Essential List for Visitors & Folks New to the City

I wish I had known about all of these great websites/venues when I moved to New York!

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Cleanplates  a great site that aids those looking for local/sustainable, organic, vegetarian, or vegan-friendly restaurants in NYC

Coovents  happy hour information & deals for venues across NYC!

Dial 7  when I fractured my knee recently, I was nervous as to how I would get around the city with a leg brace, unable to take mass transit.  If you don't know when cabs go off-duty (5am and 5pm), then you're in for a rude awakening, because hailing one during these off-times is next to impossible.  However, with a little advanced planning, you can schedule a car service to take you to your destination.  Even though the pricing isn't exactly cheap - $22 within Manhattan - it's reliable and ideal if you're faced with an injury.

Eataly  a true *must see* for any visiting culinaire

Fresh Direct  NYC's online grocery store that delivers right to your door!

Hop Stop  help yourself get from point A to point B seamlessly via NYC Transit

Max Delivery  NYC's online 1-hour-guaranteed-delivery store offering some of the city's finest indulgences

Menupages  menus for virtually every restaurant in NYC!

MTA NYC Transit  timetables, directions, etc. for NYC's infamous mass transit system

Open Table  free online restaurant reservations

Pet Centric  find the perfect companion for your city lifestyle

Seamless Web  order your breakfast/lunch/dinner online and have it delivered to your home/office!

Task Rabbit  hire someone else to do your dirty work for you!

TKTS  discounted tickets for Broadway/off-Broadway shows - **The Jersey Boys is a must see**