Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
La Villetta
398 E 52nd StItalian standards, with great service and ambiance.
Lucky Cat
232 E 53rd StSuper authentic, delicious ramen and other Japanese treats.
Hillstone
378 Park Ave SCan't go wrong here. They often have live jazz at the bar.
Tal Bagels
977 1st Ave.Absolute best bagels in the neighborhood, accept no substitutes!
Sofia Pizza Shoppe
989 1st Ave.Great slices!
Herbs
251 E 45th StNever eaten in, but we get delivery from Herbs. Tasty and fast!
Delicious French treats made onsite, plus sandwiches, fresh-squeezed OJ and coffees.
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Eclair Bakery
305 E 53rd StDelicious French treats made onsite, plus sandwiches, fresh-squeezed OJ and coffees.
Quintessential New York diner with a huge menu and friendly service. We recommend the hash browns, extra crispy!
7 abantu bendawo batusa
Madison
965 1st Ave.Quintessential New York diner with a huge menu and friendly service. We recommend the hash browns, extra crispy!
The Smith
956 2nd AveLively restaurant and bar, with great brunch and comfort food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great views, ambitious cocktails, and an outdoor deck. Good for an early drink -- I recommend trying to beat the younger patrons who come out later.
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Ophelia Lounge NYC
3 Mitchell PlGreat views, ambitious cocktails, and an outdoor deck. Good for an early drink -- I recommend trying to beat the younger patrons who come out later.
Wine bar owned by the same people who run Sofia pizza. Cute, casual spot.
75 abantu bendawo batusa
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square
200 West 44th StreetWine bar owned by the same people who run Sofia pizza. Cute, casual spot.
Beer hall & gastropub with sausages galore and a huge beer selection.
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Treadwell Park
510 W 42nd StBeer hall & gastropub with sausages galore and a huge beer selection.
Essentials
A bit of a hike, but it's the absolute best grocery store in the neighborhood.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StA bit of a hike, but it's the absolute best grocery store in the neighborhood.
Far better selection, prices and service than the D'Agostino which is closer to us on 1st Avenue. However... it's no Whole Foods.
142 abantu bendawo batusa
Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker StFar better selection, prices and service than the D'Agostino which is closer to us on 1st Avenue. However... it's no Whole Foods.
Fashion Spa
899 1st Ave.Best nail salon in the neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
Just down the steps at the east end of 51st St. Dog park, human park, and lovely East River and Brooklyn views.
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Peter Detmold Park
454 E 51st StJust down the steps at the east end of 51st St. Dog park, human park, and lovely East River and Brooklyn views.
Hidden gem "pocket park" with a 25 foot waterfall, a little cafe, and lots of table seating. No pets allowed!
15 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Greenacre Pocket Park
217 E 51st StHidden gem "pocket park" with a 25 foot waterfall, a little cafe, and lots of table seating. No pets allowed!
Getting Around
Lexington Av-53 St station
E and M trains stop here.
51 St Station
East 51st StreetThe 6 train stops here.