Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Taco Mix
234 E 116th StThe best taco al pastor in NYC.
Open until 4am.
Ricardo
2145 2nd AveGreat happy hour and great food.
Nocciola Ristorante
237 E 116th StItalian food!
Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.Great pizza place! Cash only!
Great brunch on the weekends.
Good happy hour too from Monday to Friday (5pm-7pm).
34 locals recommend
Maxwell's Bar & Restaurant
59 Reade StGreat brunch on the weekends.
Good happy hour too from Monday to Friday (5pm-7pm).
Amor Cubano
2018 3rd AveEnjoy live salsa while eating Cuban food.
Great Mexican food.
We love their michelada and the shrimp burrito.
18 locals recommend
La Chula Harlem
137 E 116th StGreat Mexican food.
We love their michelada and the shrimp burrito.
Wendy's
714 3rd AvenueFast food open until 2am
Quesadillas Doña Maty
228 E 116th StGreat tradicional Mexican quesadilla.
Open from 10am until 4am.
El Barrista cafe
2154 3rd AveGreat coffee shop with free internet.
Sams Famous Pizzeria
150 E 116th StFamous pizza joint of New York.
Cash only.
Polash
2321 3rd AveCheap but delicious Indian food.
Cassava House
2270 1st Ave.Good vegan food option!
Jordan Pie Cafe
18 East 116th StreetVegetarian Coffee Shop
Seasoned Vegan
128 St Nicholas AveClosest vegan restaurant.
Dunkin'
147 East 116th StreetOpen till late.
Domino's Pizza
3624 BroadwayPizza for delivery or pick up only.
Open until 2am
Shopping
Urban Garden Center
1560 Park AveNice plants and flowers!
A couple of outlet store for you to do your last minute shopping.
41 locals recommend
East River Plaza
517 E 117th StA couple of outlet store for you to do your last minute shopping.
24 hour supermarket.
They have amazing smoothie and fresh press juices.
311 locals recommend
City Fresh Market
518 32nd St24 hour supermarket.
They have amazing smoothie and fresh press juices.
La Marqueta
1590 Park AveGreat flee market on Sundays
SHOP FAIR Supermarket
160 E 110th StIt is only across the apartment.
East River Wines and Spirits
302 Pleasant AveLiquor Store with a good selection of wine.
Drinks & Nightlife
This rooftop bar has amazing views from Manhattan and from New Jersey.
It opens from 5pm till 2am. It is free to go there but the drink is a little price.
We recommend going there to watch the sunset ove the Hudson River. You can se NYC skyline during the day and night.
116 locals recommend
The Press Lounge
653 11th AveThis rooftop bar has amazing views from Manhattan and from New Jersey.
It opens from 5pm till 2am. It is free to go there but the drink is a little price.
We recommend going there to watch the sunset ove the Hudson River. You can se NYC skyline during the day and night.
Monday - Friday 11:45 am - 4 am (Lunch 11:45 am - 3 pm)
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 am (Brunch 10 am - 4 pm)
HAPPY HOUR
Monday - Friday 3 - 7 pm
$2 off well drinks, house wine, select draft beer, select cocktails
Food served nightly until 3 am
200 locals recommend
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveMonday - Friday 11:45 am - 4 am (Lunch 11:45 am - 3 pm)
Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 am (Brunch 10 am - 4 pm)
HAPPY HOUR
Monday - Friday 3 - 7 pm
$2 off well drinks, house wine, select draft beer, select cocktails
Food served nightly until 3 am
The Stumble Inn
1454 2nd AveOne of the best happy hours in NYC.
Paris Blues
2021 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdSmall but nice Jazz Club.
Revival of a famed nightclub serving up Afro-Asian-American fare, weekend brunch & live jazz.
138 locals recommend
Minton's Playhouse
206 W 118th StRevival of a famed nightclub serving up Afro-Asian-American fare, weekend brunch & live jazz.
A cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring jazz, blues & Latin acts, plus eats.
143 locals recommend
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayA cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring jazz, blues & Latin acts, plus eats.
Corner tavern/beer garden with extensive food & drink menus in a spacious indoor/outdoor setting.
428 locals recommend
Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdCorner tavern/beer garden with extensive food & drink menus in a spacious indoor/outdoor setting.
Parks & Nature
Thomas Jefferson Park
2180 1st Ave.Very pleasant on summer days!
Clime the park to have access to an amazing view of Harlem.
Once you are there don't forget to visit Columbia University.
105 locals recommend
Morningside Park
Morningside DriveClime the park to have access to an amazing view of Harlem.
Once you are there don't forget to visit Columbia University.
This museum is in the middle of the park. You won't believe you are in Manhattan.
The Cloisters is a museum in Upper Manhattan, New York City specializing in European medieval architecture, sculpture and decorative arts, and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThis museum is in the middle of the park. You won't believe you are in Manhattan.
The Cloisters is a museum in Upper Manhattan, New York City specializing in European medieval architecture, sculpture and decorative arts, and is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Essentials
Crystal Clean House
109 E 116th St24 hours
Entertainment & Activities
Thomas Jefferson Park
2180 1st Ave.Public swim pool.
Arts & Culture
This huge church, housed in an old movie palace, is known for its welcoming congregation (nearly 7,000 members), casual ambiance, energetic services and great music, particularly its choir. Services Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am. 1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., at 116th St.
35 locals recommend
First Corinthian Baptist Church
1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdThis huge church, housed in an old movie palace, is known for its welcoming congregation (nearly 7,000 members), casual ambiance, energetic services and great music, particularly its choir. Services Sunday 7:30am, 9:30am and 11:30am. 1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., at 116th St.