Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
One of the best spots for Mexican in the area. Order the chips and guacamole to start, and you can't beat their beef tacos!
27 locals recommend
Taqueria Y Fonda
968 Amsterdam AveOne of the best spots for Mexican in the area. Order the chips and guacamole to start, and you can't beat their beef tacos!
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveSolid neighborhood Thai restaurant.
Sarabeth's Upper West Side
423 Amsterdam AveExcellent brunch! A perfect eggs benedict.
Good Enough To Eat
520 Columbus AvenueGo here if you want a pancake breakfast or brunch!
Pommes Frites
128 MacDougal StBest fries in NYC!
By far, this is the best coffee and pastries in the neighborhood! Frequented by Columbia U professors because as it is also a great place to read a book or meet a friend.
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveBy far, this is the best coffee and pastries in the neighborhood! Frequented by Columbia U professors because as it is also a great place to read a book or meet a friend.
Bistro Ten 18
1018 Amsterdam AveExcellent oysters and 2 for 1 drinks at Happy Hour!
Everything Else
The High Line is an elevated park that runs through the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen.
For more info go to: http://www.thehighline.org/
144 locals recommend
Empire Diner
210 10th AveThe High Line is an elevated park that runs through the Meatpacking District, West Chelsea and Clinton/Hell's Kitchen.
For more info go to: http://www.thehighline.org/
SoulCycle W77 - West 77th Street
350 Amsterdam AveGreatest spin-gym in NYC!!!
Sightseeing
Beautiful garden located next to the gorgeous Cathedral of St. John the Divine. On a bright sunny day, there are peacocks roaming the grounds!
West 111th Street People's Garden
West 111th StreetBeautiful garden located next to the gorgeous Cathedral of St. John the Divine. On a bright sunny day, there are peacocks roaming the grounds!
The best is to arrive at the reservoir trail just before the sun starts to set, and watch the sun set over the water, the trees and the skyscrapers in the distance.
142 locals recommend
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
The best is to arrive at the reservoir trail just before the sun starts to set, and watch the sun set over the water, the trees and the skyscrapers in the distance.
Columbia has the most beautiful campus in the city, definitely a MUST SEE!!
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayColumbia has the most beautiful campus in the city, definitely a MUST SEE!!
The People's Garden next door is beautiful, and in the summer peacocks are roaming the grounds.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveThe People's Garden next door is beautiful, and in the summer peacocks are roaming the grounds.
Hit the trails on the Northern half of Central Park. On the weekends this part of the park is full of NY-ers jogging, cycling and dogwalking.
11 locals recommend
Great Hill
Hit the trails on the Northern half of Central Park. On the weekends this part of the park is full of NY-ers jogging, cycling and dogwalking.
Drinks & Nightlife
Death & Company
433 E 6th StFun bar!
Sip
998 Amsterdam AvenueNew bar/restaurant with great food and drink specials!
Abbey Pub
237 West 105th StreetFavorite watering hole. The seating is made from old church pews!
Shopping
Rite Aid
2833 BroadwayGreat pharmacy, open 24hrs.