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)
17 locals recommend
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
987 locals recommend
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
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)
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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. :)
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
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.
7 locals recommend
Dakota Apartment Building
Usually you'll find some musicians playing at the memorial.
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveIf you feel like being artsy
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.
127 locals recommend
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
7 locals recommend
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