Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
The recently expanded museum anchors the upper end of the Museum Mile with an incredible collection of pre-Columbian artifacts as well as a showcase of contemporary Caribbean and Latin American art.
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El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveThe recently expanded museum anchors the upper end of the Museum Mile with an incredible collection of pre-Columbian artifacts as well as a showcase of contemporary Caribbean and Latin American art.
In a neo-Georgian building finished in 1932, the Museum of the City of New York houses a living history of the city.
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Museo de la Ciudad de Nueva York
1220 5th AveIn a neo-Georgian building finished in 1932, the Museum of the City of New York houses a living history of the city.
The Smithsonian-affiliate National Jazz Museum, created in 1997, hosts performances and lectures on all things related to the musical genre.
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The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
58 W 129th StThe Smithsonian-affiliate National Jazz Museum, created in 1997, hosts performances and lectures on all things related to the musical genre.
Food Scene
One of the most famous restaurants in NYC, and now the hub of a booming red-sauce business—is Rao's, founded in 1896. Even by Manhattan standards, the reservations are impossible.
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Rao's
455 E 114th StOne of the most famous restaurants in NYC, and now the hub of a booming red-sauce business—is Rao's, founded in 1896. Even by Manhattan standards, the reservations are impossible.
Established in 1933, one of the City's ultimate pizza parlors. It was here that filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola spent nights mulling ideas for The Godfather.
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Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.Established in 1933, one of the City's ultimate pizza parlors. It was here that filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola spent nights mulling ideas for The Godfather.
With a relaxed décor, elegant cocktails and delectable small plates, it is a comfortable, no-fuss local hangout
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The Lexington Social
1634 Lexington AveWith a relaxed décor, elegant cocktails and delectable small plates, it is a comfortable, no-fuss local hangout
La Casa Azul Bookstore acts as a kind of literary nexus for the neighborhood, hosting signings, gallery shows and film screenings, among other events.
La Casa Azul Bookstore
143 E 103rd StLa Casa Azul Bookstore acts as a kind of literary nexus for the neighborhood, hosting signings, gallery shows and film screenings, among other events.
El Aguila
137 E 116th StAuthentic Mexican tacos
El Aguila
137 E 116th StAuthentic Mexican tacos
A hip Mexican restaurant with a nice bar
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
123 East 110th StreetA hip Mexican restaurant with a nice bar
Amor Cubano
2018 3rd AveGreat Cuban food
East Harlem Cafe
1651 Lexington AvenueBest cafe in East Harlem
Essentials
Among the shops to discover are Breezy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, Beurre & Sel, Hot Bread Almacen, Mama Grace's Afro Caribbean Food and Nordic Preserves Fish & Wildlife Company.
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La Marqueta
1590 Park AveAmong the shops to discover are Breezy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill, Beurre & Sel, Hot Bread Almacen, Mama Grace's Afro Caribbean Food and Nordic Preserves Fish & Wildlife Company.
NYC Fresh Market
1660 Madison AveGroceries
Shopping
On the new-school tip, sneakerheads from all over the world come to East Harlem to visit Goliath RF, a high temple of street wear.
Goliath
175 E 105th StOn the new-school tip, sneakerheads from all over the world come to East Harlem to visit Goliath RF, a high temple of street wear.
One of the most remarkable venues, Justo Botanica is a sacred emporium that sells herbs and items related to Santeria—an Afro-Caribbean religious practice based on Catholic and Yoruba traditions.
134 E 104th St
134 East 104th StreetOne of the most remarkable venues, Justo Botanica is a sacred emporium that sells herbs and items related to Santeria—an Afro-Caribbean religious practice based on Catholic and Yoruba traditions.
Exotic Fragrances is a wonderfully bizarre bazaar selling a wide array of exotic oils and fragrances needed to create signature perfumes and scented lotion.
Exotic Fragrances Inc
1645 Lexington Ave Exotic Fragrances is a wonderfully bizarre bazaar selling a wide array of exotic oils and fragrances needed to create signature perfumes and scented lotion.
Entertainment & Activities
The Dana Discovery Center offers plenty of activities throughout the year—everything from catch-and-release fishing and a pumpkin sail to a holiday tree-lighting ceremony.
Charles A Dana Discovery Center
Central Park NorthThe Dana Discovery Center offers plenty of activities throughout the year—everything from catch-and-release fishing and a pumpkin sail to a holiday tree-lighting ceremony.
Sightseeing
Designed in 1937, and significantly restored in the mid-1980s, the conservatory has English, French and Italian sections planted around a lovely fountain and wisteria-draped pergola.
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Jardín del Conservatorio
1233 5th AveDesigned in 1937, and significantly restored in the mid-1980s, the conservatory has English, French and Italian sections planted around a lovely fountain and wisteria-draped pergola.