Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Rain II
1095 St Nicholas Avegreat Thai food! Super fast delivery, lovely service, great food.
Best bagels in the area, always fresh ingredients, a multitude of toppings, super fast service!
26 locals recommend
Mike's Bagels
4003 BroadwayBest bagels in the area, always fresh ingredients, a multitude of toppings, super fast service!
A local go-to serving a million sandwiches with uniquely ridiculous names; prepared at break-neck speed, always delicious, something for everyone!
9 locals recommend
Tasty Deli
4020 BroadwayA local go-to serving a million sandwiches with uniquely ridiculous names; prepared at break-neck speed, always delicious, something for everyone!
Best neapolitan pizza, or any pizza, in the area by far! Also a delicious choice of pasta dishes (gluten-fee options), specially selected imported wines, a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
114 locals recommend
Bono Trattoria
3658 BroadwayBest neapolitan pizza, or any pizza, in the area by far! Also a delicious choice of pasta dishes (gluten-fee options), specially selected imported wines, a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StYes, we have a Starbucks :-)
Awesome Italian restaurant! Best wine selection in the area, hand-picked seasonal menu, beautifully romantic roofed courtyard tables.
75 locals recommend
Saggio
827 W 181st StAwesome Italian restaurant! Best wine selection in the area, hand-picked seasonal menu, beautifully romantic roofed courtyard tables.
Great brunch/dinner/drinks spot! Can't go wrong with their delicious food, good drinks and friendly atmosphere!
95 locals recommend
Le Chéile
839 W 181st StGreat brunch/dinner/drinks spot! Can't go wrong with their delicious food, good drinks and friendly atmosphere!
Great decor of the sleek-yet-elegant kind, a new addition to the area that will undoubtedly soar! Tapas-inspired Venezuelan cusine, very promising extensivr selection for both wine and beer lovers! Like all spots in the area, unlike Lower Manhattan, still decently priced (though not for long!) Definitely recommend!
6 locals recommend
Barepas
1792 Amsterdam AveGreat decor of the sleek-yet-elegant kind, a new addition to the area that will undoubtedly soar! Tapas-inspired Venezuelan cusine, very promising extensivr selection for both wine and beer lovers! Like all spots in the area, unlike Lower Manhattan, still decently priced (though not for long!) Definitely recommend!
Essentials
Nearest and largest grocery store in the area; super convenient location just around the corner.
39 locals recommend
CTown Supermarkets
668 Crescent AveNearest and largest grocery store in the area; super convenient location just around the corner.
Best go-to grocery store in the area! Lots of fresh produce, cheeses, meats, some artisinal breads, etc.
22 locals recommend
Super Foodtown Supermarket
600 W 160th StBest go-to grocery store in the area! Lots of fresh produce, cheeses, meats, some artisinal breads, etc.
Lightening-speed delivery, great prices, decent selection. Credit/debit card payment by phone offered!
CYP Liquors Inc
3891 BroadwayLightening-speed delivery, great prices, decent selection. Credit/debit card payment by phone offered!
Everything Else
Bubbles N Go Laundromat
1026 St Nicholas AvePublic laundromat open 24/7!
Cardtronics ATM
1033 St Nicholas AveRite Aid Pharmacy right across the street!
Wonderul liquor store with a great selection of wines and spirits, and free delivery!
17 locals recommend
COLUMBIA WINE CO.
4038 BroadwayWonderul liquor store with a great selection of wines and spirits, and free delivery!
Entertainment & Activities
For those who can't forego a gym, this is a no-frills location with decent equipment and a good class roster closest to the apartment.
102 locals recommend
New York Sports Clubs
303 W 145th St For those who can't forego a gym, this is a no-frills location with decent equipment and a good class roster closest to the apartment.
Great pilates/yoga studio about 25mins away on foot (or 2 stops by A train from 168th street). $17 mat class, $35 1-on-1 reformer class; best value/quality in the area. Lovely instructors!
6 locals recommend
Hudson Pilates
854 W 181st StGreat pilates/yoga studio about 25mins away on foot (or 2 stops by A train from 168th street). $17 mat class, $35 1-on-1 reformer class; best value/quality in the area. Lovely instructors!
Arts & Culture
The Cloisters are not only a branch of the Metropolitan Musuem of arts (hosting unique subsets of their themed exhibitions) but also offer a beautiful garden and surrounding park for a relaxing walk. The area also offers a number of good dinings spots, such as Seawalk, the Cloister Grill, Mamajuana Cafe, Tryon Public House and Tannat wine & cheese.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe Cloisters are not only a branch of the Metropolitan Musuem of arts (hosting unique subsets of their themed exhibitions) but also offer a beautiful garden and surrounding park for a relaxing walk. The area also offers a number of good dinings spots, such as Seawalk, the Cloister Grill, Mamajuana Cafe, Tryon Public House and Tannat wine & cheese.