Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
Great building near my apartment and close to the parc
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestGreat building near my apartment and close to the parc
This is one of the best concert halls of NYC. Check their website for venues at http://www.beacontheatre.com/
95 locals recommend
Beacon Theatre
2124 BroadwayThis is one of the best concert halls of NYC. Check their website for venues at http://www.beacontheatre.com/
The best for Ballet, classical music and opera
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaThe best for Ballet, classical music and opera
Essentials
Here you will find everything you want for your fridge and tummy under one roof. Open until 2am every day. Don't forget to visit the 2nd floor for the organic produce.
185 locals recommend
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayHere you will find everything you want for your fridge and tummy under one roof. Open until 2am every day. Don't forget to visit the 2nd floor for the organic produce.
Zabar's
2245 BroadwayHeaven for gourmet food, salmon type fish and breads
Best bread and cookies . also Maison Kayser on Broadway and 76th
215 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StBest bread and cookies . also Maison Kayser on Broadway and 76th
Food Scene
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueVery good gras-fed burgers and hot dogs
Francesca's La Vela Cucina Italiana
373 Amsterdam AveIt is cheap and very good quality Italian food!
Dovetail
103 W 77th StHigh end American fare in an intimate setting. Near the house
I love Cafe Frida, their food is always solid mexican food and great selection of Margueritas!
18 locals recommend
Café Frida
368 Columbus AveI love Cafe Frida, their food is always solid mexican food and great selection of Margueritas!
Kefi
222 W 79th StNice mediterranean food - always a winner
Gari
370 Columbus AveHigh end sushi restaurant, very well rated (expensive)
Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd StFor coffee and deserts , open late night
Momoya
185 7th AveMy favorite sushi place in the Upper West
Sarabeth's Upper West Side
423 Amsterdam AveRecommended for their very good breakfast and brunch!
Land Thai Kitchen
450 Amsterdam AveMy favorite Thai. Also check out their new mexican next door.
French Roast
78 W 11th StFrench bisro very affordable open 24hrs, go try it!
Coppola's West
206 W 79th StOne of my favorite italian in the neighborhood
Parm
248 Mulberry StGreat food and atmosphere for dining
Have a craving after midnight or anytime, this is the place . Big burgers, big pizza, big everything. and they deliver until 4am i believe
12 locals recommend
Big Nick's Pizza & Burgers
70 W 71st StHave a craving after midnight or anytime, this is the place . Big burgers, big pizza, big everything. and they deliver until 4am i believe
Excellent burgers and other american type food in a comfortable setting
137 locals recommend
5 Napkin Burger
630 9th AveExcellent burgers and other american type food in a comfortable setting
If you like hummus, falafel and other simple Mediterranean foods this is the place
45 locals recommend
Hummus Place
305 Amsterdam AveIf you like hummus, falafel and other simple Mediterranean foods this is the place
Chirping Chicken
355 Amsterdam AveBest grilled chicken and cheap. they deliver under 15mns
Cafe Luxembourg
200 W 70th StMy favorite french bistro in this neighborhood!
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StMy favorite for coffee. also serve breakfast and lunch
Caffe Noi West
387 Amsterdam AvenueItalian coffee shop next to the house
Bagels & Co
391 Amsterdam AveBest bagels in the neighborhood!
Shopping
Pour
321 Amsterdam AveGreat wine shop with affordable wines and great staff to recommend anything
Corks on Columbus
West 75th StreetI also love Nancy for wines. More higher end and selection, they also have liquor
This is the grand daddy of wine and liquor stores of NY in the neighborhood. Go check it out!
7 locals recommend
Beacon Wines & Spirits
2120 BroadwayThis is the grand daddy of wine and liquor stores of NY in the neighborhood. Go check it out!
Everything Else
If you are a runner , this is where I would take you for a run. It is a nice loop of 1.5 Miles (2.52 kms).
Here is a running map of Central Park for other runs - http://www.centralpark.com
142 locals recommend
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
If you are a runner , this is where I would take you for a run. It is a nice loop of 1.5 Miles (2.52 kms).
Here is a running map of Central Park for other runs - http://www.centralpark.com
You can have your clothes clean here - very friendly, talk to Cindy.
FOr dry cleaning go to Dunhill Cleaners on Amsterdam between 77 and 78th st .
218 W 79th St
218 West 79th StreetYou can have your clothes clean here - very friendly, talk to Cindy.
FOr dry cleaning go to Dunhill Cleaners on Amsterdam between 77 and 78th st .
If you enjoy going to the gym this is the best. ask for a 3 days complimentary pass with your ID or passport.
19 locals recommend
Equinox West 76th Street
344 Amsterdam AveIf you enjoy going to the gym this is the best. ask for a 3 days complimentary pass with your ID or passport.