Chelsea Like a Local

1. David Barton Gym

215 W 23rd St (at 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Gymnastique · Chelsea · 59 conseils et avis

Sonar ..Sonar .me: You are standing in the old YMCA featured in the Village People’s famous hit. Get yourself clean, have a good meal and do whatever you feel! En savoir plus .

Le Grainne Cafe is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

2. Le Grainne Cafe

7.9
183 9th Ave (at W 21st St.), New York, NY
Restaurant français · Chelsea · 115 conseils et avis

Lizzie S.Lizzie Shupak: Le Grainne Cafe, 21st Street and 9th Ave. Best NY Creperie yet. Even the French one in the group agreed!

Murray's Bagels is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

3. Murray's Bagels

242 8th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), New York, NY
Magasin de bagels · Chelsea · 195 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Whole wheat? Tofu? What are you, meshuggah? Get a nice lox with a schmear, maybe, on a nice regular bagel? Don't be a schmuck and ask them to toast it... Eat, eat! You're all skin and bones!

General Theological Seminary is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

4. General Theological Seminary

440 W 21st St, New York, NY
Établissement d'enseignement supérieur et université · Chelsea · 4 conseils et avis

Daniel S.Daniel S.: A very special place. I lived here for three years, but anyone can visit via the entrance on 21st St.

Gagosian Gallery is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

5. Gagosian Gallery

9.3
555 W 24th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Galerie d'art · Chelsea · 51 conseils et avis

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to see museum-quality gallery shows has perfected this high-end form. Shows such as “Picasso and Marie-Thérèse: L’Amour Fou” prove you don’t have to be MoMA to stage a blockbuster. En savoir plus .

Matthew Marks is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

6. Matthew Marks

7.0
522 W 22nd St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Galerie d'art · Chelsea · 10 conseils et avis

BLOUIN ARTINFOBLOUIN ARTINFO: The best-lit gallery in Chelsea, in our opinion (a silly accolade, but there is a lot of competition). Works by Jasper Johns, Ken Price, and Jo Baer have graced this space. History happens here. En savoir plus .

Comme des Garçons is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

7. Comme des Garçons

7.8
520 W 22nd St (btw 10th Ave. & 11th Ave.), New York, NY
Magasin de vêtements · Chelsea · 16 conseils et avis

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: my old block!! besides the fact that Comme des Garcons has incredible collaborations and great clothes, this store in particular has a very unique design. head west people, this is where its at!

Pier 64 - Hudson River Park is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

8. Pier 64 - Hudson River Park

9.2
West Side Hwy (W 24th St), New York, NY
Parc · Chelsea · 10 conseils et avis

SureshSuresh: One of my favorite places to be in late spring & summer. Lounge w/a good book on the lawns or go for a run along the paved walkway. Great place to relax & enjoy views of the Hudson River.

Lightship Frying Pan is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

9. Lightship Frying Pan

8.4
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Café en plein air · Chelsea · 393 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Yuppie douchebags from all over swarm this place after work - so if you can, go during the day, when you can enjoy the maritime vibe, breeze off the harbor, amazing views, and tasty food!

10. Rin Thai Cuisine

7.2
265 W 23rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant thaïlandais · Chelsea · 62 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Forget "Spice" - the McD's of NYC Thai food - and grab a meal here, at Chelsea's best Thai spot. It's stylish, affordable, friendly, and the food and drinks are a leap ahead of nearby competition!

11. Casa Havana

190 8th Ave (19th & 20th Sts.), New York, NY
Restaurant cubain · Chelsea · 36 conseils et avis

Mark F.Mark Fortier: Fast, friendly service. Attracts cubans & has authentic non-glam hole in the wall charm. Churrasco steak is delicious and filling but prepare for enough garlic to kill off the entire cast of Twilight.

Monster Sushi is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

12. Monster Sushi

158 W 23rd St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Bar à sushis · Chelsea · 54 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: The best non $100 sushi in Chelsea!

