Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
People come from all over the city to enjoy the yummy sweet or savory crepes! They offer breakfast. lunch and dinner and best of all - they deliver to my door! ;)
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La Cathédrale Saint-Jean le Divin
1047 Amsterdam AvePeople come from all over the city to enjoy the yummy sweet or savory crepes! They offer breakfast. lunch and dinner and best of all - they deliver to my door! ;)
Want to enjoy coffee, a yummy sandwich or dessert and local people watching? I recommend Zanny's Cafe, located around the corner from my apartment.
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Zanny's Cafe
975 Columbus AveWant to enjoy coffee, a yummy sandwich or dessert and local people watching? I recommend Zanny's Cafe, located around the corner from my apartment.
Do you remember the diner featured on the hit show, Seinfeld? Or how about Suzanne Vega's 80's hit, Tom's Diner? Well, you might want to see what inspired her to write about this awesome NYC diner!
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Tom's
2880 BroadwayDo you remember the diner featured on the hit show, Seinfeld? Or how about Suzanne Vega's 80's hit, Tom's Diner? Well, you might want to see what inspired her to write about this awesome NYC diner!
Great coffee, free wi-fi, good food, flat screen TV's, full bar, indoor/outdoor seating & adjacent to the most wonderful park in the world, Central Park - Cafe Amrita is one of my neighborhood faves!
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Saurin Parke Cafe
301 W 110th StGreat coffee, free wi-fi, good food, flat screen TV's, full bar, indoor/outdoor seating & adjacent to the most wonderful park in the world, Central Park - Cafe Amrita is one of my neighborhood faves!
Nice, open space with lots of outside seating. Sports bar-like atmosphere with a good menu and nice bar. Can get busy due to the giant screen TV's. Highly recommend the Shrimp & Grits
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdNice, open space with lots of outside seating. Sports bar-like atmosphere with a good menu and nice bar. Can get busy due to the giant screen TV's. Highly recommend the Shrimp & Grits
Craving good, messy bar-b-que with all of the fixings? Then hike up to Dinosaur and have some of the best tasting bar-b-que ribs, chicken around. (I'm a vegetarian & I enjoy their yummy side dishes!)
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StCraving good, messy bar-b-que with all of the fixings? Then hike up to Dinosaur and have some of the best tasting bar-b-que ribs, chicken around. (I'm a vegetarian & I enjoy their yummy side dishes!)
Craving Caribbean or Jamaican soul food? Then head right over Columbus Ave (btwn 108 & 109th) & enjoy lunch or dinner at Freda's. You will get more than enough to eat & it's made w/love and soul!
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Freda's Cuisine
993 Columbus AvenueCraving Caribbean or Jamaican soul food? Then head right over Columbus Ave (btwn 108 & 109th) & enjoy lunch or dinner at Freda's. You will get more than enough to eat & it's made w/love and soul!
THE BEST BAGELS IN NYC!!! (seriously.) And, as a result, plan to face a long line on the weekends as many will come from far and wide for Absolute's fresh bagels & spreads.
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Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayTHE BEST BAGELS IN NYC!!! (seriously.) And, as a result, plan to face a long line on the weekends as many will come from far and wide for Absolute's fresh bagels & spreads.
The 1st original French Boulangerie to launch in the Manhattan Valley (Upper West Side). It has free wifi & it's already famous in the neighborhood for its fresh pastries & delicious breads. Go!
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La Toulousaine
942 Amsterdam AveThe 1st original French Boulangerie to launch in the Manhattan Valley (Upper West Side). It has free wifi & it's already famous in the neighborhood for its fresh pastries & delicious breads. Go!
Excellent Thai restaurant around the corner from the apartment on Columbus Avenue & 105th Street. Nice and intimate spot but they deliver should you prefer to eat in.
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Tum & Yum
917 Columbus AvenueExcellent Thai restaurant around the corner from the apartment on Columbus Avenue & 105th Street. Nice and intimate spot but they deliver should you prefer to eat in.
Frederick Douglas Boulevard, aka 8th Ave to locals, is the city's new burgeoning Restaurant Row. Head out to check the restaurants & stop by Double Dutch for good coffee, smiling faces & al fresco fun
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Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdFrederick Douglas Boulevard, aka 8th Ave to locals, is the city's new burgeoning Restaurant Row. Head out to check the restaurants & stop by Double Dutch for good coffee, smiling faces & al fresco fun
Across from Harlem Tavern & away from the ruckus is Silvana, a recently opened new gem of restaurant/turkish coffee bar/book store/cool spot. You'll eat, drink, listen to live music, peruse...flirt ;)
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Silvana
300 W 116th StAcross from Harlem Tavern & away from the ruckus is Silvana, a recently opened new gem of restaurant/turkish coffee bar/book store/cool spot. You'll eat, drink, listen to live music, peruse...flirt ;)
2 words: Margherita. Pizza.
ok, 2 more words: They deliver.
