Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Ozen Asian Fusion Cuisine
760 Amsterdam AveGood, cheap, fast Asian Fusion.
Café Frida
368 Columbus AveMexican
Pearl's
178 N 8th StGood Chinese
Hummus Place
305 Amsterdam AveThe name says it all...
Asia Kan
710 Amsterdam AveJapanese Fusion
Pio Pio 6
702 Amsterdam AvePeruvian
Long Grain Thai & Japanese
710 Amsterdam AvenueThai
Crumbs Bake Shop
775 Columbus AveCrumbs!!!
Cleopatra's Needle
East 81st StreetLive Jazz
Telio
520 BroadwayGreek Restaurant
Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd StCoffeehouse, Desserts
Open 'till 2am weekdays and 4am weekends
Beard Papa's
2167 BroadwayThe best cream puffs ever!
Gray's Papaya
2090 BroadwayA staple for a reason!
Love the halumi sandwich, and the sahlav.
The "Aroma coffee" is amazing!!! ( espresso, a piece of chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream, cocoa)
Also, free Wifi with purchase (they give you a code)
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Aroma
161 West 72nd StreetLove the halumi sandwich, and the sahlav.
The "Aroma coffee" is amazing!!! ( espresso, a piece of chocolate, steamed milk, whipped cream, cocoa)
Also, free Wifi with purchase (they give you a code)
Milk Bar Midtown
119 W 56th StJust a good cup of coffee
Le Monde Restaurant NYC
2885 BroadwayYummy French. Love the onion soup!
Italian/pizza, just opened 4/27. We've been to several of their European locations and the food was amazing. (The servers speak Italian, great for authenticity, not so great for understanding!)
2163 Broadway
2163 BroadwayItalian/pizza, just opened 4/27. We've been to several of their European locations and the food was amazing. (The servers speak Italian, great for authenticity, not so great for understanding!)
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StWhole Foods
755 Amsterdam Ave
755 Amsterdam AvenueFor the basics
Large selection, decent prices, very helpfull if you need advice, although they don't accept Amex.
Roma Wines & Liquors
726 Amsterdam AveLarge selection, decent prices, very helpfull if you need advice, although they don't accept Amex.
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayNew location, just opened March 2012!
http://www.grownyc.org/unionsquaregreenmarket
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Love the fresh produce, and the friendly atmosphere
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Union Square
http://www.grownyc.org/unionsquaregreenmarket
Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Love the fresh produce, and the friendly atmosphere
Everything Else
CVS
115 W 125th StOpen 24/7
808 Columbus Ave
808 Columbus Ave24/7 Duane Reade
2522 Broadway
24/7 Duane Reade WITH 24/7 Pharmacy
Arts & Culture
http://www.symphonyspace.org/events
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Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
2537 Broadwayhttp://www.symphonyspace.org/events
AMC 84th Street 6
2310 BroadwayIMAX!!! :)
Suggested Donation ...
Grab a drink at the rooftop bar on a summer evening (Fri-Sat museum open 'til 9pm)
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IMusem we-Art we-Metropolitan
1000 5th AveSuggested Donation ...
Grab a drink at the rooftop bar on a summer evening (Fri-Sat museum open 'til 9pm)
We go for the moon rocks and the dinosaurs, but there is plenty more. :)
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Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestWe go for the moon rocks and the dinosaurs, but there is plenty more. :)
Theater District
No introduction.... TKTS has the best prices
Shopping
Apple Upper West Side
1981 BroadwayFor your geek needs
Sightseeing
Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdJust for a stoll...
Belvedere Castle
Photo Op.
Usually you'll find some musicians playing at the memorial.
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Dakota Apartment Building
Usually you'll find some musicians playing at the memorial.
IKathidrali yaseSt John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveIf you feel like being artsy
For and evening stroll or a morning run
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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
For and evening stroll or a morning run
River Run Playground
Riverside DriveThe entire stretch has something to offer
Every weekend: 10AM until 5PM with last boat going out at 4:30, but on nice weekends there is often a line, so get there before 12.
Has lockers but, you need to bring your own lock.
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Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetEvery weekend: 10AM until 5PM with last boat going out at 4:30, but on nice weekends there is often a line, so get there before 12.
Has lockers but, you need to bring your own lock.
Rowboat Rental! :)
Weather Permitting: 10:00 AM TILL DUSK
- $20 Cash Deposit
- $12.00 per first hour
- $2.50 per each additional ¼ hour or portion thereof
- 4 persons allowed in boat
- Cash only
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The Lake
Rowboat Rental! :)
Weather Permitting: 10:00 AM TILL DUSK
- $20 Cash Deposit
- $12.00 per first hour
- $2.50 per each additional ¼ hour or portion thereof
- 4 persons allowed in boat
- Cash only