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A flagship modern art museum. Busy at times, but well worth the visit.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetA flagship modern art museum. Busy at times, but well worth the visit.
Another great museum just a short walk away. Contemporary art, mostly American much bolder than the MOMA.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Another great museum just a short walk away. Contemporary art, mostly American much bolder than the MOMA.
Simply the most refined museum in the area. Best-known for paintings spanning from the Renaissance to the turn of the last century.
307 locals recommend
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StSimply the most refined museum in the area. Best-known for paintings spanning from the Renaissance to the turn of the last century.
A little bit of a walk but a great, great wide-ranging, but compact grocery store.
21 locals recommend
Grace's Marketplace
1299 2nd AveA little bit of a walk but a great, great wide-ranging, but compact grocery store.
This is what we call a "Pharmacy" in the states, but when we say pharmacy it means much more than in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, etc. Here they have everything you need for convenience.
209 locals recommend
Duane Reade
3506 BroadwayThis is what we call a "Pharmacy" in the states, but when we say pharmacy it means much more than in Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, etc. Here they have everything you need for convenience.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston Stthe famous large market.
Please do not miss this. A wonderful building with many attactions. Not just a library but also museum space. They might "renovate" it so go now if you want to catch it in all its traditional glory!
166 locals recommend
New York Public Library - Bloomingdale Library
476 5th AvePlease do not miss this. A wonderful building with many attactions. Not just a library but also museum space. They might "renovate" it so go now if you want to catch it in all its traditional glory!
Google it and see what they are showing. Sometimes they have great exhibits.
84 locals recommend
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison AveGoogle it and see what they are showing. Sometimes they have great exhibits.
Yes it is far, but I want to put it here as a way to encourage you to consider it. Wonderful, wonderful sculpture park. I go every summer at least twice!
471 locals recommend
Storm King Art Center
Yes it is far, but I want to put it here as a way to encourage you to consider it. Wonderful, wonderful sculpture park. I go every summer at least twice!
Apple
767 5th AveOpen 24 hours.
This is where I met my wife, the Tunisian singer and songwriter Emel Mathlouthi. I consider it a very special place :)
Wonderful place to see the new york summer spirit. bring a picnic!
77 locals recommend
Sheep Meadow
1802 East 65th StreetThis is where I met my wife, the Tunisian singer and songwriter Emel Mathlouthi. I consider it a very special place :)
Wonderful place to see the new york summer spirit. bring a picnic!
Great Part of Central Park. I like sheep meadow better, but this is easily second.
11 locals recommend
The Ramble
79th Street TransverseGreat Part of Central Park. I like sheep meadow better, but this is easily second.
The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetThis is where you rent a boat to row on Central Park Lake.
Hermès Mens
690 Madison AveIf you feel like shopping a bit...
One of the finest department stores the city has to offer.
109 locals recommend
Chanel New York Madison Avenue
660 Madison AveOne of the finest department stores the city has to offer.
Viand
673 Madison AveThis is a classic American diner, hidden away in one of the poshest areas of the city.
Great place that mixes the European style bakery (baguette, pain au chocolat, etc) for take-away with options for eating light breakfasts, lunch and dinner in the restaurant, too.
247 locals recommend
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveGreat place that mixes the European style bakery (baguette, pain au chocolat, etc) for take-away with options for eating light breakfasts, lunch and dinner in the restaurant, too.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
The storied cathedral
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th Stgreat views of the city
The Paris Theatre
4 W 58th StBeautiful art-house, single-screen cinema.
Food Scene
Classic neighborhood bistro in the Parisian style. With some Japanese on the menu, too! Great for dinner, weekend brunch, weekday lunch. Wonderful fresh juices, also
Paris Match
29 East 65th StreetClassic neighborhood bistro in the Parisian style. With some Japanese on the menu, too! Great for dinner, weekend brunch, weekday lunch. Wonderful fresh juices, also
Be prepared to dine with celebrities here. Last time I was there I saw...well I can't tell you! :)
12 locals recommend
Nello
696 Madison AveBe prepared to dine with celebrities here. Last time I was there I saw...well I can't tell you! :)
Easily the best restaurant in NYC. Probably it is too late for you to get reservations. But do not be shy to go to the bar, where you might find a spot.
43 locals recommend
Daniel
60 E 65th StEasily the best restaurant in NYC. Probably it is too late for you to get reservations. But do not be shy to go to the bar, where you might find a spot.
JG Melon
1291 3rd AveBest burger in all of NYC.
Fine place for breakfast or coffee in the European style.
20 locals recommend
Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table at Gabriela's!
Fine place for breakfast or coffee in the European style.
Great burger and in the area. Styled as a classical American burger place.
7 locals recommend
Burger Heaven
804 Lexington AveGreat burger and in the area. Styled as a classical American burger place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar Italia
768 Madison AveQuite good Italian food, very fancy, more affordable than Nello's.
Quite fancy new place catering to Upper East Side locals. New American cuisine .
20 locals recommend
The East Pole
133 E 65th StQuite fancy new place catering to Upper East Side locals. New American cuisine .
Shopping
Club Macanudo
26 East 63rd StreetGreat cigar bar. These are very rare.