Guidebook for New York
Shopping
Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayFor any pharmacy, bathroom, or kitchen needs.
Essentials
Best grocery store around. Also have specialty markets next door.
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Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayBest grocery store around. Also have specialty markets next door.
Sightseeing
Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestBest Museum in NYC!
Very cool and very quiet museum on the corner.
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New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park WestVery cool and very quiet museum on the corner.
Food Scene
My favorite Italian joint. Very cozy and romantic. Great wine bar too.
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Osteria Cotta
513 Columbus AveMy favorite Italian joint. Very cozy and romantic. Great wine bar too.
Land Thai Kitchen
450 Amsterdam AveBest Thai in the UWS.
Starbucks
154 Columbus AvenueClosest Starbucks.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueBest burgers on the corner!
Isabella's
359 Columbus AveGreat brunch, always popular.
Saffron
320 Columbus AveSolid Indian cuisine, only a block away.
Chirping Chicken
355 Amsterdam AveSuper healthy and super quick option for delivery.
Harry's Burrito
241 Columbus AveFor the burrito fans, this place is great.
A.G. Kitchen
269 Columbus AveRecommended for burgers and guacamole.
Ditch Plains
Great sports bar, great bar food.
My favorite Sushi place around, for solid cuisine that isn't too pricey.
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Momoya
185 7th AveMy favorite Sushi place around, for solid cuisine that isn't too pricey.
Café Frida
368 Columbus AveSolid Mexican & margharitas, right on the corner.
Ocean Grill
384 Columbus AvenueUpscale steaks and seafood.
Nice Matin
201 W 79th StVery nice brunch spot with outdoor seating.
Everything Else
Chase Bank
111 8th AveClosest Bank branch.
Equinox West 76th Street
344 Amsterdam AveClosest and nicest gym.
SoulCycle W77 - West 77th Street
350 Amsterdam AveSpin studio, just 1 avenue over.
Pure Yoga West
204 W 77th StFancy yoga studio, just one block over.
Poly Organic Cleaners
60 W 75th StThe dry cleaners I use.
Fantastic brunch spot, but no reservations. Expect to wait outside on the weekends.
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Good Enough To Eat
520 Columbus AvenueFantastic brunch spot, but no reservations. Expect to wait outside on the weekends.
Arts & Culture
Great shows, great music. Opera & Dance as well, seasonally.
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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaGreat shows, great music. Opera & Dance as well, seasonally.
Best movie theater in NYC - large red leather recliner chairs you can reserve in advance, in every theater.
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AMC 84th Street 6
2310 BroadwayBest movie theater in NYC - large red leather recliner chairs you can reserve in advance, in every theater.
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayNY's largest IMAX movie screen.