Guidebook for New York
Essentials
Within walking distance from the apartment - organic, local and fresh groceries, food court, and a nice wine shop.
541 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StWithin walking distance from the apartment - organic, local and fresh groceries, food court, and a nice wine shop.
The perfect little neighborhood grocery shop run by a friendly Greek man. Good deli in the back (The orzo salad is the best!), and nice vegetable and fruit market out front. Open long hours.
11 locals recommend
Mani Market Place
697 Columbus AveThe perfect little neighborhood grocery shop run by a friendly Greek man. Good deli in the back (The orzo salad is the best!), and nice vegetable and fruit market out front. Open long hours.
Everything Else
US Post Office with a machine for stamps and packages in case the line is long.
34 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
90 Vermilyea AveUS Post Office with a machine for stamps and packages in case the line is long.
Local independent pharmacy store that is highly recommended. Run by Ivan who lives in the neighborhood.
Ivan Pharmacy
691 Columbus AveLocal independent pharmacy store that is highly recommended. Run by Ivan who lives in the neighborhood.
Food Scene
Local gem that has been around for a long time. Always crowded but not hard to get a seat.
25 locals recommend
Gennaro
665 Amsterdam AveLocal gem that has been around for a long time. Always crowded but not hard to get a seat.
A New York favorite Seafood place, nice bar and an outdoor seating in the back.
175 locals recommend
The Mermaid Inn
570 Amsterdam AveA New York favorite Seafood place, nice bar and an outdoor seating in the back.
Belgian chain coffee store with communal tables, great coffee, European bread & pastries, nice breakfast and lunch options. Very nice open faced sandwiches!
247 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveBelgian chain coffee store with communal tables, great coffee, European bread & pastries, nice breakfast and lunch options. Very nice open faced sandwiches!
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveA cute thai restaurant with great delivery service and options.
Kouzan
685 Amsterdam AveGreat sushi close to apartment, excellent to eat in or deliver.
Carmine's
2450 BroadwayFamily style Italian restaurant with character.
Cosy neighborhood eatery serving straightforward American classics. Great for brunch, dinner or a drink at the bar.
20 locals recommend
Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table at Gabriela's!
Cosy neighborhood eatery serving straightforward American classics. Great for brunch, dinner or a drink at the bar.
Mexican eatery with large out door seating and bar scene inside. Family friendly and great for large groups.
24 locals recommend
Carol's Daughter
24 W 125th StMexican eatery with large out door seating and bar scene inside. Family friendly and great for large groups.
Sightseeing
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveGreat Art museum and impressive architecture.
Be prepared to spend hours... or visit several times! The roof top is a nice stop in the summer time. There is a small bar that serves drinks up there as well.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveBe prepared to spend hours... or visit several times! The roof top is a nice stop in the summer time. There is a small bar that serves drinks up there as well.
Austrian and German Gallery in a beautiful setting with a superb cafe - well worth a visit.
176 locals recommend
Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveAustrian and German Gallery in a beautiful setting with a superb cafe - well worth a visit.
A must visit for a designer like me. Beautiful old mansion, newly renovated hosting impressive design collections and interesting exhibitions. Gorgeous and peaceful garden as well.
146 locals recommend
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st StA must visit for a designer like me. Beautiful old mansion, newly renovated hosting impressive design collections and interesting exhibitions. Gorgeous and peaceful garden as well.
Impressive museum delving into the past of New York.
75 locals recommend
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park WestImpressive museum delving into the past of New York.
One of the city's biggest and most famous museums. Great for kids!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestOne of the city's biggest and most famous museums. Great for kids!