Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Craft brews pair with a cheese-focused menu at this packed spot on way-north Park Avenue.
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Earl's Beer and Cheese
1259 Park AveCraft brews pair with a cheese-focused menu at this packed spot on way-north Park Avenue.
Relaxed standby featuring traditional Mexican plates, imported beer & a selection of tequilas.
Lupita's
2049 2nd AvenueRelaxed standby featuring traditional Mexican plates, imported beer & a selection of tequilas.
Airy, upscale restaurant serving both classic pizzeria fare & refined Italian entrees & pastas.
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Lexington Pizza Parlour
1590 Lexington AveAiry, upscale restaurant serving both classic pizzeria fare & refined Italian entrees & pastas.
This historic parlor offers coal-fired pizzas & other Italian mains in a comfortable setting.
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Patsy's Pizzeria
2287 1st Ave.This historic parlor offers coal-fired pizzas & other Italian mains in a comfortable setting.
Lively south of the border–themed Mexican restaurant known for its tacos & guacamole.
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El Paso Mexican Restaurant
123 East 110th StreetLively south of the border–themed Mexican restaurant known for its tacos & guacamole.
Comfortable, small space for French cooking focused on head-to-foot chicken & other poultry.
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Mountain Bird
Comfortable, small space for French cooking focused on head-to-foot chicken & other poultry.
Snug, no-frills counter serve offering marinated pork, plus street tacos & other Mexican eats.
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Taco Mix
234 E 116th StSnug, no-frills counter serve offering marinated pork, plus street tacos & other Mexican eats.
Cozy spot offering inventive Mexican small plates, cocktails, wines & a patio in a casual setting.
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El Kallejon
209 E 117th StCozy spot offering inventive Mexican small plates, cocktails, wines & a patio in a casual setting.
Intimate, low-key spot for Italian small plates, wines & espresso, along with weekend brunch.
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D'amore
118 E 116th StIntimate, low-key spot for Italian small plates, wines & espresso, along with weekend brunch.
Traditional Cuban dishes are combined with mojitos at this upbeat place that also has live music.
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Amor Cubano
2018 3rd AveTraditional Cuban dishes are combined with mojitos at this upbeat place that also has live music.
Bright & cozy standby preparing Caribbean & Southern specialties & a signature pineapple cornbread.
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Sisters
47 E 124th StBright & cozy standby preparing Caribbean & Southern specialties & a signature pineapple cornbread.
Relaxed Italian venue featuring housemade pastas & numerous wines in a rustic ambiance with a patio.
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Nocciola Ristorante
237 E 116th StRelaxed Italian venue featuring housemade pastas & numerous wines in a rustic ambiance with a patio.
Vibrant, rustic-chic establishment offering New American dishes, craft cocktails & patio seating.
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Maxwell's Bar & Restaurant
59 Reade StVibrant, rustic-chic establishment offering New American dishes, craft cocktails & patio seating.
Steaks, chops, seafood & drinks in a bustling, urban space with an open kitchen & DJ entertainment.
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Ricardo
2145 2nd AveSteaks, chops, seafood & drinks in a bustling, urban space with an open kitchen & DJ entertainment.
Latino comfort food like roast chicken & pork comes with rice & beans at this Dominican spot.
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Sandy
2261 2nd AveLatino comfort food like roast chicken & pork comes with rice & beans at this Dominican spot.
Casual eatery serving Latin dishes and cocktails in a quaint space with exposed-brick walls.
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Cascalote
2126 2nd AveCasual eatery serving Latin dishes and cocktails in a quaint space with exposed-brick walls.
VIPs fill the dining room of this 10-table Italian icon, where who you know is key to entry.
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Rao's
455 E 114th StVIPs fill the dining room of this 10-table Italian icon, where who you know is key to entry.
Simple dining room with a broad menu of Chinese & Japanese dishes, including sushi & bento boxes.
Moon House
1810 3rd AveSimple dining room with a broad menu of Chinese & Japanese dishes, including sushi & bento boxes.
Retail stall inside La Marqueta marketplace with global breads & coffee plus breakfast & lunch fare.
Hot Bread Kitchen
75 9th AvenueRetail stall inside La Marqueta marketplace with global breads & coffee plus breakfast & lunch fare.
Drinks & Nightlife
This cozy cocktail haunt features a bartop with mixed nuts suspended in epoxy & other quirky decor.
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Guthrie Inn
1259 Park AveThis cozy cocktail haunt features a bartop with mixed nuts suspended in epoxy & other quirky decor.
Intimate wine bar offering Mediterranean-style tapas, specialty cocktails & a short list of beers.
