Dean’s guidebook
72nd St. - Favorite Local Spots
Best cookies in NYC/the world! 74th st. is the original location, but there is a larger, newer location on 77th st. and Amsterdam if the line is too long!
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Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StBest cookies in NYC/the world! 74th st. is the original location, but there is a larger, newer location on 77th st. and Amsterdam if the line is too long!
Best banana pudding ever! Or if you're into something else, you can always ask for a FREE sample of the banana pudding too!
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Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StBest banana pudding ever! Or if you're into something else, you can always ask for a FREE sample of the banana pudding too!
Fun, beachy setting for coastal Californian/Mexican items including tacos, veggie bowls & colorful cocktails. There is a Comedy Club attached in the basement (you should go!).
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Playa Betty's
320 Amsterdam Ave Fun, beachy setting for coastal Californian/Mexican items including tacos, veggie bowls & colorful cocktails. There is a Comedy Club attached in the basement (you should go!).
Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
143 Chambers StFamous NYC Lox
Zurutto
142 W 72nd StCozy. Ramen & Dumplings :)
Parm
248 Mulberry StFamous chicken parms/italian
Cute, relaxed wine bar with marble-topped tables & subway tiles.
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Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side)
189 Amsterdam AveCute, relaxed wine bar with marble-topped tables & subway tiles.
The Half King
505 W 23rd StDelicious, cocktail bar. Get the Espresso Martini.
Fun, neighborhood dive bar with board games, free candy, & a fish tank
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Dive 75
101 W 75th StFun, neighborhood dive bar with board games, free candy, & a fish tank
Right on the water in Riverside Park. Grab a table before sunset, get a pitcher of sangria and grilled salmon (or chicken fingers) and note that life doesn't get much better. (Open May to mid-October).
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PIER i CAFE
500 West 70th StreetRight on the water in Riverside Park. Grab a table before sunset, get a pitcher of sangria and grilled salmon (or chicken fingers) and note that life doesn't get much better. (Open May to mid-October).
Best place in the area to catch a sports game (they even typically have volume) - casual, not over-crowded, and amazing wings.
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Blondies Sports NYC
212 W 79th StBest place in the area to catch a sports game (they even typically have volume) - casual, not over-crowded, and amazing wings.