Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Decent brunch and coffee--open 24 hours. Very popular neighborhood spot.
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French Roast
78 W 11th StDecent brunch and coffee--open 24 hours. Very popular neighborhood spot.
Candle Cafe West
Great vegetarian and organic food--nice atmosphere. $$
The best Italian restaurant on the UWS, in my opinion. Cash only!
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Celeste Restaurant
502 Amsterdam AveThe best Italian restaurant on the UWS, in my opinion. Cash only!
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueVery popular burger joint--usually has a long line.
Momoya
185 7th AveOne of the better sushi restaurants on the UWS.
UWS outpost of the famous NY bakery (http://milkbarstore.com/).
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Milk Bar Midtown
119 W 56th StUWS outpost of the famous NY bakery (http://milkbarstore.com/).
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayOne of the best grocery stores on the UWS.
A fun atmosphere for a drink and appetizers. Has a "Brooklyn" vibe.
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Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveA fun atmosphere for a drink and appetizers. Has a "Brooklyn" vibe.
Wonderful seafood restaurant. You can make a reservation online: http://www.themermaidnyc.com/uws/
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The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveWonderful seafood restaurant. You can make a reservation online: http://www.themermaidnyc.com/uws/
Luke's Lobster Upper West Side
426 Amsterdam AvenueFun and cheap joint if you like seafood.
Hummus Place
305 Amsterdam AveNice vegetarian fare.
Land Thai Kitchen
450 Amsterdam AveSmall restaurant--very tasty food.
American/seafood. Loud and fun atmosphere and a nice place if you're going to see a move at Lincoln Plaza. You can reserve online: http://www.opentable.com/the-smith-lincoln-center
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The Smith
1900 BroadwayAmerican/seafood. Loud and fun atmosphere and a nice place if you're going to see a move at Lincoln Plaza. You can reserve online: http://www.opentable.com/the-smith-lincoln-center
Popular French restaurant. You probably don't need a reservation but it is popular for brunch. You can reserve online: http://www.opentable.com/nice-matin
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Nice Matin
201 W 79th StPopular French restaurant. You probably don't need a reservation but it is popular for brunch. You can reserve online: http://www.opentable.com/nice-matin
Very popular coffee spot--if you're a coffee lover worth a stop.
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Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveVery popular coffee spot--if you're a coffee lover worth a stop.
Nice restaurant right near Columbia University campus.
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Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayNice restaurant right near Columbia University campus.
Amazing cookies that are as big as baseballs ... people line up for them! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levain_Bakery)
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Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StAmazing cookies that are as big as baseballs ... people line up for them! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levain_Bakery)
This cafe is usually very busy. They have decadent desserts, and it was the cafe featured in "You've Got Mail." (http://www.cafelalo.com/)
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Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd StThis cafe is usually very busy. They have decadent desserts, and it was the cafe featured in "You've Got Mail." (http://www.cafelalo.com/)
Whimsical tea shop. Popular with kids but nice for adults who need a snack too (http://alicesteacup.com/chapter_1.html)
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Alice's Tea Cup
102 W 73rd StWhimsical tea shop. Popular with kids but nice for adults who need a snack too (http://alicesteacup.com/chapter_1.html)
Great Greek food very popular with locals--you can reserve online: http://www.opentable.com/kefi.
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Kefi
222 W 79th StGreat Greek food very popular with locals--you can reserve online: http://www.opentable.com/kefi.
B.Cafe
566 Amsterdam AvenueBelgian bar and pretty good food--just a few blocks away.
Isabella's
359 Columbus AveVery popular lunch spot. (212) 724-2100
isabellas.com
Drinks & Nightlife
First & Vine
1103 1st Ave.Nice wine bar--food is a bit pricey.
My favorite wine bar on the UWS--great cheese and food, and a nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices.
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Tolani Wine Restaurant
410 Amsterdam AveMy favorite wine bar on the UWS--great cheese and food, and a nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices.
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetOutdoor bar on the water--great when the weather is nice!
Shopping
It's a nice walk from this apt to the shops at Columbus Circle (http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/). Very upscale restaurants but also stores like JCrew, Williams Sonoma, and Sephora.
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Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleIt's a nice walk from this apt to the shops at Columbus Circle (http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/). Very upscale restaurants but also stores like JCrew, Williams Sonoma, and Sephora.
Retail designer clothing boutique for women. Very good selection of (expensive) jeans.
