Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Whole Foods has many organic and fresh options from local farmers. Also, there is a wine store next door.
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Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StWhole Foods has many organic and fresh options from local farmers. Also, there is a wine store next door.
Central Markets
300 W 110th StClose by grocery store for basics.
Duane Reade Drugstore, for any convenience items. Several locations.
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Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayDuane Reade Drugstore, for any convenience items. Several locations.
Food Scene
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayVoted Best Bagel in NY!
Great food for breakfast/ brunch, savory and sweet crepes are only part of the menu.
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Crepes On Columbus
990 Columbus AveGreat food for breakfast/ brunch, savory and sweet crepes are only part of the menu.
Tum & Yum
917 Columbus AvenueGreat Thai food, neighborhood favorite.
Buceo 95
201 W 95th StGreat Wine Bar and Tapas
Carol's Daughter
24 W 125th StNice restaurant with outdoor space, great for brunch.
Spice (Upper West Side)
West 81st StreetNew addition to the area, good Indian Food.
Amla
2735 BroadwayVery good Indian Food, the walk is worth it.
Delicious and fresh, casual modern restaurant great for any meal.
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Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayDelicious and fresh, casual modern restaurant great for any meal.
Pio Pio 6
702 Amsterdam AvePeruvian rotisserie chicken, delicious and fun, casual atmosphere.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueFamous Burger!
Vegan and vegetarian specialty food, great and inventive menu.
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Blossom on Columbus
507 Columbus AveVegan and vegetarian specialty food, great and inventive menu.
Hana Sushi
211 7th AveSolid sushi place, best in the neighborhood.
Pisticci
125 La Salle StGreat Italian Food here, fresh, homemade pastas and full menu.
Celebrity Chef Marcus Samuelson's new casual rotisserie chicken and soul food casual spot.
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Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass BoulevardCelebrity Chef Marcus Samuelson's new casual rotisserie chicken and soul food casual spot.
Harlem gem. Marcus Samuelson's flagship restaurant, trendy, great bar. Soul food meets Swedish menu.
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Red Rooster
310 Lenox AveHarlem gem. Marcus Samuelson's flagship restaurant, trendy, great bar. Soul food meets Swedish menu.
The original and famous Patsy's, homemade brick oven pizza, a must.
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Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.The original and famous Patsy's, homemade brick oven pizza, a must.
Sura
2656 BroadwayMichelin rated Thai restaurant, very delicious and nice atmosphere.
A Jazz legend, been here for years and an excellent venue to see some great performers. Full restaurant or sit at the bar.
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Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayA Jazz legend, been here for years and an excellent venue to see some great performers. Full restaurant or sit at the bar.
Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StGreat Breakfast or lunch spot.
The closest thing to a beer garden in the area. Some good imports.
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardThe closest thing to a beer garden in the area. Some good imports.
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdOutdoor patio in the summer is a great stop for a drink.
Silvana
300 W 116th StRestaurant and Bar featuring live music in the downstairs.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StStarbucks close by
Starbucks
301 W 145th StNew Starbucks Location
Drinks & Nightlife
Dive Bar NYC
732 Amsterdam AveSports Bar and Restaurant with a great burger.
Great place to have a beer, playing all sports games. Indulge in the buffalo chicken nachos!
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Amsterdam Ale House
340 Amsterdam AvenueGreat place to have a beer, playing all sports games. Indulge in the buffalo chicken nachos!
Sightseeing
Historical beautiful church, sometimes hosts concerts and events. A must see in the area
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IKathidrali yaseSt John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveHistorical beautiful church, sometimes hosts concerts and events. A must see in the area
Historical site, Ulysses Grant's Tomb, the 18th President.
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General Grant National Memorial
Riverside DriveHistorical site, Ulysses Grant's Tomb, the 18th President.
Arts & Culture
Columbia University Campus, beautiful to stroll through.
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Columbia University
116th and BroadwayColumbia University Campus, beautiful to stroll through.
Natural History Museum. All will recognize from "Night at the Museum"
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Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestNatural History Museum. All will recognize from "Night at the Museum"
Everything Else
Gracies Laundry
410 W 110th StLaundry pick up and delivery service. Or many machines to do your own.
Helens Dry Cleaning
147 Manhattan AveFor Pick up and Delivery Laundry
Miraking Laundry
971 Columbus AveFor "do it yourself" laundry
Shopping
Innovation Bike Shop
105 W 106th StBike rentals offered at this close by bike shop.