Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
One of the best food halls in the city, you can choose from tacos, burgers, ramen, tapas, sushi plus have great ice-cream and coffee.
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Gotham West Market
600 11th AveOne of the best food halls in the city, you can choose from tacos, burgers, ramen, tapas, sushi plus have great ice-cream and coffee.
My favorite coffee shop in NYC - cute, neighborhood coffee shop with friendly baristas and really great coffee.
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The Jolly Goat Coffee Bar
515 W 47th StMy favorite coffee shop in NYC - cute, neighborhood coffee shop with friendly baristas and really great coffee.
Amy's Bread
672 9th AveDelicious bakery treats!
Sullivan Street Bakery
236 9th AveAmazing pizza and other baked goods.
OBAO
647 9th AveFresh and fragrant Thai food.
Great fried chicken (including gluten free), plus lots of other Korean favorites.
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Hell's Kitchen
Great fried chicken (including gluten free), plus lots of other Korean favorites.
Queen of Sheba
650 10th AveReally tasty Ethiopian fare.
5 Napkin Burger
630 9th AveRenowned burger chain.
Wasabi
561 7th AveTasty and fresh, ready-made Japanese food to grab and go.
My second-favorite coffee shop, and close by to Times Square.
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Café Grumpy
224 W 20th StMy second-favorite coffee shop, and close by to Times Square.
Parks & Nature
A really nice place to sit and relax by the river. It also joins up with the trail alongside the river so you can walk, run or cycle in either direction.
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I-Pier 25 ku-Hudson River Park
West StreetA really nice place to sit and relax by the river. It also joins up with the trail alongside the river so you can walk, run or cycle in either direction.
Essentials
There's also a closer Duane Reade on the west side of 9th Avenue, just by the corner of 44th Street.
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Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayThere's also a closer Duane Reade on the west side of 9th Avenue, just by the corner of 44th Street.
Has a large selection of foods and drinks though on the pricier side.
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Amish Market
731 9th AveHas a large selection of foods and drinks though on the pricier side.
Getting Around
Everything from the subway (A/C/E) to buses to NJ, and further afield. The closest subway stop - you can enter at 44th and 8th.
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Port Authority of NY station
641 8th AveEverything from the subway (A/C/E) to buses to NJ, and further afield. The closest subway stop - you can enter at 44th and 8th.
For LIRR and Amtrak trains, this can be reached by a 15-20 minute walk, or the 1/2/3 or A/C/E trains.
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Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th StFor LIRR and Amtrak trains, this can be reached by a 15-20 minute walk, or the 1/2/3 or A/C/E trains.
The other nearby subway station for 1/2/3, N/Q/R and 7 line trains.
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Times Sq - 42 St station
The other nearby subway station for 1/2/3, N/Q/R and 7 line trains.