Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Casual outdoor dining, lively, but still family friendly atmosphere, right on the water and usually less crowded than similar hotspot, 79th street boat basin
62 locals recommend
PIER i CAFE
500 West 70th StreetCasual outdoor dining, lively, but still family friendly atmosphere, right on the water and usually less crowded than similar hotspot, 79th street boat basin
Your classic NYC neighborhood diner. Full of locals who have been coming there since forever (and have the oxygen tanks to prove it :). The staff are super friendly and the food is solid.
6 locals recommend
Pier 72
270 W 72nd StYour classic NYC neighborhood diner. Full of locals who have been coming there since forever (and have the oxygen tanks to prove it :). The staff are super friendly and the food is solid.
Specialize in chicken biscuit sandwiches, it's like Chik-fil-A but better and less political. They also have a great beer list. Put your name on the wait list early and they'll call when its your turn
239 locals recommend
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveSpecialize in chicken biscuit sandwiches, it's like Chik-fil-A but better and less political. They also have a great beer list. Put your name on the wait list early and they'll call when its your turn
Reluctantly loved spot, especially since it has become a franchise. But its so good and its close! Beware the line, but this location is better than most
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueReluctantly loved spot, especially since it has become a franchise. But its so good and its close! Beware the line, but this location is better than most
One of my favorites in the city. It has an upscale vibe with the relaxed approachability of uptown life. The food is impeccable. Get the duck confit and the matador cocktail
169 locals recommend
VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdOne of my favorites in the city. It has an upscale vibe with the relaxed approachability of uptown life. The food is impeccable. Get the duck confit and the matador cocktail
Clever name, really good burgers and fries. I especially love their jerk flavored fries and mayo. They've got a 60s diner vibe and great outdoor seating area.
212 locals recommend
Harlem Shake
100 W 124th StClever name, really good burgers and fries. I especially love their jerk flavored fries and mayo. They've got a 60s diner vibe and great outdoor seating area.
Always packed with beautiful, chic new York types. It's right across from Lincoln Center. Everything is good here - especially burgers, oysters, mussels and cocktails.
78 locals recommend
The Smith
1900 BroadwayAlways packed with beautiful, chic new York types. It's right across from Lincoln Center. Everything is good here - especially burgers, oysters, mussels and cocktails.
A much needed fine dining addition to the neighborhood. It has a relaxed, all-American, but upscale vibe. The steak is excellent and they have creative cocktails!
15 locals recommend
The Ribbon
20 W 72nd StA much needed fine dining addition to the neighborhood. It has a relaxed, all-American, but upscale vibe. The steak is excellent and they have creative cocktails!
Drinks & Nightlife
An UWS classic, located in the middle of the highway round about. Really popular as a happy hour location and great place to meet and greet others. Known for cheap frozen drinks and burgers
127 locals recommend
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetAn UWS classic, located in the middle of the highway round about. Really popular as a happy hour location and great place to meet and greet others. Known for cheap frozen drinks and burgers
Wine bar for when you want to keep it classy. Great list and small plates to share.
13 locals recommend
Barcibo Enoteca
2020 BroadwayWine bar for when you want to keep it classy. Great list and small plates to share.
Everything Else
Get the oatmeal raisin! The scones an cookies here are ginormous and delectably gooey
215 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StGet the oatmeal raisin! The scones an cookies here are ginormous and delectably gooey
No frills, but clean and efficient at a great price. My go to spot for mani pedis
Fashion 74 Nail Care
No frills, but clean and efficient at a great price. My go to spot for mani pedis
Zen Nail & Spa
214 W 72nd StBest chair back massage ever. You'll never want it to end!
It's basically the best place ever. You can kill an entire day here and still not see everything. GO!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestIt's basically the best place ever. You can kill an entire day here and still not see everything. GO!
Essentials
Great alternative to starbucks when you need realiable beverages and wifi. I love their sandwiches and Shakshuka too.
17 locals recommend
Aroma
161 West 72nd StreetGreat alternative to starbucks when you need realiable beverages and wifi. I love their sandwiches and Shakshuka too.
So close! No wine shop here, but if you're looking for well-priced items this is it. I have a secret addiction to their frozen meals. Life savers!
420 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
715 River RdSo close! No wine shop here, but if you're looking for well-priced items this is it. I have a secret addiction to their frozen meals. Life savers!
The ever-present local bodega. This is where I grab quick grocery items on the go. They also have a deli for yummy pastrami or bacon egg and cheese.
West End Superette
273 W 72nd StThe ever-present local bodega. This is where I grab quick grocery items on the go. They also have a deli for yummy pastrami or bacon egg and cheese.
Sightseeing
People rarely make it to the top end of the park, but it is the most beautiful in my opinion. Less crowded, more creeks and natural trees - break from city. This garden is absolutely picture perfect.
159 locals recommend
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AvePeople rarely make it to the top end of the park, but it is the most beautiful in my opinion. Less crowded, more creeks and natural trees - break from city. This garden is absolutely picture perfect.
Shopping
Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayThe store and pharmacy are open 24-hours!