Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Sarabeth's Upper West Side
423 Amsterdam AveNice brunch place
A NYC institution for brunch--get your bagels, lox, whitefish salad here!
73 locals recommend
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam AveA NYC institution for brunch--get your bagels, lox, whitefish salad here!
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam Aveterrific, fun restaurant directly across the street
Celeste Restaurant
502 Amsterdam AveGreat Italian restaurant right next door
Bustan NYC
487 Amsterdam AveHot new Turkish restaurant nearby
Entertainment & Activities
Big Daddy's
2454 Broadwaykid-friendly diner
Everything Else
Children's Museum of Manhattan
212 W 83rd StMuseum for kids if rainy day
Barnes & Noble
33 E 17th StOn a rainy day, nice to have a bookstore nearby
Also, 2 blocks from apartment. Location, location, location! This is the best location.
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Also, 2 blocks from apartment. Location, location, location! This is the best location.
The Laundry Room Plus
526 Columbus AveLaundromat nearby
For gourmands! The best food selection anywhere--from cheese to coffee. Check out the Zabar's cafe next door to the store to grab a bagel with cream cheese & lox, a cheese blintze, or other NY treat
205 locals recommend
Zabar's
2245 BroadwayFor gourmands! The best food selection anywhere--from cheese to coffee. Check out the Zabar's cafe next door to the store to grab a bagel with cream cheese & lox, a cheese blintze, or other NY treat
Shopping
West Side Wine
481 Columbus AveFabulous kids' toy store
Drinks & Nightlife
Osteria Cotta
513 Columbus AveLovely winebar and restaurant nearby
Lovely outdoor setting for drinks/dinner overlooking the Hudson River (though go for the view, not the food which is very basic; burgers, etc.)
127 locals recommend
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetLovely outdoor setting for drinks/dinner overlooking the Hudson River (though go for the view, not the food which is very basic; burgers, etc.)