Essentials
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayFresh produce and great meats!
Trader Joe's
715 River RdGreat prices in this grocery store.
Food Scene
Delicious and fresh bakery. Everything is made fresh daily and coffee/teas are excellent as well.
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Grandaisy Bakery
176 W 72nd StDelicious and fresh bakery. Everything is made fresh daily and coffee/teas are excellent as well.
Delicious local / organic restaurant. Vegan and gluten free options.
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Josie's
300 Amsterdam AveDelicious local / organic restaurant. Vegan and gluten free options.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe best burgers in NYC, hands down.
Chocolate anyone? Big chocolate shop, great place to sit for hot chocolate or grab a gift for someone.
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Jacques Torres Chocolate & Ice Cream - Amsterdam Avenue
285 Amsterdam AveChocolate anyone? Big chocolate shop, great place to sit for hot chocolate or grab a gift for someone.
#1 hot dog in NYC. Even Anthony Bourdain featured Gray's Papaya on No Reservations.
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Gray's Papaya
2090 Broadway#1 hot dog in NYC. Even Anthony Bourdain featured Gray's Papaya on No Reservations.
Iconic Jewish deli. Tables are available to sit down, but expect a wait, or take your food to go and walk over to Riverside park for an outside picnic.
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Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam AveIconic Jewish deli. Tables are available to sit down, but expect a wait, or take your food to go and walk over to Riverside park for an outside picnic.
Looking for a fancy brunch? This is your spot. Celeb sightings are known to happen here.
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Isabella's
359 Columbus AveLooking for a fancy brunch? This is your spot. Celeb sightings are known to happen here.
Two words: fried pickles. If you've never tried fried pickles before, you must while staying in this neighborhood.
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Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveTwo words: fried pickles. If you've never tried fried pickles before, you must while staying in this neighborhood.
Famously known for the scene in You've Got Mail, this restaurant is also well known for it's plethora of delicious dessert options. Seriously, skip dinner and just come here for dessert & coffee/tea.
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Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd StFamously known for the scene in You've Got Mail, this restaurant is also well known for it's plethora of delicious dessert options. Seriously, skip dinner and just come here for dessert & coffee/tea.
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StLocally roasted beans, "farm to table" vibe.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful museum for kids AND adults.
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Museu Americano de História Natural
200 Central Park WestWonderful museum for kids AND adults.
Home of Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, Julliard school, Jazz at Lincoln Center...just to name a few.
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Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center PlazaHome of Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, Julliard school, Jazz at Lincoln Center...just to name a few.
5th Avenue
5th AvenueThe iconic MET.
Great movie theatre, has IMAX, 3D (and IMAX 3D!) and extra large theatre for premieres.
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AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayGreat movie theatre, has IMAX, 3D (and IMAX 3D!) and extra large theatre for premieres.
This movie theatre has all the best independent films out.
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Lincoln Plaza Cinemas
This movie theatre has all the best independent films out.
Shopping
Find vintage NYC clothing. Brands range from average to high fashion. Also sells furniture, books, home goods, jewelry, etc.
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Housing Works Thrift Shops
266 5th AveFind vintage NYC clothing. Brands range from average to high fashion. Also sells furniture, books, home goods, jewelry, etc.
Everything Else
Prado das Ovelhas
1802 East 65th StreetBest place in Central Park for a picnic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Really sweet (and small) wine bar. Great place for 1 with a book or a romantic date for 2.
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1742 Wine Bar
1742 2nd AveReally sweet (and small) wine bar. Great place for 1 with a book or a romantic date for 2.
The Dead Poet
450 Amsterdam AveNeighborhood staple bar.
Sightseeing
Former home of John Lennon as well as the building where he was shot.
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The Dakota
1 W 72nd StFormer home of John Lennon as well as the building where he was shot.