Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
These recommendations are primary from the two blocks surround the apartment and my favorite establishments in NYC.
MAKANA
2245 1st Ave.great and cheap hawaiin/ japanese food. amazing tempura brownie.
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam Avegreat lunch special and for under 8 dollars!
Awash
242 Court Stgreat and close Ethiopian food in the city
Zagat rated bagels. I recommend their egg bagel with smear, but be careful of going on weekends. The lines are unbelievable then!
145 locals recommend
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayZagat rated bagels. I recommend their egg bagel with smear, but be careful of going on weekends. The lines are unbelievable then!
Nanoosh
2012 BroadwayGreat cheap Middle Eastern fusion food.
Amazing breads, pastries, and cakes. It’s a neighborhood staple so expect a line on weekends.
76 locals recommend
Silver Moon Bakery
2740 BroadwayAmazing breads, pastries, and cakes. It’s a neighborhood staple so expect a line on weekends.
Nina’s Great Burrito Bar
Best queso and Mexican food in UWS! Highly recommend!
Nobody Told Me
951 Amsterdam Ave
Shukette
Best Mediterranean fusion I’ve had in NYC. The chef is a genius. This is a must go!
This place is an icon in Morningside Heights for a reason!
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveThis place is an icon in Morningside Heights for a reason!
Best pizza in UWS. NYTimes reviewed. Get the Bruschetta pizza. It’s amazing.
13 locals recommend
Mama's TOO!
2750 BroadwayBest pizza in UWS. NYTimes reviewed. Get the Bruschetta pizza. It’s amazing.
Super Nice Coffee and Bakery
The donuts: Mango chili? Blood orange? Yes please!
Amazing greens, potatoes, everything! Get here early or prepare to wait.
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StAmazing greens, potatoes, everything! Get here early or prepare to wait.
Absolute Bagels
2788 Broadway
Kashkar Cafe
1141 Brighton Beach AveThe best Uigher food ever. BYOB and not to be missed!
Ladurée
864 Madison AveTreat yo self
Orwashers Bakery
Donuts filled with your choice of fillings as you watch!
Thai Villa
5 E 19th StAmazing food and the ambiance is first class.
This is one of the best Vietnamese places in the city. Unfortunately it’s take out only but they make a mean and cheap Pho.
26 locals recommend
Saiguette
935 Columbus AveThis is one of the best Vietnamese places in the city. Unfortunately it’s take out only but they make a mean and cheap Pho.
SERRA by Birreria
200 5th AveThis place has decent food but great atmosphere.
Village Creperie
Maman
239 Centre St
Sadelle's
463 W BroadwaySightseeing
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam Avebeautiful!
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayIt's a premiere institution in this city.
Four blocks from the house. Walk to the turtle pond that is around 103 st.
252 locals recommend
Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdFour blocks from the house. Walk to the turtle pond that is around 103 st.
The High Line Park
An absolute must see!
Amazing gardens with events going on during every season.
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington AveAmazing gardens with events going on during every season.
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareGreat place to people watch.
Coney Island USA
1208 Surf Ave
The Riverside Church
MLK preached here.
Bryant Park
The Christmas festival at Bryant Park is fantastic!
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing brunch and chicken sandwich. The avocado toast is savage and the drinks are served in innovative glassware.
Nobody Told Me
951 Amsterdam AveAmazing brunch and chicken sandwich. The avocado toast is savage and the drinks are served in innovative glassware.
Tiki Chick
517 Amsterdam AveA fun Tiki bar to take away the winter blues.
Essentials
Fresh groceries at reasonable prices. They also have a fantastic salad bar that is half price after 8pm.
56 locals recommend
Garden of Eden Marketplace
162 W 23rd StFresh groceries at reasonable prices. They also have a fantastic salad bar that is half price after 8pm.
Everything Else
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park Westgreat exhibitions!
Amazing and chill restaurant/ shop owned by Jose Andres. Croquettes are perfection.
22 locals recommend
Mercado Little Spain
10 Hudson YardsAmazing and chill restaurant/ shop owned by Jose Andres. Croquettes are perfection.
PlantShed
A great plant and flower shop with amazing coffee and treats!
Arts & Culture
Probably the most gorgeous movie theater I have ever seen.
131 locals recommend
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayProbably the most gorgeous movie theater I have ever seen.
Fotografiska New York
281 Park Ave SAn unusual and fun gallery of photography.
The Cloister Center of Medieval Art
99 Margaret Corbin DrAmazing museum in Fort Tyrone Park
This is a great museum focused on Himalayan art. Friday nights thru have a DJ.
106 locals recommend
Rubin Museum of Art
150 W 17th StThis is a great museum focused on Himalayan art. Friday nights thru have a DJ.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveNeighborhoods
A fantastic and diverse neighborhood between the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights. Amazing Asian, Dominican, Ethiopian, Italian, and Mexican restaurants. Bodega flower shops on nearly every corner and access to two subway lines. It’s located between Riverside Park and Central Park and is a delight any time of year. Open streets on Saturday and Sundays.
Manhattan Valley
A fantastic and diverse neighborhood between the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights. Amazing Asian, Dominican, Ethiopian, Italian, and Mexican restaurants. Bodega flower shops on nearly every corner and access to two subway lines. It’s located between Riverside Park and Central Park and is a delight any time of year. Open streets on Saturday and Sundays.
The Harlem Pie Man
Harlem is an amazing I have part of town you have to go to and enjoy.