Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
You are so close so why not stop in for a short visit. Remember, admissions is pay as you wish so $1-2 is fine.
2653 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveYou are so close so why not stop in for a short visit. Remember, admissions is pay as you wish so $1-2 is fine.
One of the more famous art museums in town
2114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne of the more famous art museums in town
Old World War II aircraft carrier turned aviation/naval war museum.
379 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo del Mar, Aire y Espacio Intrepid
West 46th StreetOld World War II aircraft carrier turned aviation/naval war museum.
Extension of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that is less frequented but equally impressive
707 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrExtension of the Metropolitan Museum of Art that is less frequented but equally impressive
Museo Americano de Historia Natural
200 Central Park WestDinosaurs!
Parks & Nature
If Central Park is too crowded, why not walk over to Carl Schurz Park which is right by the east river and offers a nice view of Queens.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Carl Schurz
East End AvenueIf Central Park is too crowded, why not walk over to Carl Schurz Park which is right by the east river and offers a nice view of Queens.
Popular green space in the middle of the city
688 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Bryant
Popular green space in the middle of the city
Food Scene
Cool cafe that my wife and I often visit. Be sure to check out the lower level!
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CJ
318 East 84th StreetCool cafe that my wife and I often visit. Be sure to check out the lower level!
Another coffee shop that we frequently visit
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Orens Coffee - 81st and 1st
1574 1st Ave.Another coffee shop that we frequently visit
The best sandwich shop in the city ... and not just because we're close friends with the owner
Untamed Sandwiches
643 Lexington AvenueThe best sandwich shop in the city ... and not just because we're close friends with the owner
Calle Dao
38 West 39th StreetCuban Asian fusion. If you have the time, definitely try the Chef's tasting menu.
Nice upscale restaurant that is somewhat hidden so it's easy to drop in without a reservation. It has a classy ambiance and serves great food.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hillstone
378 Park Ave SNice upscale restaurant that is somewhat hidden so it's easy to drop in without a reservation. It has a classy ambiance and serves great food.
Solid Latin American menu that won't disappoint. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Pulperia
1626 2nd AveSolid Latin American menu that won't disappoint. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner
Got an itch for a true Maine style lobster rolls, this is your stop.
53 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Luke's Lobster Upper East Side
242 E 81st StGot an itch for a true Maine style lobster rolls, this is your stop.
Cheap and Chinese food. Buyers beware- this is NOT the place for crab rangoon or Kung Pao chicken. This is adventurous and authentic northern Chinese cuisine that combines Chinese and Middle Eastern flavors. Known for spicy cumin lamb noodles (noodles are hand pulled) and "burger".
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
西安名吃 Xi'an Famous Foods
328 E 78th StCheap and Chinese food. Buyers beware- this is NOT the place for crab rangoon or Kung Pao chicken. This is adventurous and authentic northern Chinese cuisine that combines Chinese and Middle Eastern flavors. Known for spicy cumin lamb noodles (noodles are hand pulled) and "burger".
French food as only the Parisians would want it. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café D'Alsace
1703 2nd AveFrench food as only the Parisians would want it. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Because a juicy rotisserie chicken that's lightly marinated can really hit the spot.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pio Pio 3
1746 1st Ave.Because a juicy rotisserie chicken that's lightly marinated can really hit the spot.
New Yorkers schlepp from all corners of the island for a cupcake or cheesecake. It's at our doorstep.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Two Little Red Hens
1652 2nd AveNew Yorkers schlepp from all corners of the island for a cupcake or cheesecake. It's at our doorstep.
Brunch by day and local watering hole by night.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Supply House
1647 2nd AvenueBrunch by day and local watering hole by night.
Earl's Beer and Cheese
1259 Park AveMmm gastropub.
Good coffee and quintessentially New York with a shared space. This is a stunning coffee shop tucked away on museum mile inside a church... Okay tucked away but not hidden from the public. Avoid the rush.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bluestone Lane
1085 5th AveGood coffee and quintessentially New York with a shared space. This is a stunning coffee shop tucked away on museum mile inside a church... Okay tucked away but not hidden from the public. Avoid the rush.
Hole in the wall quality grab and go.
237 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AveHole in the wall quality grab and go.
Go for an outrageous and over-the-top brunch displayed in the Parker Meridien. Reservations required during brunch prime time
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NORMA’S
119 W 56th StGo for an outrageous and over-the-top brunch displayed in the Parker Meridien. Reservations required during brunch prime time
Hidden behind the concierge behind heavy black drapes is an unassuming burger joint. Only one obscure fluorescent burger sign indicates its whereabouts.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
burger joint
119 W 56th StHidden behind the concierge behind heavy black drapes is an unassuming burger joint. Only one obscure fluorescent burger sign indicates its whereabouts.
Italian-Japanese fusion made for the refined palate.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Basta Pasta
37 W 17th StItalian-Japanese fusion made for the refined palate.
Ramen was exported to NYC in the 2000s and it took the city by storm. (Expect 1 hour wait)
116 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st StRamen was exported to NYC in the 2000s and it took the city by storm. (Expect 1 hour wait)
No-frills, cash-only deli with theatrically cranky service serving stacked sandwiches since 1888.
690 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicatessen de Katz
205 E Houston StNo-frills, cash-only deli with theatrically cranky service serving stacked sandwiches since 1888.
Be transported back in time to a restaurant where you think the Godfather will walk in any minute. Reservations recommended.
503 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayBe transported back in time to a restaurant where you think the Godfather will walk in any minute. Reservations recommended.
Neapolitan made by the top dog pizzaioli.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kesté Pizza & Vino
77 Fulton StreetNeapolitan made by the top dog pizzaioli.
Grimaldi's
656 6th AvenueBrick oven pizza.
Essentials
Your neighborhood grocery store right down the block
85 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morton Williams Supermarkets
278 Park Ave SYour neighborhood grocery store right down the block
CVS
115 W 125th StYour neighborhood pharmacy right down the block
Need a couple things, this place will have your everything.
215 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fairway Market 86th Street
240 East 86th StNeed a couple things, this place will have your everything.
Shopping
Best Buy
1280 Lexington AveFor all your electronic needs.
Sightseeing
See one of the few traffic circles in NY surrounded by shops. There's also a statue of Columbus there.
377 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleSee one of the few traffic circles in NY surrounded by shops. There's also a statue of Columbus there.
Where both Katie and I went to school
539 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Universidad de Columbia
116th and BroadwayWhere both Katie and I went to school
Take the free ferry to get nice view of the Manhattan skyline and also the Statue of Liberty (1 hr round trip).
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StTake the free ferry to get nice view of the Manhattan skyline and also the Statue of Liberty (1 hr round trip).
Greenwich Village
See a different part of NY
TriBeCa
Celebrity sighting central
Home to the ice rink and Christmas tree during the winter
759 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Rockefeller
45 Rockefeller PlazaHome to the ice rink and Christmas tree during the winter
A somber reminder
567 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Piscina Sur del Memorial del 11 de Setiembre
180 Greenwich StA somber reminder
Edificio Empire State
20 W 34th StThe iconic building of NY
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Iconic cathedral of NY