Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
Always a wide selection of int'l beers served to you in their specific beer glass, good spot to go watch sports too. 2 blocks away, so close to the apt!
182 locals recommend
Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardAlways a wide selection of int'l beers served to you in their specific beer glass, good spot to go watch sports too. 2 blocks away, so close to the apt!
67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass Blvdsmall but cool speakeasy/mixology bar if you're into it
Hundreds of beers to choose from, good space for big groups. Ask for Rob & tell them Lenny sent you ;)
Holland House
Hundreds of beers to choose from, good space for big groups. Ask for Rob & tell them Lenny sent you ;)
Food Scene
Very nice café with Middle Eastern food, free live music every night in their downstairs bar!
197 locals recommend
Silvana
300 W 116th StVery nice café with Middle Eastern food, free live music every night in their downstairs bar!
Very convenient bar/café as it is right downstairs. Try their Jay's Jeepney ;)
80 locals recommend
Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StVery convenient bar/café as it is right downstairs. Try their Jay's Jeepney ;)
Café Frederick
2104 Frederick Douglass BlvdNice atmosphere, try their crepes!
South African Restaurant/Cafe/Wine Bar/Cultural Center in the heart of Harlem
31 locals recommend
Mist Harlem
46 W 116th StSouth African Restaurant/Cafe/Wine Bar/Cultural Center in the heart of Harlem
Freda's Cuisine
993 Columbus AvenueGreat Jamaican food! + you get a lot for a little
Sports Bar/Restaurant with an amazing made in-house menu & great brunch. Tell them Katrina sent you ;)
Redemption Sports Lounge
1003 2nd AveSports Bar/Restaurant with an amazing made in-house menu & great brunch. Tell them Katrina sent you ;)
Great clam chowder, lobster bisque, and lobster rolls
53 locals recommend
Luke's Lobster Upper East Side
242 E 81st StGreat clam chowder, lobster bisque, and lobster rolls
What a selection of meatballs & sauces! Vegetarian-friendly as well
580 locals recommend
The Meatball Shop
64 Greenwich AveWhat a selection of meatballs & sauces! Vegetarian-friendly as well
MAKANA
2245 1st Ave.good sushi lunch specials
Maya
1191 1st Ave.Mexican restaurant & tequila bar, ask for Amanda ;)
The Drunken Munkey - UES
338 E 92nd StAbsolutely amazing Indian food with great drinks
Mambi
4181 BroadwayGreat Dominican food open 24 hours
Ricardo
2145 2nd Avevery good steaks
Isola on Columbus
994 Columbus AveGreat Italian food, right by the apt
Everything Else
They are great at doing nails and massages and are very conveniently right downstairs. Student discounts during the weekdays
9 locals recommend
Lilac Nail & Spa
301 Cathedral PkwyThey are great at doing nails and massages and are very conveniently right downstairs. Student discounts during the weekdays
Entertainment & Activities
Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveTHE BEST COOKIES!! & they deliver until 2am
Sightseeing
The famous NYC Central Park starts right around the corner from the apt on 110th and ends at 59th st.
187 locals recommend
Central Park North
Central Park NorthThe famous NYC Central Park starts right around the corner from the apt on 110th and ends at 59th st.
Right across the street from the apt. Beautiful views of Harlem up the hill on Morningside Drive.
116 locals recommend
Friends of Morningside Park
14 Morningside AveRight across the street from the apt. Beautiful views of Harlem up the hill on Morningside Drive.
Randall's Island Park
Views of the NYC skyline like no other
lots of artisanal shops n stores including Italian supermarket and more
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th Avelots of artisanal shops n stores including Italian supermarket and more
Arts & Culture
Book Culture
536 W 112th StLocally owned bookstore with an amazing selection of academic reads
The Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th Streetfree on Sundays!
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMoMA
Shopping
American Apparel
Made in the USA