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Isola on Columbus
994 Columbus Ave2 words: Margherita. Pizza.
ok, 2 more words: They deliver.
Melba is a friend & neighbor who is also famous for her cooking (gotta love that, right?!). Her restaurant's raved about nationally. Famous folks dart in & out oft. They say it's the chicken & waffles
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Melba's
300 W 114th StMelba is a friend & neighbor who is also famous for her cooking (gotta love that, right?!). Her restaurant's raved about nationally. Famous folks dart in & out oft. They say it's the chicken & waffles
Highly recommend this very special tea and spice cafe with a handpicked selection of some of the world's best teas. My faves are the Ginger Tumeric Tea, the Hisbiscus Rooibus Tea and the Nigerian Black Tea w/milk and honey.
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Serengeti Teas Food Wine
173 Lenox AveHighly recommend this very special tea and spice cafe with a handpicked selection of some of the world's best teas. My faves are the Ginger Tumeric Tea, the Hisbiscus Rooibus Tea and the Nigerian Black Tea w/milk and honey.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StSometimes Starbucks is a good home away from home...
Sightseeing
Just walk out of my door and straight ahead until you reach CENTRAL PARK!!! What more can I say? ;-)
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Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdJust walk out of my door and straight ahead until you reach CENTRAL PARK!!! What more can I say? ;-)
Jump on the bike, take a walk or a quick subway ride to one of the world's most celebrated museums, the American Museum of Natural History. Chk current exhibits here: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/
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Musée américain d'histoire naturelle
200 Central Park WestJump on the bike, take a walk or a quick subway ride to one of the world's most celebrated museums, the American Museum of Natural History. Chk current exhibits here: http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/
Where can you find the Guggenheim Museum, El Museo del Barrio, The Met, Cooper Hewit Museum and many more?? Trip across Central Park and walk along the famed cultural Museum Mile on NYC's 5th Avenue.
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Museum Mile
Museum MileWhere can you find the Guggenheim Museum, El Museo del Barrio, The Met, Cooper Hewit Museum and many more?? Trip across Central Park and walk along the famed cultural Museum Mile on NYC's 5th Avenue.
One of the most beautiful churches in the world! And it's only 2 blocks away. It is worth a trip just to see the beautiful interiors and learn of the history.
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La Cathédrale Saint-Jean le Divin
1047 Amsterdam AveOne of the most beautiful churches in the world! And it's only 2 blocks away. It is worth a trip just to see the beautiful interiors and learn of the history.
Stunning architecture and celebrated services! Countless famous luminaries have delivered historical speeches, sermons and elegies at this remarkable church. Tours offered.
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The Riverside Cathedral
490 Riverside DrStunning architecture and celebrated services! Countless famous luminaries have delivered historical speeches, sermons and elegies at this remarkable church. Tours offered.
Can you keep a secret?? Don't tell Central Park, but the Hudson River Greenway is my absolute favorite park to ride my bike! (shhhh!)
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Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayCan you keep a secret?? Don't tell Central Park, but the Hudson River Greenway is my absolute favorite park to ride my bike! (shhhh!)
Harlem! There is no other place like it in the world, so please take advantage of being able to walk outside and explore this beautiful, vibrant and eclectic treasure that is Harlem. She is addicting - the food, the people, the energy, the history. I fell in love a long time ago and you may do so, too.
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Harlem
Harlem! There is no other place like it in the world, so please take advantage of being able to walk outside and explore this beautiful, vibrant and eclectic treasure that is Harlem. She is addicting - the food, the people, the energy, the history. I fell in love a long time ago and you may do so, too.
Everything Else
Feeling smart? Head over to visit the campus of one of the United States Ivy League Universities - big brains and beautiful buildings abound.
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Université Columbia
116th and BroadwayFeeling smart? Head over to visit the campus of one of the United States Ivy League Universities - big brains and beautiful buildings abound.
because sometimes after spending day-after-day hiking the isle of Manhattan & traveling across boroughs, you may just want to relax w/a good pedicure, manicure + massage. all for under $50. #worthit
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Lilac Nail & Spa
301 Cathedral Pkwybecause sometimes after spending day-after-day hiking the isle of Manhattan & traveling across boroughs, you may just want to relax w/a good pedicure, manicure + massage. all for under $50. #worthit
The Cathedral Station post office on W. 104th St btwn Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue is the closest one to my building.
