Raphael’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A few blocks away, the world class Lincoln Center awaits for an incredible night of opera, or to simply walk by and admire.
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaA few blocks away, the world class Lincoln Center awaits for an incredible night of opera, or to simply walk by and admire.
Locomotive Lawn
West 62nd StreetAny area around here is great for a nice walk by the Hudson River.
Food scene
I do my groceries here for the week, the food is amazing, and the prices are unbeatable. The downside of course is, that it's usually very crowded. Set aside at least 1-2 hours.
420 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
715 River RdI do my groceries here for the week, the food is amazing, and the prices are unbeatable. The downside of course is, that it's usually very crowded. Set aside at least 1-2 hours.
Feel the awsome summer breezer of the hudson river, with a nice beer and food. Then go for a nice walk by the water.
62 locals recommend
PIER i CAFE
500 West 70th StreetFeel the awsome summer breezer of the hudson river, with a nice beer and food. Then go for a nice walk by the water.
I sometimes do my groceries here too, it's a bit more expensive, but they have awesome products and it's conveniently close and usually not too crowded.
35 locals recommend
Gracefully
320 1st Ave.I sometimes do my groceries here too, it's a bit more expensive, but they have awesome products and it's conveniently close and usually not too crowded.
One of my favorite spots in the city is this super trendy New York Times-featured Russian Dumpling joint. Just. Go. There. You'll love this spot!
Daa! Dumplings
731 9th AveOne of my favorite spots in the city is this super trendy New York Times-featured Russian Dumpling joint. Just. Go. There. You'll love this spot!
Birch Coffee
134 1/2 E 62nd StBest Coffee Chain in the City. Period.
Blu Café
120 Riverside BlvdIncredible coffee, and conveniently close by. A bit pricey, but worth it.
Do yourself a favor and order this on yelp or seamless, and catch a movie. This is one of my favorite foods that delivery in the area.
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveDo yourself a favor and order this on yelp or seamless, and catch a movie. This is one of my favorite foods that delivery in the area.
The Smith
1150 BroadwayExcellent for brunch, top quality food.
Drinks
Best wine around, take yourself or your partner for a proper glass of wine and have a chat with a lovely french waitress.
25 locals recommend
Vin Sur Vingt Wine Bar
192 7th Ave SBest wine around, take yourself or your partner for a proper glass of wine and have a chat with a lovely french waitress.
The Empire Hotel
44 W 63rd St.Amazing views, nice drinks and food.
Yet another amazing wine bar, but a bit further away.
18 locals recommend
Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side)
189 Amsterdam AveYet another amazing wine bar, but a bit further away.
Neighborhoods
The Upper West Side is home to Lincoln Center, which hosts performing-arts institutions like the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet. Amid the grand apartment buildings of Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History presents everything from dinosaurs to outer-space exhibits. On weekends, families emerge from stately brownstones on quiet side streets to line up for brunch or bagels.
97 locals recommend
Upper West Side
The Upper West Side is home to Lincoln Center, which hosts performing-arts institutions like the Metropolitan Opera and New York City Ballet. Amid the grand apartment buildings of Central Park West, the American Museum of Natural History presents everything from dinosaurs to outer-space exhibits. On weekends, families emerge from stately brownstones on quiet side streets to line up for brunch or bagels.