Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Conmigo
1685 1st Ave.Cocktails & Mexican Food
The Drunken Munkey - UES
338 E 92nd StIndian Food & Great Cocktails!
CJ
318 East 84th StreetAmazing coffee
The Milton
1754 2nd AveDTUT
1744 2nd AveInfirmary NYC
1720 2nd AveNew Orleans food and great to grab cocktails too!
Café D'Alsace
1703 2nd AveEastfield's
1479 York AveCocktails & Dinner -- Favorite place to go
Bagel Bob's
1641 York AveGreat bagels. Pick some up and go eat in the park!
Legendary British Pub. Craft beer & a nice wine selection too. I order the steak and oyster meat pie, but they have something for everyone here.
58 locals recommend
Jones Wood Foundry
401 E 76th StLegendary British Pub. Craft beer & a nice wine selection too. I order the steak and oyster meat pie, but they have something for everyone here.
Yefsi Estiatorio
1481 York AveGreek Restaurant. Make a reservation!
The Mansion Restaurant
1634 York AveA classy diner for when you want to eat at a diner.
The quintessential new york italian restaurant. This staple has exceptional food and a romantic soundtrack to accompany it's charm.
43 locals recommend
Arturo's
106 W Houston StThe quintessential new york italian restaurant. This staple has exceptional food and a romantic soundtrack to accompany it's charm.
Old School Chinese Restaurant for when you want to dine out.
6 locals recommend
Chef Ho's Peking Duck Grill
1720 2nd AveOld School Chinese Restaurant for when you want to dine out.
Argentinian Restaurant with sizzling steaks, delicious drinks, and desserts to die for.
39 locals recommend
Libertador
1725 2nd AveArgentinian Restaurant with sizzling steaks, delicious drinks, and desserts to die for.
La Pulperia
1626 2nd AveSeafood Restaurant
Sarabeth's
381 Park Avenue SouthUpscale Brunch, Lunch or Dinner
San Matteo
1716 2nd AveIncredible Pizza for dining out. It's a small space, but we love it.
Buzzy Italian place with a good wine selection. It can get a little loud in here, so just know that.
161 locals recommend
Uva
1486 2nd AveBuzzy Italian place with a good wine selection. It can get a little loud in here, so just know that.
Boqueria
1460 2nd AveBest tapas place in our area.
We used to live above this place. They have amazing coffee and breakfast items. It's take-out and delivery only. No dining room.
JJ Brown Cup
1707 2nd AveWe used to live above this place. They have amazing coffee and breakfast items. It's take-out and delivery only. No dining room.
Two Little Red Hens
1652 2nd AveCupcakes, Cakes, everything sweet. Coffee too.
Get some nice cuts of meat here. Also they have a sandwich window serving up unbelievable food.
10 locals recommend
Schaller & Weber
1654 2nd AveGet some nice cuts of meat here. Also they have a sandwich window serving up unbelievable food.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueBurgers
Papaya King
1535 East 86th StHot dogs and sugary drinks.
JG Melon
1291 3rd AveFor when you want to eat the best burger you've ever had.
Cafe Select
212 Lafayette StFavorite downtown brunch spot. Close to great shopping.
Parks & Nature
Open fields, hidden mini-trails, dog parks, playgrounds, basketball, roller hockey, ice-cream, running path, people watching
221 locals recommend
Carl Schurz Park
East End AvenueOpen fields, hidden mini-trails, dog parks, playgrounds, basketball, roller hockey, ice-cream, running path, people watching
Arts & Culture
It's on our street. Just walk west and you'll be there in about 15 minutes. Or take the M86 bus located across the street from our apartment. Sundays are free admission I believe. Don't quote me on that. Research before going.
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveIt's on our street. Just walk west and you'll be there in about 15 minutes. Or take the M86 bus located across the street from our apartment. Sundays are free admission I believe. Don't quote me on that. Research before going.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveDrinks & Nightlife
Seamstress
Excellent Cocktails
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveYoung crowd, designer decor, tasty cocktail menu
Felice 83
1593 1st Ave.Swanky. Great cocktails and great food as well.
Room 1705
1705 1st Ave.Wine Bar close by
Caledonia Bar
424 Amsterdam AveThe Daisy
1641 2nd AveHaven't done this yet, but who wouldn't want a martini on the roof of The Met?
6 locals recommend
The Cantor Roof Garden Bar
1000 5th AveHaven't done this yet, but who wouldn't want a martini on the roof of The Met?
Earl's Beer and Cheese
1259 Park AvePopular place for craft beer and bites
Sing Sing Karaoke
9 St Marks PlNever had a bad time here. :)
Entertainment & Activities
Great comedy club. Just don't sit in the front unless you want to be a part of the show...
You can pick up free tickets at the liquor store across the street on your way. Located close to the Penrose.
40 locals recommend
Comic Strip Live
1568 2nd AveGreat comedy club. Just don't sit in the front unless you want to be a part of the show...
You can pick up free tickets at the liquor store across the street on your way. Located close to the Penrose.
East 86th St. Cinema
210 East 86th StAMC Orpheum Theater
1538 3rd AveThis is a nearby public swimming pool. I haven't been here, but people have said good things about it. I don't think you're supposed to wear colors, and you're not supposed to bring anything with you except for your keys and a towel. Hey, maybe you'll have fun!
7 locals recommend
John Jay Pool
77 Cherokee PlThis is a nearby public swimming pool. I haven't been here, but people have said good things about it. I don't think you're supposed to wear colors, and you're not supposed to bring anything with you except for your keys and a towel. Hey, maybe you'll have fun!
Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetAssigned, recliner seating for when you want to treat yourself.
138 locals recommend
AMC 84th Street 6
2310 BroadwayAssigned, recliner seating for when you want to treat yourself.
Essentials
Gristedes
3 Sheridan SquareWe provide guest passes for this gym. Message me for details.
9 locals recommend
Asphalt Green Upper East Side Campus
555 E 90th StWe provide guest passes for this gym. Message me for details.
Getting Around
Use your metrocard to see amazing views from the tramway. Have a drink at Riverwalk Bar & Grill on Roosevelt Island.
121 locals recommend
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StUse your metrocard to see amazing views from the tramway. Have a drink at Riverwalk Bar & Grill on Roosevelt Island.