Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Calle Ocho
2756 BroadwayBoozy brunch - unlimited sangria - perfect for weekend mornings!
Jacob's serves up southern fare with a Jewish flare, and the ridiculously large biscuit sandwiches are not to be missed.
239 locals recommend
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveJacob's serves up southern fare with a Jewish flare, and the ridiculously large biscuit sandwiches are not to be missed.
If you request it, the food will be far hotter, the sauces more tart, the portions more generous. The setting, duded up to look like a southeast Asian market, is a pleasure, too.
113 locals recommend
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveIf you request it, the food will be far hotter, the sauces more tart, the portions more generous. The setting, duded up to look like a southeast Asian market, is a pleasure, too.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/telepan-new-york?osq=Best+Upper+Westside+Restaurants
17 locals recommend
Telepan
72 W 69th Sthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/telepan-new-york?osq=Best+Upper+Westside+Restaurants
Amazing banana bread pudding, delicious cookies--pretty much everything you can get here is great!
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StAmazing banana bread pudding, delicious cookies--pretty much everything you can get here is great!
Isabella's
359 Columbus AveCute, classic brunch spot
Anthi's Greek Food
614 Amsterdam Avehttp://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/12/anthis-greek-takeout-upper-west-side.html
http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2014/01/redfarm-upper-west-side-chinese-restaurant-review.html
124 locals recommend
RedFarm
529 Hudson Sthttp://newyork.seriouseats.com/2014/01/redfarm-upper-west-side-chinese-restaurant-review.html
Picholine
35 West 64th Streethttp://newyork.seriouseats.com/2014/02/picholine-dessert-tasting-menu.html
http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2014/03/pasha-turkish-restaurant-upper-west-side.html
7 locals recommend
Pasha
70 W 71st Sthttp://newyork.seriouseats.com/2014/03/pasha-turkish-restaurant-upper-west-side.html
Kefi
222 W 79th Sthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/kefi-new-york-2?osq=Best+Upper+Westside+Restaurants
http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/04/a-sandwich-a-day-chorizo-cemita-at-cocina-economica.html
6 locals recommend
Cocina Economica Mexico
452 Amsterdam Avehttp://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/04/a-sandwich-a-day-chorizo-cemita-at-cocina-economica.html
http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/01/a-sandwich-a-day-feta-tomato-and-cubanelle-pepper-at-simit-smith.html
Simit + Smith
124 West 72nd Streethttp://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/01/a-sandwich-a-day-feta-tomato-and-cubanelle-pepper-at-simit-smith.html
Celeste Restaurant
502 Amsterdam AveGreat pizza
Jean-Georges
1 Central Park WestIt's beautiful and the food is always great
Per Se
10 Columbus CircleGreat views -- French-inspired American
Sushi Yasaka
251 W 72nd Sthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-yasaka-new-york
Luke's Lobster Upper West Side
426 Amsterdam Avenuehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/lukes-lobster-new-york-3
Flor de Mayo
484 Amsterdam Avehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/flor-de-mayo-new-york-2
Salumeria Rosi
283 Amsterdam Avehttp://www.yelp.com/biz/salumeria-rosi-parmacotto-new-york-2
Sightseeing
Fantastic exhibits about modern and older U.S. history--always a great place to stop by.
75 locals recommend
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park WestFantastic exhibits about modern and older U.S. history--always a great place to stop by.
Everything Else
Jacques Torres Chocolate & Ice Cream - Amsterdam Avenue
285 Amsterdam AveGreat chocolate!
Shalel Lounge
65 W 70th Sthttp://www.yelp.com/biz/shalel-lounge-new-york
Good Enough To Eat
520 Columbus Avenuehttp://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/good-enough-to-eat/
Drinks & Nightlife
The broad range of bruschetti is a boon to wine sippers in the warmer months, the pastas scintillating in their freshness.
45 locals recommend
Osteria Cotta
513 Columbus AveThe broad range of bruschetti is a boon to wine sippers in the warmer months, the pastas scintillating in their freshness.
Rustically-inspired and -sourced ingredients combine for mouth-watering creations that belie their peasant roots.
34 locals recommend
Bar Boulud
1900 BroadwayRustically-inspired and -sourced ingredients combine for mouth-watering creations that belie their peasant roots.
Cafe Luxembourg
200 W 70th Sthttp://www.zagat.com/r/cafe-luxembourg-new-york