Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Little Fox Cafe
Free wifi and quite large seating area.
Oro Bakery and Bar
375 Broome StFree wifi and lots of internationals.
Dean & DeLuca
560 BroadwayExpensive but worth trying. Groceries from all over the world.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StLarge grocery store with organic produce.
Food Scene
Ceci Cela Patisserie
14 Delancey StBest croissant and coffee in the neighborhood.
Balthazar
80 Spring StOne of the best restaurants in Manhattan.
Cafe Select
212 Lafayette StNot bad for a quick bite. Swiss owner, mostly European crowd.
Blue Ribbon Brasserie
97 Sullivan StGood sushi place.
Tartinery - Nolita
209 Mulberry StreetCute French place with good tartines, close to home.
Cafe Gitane
242 Mott StYummy cous cous.
Arts & Culture
ニュー・ミュージアム・オブ・コンテンポラリー・アート
235 BoweryContemporary art.
Blue Note
131 West 3rd StreetOld and famous jazz club.
Everything Else
Duane Reade
110 Newark Ave24 hours open pharmacy.
Lt. Petrosino Square
Cleveland PlaceLovely little park. Have a seat on a bench, with your iced-coffee and a book.
Shopping
Prada Broadway Epicenter
575 BroadwayDoes not require explanation.
Uniqlo Soho
546 BroadwayIn case you forgot your socks or shirts at home.
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueFive floors of shopping.
Drinks & Nightlife
Crosby Street Hotel
79 Crosby StGood for after work drinks and brunches.