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The Lexington Social
1634 Lexington AveIntimate wine bar offering Mediterranean-style tapas, specialty cocktails & a short list of beers.
Cozy exposed-brick haunt with a patio offering craft beers, wine & an eclectic bistro & brunch menu.
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East Harlem Bottling Co.
1711 Lexington AveCozy exposed-brick haunt with a patio offering craft beers, wine & an eclectic bistro & brunch menu.
Following a meal at Cascalote Latin Bistro or Patsy’s Pizzeria, make a beeline over to Camaradas El Barrio (2241 1st Avenue), described as a “funky” Caribbean/Puerto Rican gastro-pub that is decorated with local artwork. In addition to offering eats like Mofongo, empanadas and Cuban sandwiches, Camaradas offers a selection of wine, beers from around the world and sangria.
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Camaradas El Barrio
2241 1st Ave.Following a meal at Cascalote Latin Bistro or Patsy’s Pizzeria, make a beeline over to Camaradas El Barrio (2241 1st Avenue), described as a “funky” Caribbean/Puerto Rican gastro-pub that is decorated with local artwork. In addition to offering eats like Mofongo, empanadas and Cuban sandwiches, Camaradas offers a selection of wine, beers from around the world and sangria.
Parks & Nature
Central Park East II
433 E 100th StRandall’s Island Park offers a great variety of attractions and events, including entertainment and learning opportunities for both children and adults. Our younger visitors might be excited by a field trip to the wetlands or a round of mini-golf; adults might choose yoga-in-the-park, a walk along the waterfront pathways, or volunteer work in the Island’s many scenic gardens. Families often come to the Park together to enjoy our outdoor movie nights, fun runs at Icahn Stadium and a plethora of other festivals and events. The Island is an amazing resource for New Yorkers of all ages, and a wonderful place to spend a day.
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Randalls and Wards Islands
Randall’s Island Park offers a great variety of attractions and events, including entertainment and learning opportunities for both children and adults. Our younger visitors might be excited by a field trip to the wetlands or a round of mini-golf; adults might choose yoga-in-the-park, a walk along the waterfront pathways, or volunteer work in the Island’s many scenic gardens. Families often come to the Park together to enjoy our outdoor movie nights, fun runs at Icahn Stadium and a plethora of other festivals and events. The Island is an amazing resource for New Yorkers of all ages, and a wonderful place to spend a day.
Central Park is easily accessible from both East and West Harlem, though the former grants visitors a direct path to one of the park’s best-kept secrets. Open the iron gate, made in Paris in 1894, on Fifth Avenue and 104th Street, and be transported to Italy, France, and England by way of the Central Park Conservatory Gardens. Comprising three gardens with distinct styles—Italian (tiered hedges and a 12-foot-high jet fountain), French (Walter Schott’s romantic Three Dancing Maidens sculpture), and English (shrubs and perennial plants)—this attraction brings a piece of Europe to the U.S.
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Tónlistarhúsgarðurinn
1233 5th AveCentral Park is easily accessible from both East and West Harlem, though the former grants visitors a direct path to one of the park’s best-kept secrets. Open the iron gate, made in Paris in 1894, on Fifth Avenue and 104th Street, and be transported to Italy, France, and England by way of the Central Park Conservatory Gardens. Comprising three gardens with distinct styles—Italian (tiered hedges and a 12-foot-high jet fountain), French (Walter Schott’s romantic Three Dancing Maidens sculpture), and English (shrubs and perennial plants)—this attraction brings a piece of Europe to the U.S.
Thomas Jefferson Park, named after the third president of the United States has been open serving its local community since 1905. Complete with a track, basketball and baseball courts, soccer fields, and large playground. The recreation center offers many amenities including fitness rooms, classes, and after school programs for kids.
In the summer months, there is an outdoor pool with ground complete with grills and picnic tables for enjoyable summer gatherings. The park is located at 1 Ave and FDR Dr, between East 111 St and East 114 St.
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Thomas Jefferson Park
2180 1st Ave.Thomas Jefferson Park, named after the third president of the United States has been open serving its local community since 1905. Complete with a track, basketball and baseball courts, soccer fields, and large playground. The recreation center offers many amenities including fitness rooms, classes, and after school programs for kids.
In the summer months, there is an outdoor pool with ground complete with grills and picnic tables for enjoyable summer gatherings. The park is located at 1 Ave and FDR Dr, between East 111 St and East 114 St.
Arts & Culture
Solomon R. Guggenheim safn
1071 5th AveIts special attention to underrepresented artists of color sets El Museo Del Barrio apart amongst the city’s many art museums. While it was founded in 1969, the institution’s holdings span more than 800 years, making it the country’s “preeminent forum and resource” for Caribbean, Latino, and Latin American art. Some works in the 6,500-object permanent collection, such as 20th-century Nuyorican fine prints and contemporary art from New York-based Latino artists, can only be found here.
