Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Gong Thai
173 E 99th StAmazing Thai restaurant, on our block!
If you're really in a rush for cheap, fast food...also in the vicinity, Domino's, TacoBell, McDonalds, Burger King, etc
29 locals recommend
Little Caesars Pizza
114-10 Sutphin BlvdIf you're really in a rush for cheap, fast food...also in the vicinity, Domino's, TacoBell, McDonalds, Burger King, etc
Joy Burger Bar
1567 Lexington AveGreat burger spot.
Moustache
1621 Lexington AveDon't miss it. Really cool, eclectic Mediterranean spot.
Lexington Pizza Parlour
1590 Lexington AveGreat little pizza/wine spot.
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveOne of many Great locations all around the city!
Starbucks
301 W 145th StRight next to the subway stop!
Judy's
1505 Lexington AveAmazing authentic food! This is a local's gem.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe Best Burgers! NYC Classic.
Amor Cubano
2018 3rd AveThey say, its the Best Cuban food in East Harlem! I agree completely.
Classic brunch / american food...always a popular spot. Worth a visit!
51 locals recommend
Barking Dog
1678 3rd AveClassic brunch / american food...always a popular spot. Worth a visit!
Pro Thai
1575 Lexington AveClose, amazing food!
La Shuk
1569 Lexington AveThis is a MUST VISIT! Delicious Moroccan cuisine.
Chica Tokyo
1567 Lexington AveGreat new sushi option in East Harlem! Love it.
Moon House
1810 3rd AveDecent, very close Chinese food.
Worth every single minute of the commute and wait! Don't leave without eating here!
180 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
1 Front StWorth every single minute of the commute and wait! Don't leave without eating here!
Lombardi's
32 Spring StClassic Italian. Classic NYC.
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StDELICIOUS PIZZA!!! Great stop, off of the High Line.
El Paso Taqueria
64 E 97th StMargaritaville! Try their happy hour specials!
Effy's Kitchen
1567 Lexington AveThe Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetFine dining in Central Park. Perfection!
Drinks & Nightlife
ABV
1504 Lexington AveA great local bar!
Earl's Beer and Cheese
1259 Park AveA locals' Classic!
The District
1679 3rd AveGreat, open-air night spot!
Excellent selection of Wines and Liquors. Great staff to help while you're there!
17 locals recommend
Vinyl Wine
1491 Lexington AveExcellent selection of Wines and Liquors. Great staff to help while you're there!
Guthrie Inn
1259 Park AveVery cool little "locals" bar.
This is one of our favorite spots. Excellent Irish food. Great drinks, and great owner/staff.
24 locals recommend
The Milton
1754 2nd AveThis is one of our favorite spots. Excellent Irish food. Great drinks, and great owner/staff.
Bondurants
303 E 85th StSuper popular...for good reason. Amazing whiskey/bourbon selection.
If you are in the neighborhood, definitely stop in. The outdoor seating in the back is one-of-a-kind.
58 locals recommend
Jones Wood Foundry
401 E 76th StIf you are in the neighborhood, definitely stop in. The outdoor seating in the back is one-of-a-kind.
Essentials
Gristedes Supermarket
202 East 96th StreetClose, decent (overpriced) groceries.
Food Universe Marketplace
538 W 138th StCheap beer, among other basic grocery items.
CVS
115 W 125th StPharmacy, food, essentials.
Emmerson's Gourmet
1810 3rd Ave24-hr deli for all your essentials...anytime!
This is where we buy most of our food and produce. Highly recommend stocking up here for your stay in the city.
215 locals recommend
Fairway Market 86th Street
240 East 86th StThis is where we buy most of our food and produce. Highly recommend stocking up here for your stay in the city.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StFor all your organic and fare-trade essentials.
Food For Health Inc
1653 3rd AveHealth food store!
Arts & Culture
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveVery cool exhibits about NYC
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveMUST SEE! Don't miss the rooftop cafe.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveIconic NYC museum!
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestGo see the Blue Whale in the ocean room.
Parks & Nature
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AveA "gem" that even some locals don't know about! Must see.
The High Line Park
MUST SEE! Don't leave NYC without visiting here!
A hidden gem of the UES. Quiet, beautiful park on the East River. Gorgeous.
221 locals recommend
Carl Schurz Park
East End AvenueA hidden gem of the UES. Quiet, beautiful park on the East River. Gorgeous.
Sightseeing
Museum Mile
Museum MileSo close, and so much to see!
IMO: the most beautiful part of Central Park. Don't miss the wisteria gardens on the East side, and the Fountain and Pond to the north.
9 locals recommend
The Mall
The MallIMO: the most beautiful part of Central Park. Don't miss the wisteria gardens on the East side, and the Fountain and Pond to the north.
Watch the Ken Burns documentary before walking across...really cool history in this bridge!
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWatch the Ken Burns documentary before walking across...really cool history in this bridge!
North Cove Yacht Harbor Battery Park City
1 South End AveBoat watching will soothe the soul.
Shopping
Uniqlo
660 5th AveWorth a visit to this Giant store on 5th Ave.