Six Really Useful Apps For NYC
Like everyone else in New York, I tend to have strong opinions on what places my friends (and foes) should or should not frequent while in NYC. While I don’t claim to know everything about this city and what treasures, I’ve learned a thing or two about differentiating the good from the awesome and bad over the last 6+ years.
A recent influx of friendly faces from San Francisco has prompted me to compile a list of apps to make the transition that much easier for those new to the city. Time is money and we definitely don’t have enough of it here. So here are a handful of iOS apps for everyone and anyone but mostly for Alexia to which this list is dedicated. Hopefully others find this useful and feel free to add your own recommendations.
HopStop: Despite the grid and easy to use subway system, Manhattan can be a daunting and intimidating city to traverse if you have no idea which direction is North or West.
HopStop can be an invaluable tool and even before there was an app, I used the online portal to find my way around the city. The free app will get you from point A to point B whether you’re taking the bus, subway, walking or biking regardless of which borough or neighborhood you’re trying to escape from.
MenuPages is what everyone relied on for restaurant reviews before Yelp hit the scene years ago. The app itself is pretty crap and buggy but it does have menus on hand for every restaurant I’ve ever looked up and it’s free. It’s integrated with Open Table, so you can make reservations straight from the Menu Pages app. The app works in NYC, SanFran, LA, Philly, Boston, Chicago, DC and South Florida.
While your best luck is in NYC, Seamless Food Delivery and Takeout works in more than 45 cities. Chances are, if your city has several takeout joints, this app will connect you with the food.
If you have the time and space to cook or perhaps you want high quality groceries delivered to your door when you want them, then look no further than FreshDirect. Not only is it convenient but they even deliver booze! To your door! Like gods!
If Eater or New York Magazine ever come out with an app, I hope it’s half as good as Immaculate Infatuation, which has become my go to for restaurant reviews and recommendations when out and about. Add any number of filters for a curated experience whether you’re looking for a drunk brunch spot or a foam party.
Stay tuned for Alexia’s list of six really useful apps for SF.