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El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th AveIts special attention to underrepresented artists of color sets El Museo Del Barrio apart amongst the city’s many art museums. While it was founded in 1969, the institution’s holdings span more than 800 years, making it the country’s “preeminent forum and resource” for Caribbean, Latino, and Latin American art. Some works in the 6,500-object permanent collection, such as 20th-century Nuyorican fine prints and contemporary art from New York-based Latino artists, can only be found here.
Tourists and locals alike can learn something at the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY). As the only institution dedicated to the 400-year history and future of New York, MCNY offers insight into everything from Martin Luther King Jr.’s connection to the city to its past 50 years of public art.
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Borgarminjasafn New York
1220 5th AveTourists and locals alike can learn something at the Museum of the City of New York (MCNY). As the only institution dedicated to the 400-year history and future of New York, MCNY offers insight into everything from Martin Luther King Jr.’s connection to the city to its past 50 years of public art.
Serving as another multidisciplinary arts space, the Hunter East Harlem Gallery on 2180 3rd Avenue at 119th Street is located on the ground floor of Hunter College’s Silberman School of Social Work. Since its establishment in 2011, the gallery has provided a space for art exhibitions and public events that not only address topics relevant to the East Harlem community, but also foster collaborations at Hunter College.
Hunter College East Harlem Art Gallery
17 E 125th StServing as another multidisciplinary arts space, the Hunter East Harlem Gallery on 2180 3rd Avenue at 119th Street is located on the ground floor of Hunter College’s Silberman School of Social Work. Since its establishment in 2011, the gallery has provided a space for art exhibitions and public events that not only address topics relevant to the East Harlem community, but also foster collaborations at Hunter College.
ocated at the corner of East 120th Street and Sylvan Place, the land was originally acquired by the City in 1929 for a public bath. It went unused until 1938 when it became an informal sitting park, and was handed over to the Parks Department jurisdiction in 1945.
The Harlem Art Park is part of the Historical Signs Project. When you enter the parking lot adjacent to the Harlem Courthouse building, you will notice a gated garden on the south side, which can only be reached from 120th Street.
Harlem Art Park
Sylvan Placeocated at the corner of East 120th Street and Sylvan Place, the land was originally acquired by the City in 1929 for a public bath. It went unused until 1938 when it became an informal sitting park, and was handed over to the Parks Department jurisdiction in 1945.
The Harlem Art Park is part of the Historical Signs Project. When you enter the parking lot adjacent to the Harlem Courthouse building, you will notice a gated garden on the south side, which can only be reached from 120th Street.
Shopping
One of the most luxurious stretches of retail in the country, Fifth Avenue is the main artery of New York City's shopping scene, having welcomed a steady stream of fashion mavens for over 100 years. From catwalk copycats to bargain hunters, buyers flock to this section of Midtown (between 49th and 60th streets) to shop for it all. And with mass brands like Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch, upscale department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and multinational retailers like H&M, Zara and Uniqlo, the thoroughfare quite literally offers something for everyone. The shops there sell more than just apparel: Fifth Avenue is also home to the 24-hour flagship Apple Store.
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5th Avenue
5th AvenueOne of the most luxurious stretches of retail in the country, Fifth Avenue is the main artery of New York City's shopping scene, having welcomed a steady stream of fashion mavens for over 100 years. From catwalk copycats to bargain hunters, buyers flock to this section of Midtown (between 49th and 60th streets) to shop for it all. And with mass brands like Victoria's Secret and Abercrombie & Fitch, upscale department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and multinational retailers like H&M, Zara and Uniqlo, the thoroughfare quite literally offers something for everyone. The shops there sell more than just apparel: Fifth Avenue is also home to the 24-hour flagship Apple Store.
Serious shoppers may be surprised to learn that one of New York City’s top antique shops calls the largely residential East Harlem home. Demolition Depot, located on Third Ave and 125th Street, comprises four stories of “irreplaceable artifacts,” including homewares and other objects salvaged from the now-defunct Biltmore and Vanderbilt Hotels. With items like vintage MTA Subway signs and imported British callboxes amongst its inventory, the Depot promises unique finds.
Demolition Depot and Irreplaceable Artifacts
159-161 E 126th StSerious shoppers may be surprised to learn that one of New York City’s top antique shops calls the largely residential East Harlem home. Demolition Depot, located on Third Ave and 125th Street, comprises four stories of “irreplaceable artifacts,” including homewares and other objects salvaged from the now-defunct Biltmore and Vanderbilt Hotels. With items like vintage MTA Subway signs and imported British callboxes amongst its inventory, the Depot promises unique finds.
