Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Lady M has the best cake in Manhattan, Try their crepe cake, it is divine !
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lady M Cake Boutique
36 W 40th StLady M has the best cake in Manhattan, Try their crepe cake, it is divine !
A fun Italian restaurant, almost guaranteed celebrity sightings. Fantastic pizza.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bella Blu
967 Lexington AveA fun Italian restaurant, almost guaranteed celebrity sightings. Fantastic pizza.
It is owned and operated by a Turkish couple, they do all the cooking. Genuine Turkish food BYOB. Very good and inexpensive.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Agora Turkish
1565 2nd AveIt is owned and operated by a Turkish couple, they do all the cooking. Genuine Turkish food BYOB. Very good and inexpensive.
Nectar
1090 Madison AveSmall diner on the corner 79th and Madison, delivers, great for breakfast and inexpensive
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveGreat cappuccino
pizzArte
69 W 55th StGreat Napolitano pizza and pasta
JG Melon
1291 3rd AveWhen you want a great local burger
For a quick bagel and coffee, or a soup and salad, very inexpensive.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Panera Bread
61-35 Junction BlvdFor a quick bagel and coffee, or a soup and salad, very inexpensive.
Sarabeth's
381 Park Avenue SouthGreat for brunch and breakfast or lunch
Newcomer and a great addition to the area. has outdoor seating as well.
Fantastic Neapolitan pizza and past dishes. Gets very busy.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizza Beach
1426 3rd AveNewcomer and a great addition to the area. has outdoor seating as well.
Fantastic Neapolitan pizza and past dishes. Gets very busy.
E.A.T.
1064 Madison AveNearby, pricey but works for a lunch
In the Neue Galerie, an Austrian coffee house complete with newspapers for reading. Great for breakfast.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Sabarsky
1048 5th AveIn the Neue Galerie, an Austrian coffee house complete with newspapers for reading. Great for breakfast.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StNeeds no further comment :-)
Toloache
166 E 82nd StGreat Mexican food and lovely ambiance!
Dulce Vida Latin Bistro
309 East 83rd StreetColombian food, nearby and inexpensive
The best Thai food in Manhattan and located nearby on 81St and 2 Ave. Try the crab rice.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jaiya UES
1553 2nd AveThe best Thai food in Manhattan and located nearby on 81St and 2 Ave. Try the crab rice.
Hidden away off Madison Ave , this little gem has the best breakfast paninis and croissants. You will feel like you are in Italy and France. Great for early morning or an afternoon break. Has about 6 small cafe type tables.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bel Ami Cafe
30 E 68th StHidden away off Madison Ave , this little gem has the best breakfast paninis and croissants. You will feel like you are in Italy and France. Great for early morning or an afternoon break. Has about 6 small cafe type tables.
Delicious Spanish tapas and sangria. Make reservations even though it is low key. Has a small bar and bar tables as well.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Porrón
Delicious Spanish tapas and sangria. Make reservations even though it is low key. Has a small bar and bar tables as well.
Great Venezuelan food with cozy ambiance, the only flaw is the service.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
el cocotero
228 W 18th StGreat Venezuelan food with cozy ambiance, the only flaw is the service.
Fantastic paella, super cool ambiance, live music!
In Washington Heights which makes it a hike from the UES.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Manolo Tapas
4165 BroadwayFantastic paella, super cool ambiance, live music!
In Washington Heights which makes it a hike from the UES.
A local gem... great pasta with crab, eggplant , cooked whole fish... try any item on the menu. The food is excellent and the price point is reasonable. Walking distance :-)
Il Riccio
152 E 79th StA local gem... great pasta with crab, eggplant , cooked whole fish... try any item on the menu. The food is excellent and the price point is reasonable. Walking distance :-)
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StTurkish and Mediterranean whole slow cooked foods
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ala Carte Istanbul Turkish Restaurant
1405 2nd AveTurkish and Mediterranean whole slow cooked foods
Motorino
510 Columbus AveBest Pizza- just opened location on the UWS
Best Austrian food with delicious wiener schnitzel and all homemade desserts.
Opened in 2016
Grünauer Bistro
1578 1st Ave.Best Austrian food with delicious wiener schnitzel and all homemade desserts.
Opened in 2016
Essentials
Dean & DeLuca
560 BroadwayGrocery shopping
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGroceries
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StOpened February 2015
All Washed Up
1214 Lexington AveArts & Culture
Simple the best museum in the world and right on the corner a few feet away from the apartment!
2653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveSimple the best museum in the world and right on the corner a few feet away from the apartment!
Venue for dance, concerts, films, music
621 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaVenue for dance, concerts, films, music
Film at Lincoln Center
70 Lincoln Center PlazaBest place for a movie!
Trendy Dance programs that are progressive, international and tickets start at $10!
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Cell
175 8th AveTrendy Dance programs that are progressive, international and tickets start at $10!
Wonderful museum with German and Austrian art. They also have the best cafe.
176 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveWonderful museum with German and Austrian art. They also have the best cafe.
My second home. Check out their calendar for interesting events daily. Every Wednesday they have a social hour and on Fridays at 9:30 pm a movie with drinks !
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Rubin de Arte
150 W 17th StMy second home. Check out their calendar for interesting events daily. Every Wednesday they have a social hour and on Fridays at 9:30 pm a movie with drinks !
The Jewish Museum
1109 5th AveA must visit for the art collection.
What can I say...its the Guggenheim and only a very short walk directly on Fifth Aveue
1126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveWhat can I say...its the Guggenheim and only a very short walk directly on Fifth Aveue
Fantastic jazz club , you can go for drink or dining as well.
143 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayFantastic jazz club , you can go for drink or dining as well.
This is a must for ballet, the Philharmonic and opera lovers
621 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaThis is a must for ballet, the Philharmonic and opera lovers
No other museum has the Met's range. You can stroll from a roomful of Rembrandts to an encounter with Jackson Pollock.
It's all magical!
2653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveNo other museum has the Met's range. You can stroll from a roomful of Rembrandts to an encounter with Jackson Pollock.
It's all magical!
Boutique museum that is lesser known but has very interesting exhibits and a great cafe.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison AveBoutique museum that is lesser known but has very interesting exhibits and a great cafe.
Unique collections; recently had the original bat mobile,
Friday evenings they have a free film introduced by notable guests.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park WestUnique collections; recently had the original bat mobile,
Friday evenings they have a free film introduced by notable guests.
Everything Else
Universidad de Columbia
116th and BroadwayVisit for lectures
Parks & Nature
I love Central Park for the nature and diversity of people.
252 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdI love Central Park for the nature and diversity of people.
Fun scene with musicians, games, eats...
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bryant Park station
Fun scene with musicians, games, eats...
Drinks & Nightlife
Most celebrities have been here. Great spot for a drink and cabaret music.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bemelman's Bar at The Carlyle
35 E 76th StMost celebrities have been here. Great spot for a drink and cabaret music.
The Mark is the celebrity sighting spot.
It is a hotel with a bar and a restaurant.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mark Hotel
25 E 77th StThe Mark is the celebrity sighting spot.
It is a hotel with a bar and a restaurant.
Sightseeing
A small zoo in Central Park, worth a visit
394 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico del Parque Central
East 64th StreetA small zoo in Central Park, worth a visit