Greenwich Village 39 Greenwich Ave. (Charles St.) New York, NY, 10014-2751; (212) 645-8965

True to its name, “tiny” West Village Thai that leaves big eaters
wanting more of its “delicious, inventive” cooking because “the portions
are just a little too small”; still, this younger sibling of Holy Basil
is “casual, fun” and “inexpensive.”

East Village 79 Second Ave. (bet. 4th & 5th Sts.) New York, NY,10003-8619; (212) 254-8002

“Hole-in-the-wall” South Indian Vegetarian in the East Village that “defies the stereotype of bland veggie food” (“even my carnivore boyfriend loves it”); despite some mixed reactions to the decor and service, most swear “darn, this is good!”

Greenwich Village, 126 W 13th Street (bet. 6th & 7th Ave.); (212) 691-4886

East 80s 1606 Second Ave. (bet. 83rd & 84th Sts.) New York, NY, 10028-4175; (212) 861-8686

“Great for families”, this “solid” Italian dishes out “bargain”,
table-size portions of “homestyle” eats à la Carmine’s; just gird yourself
for “kids all over the place” and “can’t-hear-yourself-think” acoustics.

SoHo – Little Italy 89 Mercer St. (bet. Broome & Spring Sts.) New York, NY, 10012-4402; (212) 274-0989

The “cool bathrooms” are a main “attraction” at this “sleek”
SoHo American that earns more praise for its “kick-butt” drinks than
its “basic bar food”; though the burgers are “surprisingly good”, some
suggest you “eat fast before you go deaf.”

Meatpacking District 63 Gansevoort St. (bet. Greenwich & Washington St.) New York, NY, 10014-1402; (212) 367-8440

The moderately priced French Provençal menu takes a backseat
to the Rhône Valley-laden vino list at this new Meatpacking District
wine bar where the bar itself — a black walnut colossus framed in zinc
– is the room’s focus; while its industrial, brick-and-concrete design
isn’t exactly warming, it’s not keeping cool cats away either.

Greenwich Village 50 Commerce St. (Barrow St.) New York, NY, 10014; (212) 924-5246

“If you can get” a table at this “inviting” “neighborhood” favorite on one of the “cutest blocks” in the West Village, it’s the place to go for “tasty”, modestly priced Midwest “harvest food” amid “great Depression-era decor”; as a bonus, “top-notch mixologists” man the “gorgeous bar” and there’s an “amazing” brunch.

Greenwich Village 400 W 14th Street (Near 9th Ave.); (212) 807-8444

Chelsea, 436 W 15th Street (bet. 9th & 10th Ave.)

Central Park und Staten Island Ferry war auch nicht schlecht. Financial District, Downtown ergibt sich automatisch wenn man mit der Fähre fährt.

Der Blick vom Empire State ist ein muß, denke ich.
Und wenn man schon da ist -> Time Square und Grand Central Station

• Museum of Modern Art
• Guggenheim Museum
• Musem of Natural History
• Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (wegen Aluminium Ausstellung)

Ja und dann warn wir noch in ein 1-2 Photo Museen.

New York ist sauteuer!, wobei Klamotten soviel kosten wie bei uns, ausser man erwischt nen SALE oder Factory Outlet, weiter draussen.

Unsere Vermieterin Camille Labro hat einen New York
Führer geschrieben: >> New York Confidential (@amazon.com)

Nach Aussagen von Camille entstehen mittlerweile ne ganze Reihe netter Bars und Clubs in Brooklyn, weil Soho und die Villages langsam teuer und von B’n'T’s (Bridges and Tunnels = Wochendjunkies von ausserhalb) bevölkert werden.