La Marqueta is beloved by East Harlem residents, who have witnessed the 82-year-old attraction evolve along with the neighborhood. The Park Avenue Retail Market opened in 1936 just as East Harlem began its 30-year transition into Spanish Harlem. The market became La Marqueta—a space where Latino New Yorkers could and can continue to find ethnic foods that are not widely available, live traditional music, and a strong sense of comunidad, or community.
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La Marqueta
1590 Park AveLa Marqueta is beloved by East Harlem residents, who have witnessed the 82-year-old attraction evolve along with the neighborhood. The Park Avenue Retail Market opened in 1936 just as East Harlem began its 30-year transition into Spanish Harlem. The market became La Marqueta—a space where Latino New Yorkers could and can continue to find ethnic foods that are not widely available, live traditional music, and a strong sense of comunidad, or community.
Sightseeing
For nearly 40 years, art enthusiasts have been making the pilgrimage to New York City’s Graffiti Hall of Fame located in East Harlem. Local Ray “Sting Ray” Rodriguez created the attraction in 1980, back when street art wasn’t so respected, as a safe space for Harlem artists to hone their craft. Today, the open-air hall of fame, appropriately situated in a children’s schoolyard, still welcomes locals as well as far-flung artists, plus photographers and fans of the medium.
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Graffiti Hall of Fame
Park AvenueFor nearly 40 years, art enthusiasts have been making the pilgrimage to New York City’s Graffiti Hall of Fame located in East Harlem. Local Ray “Sting Ray” Rodriguez created the attraction in 1980, back when street art wasn’t so respected, as a safe space for Harlem artists to hone their craft. Today, the open-air hall of fame, appropriately situated in a children’s schoolyard, still welcomes locals as well as far-flung artists, plus photographers and fans of the medium.
In the late 1980s, just as the crack-cocaine epidemic gained momentum urban areas including New York City, artist Keith Haring stumbled across a very reasonable way to spread an anti-drug message to the demographic that needed it most: Why not paint a playground?
Crack Is Wack Playground
Harlem River DriveIn the late 1980s, just as the crack-cocaine epidemic gained momentum urban areas including New York City, artist Keith Haring stumbled across a very reasonable way to spread an anti-drug message to the demographic that needed it most: Why not paint a playground?
Tito Puente left his mark on Spanish Harlem and New York City as “the Mambo King,” ”the King of Latin Jazz,” and ”El Rey del Timbal.” Growing up in Spanish Harlem in the 1930s and ’40s, he took in the vibrant Latin sounds that filled the neighborhood, emanating from its center at 110th Street and Fifth Avenue.
A pioneer in mixing various musical styles with Latin sounds, particularly with jazz, Puente left a legacy that emanated to every part of the city. When he passed away on May 31, 2000, the world mourned his loss. To celebrate the mark he left on Latin music in Spanish Harlem, 110th Street from 5th Avenue to FDR Drive was dedicated Tito Puente Way a few months after his death.
Tito Puente Way
Tito Puente WayTito Puente left his mark on Spanish Harlem and New York City as “the Mambo King,” ”the King of Latin Jazz,” and ”El Rey del Timbal.” Growing up in Spanish Harlem in the 1930s and ’40s, he took in the vibrant Latin sounds that filled the neighborhood, emanating from its center at 110th Street and Fifth Avenue.
A pioneer in mixing various musical styles with Latin sounds, particularly with jazz, Puente left a legacy that emanated to every part of the city. When he passed away on May 31, 2000, the world mourned his loss. To celebrate the mark he left on Latin music in Spanish Harlem, 110th Street from 5th Avenue to FDR Drive was dedicated Tito Puente Way a few months after his death.
Mews are former 19th century stable yards that end in typically in an alley. Today, the city has a whole slew of mews that have been landmarked and protected because of their historical significance, including the Washington Square Mews, Verandah Place Mews, and Sylvan Terrace in upper Harlem. Sylvan Court is not on that list of protected mews despite local advocacy from residents to make them so.
Sylvan Court
Sylvan CourtMews are former 19th century stable yards that end in typically in an alley. Today, the city has a whole slew of mews that have been landmarked and protected because of their historical significance, including the Washington Square Mews, Verandah Place Mews, and Sylvan Terrace in upper Harlem. Sylvan Court is not on that list of protected mews despite local advocacy from residents to make them so.
Essentials
Chain offering groceries & general merchandise, such as cleaning supplies & beauty products.
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SHOP FAIR Supermarket
160 E 110th StChain offering groceries & general merchandise, such as cleaning supplies & beauty products.
The UPS Store
55 W 116th St