Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Amazing jewish diner/deli! Bagels, Blintzs, Lox, etc...this place is one of my favorites. Anthony Bourdain highly recommends this restaurant: http://www.fodors.com/news/story_2939.html
73 locals recommend
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam AveAmazing jewish diner/deli! Bagels, Blintzs, Lox, etc...this place is one of my favorites. Anthony Bourdain highly recommends this restaurant: http://www.fodors.com/news/story_2939.html
Sadly, New York is not known for it's amazing coffee (that's Seattle). Luckily, there are a couple of awesome coffee joints, and one of them happens to be a block away!
214 locals recommend
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveSadly, New York is not known for it's amazing coffee (that's Seattle). Luckily, there are a couple of awesome coffee joints, and one of them happens to be a block away!
Bistro Citron
473 Columbus AveGood french bistro.
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveGreat seafood restaurant in the spirit of New England!
I thought this was a lot of fuss over nothing...how good could a burger be? Lesson learned...this place is awesome! Be sure to get the Abita Root Beer!
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueI thought this was a lot of fuss over nothing...how good could a burger be? Lesson learned...this place is awesome! Be sure to get the Abita Root Beer!
Starbucks
301 W 145th StFor those who like Starbucks, there's one on the corner of my block.
Amazing coffee and desert cafe, set in the style of a french pastry shop. Several movies have been filmed here. It's very romantic!
104 locals recommend
Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd StAmazing coffee and desert cafe, set in the style of a french pastry shop. Several movies have been filmed here. It's very romantic!
Recipe
452 Amsterdam AvenueFantastic farm to table restaurant for all you uber localvores!
Arts & Culture
No description really needed for this one...go rent "A Night at the Museum" if you really want to see what you're getting into. Possibly the most fun museum in all of New York!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestNo description really needed for this one...go rent "A Night at the Museum" if you really want to see what you're getting into. Possibly the most fun museum in all of New York!
See one of the worlds most iconic museums with amazing collections of so many great artists, sculptures, and more!
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveSee one of the worlds most iconic museums with amazing collections of so many great artists, sculptures, and more!
The iconic Guggenheim...if you think the outside is something, wait until you see the inside!
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveThe iconic Guggenheim...if you think the outside is something, wait until you see the inside!
Everything Else
CVS
115 W 125th StSuper convenient, 24 hr CVS pharmacy/convenience store.
The Beacon is a beautiful performance venue. All types of shows play several times a week. Bands, comedians, performances, etc. Check out their calendar before your visit.
95 locals recommend
Beacon Theatre
2124 BroadwayThe Beacon is a beautiful performance venue. All types of shows play several times a week. Bands, comedians, performances, etc. Check out their calendar before your visit.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is my neighborhood bar. They have an excellent beer selection featuring many of the northeast's finest brews! They also feature a lot of different types of Jamison irish whiskey.
28 locals recommend
The Dead Poet
450 Amsterdam AveThis is my neighborhood bar. They have an excellent beer selection featuring many of the northeast's finest brews! They also feature a lot of different types of Jamison irish whiskey.
Dive 75
101 W 75th StFun bar with great beer and Connect-4!
Essentials
There's a New York phenomenon where you'll find wine and liquor stores on every corner. I'm from Louisiana, and it still shocks me. Anyway, Westside is one of my favorites...check it out!
7 locals recommend
West Side Wine
481 Columbus AveThere's a New York phenomenon where you'll find wine and liquor stores on every corner. I'm from Louisiana, and it still shocks me. Anyway, Westside is one of my favorites...check it out!
Not my favorite grocery store, nor the closest, but definitely the best option if you're traveling on foot. It's clean with a good selection.
66 locals recommend
Gristedes Foods
Not my favorite grocery store, nor the closest, but definitely the best option if you're traveling on foot. It's clean with a good selection.