Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
A.G. Kitchen
269 Columbus AveGreat burgers / casual dining / great for lunch or dinner
Blondies Sports NYC
212 W 79th StGreat wings! Fun sports bar - a personal recommendation
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.Voted some of the best pizza in NY City
A personal favorite. This is a trendy dining establishment. Southern comfort food; think fried chicken and biscuits. A plus if you like pickles
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Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveA personal favorite. This is a trendy dining establishment. Southern comfort food; think fried chicken and biscuits. A plus if you like pickles
Chirping Chicken
355 Amsterdam AveGood delivery chicken sandwiches
Amsterdam Ale House
340 Amsterdam AvenueA personal favorite for casual drinks and dinner
Great wine and food. Tapas style; on the higher end of the price spectrum
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Tolani Wine Restaurant
410 Amsterdam AveGreat wine and food. Tapas style; on the higher end of the price spectrum
Fred's
476 Amsterdam AveCasual eating and drinks
First & Vine
1103 1st Ave.never eaten here but looks good
Sarabeth's Upper West Side
423 Amsterdam AveGo here for brunch
A must-try for first time city-goers. Can be crowded but walkins of 4 or less are usually seated fairly quickly. If not, put your name down and go across the street for a drink
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The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveA must-try for first time city-goers. Can be crowded but walkins of 4 or less are usually seated fairly quickly. If not, put your name down and go across the street for a drink
Shopping
Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayConvenience
Essentials
Zabar's
2245 BroadwayA staple grocery store of the UWS
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayGood prices on grocery items
Trader Joe's
715 River RdVERY good prices on grocery items
Drinks & Nightlife
Jake's Dilemma
430 Amsterdam AveOne of the more lively UWS Bars. lots of young people
Brother Jimmy's BBQ
428 Amsterdam AveYoung bar scene. Very casual. Lots of top 40's
Everything Else
Get big, hot cookies (with milk), and ice cream sandwiches delivered directly to the door until 3am - personal recommendation
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Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveGet big, hot cookies (with milk), and ice cream sandwiches delivered directly to the door until 3am - personal recommendation