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Columbia University
116th and BroadwayIvy League!
Near the dog park, there is a lovely outdoor bar overlooking the Hudson called Ellington's.
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Riverside Park
Near the dog park, there is a lovely outdoor bar overlooking the Hudson called Ellington's.
Planet Fitness
3799 BroadwayNearest gym
Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StPay-as-you-wish yoga
Chase Bank
25-15 Queens Plaza NNearest bank to home
Closest parking garage at the corner of our street, but often booked with monthly customers.
Propark America
1090 Amsterdam AveClosest parking garage at the corner of our street, but often booked with monthly customers.
A bit of a walk (~8 min.) but one of the cheaper parking garages in the neighborhood; almost always has vacancies.
480 Riverside Dr. (120th St )
480 Riverside DrA bit of a walk (~8 min.) but one of the cheaper parking garages in the neighborhood; almost always has vacancies.
Free parking can be found along Morningside Drive, at the top of the park, from 110th to 122nd Streets. However, it is up to you to observe any restrictions for certain days and street cleaning.
Morningside Drive
Morningside DriveFree parking can be found along Morningside Drive, at the top of the park, from 110th to 122nd Streets. However, it is up to you to observe any restrictions for certain days and street cleaning.
Food Scene
Amigos
Great $6 margaritas at happy hour (which is all the time)!
Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayThe best brunch in the neighborhood.
Orens Coffee - Columbia
2882 BroadwayExcellent coffee
Great coffee, quiet during the summer, also amazing gluten free peanut butter cookies.
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Joe
550 W 120th StGreat coffee, quiet during the summer, also amazing gluten free peanut butter cookies.
Mill
2895 BroadwayOrder the stone pot bibimbap!
Most popular (and very affordable) bakery in the neighborhood
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The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveMost popular (and very affordable) bakery in the neighborhood
Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveFamous soul food restaurant visited by Obama.
Deluxe
2896 BroadwayDisco fries!
Pinkberry
596 9th AveFroyo
Häagen-Dazs®
1188 1st Ave.If you don't like froyo
Le Monde Restaurant NYC
2885 BroadwayLocal French restaurant, great for brunch.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StThe nearest of two local Starbucks, both on Broadway.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StConvenient and cheap Mexican fast food.
One of NYC's few real taquerias-- like the ones in San Francisco!
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Taqueria Y Fonda
968 Amsterdam AveOne of NYC's few real taquerias-- like the ones in San Francisco!
Sushi Sushi
1504 Amsterdam AveVery reliable, affordable sushi-- great for delivery.
Chapati House
3153 BroadwayExcellent Indian food at this new restaurant.
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveVery popular Thai restaurant in the area. Try the duck noodles.
Suma Sushi
964 Amsterdam AveCozy hole-in-the-wall sushi restaurant, very affordable and fresh.
Sura
2656 BroadwayGreat lunch special-- appetizer and entree for $8!
A chain Thai restaurant in NYC that also offers $8 appetizer + entree combos for lunch.
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Wondee Siam V
969 Amsterdam AveA chain Thai restaurant in NYC that also offers $8 appetizer + entree combos for lunch.
Delicious barbecue chain restaurant right next to Fairway grocery.
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StDelicious barbecue chain restaurant right next to Fairway grocery.
Kitchenette
Adorable comfort food restaurant, excellent for brunch.
Cascabel Taqueria
242 E 85th StDoes a great drunk brunch every weekend!
NACHO MAMA'S
1268 Amsterdam AvenueServes exactly what it says-- chicken and happy hour.
Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveLate-night cookies
Pizza place has been around for decades-- perfect for late-night food after bar hopping.
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Koronet Pizza
4087 BroadwayPizza place has been around for decades-- perfect for late-night food after bar hopping.
Best gluten-free and soy-free bakery, right down the #1 train off the 86 Street stop.
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By the Way Bakery
2440 BroadwayBest gluten-free and soy-free bakery, right down the #1 train off the 86 Street stop.
Noche Mexicana
842 Amsterdam AveBest Mexican food nearby!
Tatz Gourmet Sweetz
844 Amsterdam AveNew gluten-free and vegan bakery in the neighborhood; very good for donuts.
Dunkin'
2103 Frederick Douglass BlvdLocal Dunkin' Donuts
Local diner famous for its facade's frequent appearance on the hit sitcom Seinfeld.
