Jk's Guidebook
Food scene
H Mart
38 W 32nd StAsian groceries; korean pastries; fried chicken
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayGroceries, hot buffet, salad bar
Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StQuick and easy Mexican
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveGood Thai food
sweetgreen
162 N 4th StGood salads and warm bowls.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueGood burgers.
Dig Inn
2884 BroadwayI don’t like the food here but others do. Hipster food.
Five Guys
2847 BroadwayTaqueria Y Fonda
968 Amsterdam AveGood traditional Mexican.
Gong Cha
12 W 32nd StBubble tea
Koronet Pizza
4087 BroadwayOpen late
Duane Reade
3506 BroadwayOpen 24 hours
Hula Poke
1028 Amsterdam AveThe Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AvePastries and coffee
Absolute Bagels
2788 BroadwayPopular bagels
Imarike ye-Chelsea
75 9th AvePapa John's Pizza
161 W 231st StDelivery for when you’re feeling lazy
Watermark Bar
78 South StFun place for river views, outdoor dining
Ellington in the Park
West 105th StreetUnique restaurant/bar in riverside park.
This place is called liberty bistro now. Nice posh restaurant, good for outdoor dining.
Liberty Bistro
225 Liberty StThis place is called liberty bistro now. Nice posh restaurant, good for outdoor dining.
Fumo Upper West Side
2791 BroadwayGood Italian, lunch specials
Koko Wings
248 W 106th StKorean fried chicken
Tartina
1034 Amsterdam AveRomantic Italian restaurant
Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveWarm cookies
Mama's TOO!
2750 BroadwayPopular square pizzas
Sightseeing
Historic cathedral. Google it. Statue garden is also nice.
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I-Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveHistoric cathedral. Google it. Statue garden is also nice.
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayMy alma mater. Good place to go for a walk.
I can spend an entire day in just one section. Make sure to get the audio guide.
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I-Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveI can spend an entire day in just one section. Make sure to get the audio guide.
Iparke ye-Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman StGreat place to ride the citibike.
Brookfield Place
230 Vesey StPosh modern mall. A few nice restaurants.
Iziko Lomuzi wezolimo laseMarekhiya
200 Central Park WestFun place
Great place for bike riding (if you have a citibike). Entrance for bikes somewhere around 103-104 st and riverside drive.
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Riverside Park
Great place for bike riding (if you have a citibike). Entrance for bikes somewhere around 103-104 st and riverside drive.
Good place for bike riding. Start at Rockefeller park (follow the citibike bike map bike lanes) and go down to battery.
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Battery Park
Good place for bike riding. Start at Rockefeller park (follow the citibike bike map bike lanes) and go down to battery.
Good place for bike riding. Start at Rockefeller park (follow the citibike bike map bike lanes) and go down to battery park.
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Rockefeller Park
75 Battery PlGood place for bike riding. Start at Rockefeller park (follow the citibike bike map bike lanes) and go down to battery park.
Music venue
Terra Blues
149 Bleecker StAwesome blues/rock. Check the schedule before you go.
Dizzy's Club
10 Columbus CirGreat jazz. Check the schedule before you go.
student recitals and performances. See the schedule before you go.
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The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plazastudent recitals and performances. See the schedule before you go.
Student recitals and performances. See the schedule before you go.
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Manhattan School of Music
130 Claremont AveStudent recitals and performances. See the schedule before you go.
Entertainment
I love AMC theaters in the city. You can purchase an A-list membership ($24/month) and watch you to 3 movies per week. There are AMCs all over the city. Great way to take a break if you are tired from touring or just need a rest.
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AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayI love AMC theaters in the city. You can purchase an A-list membership ($24/month) and watch you to 3 movies per week. There are AMCs all over the city. Great way to take a break if you are tired from touring or just need a rest.
Shopping
Great place to shop at regular non-pretentious brands (Uniqlo, Zara, old navy, H&M, Macy’s, Target, Kmart, Ktown, etc).
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Herald Square
Great place to shop at regular non-pretentious brands (Uniqlo, Zara, old navy, H&M, Macy’s, Target, Kmart, Ktown, etc).
Rooftop bars
Get there early, and call ahead to make sure there’s not a private party. Strict doors.
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Le Bain
848 Washington StGet there early, and call ahead to make sure there’s not a private party. Strict doors.
The Press Lounge
653 11th Ave
Mother of Pearl
Nice rooftop if you’re in chinatown