Olive & Bette's
252 Columbus AveRetail designer clothing boutique for women. Very good selection of (expensive) jeans.
Women's clothing two blocks from the apartment if you're in need of something quickly.
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Club Monaco
160 5th AveWomen's clothing two blocks from the apartment if you're in need of something quickly.
INTERMIX
365 Bleecker StExpensive designer clothing for women--sometimes has good sales.
Tani
100 Rivington StGreat shoe store. Nice selection of sale items in the back.
lululemon
114 5th AveYoga clothes and accessories.
Bluemercury
695 6th AveUpscale makeup and women's toiletries--like Sephora but a more limited selection.
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
301 W 125th StDiscount shoes.
Loehmann's
101 7th AveAmazing discount shopping.
Great thrift shop. Proceeds benefit HIV/AIDS research.
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Housing Works Thrift Shops
266 5th AveGreat thrift shop. Proceeds benefit HIV/AIDS research.
Verve
282 Columbus AveRetail accessories--jewelry, purses, scarves, etc.
teddy
226 Columbus AveCute women's clothing store with jewelry and vintage styles.
This is not close to the apartment, but it's a great New York department store. You can get there by taking the crosstown bus to Lexington, then the 4/5/6 line down to 59th.
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Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueThis is not close to the apartment, but it's a great New York department store. You can get there by taking the crosstown bus to Lexington, then the 4/5/6 line down to 59th.
Zara
BroadwayReasonably priced.
Very fun place to walk around. Amazing home furnishings. (http://www.abchome.com/)
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ABC Carpet & Home
888 BroadwayVery fun place to walk around. Amazing home furnishings. (http://www.abchome.com/)
ROSLYN
276 Columbus AveJewelry store--expensive but pretty things.
Essentials
Zabar's
2245 BroadwayFamous New York grocery store.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
532 Amsterdam AvenueCoffee, pastries, and wifi--just have to register.
Nice coffee shop with outdoor space upstairs if it is warm. Also has wifi for at least 30 minutes (save your receipt).
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Aroma
161 West 72nd StreetNice coffee shop with outdoor space upstairs if it is warm. Also has wifi for at least 30 minutes (save your receipt).
Arts & Culture
Great independent films and an old New York theater adored by locals. Check listings here:
http://www.lincolnplazacinema.com/
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Lincoln Plaza Cinemas
Great independent films and an old New York theater adored by locals. Check listings here:
http://www.lincolnplazacinema.com/
An amazing landmark even if you just stop by to see the fountain and architecture.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaAn amazing landmark even if you just stop by to see the fountain and architecture.
Biggest movie theater on the UWS. Listings here: http://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/amc-loews-lincoln-square-13
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AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayBiggest movie theater on the UWS. Listings here: http://www.amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/amc-loews-lincoln-square-13
Everything Else
Polarn O. Pyret USA
428 Columbus AveGreat kids clothing if you're looking for gifts.
If you want to see a Broadway show at a %50 percent, you can wait on this line in Time Square for same-day tix. More details here: http://www.tdf.org
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TKTS Times Square
West 47th StreetIf you want to see a Broadway show at a %50 percent, you can wait on this line in Time Square for same-day tix. More details here: http://www.tdf.org
Cindy's Healing Hands
491 Amsterdam AveGood place for a manicure/pedicure.
West 87th Street Dog Run
Hudson River GreenwayIt's a great stroll or run through Riverside Park along the water.
Sightseeing
If you feel like seeing Columbia, just hop on the 1 train a few stops to 116th and stroll around campus--it is beautiful.
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Columbia University
116th and BroadwayIf you feel like seeing Columbia, just hop on the 1 train a few stops to 116th and stroll around campus--it is beautiful.
Tribute to John Lennon, across the street from where he was shot (The Dakota). Great place to enter the park if you are strolling.
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Izitolo ze-Strawberry
West 72nd StreetTribute to John Lennon, across the street from where he was shot (The Dakota). Great place to enter the park if you are strolling.
One of the best sites in the city, especially in warm weather. Converted from an old subway line. (http://www.thehighline.org/about/park-information).
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High Line Park
One of the best sites in the city, especially in warm weather. Converted from an old subway line. (http://www.thehighline.org/about/park-information).
The reservoir in the middle of Central Park--you can walk to the East side by traversing one side of it or it's a popular running spot.
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
The reservoir in the middle of Central Park--you can walk to the East side by traversing one side of it or it's a popular running spot.