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The Winery is a very high end wine and liquor place. Great selections, beautiful arrangements, knowledgeable staff, and the Chocolate Shop CHOCOLATE WINE!
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The Winery NYC
257 W 116th StThe Winery is a very high end wine and liquor place. Great selections, beautiful arrangements, knowledgeable staff, and the Chocolate Shop CHOCOLATE WINE!
My go-to grocery store. It has "the largest collection of craft beers in Manhattan"
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Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdMy go-to grocery store. It has "the largest collection of craft beers in Manhattan"
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass Blvd24 hours!
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardAwesome restaurant right downstairs!
Harlem Shambles is a boutique butcher shop serving locally sourced beef, lamb, pork and poultry. They embrace the whole animal philosophy.
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Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StHarlem Shambles is a boutique butcher shop serving locally sourced beef, lamb, pork and poultry. They embrace the whole animal philosophy.
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdTwo in Manhattan. AMAZING COOKIES
Columbia Business School
665 BroadwayColumbia's Morningside campus is gorgeous
Go for the Duck pond on the 113th street entrance
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Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveGo for the Duck pond on the 113th street entrance
Morningside Park Farmers Market
237-331 Manhattan AveLocal vendors
My go-to health food store! Flax seed milk, quinoa, Kevita probiotic drinks, gluten free breads, organic veggies and local dairy products (as well as soy alternatives) They've got it all.
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Organic Forever
2053 Frederick Douglass BoulevardMy go-to health food store! Flax seed milk, quinoa, Kevita probiotic drinks, gluten free breads, organic veggies and local dairy products (as well as soy alternatives) They've got it all.
UPS store for your shipping needs. There is also a US Post office on 116th
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The UPS Store
55 W 116th StUPS store for your shipping needs. There is also a US Post office on 116th
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Airport
I-Laguardia Airport
Airport
Food Scene
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th StBest chicken and waffles around. It's famous!
Mavens say "some of the best" Ethiopian food in the city is served at this "upscale" Harlem contender offering "delicious", "authentic" stews, "modern" decor and "friendly" service.
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Zoma
2084 Frederick Douglass BlvdMavens say "some of the best" Ethiopian food in the city is served at this "upscale" Harlem contender offering "delicious", "authentic" stews, "modern" decor and "friendly" service.
Café Frederick
2104 Frederick Douglass BlvdA nice eatery right across the street.
Les Ambassades
2200 Frederick Douglass BlvdSeriously good croissants.
Featured in Zagat for Best Restaurants for Brunch Uptown and Best Restaurants in Harlem
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Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdFeatured in Zagat for Best Restaurants for Brunch Uptown and Best Restaurants in Harlem
Dunkin'
2103 Frederick Douglass BlvdCoffee, Donuts and Ice Cream - RIGHT DOWN STAIRS!
Shopping
The UPS Store
55 W 116th StUPS store for your shipping needs
Starbucks
301 W 145th StFor those of you who NEED your Starbucks
Macy's
151 W 34th StBiggest Macy's ever.
Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle10 minutes via the C or B from my apt!
Drinks & Nightlife
Lobster Tuesdays, great food, great drinks on tap, spacious venue, screens EVERYWHERE playing different sports programs
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdLobster Tuesdays, great food, great drinks on tap, spacious venue, screens EVERYWHERE playing different sports programs
Has the feel of a speakeasy. At 67 Orange, you can find artisanal liquors, muddled ginger, fresh fruit juices and, for snacking, raw oysters and buffalo meat sliders.
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67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdHas the feel of a speakeasy. At 67 Orange, you can find artisanal liquors, muddled ginger, fresh fruit juices and, for snacking, raw oysters and buffalo meat sliders.
My favorite speakeasy bar. Hidden above a Five Guys burger joint, this little bar makes the best cocktails ever. I highly recommend Flowers in the Attic
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The Garret
296 Bleecker StMy favorite speakeasy bar. Hidden above a Five Guys burger joint, this little bar makes the best cocktails ever. I highly recommend Flowers in the Attic
Sightseeing
Frederick Douglass Cir
Great entrance to Central Park
If you're visiting NYC for the first time, you can't miss Times Square!
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Theater District
If you're visiting NYC for the first time, you can't miss Times Square!
In my many years in the city, I have yet to visit the Empire State Building, but it IS an iconic NYC building.
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Isakhiwo sase-Empire State
20 W 34th StIn my many years in the city, I have yet to visit the Empire State Building, but it IS an iconic NYC building.
Wall Street Exchange Alley
Wall street.
Arts & Culture
It's donation based! Go straight to the counter and ask for tickets. You don't NEED to pay, but you can if you want to.
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IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th AveIt's donation based! Go straight to the counter and ask for tickets. You don't NEED to pay, but you can if you want to.
Amazing Natural History Museum exhibits. Like the Met., this museum is donation based. Skip the kiosks and go straight to the counter to ask for your ticket. Special exhibits are paid.
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Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestAmazing Natural History Museum exhibits. Like the Met., this museum is donation based. Skip the kiosks and go straight to the counter to ask for your ticket. Special exhibits are paid.
The Hayden Planetarium
200 Central Park WestCuz stars and stuff.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaGet your ballet/opera fix here
Carnegie Hall
Philharmonic fan?