to Manhattan.

• Walk the Highline
  1.5 miles long but worth the walk, you’ll see lots of buildings and observe the city surrounding you.

• Times Square, but only once
  Best at night to see the overwhelming lights.

• Grand Central Terminal
  People move so fast here they become blurry. Stand still and check out the ceiling.

• Industry City
  Huge warehouse with a variety of shops, restaurants, galleries, and events.

• New York Public Library
  You don’t have to read or check out a book, just take a peek.

• Go to a park
  For a stroll, a jog, or a picnic.
  - Central Park
  - Prospect Park
  - Washington Square Park
  - Domino Park
  - Little Island

• Chelsea Market
  Plenty of food options, good for walking and exploring.

• Take the free ferry to Staten Island
  Buy a cheap beer and say hello to the Statue of Liberty.

• Cable car to Roosevelt Island
  Good for an aerial city view.

• Jazz at Birdland
  Check out some live jazz at this classic venue where all the greats from Charlie Parker to Stan Getz have played. It’s cozy, it’s intimate and you come here to enjoy the music.

• Museums
  There’s one for everyone.
  - Guggenheim
  - Whitney - Grab a drink at the bar on the top level
  - Moma
  - Moma PS1 - Free with your Moma ticket
  - Museum of Moving Image - Stay and watch a movie

• Coney Island
  A bit of a trek to venture out here, but the colors of the vintage games and the walk along the water are worth the ride.

• Ride a bike
  Rent a city bike and ride around the city, get the electric ones for extra power.

• Sail away on a classic Schooner
  If you want to see the Manhattan skyline from afar and enjoy the water, hop on the Shearwater for a 90-minute boat ride. BYOF and drinks can be purchased on board.

Where to stay

• Hotel Selina (Chelsea)
  Formerly known as Hotel Americano. If you stay in the Uptown Studio you’ll get to sleep in a beautiful wooden cube, sounds strange but it is very cozy and spacious. Nice way to separate the bed from the living room, the cube creates the impression of being in another room.

• PUBLIC Hotel (Lower East Side)
  Take the golden escalator up to the lobby where you’ll find the coziest sofa to lounge in. Great dining options, great views of the city, minimal and elegant decor. Queen room is small and intimate, with good use of space.

• The Ludlow (Lower East Side)
  Familiar and luxurious rooms, with a small but mighty rooftop and gym. Studio Queen is very comfortable, and you can wake up to a self-made Nespresso.

• Hoxton (Williamsburg)
  Small but cozy rooms. If you’re looking for a great rooftop bar with amazing views of the city, this is the hotel for you.

• Pod 39 (Midtown) and Pod Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
  Low-budget hotels with very small rooms but great for the price, location, and rooftops.

Where to eat

• Hart’s (Bed-Stuy)
  Small, candlelit, laid-back atmosphere and great wine.

• Roberta’s (Bushwick)
  Great pizza in a cool neighborhood. Grab a quick bite to go or stay for a while.

• Lucali (Caroll Gardens)
  It’s a bit of an effort to get a table but if you want to try the BEST and most authentic pizza in NYC it’s worth it. Show up before 5 pm, put your name down, hang out nearby and wait for your phone to ring. Don’t forget to bring cash.

• Joe’s Shanghai (Chinatown)
  Classic soup dumplings in Chinatown. Been around since 1994.

• Westville (Dumbo + various locations)
  Casual brunch spot located around the city.

• Panna II (East Village)
  Tiny place, long line, but worth the lights. Don’t forget to order some naan and a mango lassi. You might be bumping elbows all night, but it’s part of the experience.

• Cosme (Flatiron District)
  Beautiful and minimal interior, small shareable plates to get a taste of elevated Mexican cuisine.

• Chez Ma Tante (Greenpoint)
  Minimal fancy French-Canadian, cozy interior, natural wines, shareable menu.

• Joe’s Pizza (Greenwich Village)
  Nothing fancy, just a classic quality pizza spot. Add parmesan and oregano.

• M&O Market & Deli (Greenwich Village)
  Grocery/convenience store upfront, a hidden deli in the back. Get the BLT sandwich, it’s the most satisfying sandwich under $10.

• Avocaderia (Industry City)
  Everything you can imagine avocado style.

• Freemans (Lower East Side)
  Hidden at the end of a small alley, get some wine and a cheese plate.

• Russ & Daughters (Lower East Side)
  A New York classic for a bagel and smear, just grab a number and wait.

• Supermoon Bakehouse (Lower East Side)
  Grab a Cruffin or 5.

• Ess-a-Bagel (Midtown)
  Delicious and fluffy hand-rolled bagels.

• KazuNori: The Original Hand Roll Bar (Midtown)
  Show up and wait in line for a place at the bar.

• La Grande Boucherie (Midtown)
  Chic and airy french restaurant, good for a pre-show dinner.

• Atla (NoHo)
  Casual elevated Mexican cuisine, atmosphere is laid back and friendly. Great mezcal menu here.

• Los Tacos No.1 (NoHo)
  A Mexican taqueria transported to NYC. Bright white lights, hand-made tortillas, and Mexican coke. Get the Asada or Nopal on a corn tortilla.

• Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream (Nolita)
  Old school ice cream parlour with very unique flavors.

• Companion Cafe (Prospect Heights)
  Super small and intimate breakfast spot in Brooklyn. Great savory dishes and amazing drinks, try the Date Shake or Masala Chai Latte.

• Olmsted (Prospect Heights)
  Fresh and unique food offerings, so fresh some of their products come straight from the backyard. If you go for brunch try the Fro-Yo “Brunched”. After brunch check out their shop next door, Olmsted Trading Post.

• Rolo’s (Ridgewood)
  Cool and casual neighborhood restaurant.

• David’s Bagels (Stuyvesant Town)
  The first bagels I had in New York, and I keep thinking they’re the best. Soft, fluffy, fresh, simple, cheap, and fast.

• Via Carota (West Village)
  Super hard to get in but worth the cacio e pepe. Get in line, put your name down and be prepared to wait for a while.

• Jack’s Wife Freda (West Village + various locations)
  This place is warm and feels good. Their menu is beautifully illustrated, they have unlimited coffee, and the staff makes you feel at home. Get the eggs benedict with beet hollandaise sauce.

• Diner (Williamsburg)
  Cute, retro restaurant inside of a 90-year-old Pullman dining car. Great farm-to-table food with a great wine list.

• Sunday in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
  Amazing smoked salmon at this place, amazing egg + cheese sandwich, amazing fluffy pancakes. Go with a large group so you can try a little of everything.

• Four Horsemen (Williamsburg)
  Minimal and cozy decor, chill vibe, amazing food, and wine.

• Juliette (Williamsburg)
  Paris meets New York, casual bistro, beautiful greenery, and delicious food.

• Milk Bar (Williamsburg + various locations)
  Get any cookie and the birthday truffles are a must.

• Levain Bakery (Various locations)
  A big cookie with a lot of flavor, get the dark chocolate chip to share.

• Dig (Various locations)
  Hearty and healthy meals when you’re looking for something fast.

Where to drink

Coffee

• Alimama Tea (Chinatown)
  Mochi donuts and beautifully decorated teas, with flowers a golden ice cubes.

• Ludlow Coffee Supply (Lower East Side)
  Low-key coffee shop perfect for grab-and-go coffee. Try the Maple Oat Latte.

• Brooklyn Roasting Company (Various locations)
  Sustainable coffee in cool and minimal settings.

• Variety Coffee (Various locations)
  Old school vintage-style coffee shop. Casual environment.

• Devoción (Various locations)
  Shop in Williamsburg with a beautiful indoor patio and a massive skylight. Great coffee varieties with friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Cocktails/beer

• Forrest Point (Bushwick)
  Laid-back bar and restaurant, with good burgers and beers. Huge patio.

• Guadalupe Inn (Bushwick)
  Supper club with live shows, Mexican food, and mezcal drinks.

• Syndicated (Bushwick)
  Low key movie theater/bar in the heart of Bushwick. Get your drink, but also get some popcorn.

• Apotheke (Chinatown)
  Go to Doyers street and look for the chemist sign above a door. This is Apoteke, a place to enjoy elaborately prepared drinks. If you’re a bartender at heart, grab some bitters to mix at home or take their mixology classes.

• Death & Co. (East Village)
  Moody bar with delicious drinks. Get the Sundial or the Great Escape.

• Studio Cafe (Meatpacking District)
  Located on the 8th floor of the Whitney Museum. Awesome place to grab a drink (Aperol Spritz to be specific) and hide away from the chaos, step outside to get some fresh air on the patio.

• Evil Twin Brewery (Ridgewood)
  If you’ve ever heard of Mikkeller beer from Copenhagen, you should try Evil Twin; They’re both run by a Bjergsø twin brother. But even if you’re not amused by the family connection, you should still check this place out. It has a beautiful patio and a greenhouse to enjoy your beer in a very laid-back part of New York City.

• Luckydog (Williamsburg)
  If you like dogs and drinks, come here. Dog-friendly dive bar with shuffleboard and outdoor patio.

• Dante (Various locations)
  Reminiscent of European bars with outdoor seating and a pretty façade. Good for a late-night drink.

Where to shop

• Little Shop of Soil (Bushwick)
  Cute plant shop with several locations throughout Brooklyn.

• Strand Bookstore (East Village)
  Get lost in a world of books, something for everyone.

• Sézane (Nolita)
  Cute french shop with high-quality clothing and home goods.

• Mast Chocolate (Online)
  Williamsburg store is no longer open but you can still satisfy your sweet tooth online. Original and quality chocolate with the best packaging.

• The Meadow (West Village)
  Gourmet salt, chocolate, bitters, and flowers. If you get one thing, get a Pump Street Chocolate - sourdough and sea salt.

• Package free shop (Williamsburg)
  Everyday essentials in plastic-free form. Neat open space that encourages an eco-friendly lifestyle.

• Spoonbill & Sugartown bookstore (Williamsburg)
  Small, quaint bookstore with very unique finds.