Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Wonderful little hole-in-the-wall Mexican place. Serves beer and great tacos, try the whole fish if they have it. Best for dinner.
27 locals recommend
Taqueria Y Fonda
968 Amsterdam AveWonderful little hole-in-the-wall Mexican place. Serves beer and great tacos, try the whole fish if they have it. Best for dinner.
The Seinfeld Restaurant. Open until 4 am most nights and 24 hours on weekends. Try the milkshakes but skip the food - cash only.
96 locals recommend
Tom's
2880 BroadwayThe Seinfeld Restaurant. Open until 4 am most nights and 24 hours on weekends. Try the milkshakes but skip the food - cash only.
Local food restaurant, serves pricier spins on American food. Dinner is good, brunch is better, but be prepared to wait on the weekend if you don't go early. When the weather's nice, sit outside.
103 locals recommend
Community Food & Juice
2893 BroadwayLocal food restaurant, serves pricier spins on American food. Dinner is good, brunch is better, but be prepared to wait on the weekend if you don't go early. When the weather's nice, sit outside.
French restaurant, great coq au vin and a relaxed atmosphere. Dinner is better than brunch.
29 locals recommend
Le Monde Restaurant NYC
2885 BroadwayFrench restaurant, great coq au vin and a relaxed atmosphere. Dinner is better than brunch.
Gem of a Greek restaurant on a side street. Chicken is great, friend cheese is great, the sangria is tasty but very sweet.
7 locals recommend
Symposium
544 W 113th StGem of a Greek restaurant on a side street. Chicken is great, friend cheese is great, the sangria is tasty but very sweet.
Possibly the best barbecue in all of NYC. Too far for most, but a short subway ride for you. Get a reservation on Opentable if you want to sit, otherwise be prepared to wait at the bar.
409 locals recommend
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StPossibly the best barbecue in all of NYC. Too far for most, but a short subway ride for you. Get a reservation on Opentable if you want to sit, otherwise be prepared to wait at the bar.
Sightseeing
Largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, explore the gardens too.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveLargest Gothic Cathedral in the world, explore the gardens too.
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite local pub, dark and wood paneled and serves a great Guinness. Brian works on Fridays, he's always down for a round of Jameson.
Abbey Pub
237 West 105th StreetMy favorite local pub, dark and wood paneled and serves a great Guinness. Brian works on Fridays, he's always down for a round of Jameson.
Go when the weather is nice and the roof is open. Happy hour margaritas are cheap and come in a rainbow of flavors. Don't bother with the food unless you like nachos.
31 locals recommend
The Heights Bar & Grill
2867 BroadwayGo when the weather is nice and the roof is open. Happy hour margaritas are cheap and come in a rainbow of flavors. Don't bother with the food unless you like nachos.
Cheap college student bar. Dollar beer wednesdays and wings keep this place alive.
17 locals recommend
Lion's Head Tavern
995 Amsterdam AveCheap college student bar. Dollar beer wednesdays and wings keep this place alive.
Regularly rotating selection of good beers. Avoid Wednesdays unless you want to sing karaoke.
24 locals recommend
Amsterdam Tavern
938 Amsterdam AvenueRegularly rotating selection of good beers. Avoid Wednesdays unless you want to sing karaoke.
Everything Else
A bit a of a hike but worth it for breakfast/brunch. Everything is delicious, pancakes, waffles, french toast, beef hash, and bellinis are a must.
68 locals recommend
Kitchenette
A bit a of a hike but worth it for breakfast/brunch. Everything is delicious, pancakes, waffles, french toast, beef hash, and bellinis are a must.