nyc.

Ever since moving to NYC, I’ve gotten countless requests for my favorite places; restaurants, shopping, nightlife, etc. While I can only say I’ve covered what seems like a fraction of this amazing city, here are some of my favorite places to eat, drink, shop, and explore.

(Be sure to check back as this page will be updated regularly!)

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brunch.

44 and X – American, Hell’s Kitchen (review) *
Bubby’s - American/comfort, Tribeca
Cafe Cluny – French, West Village
Cafeteria – American (New), Chelsea
Delicatessen, American (New), SoHo, (review)
Eatery, American (New), Hell’s Kitchen, (review)
Elmo – American (New), Chelsea, (review one, two)
Essex – American (New), Lower East Side
Extra Virgin – Mediterannean/American, West Village, (review)
The Fat Radish – Gastropub/English, Lower East Side (review)
Freemans – American (New) Lower East Side, (review) *
Friend of a Farmer – American (traditional), Gramercy, (review)
Peels – American/comfort, NoHo,  (review)
Penelope – American (traditional), Midtown East (review)
Prune – American (New), East Village, (review) *
The Smile, American (New), NoHo, (review) *
Spring Street Natural, American/healthy, Nolita (review)
Tapeo 29 – Spanish/American, Lower East Side, (review)

dinner.

121 Fulton Street – American (new)/Pub, Financial District
Abe and Arthur’s, American (new), Chelsea/Meatpacking
Acme, Noho, American (new)/modern European
Alta, Spanish/Mediterranean Tapas, Greenwich Village *
Aroma, East Village, Italian
Baby Bo’s, Mexican, Murray Hill, (review) *
Barbounia, Mediterranean, Flatiron, (review)
Barbuto Italian/American (new), West Village, (review)
Barraca, Spanish/Tapas, West Village
Beauty & Essex, American (new), Lower East Side *
Bubby’s - American/comfort, Tribeca
Cabana, Cuban, South Street Seaport
Cafe Noir, Tapas, South Village
Candle 79 – vegetarian/vegan, Upper East Side, (review)
Candle Cafe – vegetarian/vegan, Upper East Side, (review)
Corner Bistro – best burger in the city, West Village, (review)
Corsino, Italian, Meatpacking District (review)
Cowgirl Seahorse, Tex Mex, Financial District/LES
David Burke Kitchen, American (New), South Village/Tribeca
DBGB, American/Gastropub, NoHo
Delicatessen, American (New), SoHo, (review)
Dos Caminos – Mexican, multiple locations, (review)
Earl’s Beer & Cheese, American/Bar, East Harlem
Eatery, American (New), Hell’s Kitchen, (review)
Empanada Mama, Columbian, Hell’s Kitchen
The Fat Radish – Gastropub/English, Lower East Side
Feast – American (New), East Village, (review) *
Fig & Olive – Mediterranean, Meatpacking, (review)
The General – Asian Fusion, Lower East Side
Hardings, American (New), Flatiron
Haru, Japanese/Sushi, Financial District
Hurricane Club, Asian Fusion, Flatiron, restaurant/bar/trendy
Land Thai Kitchen, Thai, Upper West Side, (review)
Lievito Pizzeria, Italian, West Village, (review)
Mad Dog & Beans, Mexican, Financial District
Marble Lane, steakhouse, Chelsea
Matilda, Italian/Mexican fusion, East Village
Matsuri – Japanese, Chelsea, (review)
The Meatball Shop, Williamsburg/Lower East Side/West Village
Mercer Kitchen – American (New), SoHo
Moyoma – Japanese/Sushi, Chelsea *
Nizza – Italian (gluten free menu), Hell’s Kitchen
Oceana – American Seafood, Midtown, (review)
Otto – Italian, Greenwich Village, (review)
P.J. Clarke’s – American, one of the best burgers
Pure Food and Wine – vegan/raw, Union Square/Flatiron (review)
Room Service, Thai, Hell’s Kitchen, (review)
RSVP, South Village
Son Cubano, Cuban, Chelsea
Sons of Essex, American (new), Lower East Side, (review) *
Southern Hospitality, BBQ, Hell’s Kitchen (review)
Spice Market, Asian Fusion, Meatpacking District, (review)
Spring Street Natural, American/healthy, Nolita (review)
Stanton Social, Tapas/Small Plates, Lower East Side, (review) *
Stone Street Tavern, pub/bar food, Financial District
Tea and Sympathy, British/tea, West Village, (review)
Toy, Asian Fusion, Meatpacking

lunch.

(also refer to above favorite brunch places for lunch!)

5 Napkin Burger, American, Hell’s Kitchen/Union Square (review)
Blossom Du Jour, vegetarian/vegan, Hell’s Kitchen *
Digg Inn Seasonal Market, American/healthy, various locations
Ellen’s Stardust Diner, American, Times Square, (review)
Hummus Place, Middle Eastern, various locations
Land Thai Kitchen, Thai, Upper West Side, (review)
The Meatball Shop, Williamsburg/Lower East Side/West Village *
Nanoosh, Middle Eastern, various locations, (review)
Pinche Taqueria, Mexican, Nolita *
Room Service, Thai, Hell’s Kitchen & Chelsea, (review)
Spice, Thai, various locations
Spring Street Natural, American/healthy, Nolita (review)
Terri – vegetarian/vegan, flatiron, (review one, two) *
Uncle Nick’s Greek Cuisine, Greek, Midtown West
Westville, American (healthy), various locations *

dessert.

bars/nightlife.

