Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Murray's Cheese Bar
28-30 Jackson AvenueFor the cheese-lovers! Try the peppadoo's.
Food Scene
Faicco’s Italian Specialties
260 Bleecker StAmazing cold cuts and "heros."
Amy's Bread
672 9th AveTry their hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows!
Prodigy Coffee
33 Carmine StBrooklyn-roasted coffee
Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington StYummy, friendly Italian
Petite Boucherie
14 Christopher StOpen airy cafe or wine bar -- free wifi!
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveAmazing, affordable meatballs! Try the "Whiskey Float."
Buvette
42 Grove StA French favorite -- a location is even opening in Paris!
Market Table
54 Carmine StSolid, farm-to-table brunch spot.
The Butcher's Daughter
19 Kenmare StFeel healthy, eat vegetarian, drink juice.
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetGreat brunch, just around the corner from Carrie's SATC apartment
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
30 W 8th StThe $1M flagship -- worth stopping in
Westville West
210 W 10th Stgreat lunch spot
Shopping
Victory Garden
31 Carmine StGoat's milk soft server -- lactose free!
Everything Else
Jones Street Wine
23 Jones StGreat, affordable wines. Friendly owner.
Jin Soon Natural Hand-Foot Spa
56 E 4th StMani/pedi
Vol De Nuit ... AKA Kwak Heaven
148 West 4th StreetBelgian pub
Sacred Sounds Yoga
163 Bleecker StWelcoming yoga studio. Try their aerial classes!
Goods for the Study Mulberry
234 Mulberry StIndependent bookshop with a great cafe.
C.O. Bigelow
414 6th Avethe ultimate stop for all things beauty
Goorin Bros-West Village
337 Bleecker StSF hat company -- really nice salespeople, great hats
Drinks & Nightlife
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
192 7th Ave Scute spot for wine & cheese