Food Scene
Matisse
924 2nd AveGreat little French place within walking distance
El Pote Español
718 2nd AveDelicious sangria right around the corner
Red Mango
701 2nd AveFrozen Yogurt!
Luke's Lobster Midtown East
207 E 43rd StDelicious lobster rolls
Hendriks
557 3rd AveGood food and cozy/romantic atmosphere.
The Capital Grille
200 E 42nd StSteak.
The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen
485 5th AvenueGood Coffee
Ground Central Coffee Company
3rd AvenueGood Coffee.
FIKA
2211 BroadwayGood Coffee.
Townhouse Diner
696 2nd AveDiner with nice people.
Essentials
Gristedes
40 East End AveClosest grocery store
Big grocery store, massive cheese selection and they let you try any cheese you like
116 Einheimische empfehlen
Fairway Market Kips Bay
550 2nd AveBig grocery store, massive cheese selection and they let you try any cheese you like
Arts & Culture
AMC Loews Kips Bay 15
570 2nd AveMovie theater
Drinks & Nightlife
Middle Branch
154 E 33rd StDimly lit speakeasy with great cocktails
Beekman Bar and Books
889 1st Ave.Nice lounge bar with good whiskey selection
Pod 39
145 E 39th StRooftop bar
Park Avenue Tavern
99 Park AvenueBar with decent food
Bar/Mexican restaurant, good deals on frozen margarita's while eating Mexican food, what's not to like? Probably the loud music if you don't like loud music while you eat and drink margaritas.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Blockheads Burritos
951 Amsterdam AveBar/Mexican restaurant, good deals on frozen margarita's while eating Mexican food, what's not to like? Probably the loud music if you don't like loud music while you eat and drink margaritas.
Nice garden in the back and a decent beer selection. Better eat before you go here though, the food is not the best.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Tuttles
West 40th StreetNice garden in the back and a decent beer selection. Better eat before you go here though, the food is not the best.
Nice bar in the basement of the Andaz Hotel, delicious finger food and good drinks if you can get in.
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Plunge Rooftop Bar + Lounge
18 9th AveNice bar in the basement of the Andaz Hotel, delicious finger food and good drinks if you can get in.
Everything Else
Boat transportation to e.g. Wall Street, Williamsburg, with great views
58 Einheimische empfehlen
East 34th Street station
East 34th StreetBoat transportation to e.g. Wall Street, Williamsburg, with great views
Daniels Bagel
569 3rd AveBagels