1OAK, Chelsea/Meatpacking, nightclub *
Acme, Noho, lounge (downstairs)
The Ainsworth, Chelsea, sports bar
Ainsworth Park, Gramercy, sports bar
Anchor Bar, SoHo, bar/lounge
Art Bar, West Village, bar/lounge
Avenue, Chelsea/Meatpacking, nightclub
Beekman Beer Garden, Financial District, outdoor bar/happy hour
Blind Tiger Ale House, West Village, pub
Boom Boom Room, Meatpacking, lounge
Bounce, Flatiron, sports bar
Bow, Lower East Side, lounge/nightclub
Brinkley’s, pub/happy hour
Broome Street Bar, SoHo, pub
Butterfield 8, Midtown East, bar/happy hour
Cafe Wha, Greenwich Village, live music
Catch, Meatpacking, lounge
Comedy Cellar, Greenwich Village, comedy club *
Dorrian’s, Upper East Side, pub
Electric Room, Chelsea, lounge/nightclub
Epstein’s, Lower East Side, dive bar/happy hour
Fat Cat, West Village, bar/pool hall
Finale, Lower East Side, lounge/nightclub
Frying Pan, Chelsea (pier 66), outdoor bar/happy hour *
Gallow Green (McKittrick Hotel rooftop), Chelsea, restaurant/bar/rooftop
Gansevoort, Meatpacking/Park Ave, rooftop/lounge
GoldBar, Soho/Little Italy, lounge/nightclub
Grey Lady, Lower East Side, bar
Hardings, Flatiron, cocktails/happy hour
Hotel Chantelle, Lower East Side, lounge/nightclub
Hudson Terrace, Hell’s Kitchen, bar/lounge/happy hour
The Jane, Chelsea/West Village, lounge
Kingswood, West Village, restaurant/bar/happy hour
Lavo, Midtown East, nightclub
Le Bain, Meatpacking, nightclub
Le Baron, Chinatown, nightclub
The Leadbelly – Chinatown/LES, cocktail and oyster bar, live music
Loreley, Lower East Side, restaurant/bar/happy hour
Marquee, Chelsea, nightclub
Mister H, SoHo, lounge/nightclub
No. 8, Chelsea, lounge/nightclub
The Otheroom, West Village, bar/lounge
The Park, Chelsea, bar/lounge
Park Avenue Tavern, Midtown East, bar/happy hour
Pianos, Lower East Side, bar/music venue
PH-D, Chelsea, lounge
Pony Bar, Hell’s Kitchen and UES, bar
Provocateur, Meatpacking, nightclub
RDV, Meatpacking, lounge/nightclub
Revel, Meatpacking, bar/happy hour
RiFF RaFFs, Flatiron, nightclub
The Rusty Knot, West Village, bar
Simyone Lounge (SL), Meatpacking, nightclub
Soaked (Mondrian rooftop), SoHo, happy hour *
SoHo Grand (Yard and Club Room), SoHo, bar/lounge *
Southside, SoHo, nightclub
Spring Lounge, Nolita, dive bar
Stash, Chelsea, lounge/nightclub
Standard Biergarten, Meatpacking, happy hour
SubMercer, SoHo, lounge
Toy, Meatpacking, restaurant/lounge
Tribeca Grand (Church Lounge), Tribeca, bar/lounge
The Westway, West Village, nightclub
W.i.P., SoHo, nightclub
Wilfie & Nell, West Village, pub

coffee/cafes.

ACE Hotel/Stumptown Coffee, Flatiron *
Birch Coffee, Midtown East
Culture Espresso Bar, Midtown West
Grey Dog, various locations
Ground Support, SoHo
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee, West Village & Seaport
La Colombe, various locations
Lost Weekend, LES *
Roasting Plant Coffee, various locations
Saturdays NYC, SoHo *
V Bar, SoHo & East Village (review)

other attractions.

Eataly – Flatiron, combination of an authentic Italian market, restaurant, and cafe. (review)
South Street Seaport – Financial District, beautiful spot on the water with restaurants/bars/shops
Smorgasburg, Food Market, Williamsburg *
Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market
Union Square Greenmarket
Chelsea Market
The Highline
City Sights Bus Tour (review)

***shopping to come!***

beauty & wellness.

Arrojo Studio, South Village, salon
Caudalie Spa (in The Plaza Hotel), Midtown
L’Atelier Morgan and Paul, West Village, salon
Equinox, Greenwich Ave location, gym
John Barrett Salon, Midtown, salon, (review)
Solar Salon, Chelsea/Upper East Side, tanning salon

hamptons.

Surf Lodge, Montauk *
Ruschmeyer’s, Montauk *
Sloppy Tuna, Montauk
Drift Inn, Westhampton
Saltwater Grill, Westhampton
Montauk Beach House, Mountauk (review)
Navy Beach, Montauk
668 The GigShack, Montauk
La Brisa, Montauk

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* = top picks

Feel free to email me at gracie@girlmeetslife.com if you have questions or would like me to review your restaurant/venue.