Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
Metropolitan listasafn
1000 5th AveOne of the best museums in the world.
Modern art in one of the most memorable pieces of architecture.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim safn
1071 5th AveModern art in one of the most memorable pieces of architecture.
Frick Safn
1 E 70th StBeautiful collection in the stately mansion of Frick.
W Graham Arader III Gallery
29 E 72nd StMaps and Audubon drawings in a stately townhome.
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestEnormous museum across the park for all ages.
The most famous of modern museums, only a subway or taxi ride (or walk!) away.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe most famous of modern museums, only a subway or taxi ride (or walk!) away.
Gagosian Shop
976 Madison AveOne of the most powerful art dealer's many galleries.
AMC Orpheum Theater
1538 3rd AveLocal Cinema.
East 86th St. Cinema
210 East 86th StThe other local cinema.
Great place to see some of NY's history. I was a tour guide there a short time.
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New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park WestGreat place to see some of NY's history. I was a tour guide there a short time.
Metropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center PlazaOne of my favorite places.
Food Scene
La Maison Du Chocolat
1018 Madison AveGourmet chocolate!
Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveElegant pastries made by French chefs.
Lenwich
302 Columbus AveBagels and other breakfast and lunch foods down the block.
Pick a Bagel
1475 2nd AveBagels and other foods around the corner.
Lady M Cake Boutique
36 W 40th StCute little Asian-fusion pastries.
Cute little Italian restaurant across the street. Reasonable prices.
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Caffe Buon Gusto
236 E 77th StCute little Italian restaurant across the street. Reasonable prices.
Sabor A Mexico II
233 E 77th StSo close by! :) Tiny little Mexican restaurant.
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveMore bagels and bread and lunch.
Lusardi's
1494 2nd AveMore upscale Italian.
HARBS — Upper East Side Store
1374 3rd AveDelicious cakes and tea. Pricey but the cakes are worth it.
Firenze
Delicious Italian food; more reasonable prices; quaint romantic interior.
Haru Sushi
1329 3rd AvenueHaven't been there, but looks like a really nice sushi joint.
More elegant Indian cuisine and interior. Only a little more pricey than usual Indian.
Dawat Haute Indian Cuisine
210 E 58th StMore elegant Indian cuisine and interior. Only a little more pricey than usual Indian.
Brunch on the weekends and good Italian food all week. Reasonable price and neat interior.
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Uva
1486 2nd AveBrunch on the weekends and good Italian food all week. Reasonable price and neat interior.
Noche de Margaritas
1726 2nd AveGreat Mexican, cheaper prices. Plus the margaritas are on fire!
Excellent upscale intimate French dining. Must make reservation beforehand. Tell Tina we sent you!
The Simone
151 East 82nd StreetExcellent upscale intimate French dining. Must make reservation beforehand. Tell Tina we sent you!
Shanghai Pavilion
1378 3rd AveGreat Chinese. My favorite is the General Tso's Tofu.
Agora Turkish
1565 2nd AveGreat and affordable Turkish. Small space and usually crowded.
Szechuan Gourmet
21 W 39th StAffordable Chinese. They close right at 10!
Amazing noodles. It's been featured on all kinds of news shows. Started in Flushing. It is rather famous.
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西安名吃 Xi'an Famous Foods
328 E 78th StAmazing noodles. It's been featured on all kinds of news shows. Started in Flushing. It is rather famous.
Rangoli
1393A 2nd AveLocal Indian; regular affordable prices for Indian. Nice interior.
MazMezcal
316 East 86th StGood Mexican, although it is usually very crowded.
Sushi Para
1457 3rd AveGreat unlimited sushi and Bring Your Own Alcohol at $25.
Essentials
Gristedes
40 East End AveNice grocery store just around the corner.
Orwashers Bakery
308 E 78th StGreat freshly-baked bread.
Shopping
Rite Aid
50-15 Roosevelt AveDrug store right around the corner.
Apple
767 5th AveApple's flagship store with unique architecture.
Awesome thrift store that often has beautiful objects at give-away prices. Many of the things in my apartment are from there!
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Housing Works Thrift Shop
245 West 10th StreetAwesome thrift store that often has beautiful objects at give-away prices. Many of the things in my apartment are from there!
Open 24/7 for all your printing needs. Very convenient.
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FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
250 E Houston StOpen 24/7 for all your printing needs. Very convenient.
Sightseeing
Fun to walk in to see the lobby and Palm Court, or grab a drink at the Oak Bar. Must see the lobby if it's around Christmas time.
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The Plaza Food Hall USA
768 Central Park SFun to walk in to see the lobby and Palm Court, or grab a drink at the Oak Bar. Must see the lobby if it's around Christmas time.
Everything Else
Todd Layne Cleaners & Laundromat
242 E 77th StConvenient place to do your laundry.