Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Friendly staff, Great Decor and the place has a cool history where writers and actors go on the UES. Ashley the hostess is so friendly (tell her Steve/Tyler sent you)
36 locals recommend
The Writing Room
1703 2nd AveFriendly staff, Great Decor and the place has a cool history where writers and actors go on the UES. Ashley the hostess is so friendly (tell her Steve/Tyler sent you)
16 Handles
153 2nd AveGo all out FROZEN YO and choose from their many flavors and toppings!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveGreat cocktails and good Brunch menu.
Its a speakeasy - you might think you are entering a leather handbag shop but instead its a great bar with a good menu.
32 locals recommend
Seamstress
Its a speakeasy - you might think you are entering a leather handbag shop but instead its a great bar with a good menu.
Ziggy's
1485 2nd AveKaraoke dive bar with cheap drinks and a good time
Drinks and Food in a lively late night place with a DJ till late and a mixed crowd.
41 locals recommend
The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd AveDrinks and Food in a lively late night place with a DJ till late and a mixed crowd.
Everything Else
Its really humbling to see where 9/11 happened - there are two huge fountains that stand in the location of the towers as a memorial.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StIts really humbling to see where 9/11 happened - there are two huge fountains that stand in the location of the towers as a memorial.
Essentials
Fairway Market 86th Street
240 East 86th StThey sell everything you will need!
Getting Around
86th St station
300-398 East 86th StThe entrance is also on the end of 83rd and 2nd
There isnt much to do on Roosevelt Island but if you want to do something cool - take the cable car over the river and take some amazing photos. The cable car tramway runs parallel to the bridge and you can ride it there and back from 59th Street and 1st Ave.
121 locals recommend
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StThere isnt much to do on Roosevelt Island but if you want to do something cool - take the cable car over the river and take some amazing photos. The cable car tramway runs parallel to the bridge and you can ride it there and back from 59th Street and 1st Ave.
Parks & Nature
Go and check out the views of the east river and look at the dogs in the small and large dog park.
221 locals recommend
Carl Schurz Park
East End AvenueGo and check out the views of the east river and look at the dogs in the small and large dog park.
Arts & Culture
Famous landmark and only a few blocks from the house.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveFamous landmark and only a few blocks from the house.