Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Kikoo Sushi
1650 3rd AvenueGreat Chinese food at an Affordable Price
Starbucks
301 W 145th StEspresso? ;-)
Coffee; and cakes, cupcakes sandwiches all made on the premises. Warning: around 3-4am, the aroma coming out of the place is irresistible.
17 locals recommend
Corner Cafe and Bakery
1645 3rd AveCoffee; and cakes, cupcakes sandwiches all made on the premises. Warning: around 3-4am, the aroma coming out of the place is irresistible.
Vietnaam
1700 2nd AveGreat Vietnamese dishes along with great and attentive service
Everything Else
Synergy Fitness Clubs
1781 2nd AveGreat, clean no-frills gym
New York Sports Clubs
303 W 145th StGreat gym with many amenities
CVS
115 W 125th St24-hour Pharmacy/store
CVS
115 W 125th StA LARGER Pharmacy/store. More choices
Duane Reade
3506 BroadwayLarge 24-hour pharmacy/store
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington AveFitness center/great events
Barnes & Noble
33 E 17th StBooks, Books, and more Books!
Staples
105 W 125th StFor all you office needs
Best Buy
1280 Lexington AveElectronics/computers, etc
United States Postal Service
4515 44th StStamps/express mail/etc
Equinox East 85th Street
203 E 85th StUpscale fitness club
Essentials
Just down the street, this convenient supermarket is a great place to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, and rotisserie chicken
347 locals recommend
Key Food Supermarkets
1769 2nd AveJust down the street, this convenient supermarket is a great place to buy fresh fruit, vegetables, and rotisserie chicken
Drinks & Nightlife
Brandy's Piano Bar
235 E 84th StNice, bar with that "torchlight" feel to it. Mixed crowd
The Toolbox
1742 2nd AveYour neighborhood bar. You'll have a "gay" ol time ;-)
Shopping
Goodwill NYNJ Store & Donation Center
1704 2nd AveSecond hand shop. Good finds and deals
A little more upscale than Goodwill, therefore, you'll pay a little more. A smaller selection of clothing than it's main shop on west 17th street
53 locals recommend
Housing Works Thrift Shop
245 West 10th StreetA little more upscale than Goodwill, therefore, you'll pay a little more. A smaller selection of clothing than it's main shop on west 17th street
Getting Around
New subway on the upper east side. The "Q" train begins at 96th and 2nd ave and will take you all the way to Coney Island. And of course there's the #6 train on 96th and Lexington Ave
East 96th Street
East 96th StreetNew subway on the upper east side. The "Q" train begins at 96th and 2nd ave and will take you all the way to Coney Island. And of course there's the #6 train on 96th and Lexington Ave