New London Pharmacy is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

13. New London Pharmacy

7.8
246 8th Avenue (btwn 22nd & 23rd St.), New York, NY
Pharmacie · Chelsea · 18 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Wesley (look for the tall black bald guy) gives better advice than 99% of the cosmetics counters in this city! Impressive and eclectic collection long on hard-to-find and rare products!

Lazzoni is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

14. Lazzoni

7.7
154 W 18th St (Btw 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Magasin d'ameublement et de décoration intérieure · Chelsea · 2 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: A big step up, design-wise, from your post-college IKEA and West Elm collections... yet shockingly affordable. Modern Italian design to fill your NYC pad right.

Housing Works Thrift Shop is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

15. Housing Works Thrift Shop

8.4
143 W 17th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Boutique vintage et friperie · Chelsea · 23 conseils et avis
Dan's Chelsea Guitars is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

16. Dan's Chelsea Guitars

7.6
224 W 23rd St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Magasin de musique · Chelsea · 7 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: A travesty that the money-mad real estate whores kicked this legendary place a few doors to a much smaller storefront. Still a great staff and lots of rare and cool instruments -- a must for musicos!

Barneys New York, Chelsea is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

17. Barneys New York, Chelsea

236 W 18th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Magasin de vêtements · Chelsea · 15 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Ever wonder how all those chelsea boys and girls make their butts look so good? The jeans help. Semi-annual Barneys warehouse sale is held here, too -- a MUST for the savvy shopper.

Alan's Alley is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

18. Alan's Alley

205 Ninth Avenue (West 23rd St), New York, NY
Magasin de vidéos · Chelsea · 5 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Screw Netflix, this is a brilliant collection curated by a knowledgable staff. Disorganized (if you know what you want just ask), but rewards browsing & talking to the film buffs behind the counter!

The Blue Store is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

19. The Blue Store

5.3
206 8th Ave (at 21st St), New York, NY
Sex-shop · Chelsea · 12 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Much better selection and more helpful staff than Rainbow Station, which has been going inexplicably hetero the past few years...

Loehmann's is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

20. Loehmann's

101 7th Ave (16th Street), New York, NY
Grand magasin · Chelsea · 25 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: This was the original location of Barneys back in 1922, back when it was a luxury discounter. Loehmann's keeps up the tradition with bargains on hot designers, and a friendly staff!

High Line is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

21. High Line

9.4
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Parc · Chelsea · 1499 conseils et avis

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.

22. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Marché · Chelsea · 1217 conseils et avis

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: A holy food emporium! Go for our favorites; Amy's Bread, 9th Street Espresso, Sarabeths and Fat Witch Bakery!

23. 192 BOOKS

8.7
192 10th Ave (at 21st St.), New York, NY
Librairie · Chelsea · 24 conseils et avis

Kate S.Kate Silver: Small, well-curated shop with emphasis on new releases. A wonderful place for intimate author events with heavies -- also at nearby Paula Cooper Gallery. Sign up for their newsletter.

XES Lounge is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

24. XES Lounge

157 W 24th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Bar gay · Chelsea · 67 conseils et avis
Boxers NYC is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

25. Boxers NYC

7.5
37 W 20th St (btwn 5th Ave & Avenue of the Americas), New York, NY
Bar gay · Flatiron District · 136 conseils et avis
Mantiques Modern is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

26. Mantiques Modern

8.0
146 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Boutique d'antiquités · Chelsea · 5 conseils et avis

Rick V.Rick Valenzuela: Amazing antiques and oddities. Come often as they have new stuff all of the time.

Rubin Museum of Art is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

27. Rubin Museum of Art

9.0
150 W 17th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Musée d'art · Chelsea · 102 conseils et avis

Yolanda ShoshanaYolanda Shoshana: One of the sexiest places in Gotham baby! The art is dedicated dedicated to the art of the Himalayas & surrounding regions. Every Friday night it's free, there's a even a DJ. Great for a date!

