Guidebook for New York
Parks & Nature
East Meadow
5th AvenueGreat for picnics, frisbee, tanning
Carl Schurz Park
East End AvenueGreat for running, watching sunset, relaxing
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AveSimply beautiful. You'll probably catch some wedding pics
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lexington Social
1634 Lexington AveThe tapas and cocktails are delicious!
Earl's Beer and Cheese
1259 Park AveBeer AND Cheese!
Guthrie Inn
1259 Park AveGreat little neighborhood spot. Friendly clientele, yum cocktails.
My favorite "local" bar. Perfect for grabbing a beer with friends, indulging in a humungous place of nachos, and watching your favorite sports team
25 locals recommend
Third Avenue Ale House
1644 3rd AveMy favorite "local" bar. Perfect for grabbing a beer with friends, indulging in a humungous place of nachos, and watching your favorite sports team
Food Scene
Milk Burger
2051 2nd AveMost amazing burgers ever. Take away/delivery only.
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
123 East 110th StreetYummy mexican food!
Pro Thai
1575 Lexington AveThe crab fried rice and pad thai are awesome
Tre Otto
1410 Madison AveAuthentic yummy Italian
San Matteo
1716 2nd AveExtremely authentic neopolitan pizza
By far my favorite Mexican in the city. The guacamole and fish tacos are amazing
63 locals recommend
Móle
57 Jane StBy far my favorite Mexican in the city. The guacamole and fish tacos are amazing
Such an impressive little place. The nicest staff I've ever encountered, truly amazing cuban food, and if you're lucky the live band will be playing and they might even drag you up to dance with them
63 locals recommend
Amor Cubano
2018 3rd AveSuch an impressive little place. The nicest staff I've ever encountered, truly amazing cuban food, and if you're lucky the live band will be playing and they might even drag you up to dance with them
Shopping
86th between Park and 2nd avenue is packed with shops and restaurants and everything in between
29 locals recommend
East 116th Street
East 116th Street86th between Park and 2nd avenue is packed with shops and restaurants and everything in between
Essentials
CVS
115 W 125th StOpen 24hrs! Everything from snacks, ice cream, cosmetics, drugs
Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayOpen till 9 but very close
7-Eleven
6215 Park AveOpen 24hrs, has all the basic essentials
Ideal Food Basket
1635 Lexington AveDecently priced, open till 9
Arts & Culture
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveMuseum of the City of New York
1220 5th AvePeter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway