Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AveGorgeous formal garden with flowers year-round
Gorgeous pond surrounded by trees, walking paths, inhabited by ducks and turtles. Two playgrounds and a skating rink adjacent. Charles Dana Discovery Center features wildlife and ecology exhibits.
86 locals raden deze aan
Harlem Meer
199 Central Park NGorgeous pond surrounded by trees, walking paths, inhabited by ducks and turtles. Two playgrounds and a skating rink adjacent. Charles Dana Discovery Center features wildlife and ecology exhibits.
De Kathedraal van St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveA modern cathedral in New York City.
Food Scene
Good food, nice service, lovely interior. Enjoy Mexican food and drinks in a calm yet festive environment. Warm welcome for children, too.
69 locals raden deze aan
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
123 East 110th StreetGood food, nice service, lovely interior. Enjoy Mexican food and drinks in a calm yet festive environment. Warm welcome for children, too.
Intimate wine bar offering Mediterranean-style tapas, excellent wine selection, specialty cocktails and a short list of beers. Delicious selections, good for a nibble or a full meal.
83 locals raden deze aan
The Lexington Social
1634 Lexington AveIntimate wine bar offering Mediterranean-style tapas, excellent wine selection, specialty cocktails and a short list of beers. Delicious selections, good for a nibble or a full meal.
Rated one of the best new restaurants in NYC in 2014. Unique blend of Afro / Asian / American cuisines in a lively, sophisticated space.
125 locals raden deze aan
The Cecil Steakhouse
210 West 118th StreetRated one of the best new restaurants in NYC in 2014. Unique blend of Afro / Asian / American cuisines in a lively, sophisticated space.
Contemporary American food, using local organic produce. Upscale casual with large windows, nice lighting, jazz music in the background (not too loud).
35 locals raden deze aan
5 and Diamond
2072 Frederick Douglass BoulevardContemporary American food, using local organic produce. Upscale casual with large windows, nice lighting, jazz music in the background (not too loud).
Amor Cubano
2018 3rd AveAmazing Cuban food. Mojitos!
Nice little neighborhood cafe with a full range of coffees as well as pastries, salads, sandwiches.
46 locals raden deze aan
East Harlem Cafe
1651 Lexington AvenueNice little neighborhood cafe with a full range of coffees as well as pastries, salads, sandwiches.
2200 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2200 Frederick Douglass BoulevardThe best café au lait and croissants in New York, in my humble opinion.
D'amore
118 E 116th StA true neighborhood gem. Warm atmosphere, good food, very welcoming.
Great, great coffee. Nice vibe. Very small, not much table space.
11 locals raden deze aan
Uptown Roasters Cafe
135 East 110th StreetGreat, great coffee. Nice vibe. Very small, not much table space.
Arts & Culture
Good museum of art and artifacts related to Hispanic culture. Nice for kids, with many family programs, such as the Super Sabado on the third Saturday of each month.
182 locals raden deze aan
El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveGood museum of art and artifacts related to Hispanic culture. Nice for kids, with many family programs, such as the Super Sabado on the third Saturday of each month.
Lovely building and interesting exhibits about New York City, past and present.. Nice cafe, too. (You may visit cafe without paying museum fee; tell the guard you're going to the cafe.)
271 locals raden deze aan
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveLovely building and interesting exhibits about New York City, past and present.. Nice cafe, too. (You may visit cafe without paying museum fee; tell the guard you're going to the cafe.)
Essentials
Complete market including produce, dairy, meats, cheeses and more.
62 locals raden deze aan
NYC Fresh Market
1660 Madison Ave Complete market including produce, dairy, meats, cheeses and more.
Nearby and good quality prepared foods and basic groceries. Known for sandwiches, salads, smoothies. Very nice staff. Open 7am to midnight every day. They deliver.
Ranch Market
1600 Madison AveNearby and good quality prepared foods and basic groceries. Known for sandwiches, salads, smoothies. Very nice staff. Open 7am to midnight every day. They deliver.