The Red Cat is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

28. The Red Cat

227 10th Ave (btwn W 23rd & W 24th St), New York, NY
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · Chelsea · 130 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Back before the overpriced condos and trendmongers of the Meatpacking, Red Cat was making delicious, creative New American cuisine for the art gallery set and other locals. Still as good as ever.

El Quijote is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

29. El Quijote

226 W 23rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Restaurant espagnol · Chelsea · 66 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: An institution - Hendrix and Joplin held court here; and Patti Smith & Mapplethorpe bummed drinks when they lived upstairs. It hasn't changed a bit - and after a meal, you'll thank god it hasn't.

Juban is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

30. Juban

7.8
207 10th Ave (Between 22nd and 23rd), New York, NY
Restaurant japonais · Chelsea · 118 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: A stellar newcomer with a stylish design, wonderful staff, an authentic, inventive Japanese pub menu, and WOW what a sake collection! The sushi is serviceable, but it's not the main attraction.

Tia Pol is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

31. Tia Pol

8.4
205 10th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St.), New York, NY
Bar à tapas · Chelsea · 157 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: It's everything you've heard, and more -- but almost impossible to get into without a long wait at peak hours. If you're impatient, El Quinto Pino is a fine nearby alternate.

El Quinto Pino is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

32. El Quinto Pino

401 W 24th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Bar à vins · Chelsea · 112 conseils et avis
Blossom Restaurant is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

33. Blossom Restaurant

187 9th Ave (at W 21st St), New York, NY
Restaurant végétaliens et végétariens · Chelsea · 118 conseils et avis

Halstead PropertyHalstead Property: Good vegan food is hard to find, but it’s easy to find here! We are in love with the BLT sandwich – you’d never know that the ‘bacon’ was really soy protein!

La Luncheonette is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

34. La Luncheonette

130 10th Ave (btw 18th & 19th), New York, NY
Restaurant français · Chelsea · 16 conseils et avis

AskMenAskMen: An under-the-radar, rustic-with-worn-floorboards joint serving classic romance dishes. It's also tucked way out on 10th Avenue, which means you're taking a cab together - wherever you're going.

Elmo is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

35. Elmo

7.6
156 7th Ave (btwn W 19th & W 20th St), New York, NY
Restaurant américain · Chelsea · 142 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: The (slightly) less pretentious and overpriced alternative locals hit instead of Cafeteria. Bigger tables for parties and more room for socializing and showing off ensure its continued popularity.

36. Billy's Bakery

8.1
184 9th Ave (btw 21st & 22nd St), New York, NY
Magasin de cupcake · Chelsea · 209 conseils et avis

christopher d.christopher drummond: Blows Magnolia out of the water, and the staff is wayyyyyy nicer. The banana cake is the best ever

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

37. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

307 W 26th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Salle de spectacle · Chelsea · 171 conseils et avis

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: UCBT is the best place to laugh at funny people before they end up on TV. Nearly every sitcom on NBC’s Thursday-night lineup features performers who honed their craft at the Chelsea venue. En savoir plus .

The Joyce Theater is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

38. The Joyce Theater

9.2
175 8th Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY
Théâtre · Chelsea · 47 conseils et avis

Peter F.Peter Frank: I only come here every few years, usually when my mom is in town. And every time I'm reminded what a treasure it is. Always interesting performers, no bad seats in the house, and gentle ticket prices. En savoir plus .

The Irish Repertory Theatre is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

39. The Irish Repertory Theatre

8.1
132 W 22nd St (Btwn 6th & 7th Aves), New York, NY
Théâtre · Chelsea · 7 conseils et avis

Maureen N.Maureen Neufeld: Did you know that The Irish Rep holds FREE readings of plays by new playwrights and classic masters? Ask the house manager when the next reading will be held and sign up to attend!

