Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
The food here is beyond amazing. The menu offers a wide variety of seasonal options and classic favorites. This is a great place for an intimate date or just a night out with your friends.
10 locals recommend
Recipe
452 Amsterdam AvenueThe food here is beyond amazing. The menu offers a wide variety of seasonal options and classic favorites. This is a great place for an intimate date or just a night out with your friends.
Wonderful atmosphere and the staff is great about taking care of you. Make sure to try the creme brûlée!
17 locals recommend
Ocean Grill
384 Columbus AvenueWonderful atmosphere and the staff is great about taking care of you. Make sure to try the creme brûlée!
Great Burgers and a great view of Museum of Natural History makes for a fun spot to people watch. Make sure to try the custard of the day.
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueGreat Burgers and a great view of Museum of Natural History makes for a fun spot to people watch. Make sure to try the custard of the day.
Great coffee and free wifi, what more do you need. The owner is Italian and wonderful to talk to and this is a great spot to grab lunch.
6 locals recommend
Arte Around The Corner
274 Columbus AveGreat coffee and free wifi, what more do you need. The owner is Italian and wonderful to talk to and this is a great spot to grab lunch.
Everything Else
Three blocks away from this tiny shop the delicious scent of baked goods will draw you in. You have not tried baked goods until you have tried their cookies.
215 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StThree blocks away from this tiny shop the delicious scent of baked goods will draw you in. You have not tried baked goods until you have tried their cookies.
Great spot to see local art and pick up a book, movie or magazine during your stay.
St. Agnes Library
444 Amsterdam AveGreat spot to see local art and pick up a book, movie or magazine during your stay.
Pastor Tim Keller is fascinating to listen to. Take in the luxury of having professional musicians perform and sing for you before, during and after the service. 9:15 am, 11:15 am, 5 pm, 7 pm.
150 W 83rd St
150 West 83rd StreetPastor Tim Keller is fascinating to listen to. Take in the luxury of having professional musicians perform and sing for you before, during and after the service. 9:15 am, 11:15 am, 5 pm, 7 pm.
The exhibits are so spacious and interesting that this is a must visit with or without kids.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestThe exhibits are so spacious and interesting that this is a must visit with or without kids.
Drinks & Nightlife
Citrus Bar & Grill
320 Amsterdam AveIncredible Mexican food. Plenty of outdoor seating to people watch.
Right across the street, great atmosphere and always full of interesting New Yorkers.
17 locals recommend
Amsterdam Ale House
340 Amsterdam AvenueRight across the street, great atmosphere and always full of interesting New Yorkers.
Shopping
Self-Serve frozen yogurt and sorbet. The prices are incredibly reasonable and there are plenty of tasty flavors to choose from.
116 locals recommend
16 Handles
153 2nd AveSelf-Serve frozen yogurt and sorbet. The prices are incredibly reasonable and there are plenty of tasty flavors to choose from.
Arts & Culture
Beacon Theatre
2124 BroadwayCatch a concert or come into town for the Tony Awards.
Entertainment & Activities
Great brunch place even if you don't have children. You must try their scones or even get one to go. But if you do have children, this is an amazingly precious place to bring your girls.
39 locals recommend
Alice's Tea Cup
102 W 73rd StGreat brunch place even if you don't have children. You must try their scones or even get one to go. But if you do have children, this is an amazingly precious place to bring your girls.
Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 W 83rd StGreat place to take your kids.
Sightseeing
Summer guests: tickets are handed out at 1 pm for the 7 pm show. The later in the season, the earlier you have to line up (think 4 am) but the experience and the show is worth it.
19 locals recommend
Delacorte Theater
81 Central Park WestSummer guests: tickets are handed out at 1 pm for the 7 pm show. The later in the season, the earlier you have to line up (think 4 am) but the experience and the show is worth it.