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Tom's
2880 BroadwayLocal diner famous for its facade's frequent appearance on the hit sitcom Seinfeld.
Coffee/cafe/boutique upstairs, wonderful and affordable Turkish food and drink (plus live music EVERY night) downstairs.
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Silvana
300 W 116th StCoffee/cafe/boutique upstairs, wonderful and affordable Turkish food and drink (plus live music EVERY night) downstairs.
Famous chef Marc Samuelsson's new street food-inspired restaurant. Try the red velvet chicken and waffles!
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Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass BoulevardFamous chef Marc Samuelsson's new street food-inspired restaurant. Try the red velvet chicken and waffles!
Really good fast food pizza, especially for anyone with dietary restrictions-- they do both vegan and gluten-free.
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Custom Fuel Pizza
2288 Frederick Douglass BoulevardReally good fast food pizza, especially for anyone with dietary restrictions-- they do both vegan and gluten-free.
A club/bar at night, restaurant by day, bodega-themed; really good for weekend brunch, whether you want bottomless mimosas or not.
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La Bodega 47 Social Club
161 Malcolm X BlvdA club/bar at night, restaurant by day, bodega-themed; really good for weekend brunch, whether you want bottomless mimosas or not.
Shopping
Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayOur neighborhood pharmacy.
Larry's Freewheeling
301 Cathedral PkwyHourly bike rentals for $8!
American Apparel
Shopping!
Independent women's clothing store with very fun, eclectic (and affordable) earrings and necklaces.
Liberty House
Independent women's clothing store with very fun, eclectic (and affordable) earrings and necklaces.
TD Bank
7815 John F. Kennedy BlvdThe neighborhood's TD Bank
Very trustworthy and friendly neighborhood liquor store. Sells wine and hard liquor.
International Wines & Spirits
2903 BroadwayVery trustworthy and friendly neighborhood liquor store. Sells wine and hard liquor.
Martin Brothers Wine & Spirits
2781 BroadwayVery extensive selection of wine from all over the world.
Independently-owned wine store-- the owner vets each bottle himself before he sells it!
Vino Fino Wine Shop
1252 Amsterdam AveIndependently-owned wine store-- the owner vets each bottle himself before he sells it!
Essentials
Westside Market
2840 Broadway24-hour grocery with many delicious prepared foods!
Morton Williams
2941 BroadwayAlso 24 hours, sometimes a little cheaper than Westside.
Milano Market
1582 3rd AveItalian market with gourmet groceries
Cheapest grocery store, but requires a train ride to 72nd St. on the 1.
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Trader Joe's
715 River RdCheapest grocery store, but requires a train ride to 72nd St. on the 1.
One of NYC's biggest grocery stores-- especially useful for people with dietary allergies or restrictions based on being vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, etc.
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Fairway Market 125th Street
2328 12th AveOne of NYC's biggest grocery stores-- especially useful for people with dietary allergies or restrictions based on being vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, etc.
Sightseeing
The largest Gothic cathedral in the world! Great cheap guided tours.
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IKathidrali yaseSt John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveThe largest Gothic cathedral in the world! Great cheap guided tours.
I-Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StHistoric theater for comedy and live music.
Very beautiful, long stroll right alongside the Hudson River. Also very good for biking.
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Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayVery beautiful, long stroll right alongside the Hudson River. Also very good for biking.
Arts & Culture
Very informative small museum dedicated to African American art and performance.
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The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th StreetVery informative small museum dedicated to African American art and performance.
AMC Magic Johnson Harlem 9
2309 Frederick Douglass BlvdNearest movie theater
Drinks & Nightlife
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdGreat outdoor seating
Giant pitchers of beer (if you order size "large") for under $15
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Bernheim and Schwartz
Giant pitchers of beer (if you order size "large") for under $15
Good margaritas with rooftop terrace. Great view of Broadway
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The Heights Bar & Grill
2867 BroadwayGood margaritas with rooftop terrace. Great view of Broadway
Suite BAR NYC
992 Amsterdam AveLocal gay bar, nightly drag shows!
Hip local bar with excellent happy hours-- a different drink special every night.
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The 'dam
998 Amsterdam AvenueHip local bar with excellent happy hours-- a different drink special every night.