Atlantic Theater Company (Linda Gross Theater) is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

40. Atlantic Theater Company (Linda Gross Theater)

8.5
336 W 20th St (8th Avenue), New York, NY
Théâtre · Chelsea · 13 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Re-opening Spring 2012. Great, intimate space for world premieres by stars like Mamet and the Coen brothers.

Cinépolis Chelsea is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

41. Cinépolis Chelsea

260 W 23rd St (8th Ave), New York, NY
Cinéma · Chelsea · 174 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Hedda Lettuce hosts Cinema Classics on Thursdays - get there early (there's a line!) for some truly great old movies at this fun, campy local tradition. Bonus: Rocky Horror midnight shows on weekends!

Highline Ballroom is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

42. Highline Ballroom

431 W 16th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Salle de concert · Chelsea · 137 conseils et avis

TicketWebTicketWeb: Coat check! The amazing staff perfectly reflects the venue that hired them. Small but cozy and incredibly clean. Sound is crystal clear and the lights are phenomenal. Any show here will be a great one En savoir plus .

Barracuda Bar is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

43. Barracuda Bar

7.0
275 W 22nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Bar gay · Chelsea · 62 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: The ideal combination of a Dive Bar and a Gay Bar. Cheap drinks, no attitude, great shows and lots of couches to chill with friends or make out with that hottie you just met!

Cafeteria is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

44. Cafeteria

8.0
119 7th Ave (at W 17th St), New York, NY
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · Chelsea · 637 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: Sure, us locals don't go here much anymore, and other than the mac & cheese, the food is bleh... but we love taking visitors here to feel like part of a real "scene"... a real "Sex & the City" vibe.

Dil-e Punjab Deli is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

45. Dil-e Punjab Deli

8.5
170 9th Ave (at 21st St), New York, NY
Restaurant indien · Chelsea · 45 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: There's a reason why the city's ex-pat cabbies are lined up here day and night - huge, affordable portions of DELICIOUS, authentic, all-vegetarian food from the subcontinent.

Chelsea Square Restaurant is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

46. Chelsea Square Restaurant

6.9
368 W 23rd St (at 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 51 conseils et avis

Dave S.Dave Silverstone: This is the place. It's where everyone, rich, poor, famous, or famished winds up when the clubs close; where locals show up hung-over the next day, and where their parents grab an early bird special.

East of Eighth Restaurant is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

47. East of Eighth Restaurant

254 W 23rd St (btw 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Restaurant de cuisine américaine moderne · Chelsea · 61 conseils et avis
The Raines Law Room is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

48. The Raines Law Room

9.2
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bar clandestin · Union Square · 336 conseils et avis

ThrillistThrillist: This subterranean spot's only marked by a small plaque & doorbell you must ring to be admitted. Inside you'll find perfectly prepared, fresh-juiced, hand-stirred or shaken classic cocktails & punches. En savoir plus .

Books of Wonder is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

49. Books of Wonder

18 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Librairie · Union Square · 46 conseils et avis

Alicia K.Alicia Kachmar: You know how sometimes you flip your sh*t over the harsh realities of life and the only fix is to manically read children's books while sitting on a creaky floor and eating cupcakes? No? Oh.

The Grey Dog - Chelsea is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

50. The Grey Dog - Chelsea

8.7
242 W 16th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 385 conseils et avis
Chop Shop is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

51. Chop Shop

7.8
254 10th Ave (25th St), New York, NY
Restaurant chinois · Chelsea · 40 conseils et avis

The New Yorker M.The New Yorker Manager: Ariel Levy: "Among the most satisfying standbys: fried vegetable dumplings and the zha jiang mian." Read more: http://nyr.kr/UuyJUl

Bonobos HQ is one of Chelsea Like a Local.

52. Bonobos HQ

8.3
45 W 25th St Fl 5 (on 5th Floor), New York, NY
Bureau · NoMad · 32 conseils et avis