Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Levain bakery (74th and Amsterdam; 167 W74th) – world’s best chocolate chip cookies. There is usually a line outside the bakery on weekends, so go early in the day. Weekdays are better.
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Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StLevain bakery (74th and Amsterdam; 167 W74th) – world’s best chocolate chip cookies. There is usually a line outside the bakery on weekends, so go early in the day. Weekdays are better.
Alice’s Tea Cup (73rd and Columbus) – highly rated tea and brunch place. Cute décor.
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Alice's Tea Cup
102 W 73rd StAlice’s Tea Cup (73rd and Columbus) – highly rated tea and brunch place. Cute décor.
Box Kite Coffee (72nd between Amsterdam and Columbus) – good coffee. Hole in the wall.
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Box Kite Coffee
115 St Marks PlBox Kite Coffee (72nd between Amsterdam and Columbus) – good coffee. Hole in the wall.
Lenwich (74th and Columbus, right across from the apartment) – good sandwiches.
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Lenwich
302 Columbus AveLenwich (74th and Columbus, right across from the apartment) – good sandwiches.
Café Frida (77th and Columbus) – good Mexican food. Outdoor seating.
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Café Frida
368 Columbus AveCafé Frida (77th and Columbus) – good Mexican food. Outdoor seating.
Calle Ocho (45 W81st) – good Latino brunch. Bottomless Sangria during brunch.
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Calle Ocho
2756 BroadwayCalle Ocho (45 W81st) – good Latino brunch. Bottomless Sangria during brunch.
Sarabeth’s (80th and Amsterdam) – great American brunch. Highly recommended.
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Sarabeth's Upper West Side
423 Amsterdam AveSarabeth’s (80th and Amsterdam) – great American brunch. Highly recommended.
Jin
252 Broome StJin Ramen (462 Amsterdam) – very good ramen.
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveJoe Coffee (68th and Columbus) – great coffee.
Irving farm café (79th and Broadway) – coffee shop at a bit of a walk. Very good coffee, and great place to hang out.
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Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StIrving farm café (79th and Broadway) – coffee shop at a bit of a walk. Very good coffee, and great place to hang out.
Hummus Place
305 Amsterdam AveGood mediterranean food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Manhattan cricket club (upstairs from Burke and Wills) – upscale cocktail place (cocktails ~15$-20$ each). We highly recommend this place. Has a dresscode.
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Manhattan Cricket Club
226 W 79th StManhattan cricket club (upstairs from Burke and Wills) – upscale cocktail place (cocktails ~15$-20$ each). We highly recommend this place. Has a dresscode.
Da Capo
322 Columbus AveChill atmosphere. Good cocktails.
The Dead Poet
450 Amsterdam AveGreat atmosphere. Very lively and loud! Literary bar.
The Dakota
1 W 72nd StGood cocktails and atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Strawberry Fields (72nd and Central Park West) – Memorial to John Lennon of the Beatles, who was killed at the Dakota building on 72nd, close to Central Park West.
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Champs de Fraises
West 72nd StreetStrawberry Fields (72nd and Central Park West) – Memorial to John Lennon of the Beatles, who was killed at the Dakota building on 72nd, close to Central Park West.
Parks & Nature
This 'park' extends all along the riverside. You can join it from the entrance on 72nd and West End Ave. It's beautiful to walk or run on.
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Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayThis 'park' extends all along the riverside. You can join it from the entrance on 72nd and West End Ave. It's beautiful to walk or run on.
Arts & Culture
Natural History Museum (81st and Columbus) – Great museum if you’re visiting with kids, and in fact, I enjoyed it as an adult too.
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Musée américain d'histoire naturelle
200 Central Park WestNatural History Museum (81st and Columbus) – Great museum if you’re visiting with kids, and in fact, I enjoyed it as an adult too.
Metropolitan Opera
30 Lincoln Center PlazaTry to catch an opera during your visit.
Alice Tully Hall
West 65th StreetEssentials
Trader Joe's
715 River RdBecause Trader Joe's.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StFairway Market 74th Street
2131 Broadway