Joey Bats Café at The Essex Market

Cheery outpost with seasonal American cuisine & culinary training for refugees, plus garden seating.

This retro gem serves legendary Jewish comfort food in a cozy setting, perfect for brunch and featuring standout bagels and homemade sodas.

A charming West Village café and wine bar serving up authentic espresso, delightful hot chocolate, and tasty aperitifs, with inviting sidewalk seating.

Open around the clock, this juice bar offers acai bowls, smoothies, salads, and sandwiches, plus meal delivery.

Cozy, modern rooms in a hip hotel offering a restaurant, a cafe/bar & a gym, plus free Wi-Fi. In the vibrant East Village, this trendy hotel amid restaurants, bars and theaters is a 5-minute walk from a subway stop, 12 minutes on foot from Washington Square Park and a mile from the Empire State Building. Cozy, modern rooms provide flat-screen TVs, Netflix and safes, in addition to free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer day beds; family rooms add bunk beds and sleep up to 4 guests. Amenities include a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, a gym, and a cafe/bar with a terrace. Pets are welcome (surcharge). Valet parking is available (fee).

Sophisticated lodging with a spa & a hammam, plus a chic restaurant & a seasonal outdoor pool. This posh high-rise hotel is a mile from One World Trade Center and 12 minutes' walk from Washington Square Park. Offering floor-to-ceiling windows with city or Hudson River views, the refined rooms feature flat-screen TVs, Nespresso machines and free Wi-Fi, plus iPod docks, soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Suites add living rooms; some have whirlpool tubs. There's a chic restaurant serving contemporary American dishes, and a hip lounge/bar with a mid-century theme. Other amenities include a fitness center, a spa with a hammam, and a seasonal outdoor pool with a bar. There's also a ballroom, meeting space and valet parking.

Upscale bakery selling handcrafted Italian-inspired breads, including multigrain & sesame varieties.

Dolar Shop offers a lively all-you-can-eat hot pot experience in Manhattan, blending authentic tastes with modern flair—perfect for foodies and fun gatherings.

Pub grub is offered along with a robust selection of draft beers at this old-school, bi-level venue.

This cozy, no-frills Chinese spot in Chinatown is a must for scrumptious pork buns, especially their famous pineapple bun that strikes a perfect sweet-savory balance.