Food Scene
Why we go: Balanced mix of Southern American & German with an amazing beer and pickle list.
Prices: $$ ($30-50 per person)
Crowd:Young families, foodie groups of friends, super hip couples on a date
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Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveWhy we go: Balanced mix of Southern American & German with an amazing beer and pickle list.
Prices: $$ ($30-50 per person)
Crowd:Young families, foodie groups of friends, super hip couples on a date
Why we go:OH MY GOD! Best ramen noodle soups anywhere in New York!
Prices:$25-45 per person
Crowd:Think black blazers with white Adidas Superstars and plaid pants with brown oxfords. Yeah, we cool.
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Jin
252 Broome StWhy we go:OH MY GOD! Best ramen noodle soups anywhere in New York!
Prices:$25-45 per person
Crowd:Think black blazers with white Adidas Superstars and plaid pants with brown oxfords. Yeah, we cool.
Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie.Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie.Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie. BEST YOU'LL EVER HAVE for $4. Prepare for long lines. It is SO worth the wait.
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Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StDark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie.Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie.Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie. BEST YOU'LL EVER HAVE for $4. Prepare for long lines. It is SO worth the wait.
Best classical American breakfast selection $20 can buy! Skip the long menu and just order Pastrami Sandwich! That's what they're famous for and you won't regret it. Also, amen for bottomless coffee!
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Artie's Delicatessen
2290 BroadwayBest classical American breakfast selection $20 can buy! Skip the long menu and just order Pastrami Sandwich! That's what they're famous for and you won't regret it. Also, amen for bottomless coffee!
Umm seamless free Wifi access for international guests. Need I say more?
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Starbucks
301 W 145th StUmm seamless free Wifi access for international guests. Need I say more?
Try the Korean hanger steak and the Yellowfin Tuna Tartare. They have great options for healthy eating. Around $25-50 per person for dinner.
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Spring Natural Kitchen
474 Columbus AveTry the Korean hanger steak and the Yellowfin Tuna Tartare. They have great options for healthy eating. Around $25-50 per person for dinner.
Our favorite Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. It's hard to find true Italian that's not half Americanized and these guys do it like real Italians AND offer good wine list!
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Tarallucci e Vino - Upper West Side
475 Columbus AveOur favorite Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. It's hard to find true Italian that's not half Americanized and these guys do it like real Italians AND offer good wine list!
This place has the best, summer views of a yacht marina and great selection of beers. Prepare for a wait to be seated outside. Gets really crowded on the weekends. Closed in winter.
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Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetThis place has the best, summer views of a yacht marina and great selection of beers. Prepare for a wait to be seated outside. Gets really crowded on the weekends. Closed in winter.
Perfect for cheap, vegan bites. Also, a-mazing staff!! Try their soups. :)
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Peacefood Cafe
460 Amsterdam AvePerfect for cheap, vegan bites. Also, a-mazing staff!! Try their soups. :)
Our favorite Indian restaurant! Ask for help from your waiter on the level of spiciness. Remember, Indians love their spices!! Don't forget to order a Garlic Naan and a bottle of King Fisher.
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Saravanaa Bhavan
413 Amsterdam AveOur favorite Indian restaurant! Ask for help from your waiter on the level of spiciness. Remember, Indians love their spices!! Don't forget to order a Garlic Naan and a bottle of King Fisher.
Essentials
Zabar's is not a grocery shop; it's a living history of fine, gourmet food items from all over the world as well as best of Jewish baking.It's even on most NYC Guidebooks.It's pricey but worth a try.
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Zabar's
2245 BroadwayZabar's is not a grocery shop; it's a living history of fine, gourmet food items from all over the world as well as best of Jewish baking.It's even on most NYC Guidebooks.It's pricey but worth a try.
Best prices in all of New York City!! Don't be scared by the long, long lines at the register; they are really organized and move super fast. Try their chocolates and peanut and almond butters! Mmmmm!
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Trader Joe's
715 River RdBest prices in all of New York City!! Don't be scared by the long, long lines at the register; they are really organized and move super fast. Try their chocolates and peanut and almond butters! Mmmmm!
Shopping
Best independent bookshop on the Upper West Side, hands down! It was the bookstore on Woody Allen's famous movie: Fading Gigolo. Grab a $1 book from the outdoor rack (cash only) or spend hours inside!
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Westsider Rare & Used Books
2246 BroadwayBest independent bookshop on the Upper West Side, hands down! It was the bookstore on Woody Allen's famous movie: Fading Gigolo. Grab a $1 book from the outdoor rack (cash only) or spend hours inside!
Our second favorite bookstore within 5-minute walking distance. They have an amazing selection of gifts and cards, too! Check out their website to catch a book-signing while you're here.
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Book Culture on Columbus
450 Columbus AveOur second favorite bookstore within 5-minute walking distance. They have an amazing selection of gifts and cards, too! Check out their website to catch a book-signing while you're here.
Cookies ALL NIGHT LONG. Though they're not as good as Levain Bakery cookies, they are still pretty fresh and soft and warm and open until 3:00am every night.
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Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveCookies ALL NIGHT LONG. Though they're not as good as Levain Bakery cookies, they are still pretty fresh and soft and warm and open until 3:00am every night.
SHOEEEES!! Sooooo many shoess!! Don't forget to check out the second floor for women's shoes on clearance section organized by size. Remember; be patient and your new shoes will find you! :)
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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
301 W 125th StSHOEEEES!! Sooooo many shoess!! Don't forget to check out the second floor for women's shoes on clearance section organized by size. Remember; be patient and your new shoes will find you! :)
Though second-hand clothing is not for everyone, it is definitely one of my favorite hobbies! I've purchased $800 shoes for $20 (Bally's) here but remember, luck and patience must be on your side!
Goodwill Industries Store & Donation Center
217 W 79th StThough second-hand clothing is not for everyone, it is definitely one of my favorite hobbies! I've purchased $800 shoes for $20 (Bally's) here but remember, luck and patience must be on your side!
Great outlet store that just recently opened.Don't expect super low prices but it's still worth a visit and definitely offers a good shopping experience.You can find luxury brands at a discount here.
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Bloomingdale's Outlet
2085 BroadwayGreat outlet store that just recently opened.Don't expect super low prices but it's still worth a visit and definitely offers a good shopping experience.You can find luxury brands at a discount here.
Arts & Culture
A very nice alternative to Central Park on the West side with views of the Hudson River on a nice long promenade.Grab a coffee from Zabar's and enjoy watching runners, dogwalkers and their cute dogs.
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Riverside Park
A very nice alternative to Central Park on the West side with views of the Hudson River on a nice long promenade.Grab a coffee from Zabar's and enjoy watching runners, dogwalkers and their cute dogs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best happy-hour wines in the neighborhood, period. We can never get enough of their wines and they have such a lovely atmosphere. Be careful for regular prices though. On the expensive side.
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The Milling Room
446 Columbus AveBest happy-hour wines in the neighborhood, period. We can never get enough of their wines and they have such a lovely atmosphere. Be careful for regular prices though. On the expensive side.