Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Food Scene

Small and cozy spot with great coffee. Sometimes it's hard to get a seat, so plan accordingly.
147 locals recommend
Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd
147 locals recommend
Small and cozy spot with great coffee. Sometimes it's hard to get a seat, so plan accordingly.
The world's BEST cookies. A must-try!
197 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd
197 locals recommend
The world's BEST cookies. A must-try!
My Italian friend, Ester, travels all the way from Brooklyn to eat the fresh pastas here. So good!
169 locals recommend
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd
169 locals recommend
My Italian friend, Ester, travels all the way from Brooklyn to eat the fresh pastas here. So good!
The most notable chef in the neighborhood, Marcus Samuelson, recently opened this affordable and very Harlem-like, casual chicken joint.
86 locals recommend
Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
86 locals recommend
The most notable chef in the neighborhood, Marcus Samuelson, recently opened this affordable and very Harlem-like, casual chicken joint.
Representing Harlem's new dining scene. The NYTimes recommends the following dishes here: Beef suya; collard green salad; giant prawns; cinnamon-scented fried guinea hen; braised lamb shank
125 locals recommend
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th Street
125 locals recommend
Representing Harlem's new dining scene. The NYTimes recommends the following dishes here: Beef suya; collard green salad; giant prawns; cinnamon-scented fried guinea hen; braised lamb shank
Don't miss brunch here. Order the chicken and waffles, a classic combo.
241 locals recommend
Amy Ruth's
113 W 116th St
241 locals recommend
Don't miss brunch here. Order the chicken and waffles, a classic combo.
One of the most famous, and the original location, of this classic NY pizza place.
202 locals recommend
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.
202 locals recommend
One of the most famous, and the original location, of this classic NY pizza place.
If you love BBQ, this place is great. It's famous in Syracuse NY, and this location is the NYC outpost.
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th St
409 locals recommend
If you love BBQ, this place is great. It's famous in Syracuse NY, and this location is the NYC outpost.
Best breakfast in the city is a short walk away. Don't pass up the banana walnut pancakes.
103 locals recommend
Community Food & Juice
2893 Broadway
103 locals recommend
Best breakfast in the city is a short walk away. Don't pass up the banana walnut pancakes.
Go for the food and for the scene.
1044 locals recommend
Red Rooster
310 Lenox Ave
1044 locals recommend
Go for the food and for the scene.

Sightseeing

Beautiful, historic church. Hard to find gothic cathedrals like this in the U.S. A show-stopper.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Ave
378 locals recommend
Beautiful, historic church. Hard to find gothic cathedrals like this in the U.S. A show-stopper.

Essentials

Great selection of craft beers. Good prices on groceries. Fresh, organic produce.
252 locals recommend
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass Blvd
252 locals recommend
Great selection of craft beers. Good prices on groceries. Fresh, organic produce.
81 locals recommend
Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass Blvd
81 locals recommend
Drop off service. Friendly and helpful staff.
24 locals recommend
Baby Girl's Bubbles & Cleaners
24 locals recommend
Drop off service. Friendly and helpful staff.

Drinks & Nightlife

Tasty drinks. Experts in mixology. A bit pricey, but good for special occasions.
132 locals recommend
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass Blvd
132 locals recommend
Tasty drinks. Experts in mixology. A bit pricey, but good for special occasions.
Nice variety of beers. International and friendly crowd.
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
182 locals recommend
Nice variety of beers. International and friendly crowd.
Drink with Columbia students. A dive-y pub vibe.
12 locals recommend
1020 Bar
1020 Amsterdam Ave
12 locals recommend
Drink with Columbia students. A dive-y pub vibe.
My favorite draught is on tap here--Kentucky Barrel Bourbon. Great interior, although a bit cramped on busy nights. Three words: Free cheese puffs!
84 locals recommend
Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd
84 locals recommend
My favorite draught is on tap here--Kentucky Barrel Bourbon. Great interior, although a bit cramped on busy nights. Three words: Free cheese puffs!
Happy hour from 12-7 Mondays-Fridays. Excellent outdoor seating on a wide avenue.
86 locals recommend
SETTEPANI
196 Malcolm X Blvd
86 locals recommend
Happy hour from 12-7 Mondays-Fridays. Excellent outdoor seating on a wide avenue.

Arts & Culture

Sit at the bar to avoid paying a lot for a table. Conner, the bartender, is super nice. Thelonious monk used to play here. Great jazz and lots of history.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th St
138 locals recommend
Sit at the bar to avoid paying a lot for a table. Conner, the bartender, is super nice. Thelonious monk used to play here. Great jazz and lots of history.
100 locals recommend
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th St
100 locals recommend
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St
893 locals recommend
The best jazz.
95 locals recommend
The Village Vanguard
178 7th Ave S
95 locals recommend
The best jazz.

Parks & Nature

So close and so easy to squeeze in a nice run or walk.
116 locals recommend
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside Ave
116 locals recommend
So close and so easy to squeeze in a nice run or walk.

Entertainment & Activities

Take a tour and see what happens here.
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plaza
759 locals recommend
Take a tour and see what happens here.