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United States Postal Service
511 W 165th StThe Cathedral Station post office on W. 104th St btwn Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue is the closest one to my building.
Parks & Nature
This is one of the most recent additions to NYC's park lands and it is perfect! You can walk, run, rollerblade & bike to restaurants, events, basketball courts, dog runs, kiddie playgrounds & more!
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Parc Riverside
This is one of the most recent additions to NYC's park lands and it is perfect! You can walk, run, rollerblade & bike to restaurants, events, basketball courts, dog runs, kiddie playgrounds & more!
The other beautiful neighborhood park - also designed by the same designer of Central Park. If you're a cook, you won't want to miss the weekend Farmer's Market during spring, summer and fall!
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Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveThe other beautiful neighborhood park - also designed by the same designer of Central Park. If you're a cook, you won't want to miss the weekend Farmer's Market during spring, summer and fall!
The Ravine is a very special place in Central Park. My personal favorite not-so-secret secret spot is The Pond located near the 103rd street entrance. It's a perfect place to get away from all things "city". Get your hike on, bring your camera or find a bench or a mound, take a blanket, grab a book and enjoy.
The Ravine
East 103rd StreetThe Ravine is a very special place in Central Park. My personal favorite not-so-secret secret spot is The Pond located near the 103rd street entrance. It's a perfect place to get away from all things "city". Get your hike on, bring your camera or find a bench or a mound, take a blanket, grab a book and enjoy.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently opened in the area and already very popular as one of uptown Manhattan's best, new beer gardens. After a day running the city, walk over to Bier International and have a cold one!
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardRecently opened in the area and already very popular as one of uptown Manhattan's best, new beer gardens. After a day running the city, walk over to Bier International and have a cold one!
An intimate cocktail lounge with specialty drinks and a good vibe. Perfect for a date night.
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67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdAn intimate cocktail lounge with specialty drinks and a good vibe. Perfect for a date night.
Unlike the many Columbia bars in the area, this place is elegant with a great ambiance. The wine & beer list is one of the most exceptional in NYC. Plus, there are banana sangrias & a $5 happy hour!
Manhattan Brew & Vine
998 Columbus AveUnlike the many Columbia bars in the area, this place is elegant with a great ambiance. The wine & beer list is one of the most exceptional in NYC. Plus, there are banana sangrias & a $5 happy hour!
a local tavern with good bar food and weekly trivia games
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Amsterdam Tavern
938 Amsterdam Avenuea local tavern with good bar food and weekly trivia games
This highly reviewed and rated gastropub is a great spot to have a cocktail with some locals. They have a good selection and good staff to take care of you. Of course, the food is phenomenal as well and dining is in the lower level.
The Fat Monk
949 Columbus AvenueThis highly reviewed and rated gastropub is a great spot to have a cocktail with some locals. They have a good selection and good staff to take care of you. Of course, the food is phenomenal as well and dining is in the lower level.
You probably know about Marcus Samuelson's now famous Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem, but you may not know that us locals often forego the restaurant in order to head straight downstairs to Ginny's Supper Club. On any given night there are live performances and DJ's, which add to the good food (Red Rooster) and great bar cocktails. Oh, and it's free to get in - just grab a drink, sit back and enjoy the show!
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Ginny's Supper Club
310 Malcolm X BlvdYou probably know about Marcus Samuelson's now famous Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem, but you may not know that us locals often forego the restaurant in order to head straight downstairs to Ginny's Supper Club. On any given night there are live performances and DJ's, which add to the good food (Red Rooster) and great bar cocktails. Oh, and it's free to get in - just grab a drink, sit back and enjoy the show!
Getting Around
Want to rent another bike (or 2) to roll around the city and through the parks, then head over to 106th and Columbus and see my friends at Innovation. They also fill and change flat bike tires.
Innovation Bike Shop
105 W 106th StWant to rent another bike (or 2) to roll around the city and through the parks, then head over to 106th and Columbus and see my friends at Innovation. They also fill and change flat bike tires.
I love that there are several bike lanes in my neighborhood and I often take the ones along Columbus Ave and Central Park. Now, that there is a public bike hop on/drop right around the corner, you can ride all around the city - including over to Brooklyn and up to the Bronx - via Citi Bike. Go online to learn more about pricing, drop-offs, etc: https://www.citibikenyc.com/
Citi Bike - W 107 St & Columbus Ave
I love that there are several bike lanes in my neighborhood and I often take the ones along Columbus Ave and Central Park. Now, that there is a public bike hop on/drop right around the corner, you can ride all around the city - including over to Brooklyn and up to the Bronx - via Citi Bike. Go online to learn more about pricing, drop-offs, etc: https://www.citibikenyc.com/
This is the closest subway station to my apartment. It is the B and C line and goes both uptown and downtown. You can go here to buy your MetroCard that can be used on all NYC public trains and buses.
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Cathedral Parkway 110 Street Station
This is the closest subway station to my apartment. It is the B and C line and goes both uptown and downtown. You can go here to buy your MetroCard that can be used on all NYC public trains and buses.
Essentials
A well-stocked local grocery that has really fresh, organic and local produce, an excellent meat deli, a fresh-to-go salad bar and regular food shopping items.
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Garden of Eden Marketplace
162 W 23rd StA well-stocked local grocery that has really fresh, organic and local produce, an excellent meat deli, a fresh-to-go salad bar and regular food shopping items.
Central Markets is the closet grocery store to the apartment, only 2 blocks away. Not only is it convenient, but it is stocked with a good variety of basic & some international food options.
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Central Markets
300 W 110th StCentral Markets is the closet grocery store to the apartment, only 2 blocks away. Not only is it convenient, but it is stocked with a good variety of basic & some international food options.
If the deli directly right across the street from the apartment is closed, don't fear because 934 Columbus Ave Deli is always open! They are the neighborhood favorite and have good deli sandwiches, salads, breakfast options and snacks 24hrs a day.
934 Columbus Ave
934 Columbus AvenueIf the deli directly right across the street from the apartment is closed, don't fear because 934 Columbus Ave Deli is always open! They are the neighborhood favorite and have good deli sandwiches, salads, breakfast options and snacks 24hrs a day.
Groceries, wine and an in store cafe with fresh salad bars are all on offer at this market. Will greatly appeal to those who prefer health-conscious options for a variety of diets - vegan, vegetarian, etc.
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Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StGroceries, wine and an in store cafe with fresh salad bars are all on offer at this market. Will greatly appeal to those who prefer health-conscious options for a variety of diets - vegan, vegetarian, etc.
Fresh organic produce, groceries, salad bar, ready-made sandwiches and snacks makes Westside Market a premium option and go-to spot for food shopping. Great and varied prepared food, sandwich, and ready-to-go salad options available.
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Westside Market
2840 BroadwayFresh organic produce, groceries, salad bar, ready-made sandwiches and snacks makes Westside Market a premium option and go-to spot for food shopping. Great and varied prepared food, sandwich, and ready-to-go salad options available.
this is my absolute FAVORITE all natural, organic health food & goods store to shop in in the neighborhood. i consider it a "bite-size" Whole Foods w/better prices. (an Ayurvedic doctor is on staff)
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The Health Nuts West Side Uptown 99th and Broadway
2611 Broadwaythis is my absolute FAVORITE all natural, organic health food & goods store to shop in in the neighborhood. i consider it a "bite-size" Whole Foods w/better prices. (an Ayurvedic doctor is on staff)
This local laundromat is clean and convenient. Located right around the corner from my home, it costs $2.50 to wash per load and quarters are available via the attendants.
Washin' Wear Laundry
971 Columbus AveThis local laundromat is clean and convenient. Located right around the corner from my home, it costs $2.50 to wash per load and quarters are available via the attendants.
There a quite a few drycleaners in the area - all are good. But, I highly suggest Helen's. They are fast, good and reasonable. If you have a rush job, try to go in as early as possible (around or before 9am) for a same-day request. Walk outside, turn right and you're there!
Helens Dry Cleaning
147 Manhattan AveThere a quite a few drycleaners in the area - all are good. But, I highly suggest Helen's. They are fast, good and reasonable. If you have a rush job, try to go in as early as possible (around or before 9am) for a same-day request. Walk outside, turn right and you're there!
While we never plan for an emergency to happen when away from home, things happen. Luckily, the Mt. Sinai St. Luke's ER (Emergency Room) is walkable distance away. This hospital system has a good reputation for delivering consistant care.
Mount Sinai St. Luke's: Emergency Room
443 W 113th StWhile we never plan for an emergency to happen when away from home, things happen. Luckily, the Mt. Sinai St. Luke's ER (Emergency Room) is walkable distance away. This hospital system has a good reputation for delivering consistant care.
A no-frills, welcome one and all yoga studio with a focus on vinyasa flow yoga. It's openness encourages a suggested donation of $10 per class with many time options. Click here for more info: https://yogatothepeople.com/upper-west-side/.
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Yoga To The People
115 W 27th StA no-frills, welcome one and all yoga studio with a focus on vinyasa flow yoga. It's openness encourages a suggested donation of $10 per class with many time options. Click here for more info: https://yogatothepeople.com/upper-west-side/.