2016 upper east side living
Essentials
7-Eleven
6215 Park Aveopen late. good for essentials in a pinch
historic affordable spot for a quick haircut for men and women. no appointments needed
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Astor Place
Astor Placehistoric affordable spot for a quick haircut for men and women. no appointments needed
Mister Wright Fine Wines and Spirits
1593 3rd Avebest liquor store in neighborhood
IL Girasole Nail Spa
13a E 4th Stget your nails done for cheap and get a massage while they dry
Food Scene
great for brunch or dinner. brunch is $45 for unlimited food and drinks for 2 hrs
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Maya
1191 1st Ave.great for brunch or dinner. brunch is $45 for unlimited food and drinks for 2 hrs
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich Avegreat meatballs
Café D'Alsace
1703 2nd Avegreat spot for french food
Cafe Con Leche
2026 2nd Avegood Dominican food and $5 happy hour all day every day
Nick's Pizza
1814 2nd Avebest pizza in upper east side
The Smile
26 Bond Stgreat spot for brunch. healthy delicious food
Vineapple Cafe
71 Pineapple Stgreat coffee and free wifi
B.GOOD
141 Montague Stgreat for healthy lunch
Pinto Restaurant
128 Montague Stgreat thai food that is not greasy. lunch special is superb
Red Compass
154 Orchard StAmazing Georgian restaurant. Get the chicken garlic dish and cheese breads
Sushi Gallery
71 Clark Stbest sushi in brooklyn heights
Kumo Sushi
1406 Cortelyou Rdall you can eat sushi
Parm
248 Mulberry Stgreat chicken parm sandwich
Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow Stgreat fried chicken and waffles
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue Agreat Caribbean food
The Drunken Munkey - UES
338 E 92nd Stgood upscale indian food
Shake Shack
Madison Avenueprobably the least crowded shake shack. get the custard
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
14 Old Fulton Stold school ice cream. so good!
Luke's Lobster Brooklyn Bridge Park
11 Water Stgreat lobster rolls
The River Café
1 Water Streetvery expensive restaurant but has unbeatable views
Red Rooster
310 Lenox Avegreat souther/soul food
Nyonya
199 Grand Stgood, cheap malaysian food
Takahachi Bakery
25 Murray Streetfavorite bakery in nyc. get the cheesecake souffle
Lady M Cake Boutique
36 W 40th Stget the green tea crepe cake
good chinese food. go for the lunch special and get the shredded beef with hot peppers
Famous Sichuan
10 Pell Stgood chinese food. go for the lunch special and get the shredded beef with hot peppers
Blend on the Water
45-40 Center Boulevardawesome restaurant/bar with stunning views and drinks
Yemen Café
176 Atlantic Aveamazing food from yemen
Snowdays
241 E 10th Sta must visit for Taiwanese shaved ice
Ravagh
1135 1st Ave.great Persian food
Pisillo Italian Panini
97 Nassau Stbest authentic italian sandwiches
Saigon Shack
114 MacDougal Stbest spot for pho
best pizza in nyc. they take credit card. owned by man who is actually Grimaldi
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Juliana's
19 Old Fulton Stbest pizza in nyc. they take credit card. owned by man who is actually Grimaldi
Grimaldi's
656 6th Avenue2nd best pizza. cash only
Yakiniku West
218 E 9th Stbest for japanese bbq
ILILI
236 5th Aveamazing Mediterranean restaurant. pretty expensive
Handcraft Kitchen & Cocktails
367 3rd Avegood for brunch
Prime & Beyond
90 E 10th Stgood steak
Num Pang Kitchen
28 E 12th Stbest Vietnamese sandwiches. get the coconut shrimp
Socarrat Paella Bar- Chelsea
259 W 19th StCarnem
318 5th Aveunique steak house
Macao Trading Co
311 Church Stamazing fusion restaurant
Buddakan
75 9th AveBroken Spoke Eatery
439 3rd Avenueamazing chicken. hot sauce is burn your tongue spicy
Vietnaam
1700 2nd Avegreat for pho in the neighborhood
Libertador
1725 2nd Aveawesome Argentinian food. big portion sizes
Hill Country Barbecue Market
30 W 26th Stgood bbq
Drinks & Nightlife
super casual bar that is open late. they have beer pong and darts
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The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd Avesuper casual bar that is open late. they have beer pong and darts
Whiskey Tavern
79 Baxter Stgood spot. open late
Mother's Ruin
18 Spring Stgreat cocktails
The Grayson
16 1st Ave.solid bar
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex Stsecret spot behind a vintage store
Houston Hall
222 W Houston Stbig bar. great for groups
The Brooklyneer
220 W Houston Stthey have a great DJ
Art Bar
52 8th AveOrient Express Bar
325 W 11th StThe Jane Hotel
113 Jane StGallow Green
542 W 27th Stbest rooftop in nyc in my opinion
great hookah bar with outdoor seating. on certain days they have a belly dancer
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Horus Cafe on A
293 E 10th Stgreat hookah bar with outdoor seating. on certain days they have a belly dancer
Reichenbach Hall
5 W 37th Sthuge beer hall. do shotskis
The Ship
158 Lafayette Stsecret bar
Loreley Beer Garden
7 Rivington Stsolid beer garden for groups
Raines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th Stbeautiful speakeasy
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant Stspeakeasy behind restaurant unmarked door
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont Placestunning views of lower manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenadewalking this bridge is essential
Arts & Culture
Storm King Art Center
outdoor park/museum
Beacon Theatre
2124 Broadwayamazing theatre. catch a show if you can
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrParks & Nature
Botanic Garden station
beautiful garden
Entertainment & Activities
The Heath
great shows. usually sold out so book in advance
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th Stgreat live music
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piersmany sporting activities including tennis, golf, etc
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th Stdo a brewery tour here
Space Billiards & Karaoke Bar NYC
34 W 32nd Stgood for pool