Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Muffins Cafe
222 Columbus AveFantastic Coffee, sandwiches and baked goods!
Love this iconic Italian restaurant - check out the photos when you visit! Great food, quaint and fun. Always crowded before a performance in Lincoln Center!
Il Violino
180 Columbus AveLove this iconic Italian restaurant - check out the photos when you visit! Great food, quaint and fun. Always crowded before a performance in Lincoln Center!
Great sidewalk hangout for good food and drinks. Impossible not to find something you like in front of Lincoln Center!
78 locals recommend
The Smith
1900 BroadwayGreat sidewalk hangout for good food and drinks. Impossible not to find something you like in front of Lincoln Center!
Foodies, you will be in heaven on the UWS. There are so many amazing places! This place is iconic to Lincoln Center and I can share more, more, more with you! Use OpenTable for a booking on nights with the ballet is in season, etc.
23 locals recommend
Cafe Fiorello
1900 BroadwayFoodies, you will be in heaven on the UWS. There are so many amazing places! This place is iconic to Lincoln Center and I can share more, more, more with you! Use OpenTable for a booking on nights with the ballet is in season, etc.
Love the Samba chicken and the creamed escarole! Drinks are awesome. Best burgers!
12 locals recommend
A.G. Kitchen
269 Columbus AveLove the Samba chicken and the creamed escarole! Drinks are awesome. Best burgers!
Boulud Sud
20 W 64th StLove all of Daniel Boulud's eateries in Lincoln Center.
Spring delivers on great, fresh, responsible food. It's good to make a reservation here.
25 locals recommend
Spring Natural Kitchen
474 Columbus AveSpring delivers on great, fresh, responsible food. It's good to make a reservation here.
Never a bad meal. The spicy guacamole and baby corn tortillas cannot be beat. Make a reservation. Especially when the ballet is in season. You might see a few dancers here.
89 locals recommend
Rosa Mexicano
61 Columbus AveNever a bad meal. The spicy guacamole and baby corn tortillas cannot be beat. Make a reservation. Especially when the ballet is in season. You might see a few dancers here.
Late night cupcakes are a must - the Hummingbird cupcakes are my favorite along with the banana pudding.
401 locals recommend
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StLate night cupcakes are a must - the Hummingbird cupcakes are my favorite along with the banana pudding.
My favorite brunch on the UWS. Directly across from the ANMNH. Always a great meal.
37 locals recommend
Isabella's
359 Columbus AveMy favorite brunch on the UWS. Directly across from the ANMNH. Always a great meal.
Arts & Culture
If they are in season, you will not want to miss the NYCB. New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory. The Company was founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, and it quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style. Jerome Robbins joined NYCB the following year and, with Balanchine, helped to build the astounding repertory and firmly establish the Company in New York.
Check out the website for performance dates and information. www.nycballet.org
21 locals recommend
New York City Ballet
20 Lincoln Center PlazaIf they are in season, you will not want to miss the NYCB. New York City Ballet is one of the foremost dance companies in the world, with a roster of spectacular dancers and an unparalleled repertory. The Company was founded in 1948 by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, and it quickly became world-renowned for its athletic and contemporary style. Jerome Robbins joined NYCB the following year and, with Balanchine, helped to build the astounding repertory and firmly establish the Company in New York.
Check out the website for performance dates and information. www.nycballet.org
It never gets old - I love to visit this place! Yes, this is the museum in the movie "Night at the Museum" and it is worth your time. Don't be scared to give this amazing experience 2-3 days! Their special events are listed on their website and also worthy of your time.
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestIt never gets old - I love to visit this place! Yes, this is the museum in the movie "Night at the Museum" and it is worth your time. Don't be scared to give this amazing experience 2-3 days! Their special events are listed on their website and also worthy of your time.
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s preeminent scientific and cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1869, the Museum has advanced its global mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
The Museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the entire planet and present a panorama of the world's cultures.
Of course, don't forget the Met Opera, the NY Philharmonic, LC Jazz, tours of Lincoln Center and so much more. This is the epicenter of the arts and with a calendar offering something for everyone. The tour is fascinating and reveals much about how the arts community has evolved in NYC over the years.
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaOf course, don't forget the Met Opera, the NY Philharmonic, LC Jazz, tours of Lincoln Center and so much more. This is the epicenter of the arts and with a calendar offering something for everyone. The tour is fascinating and reveals much about how the arts community has evolved in NYC over the years.
Shopping
ZARA
Lexington AvenueGotta love Zaras!
More fun - but remember there are so many stores up here, you will be shopping for days!
20 locals recommend
Bloomingdale's Outlet
2085 BroadwayMore fun - but remember there are so many stores up here, you will be shopping for days!
Parks & Nature
I love this park because it follows the Hudson River! There are several cafes, skateparks, basketball games, walking paths ... It is a great place to spend the day!
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
I love this park because it follows the Hudson River! There are several cafes, skateparks, basketball games, walking paths ... It is a great place to spend the day!
Getting Around
SUBWAY
124 West 72nd StreetNational Car Rental
332 W 44th StGreat rental place on the UWS
Subway
64 Delancey StEssentials
Trader Joe's
715 River RdRight across the street!
Fairway's might be iconic and yes you might run into someone "famous" .... but more importantly, they have ever grocery item you could ever want. You will find organics and natural products upstairs!
185 locals recommend
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayFairway's might be iconic and yes you might run into someone "famous" .... but more importantly, they have ever grocery item you could ever want. You will find organics and natural products upstairs!
Good stuff here, located in the basement of The Time Warner Building at Columbus Circle.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGood stuff here, located in the basement of The Time Warner Building at Columbus Circle.
Everything Else
Too much to name but Whole Foods is located here, great shopping, great restaurants, a subway stop ......
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleToo much to name but Whole Foods is located here, great shopping, great restaurants, a subway stop ......
The best farmer's market! Eggs, veggies, plants, baked goods, you name it, it is fresh and it is here. Plus, who doesn't love to walk around the great American Museum of Natural History!!
7 locals recommend
79th Street Greenmarket
Columbus AvenueThe best farmer's market! Eggs, veggies, plants, baked goods, you name it, it is fresh and it is here. Plus, who doesn't love to walk around the great American Museum of Natural History!!
I love to walk around the flea market on sundays. Lots of original artisans with original items coupled with a Mary Kay rep or two. You might find a mink coat or a reupholstered chair - you never know!
10 locals recommend
Green Flea Market
100 W 77th StI love to walk around the flea market on sundays. Lots of original artisans with original items coupled with a Mary Kay rep or two. You might find a mink coat or a reupholstered chair - you never know!
Drop in dance/yoga classes where you will most definitely train with the best of NYC. Chances are you will find a professional in your class.
Steps On Broadway
2121 BroadwayDrop in dance/yoga classes where you will most definitely train with the best of NYC. Chances are you will find a professional in your class.