NYC Spectacular!
My Favorite Places for Coffee
Get a great cup of coffee and a croissant and head for a morning stroll in central park -- just one block away.
Everything is terrific in this tiny cafe -- the cappuccino, the lattes, the muffins, the scones, even the salads and sandwiches. A real "New Yorkers" local hangout and a place to see and be seen.
9 locals recommend
Bel Ami Cafe
30 E 68th StEverything is terrific in this tiny cafe -- the cappuccino, the lattes, the muffins, the scones, even the salads and sandwiches. A real "New Yorkers" local hangout and a place to see and be seen.
Coffee is wonderful, as is the service.
20 locals recommend
Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table at Gabriela's!
Coffee is wonderful, as is the service.
Sant Ambroeus Coffee Bar at Loews Regency Hotel
540 Park AveRalph's Coffee
888 Madison AveAll the elegance of Madison Avenue -- and a great cup of coffee to boot!
My Favorite Restaurants in the Neighborhood
NYC offers some of the finest eating in the world, and our neighborhood is no exception. From classic New York pizza to the finest French cuisine, we have it all.
Great food, great ambiance at a classic New York hangout. You will enjoy!
20 locals recommend
The East Pole
133 E 65th StGreat food, great ambiance at a classic New York hangout. You will enjoy!
It's half a block from the apartment, and an easy place to have a glass of wine and a snack before painting the town red!
10 locals recommend
Bar Italia
768 Madison AveIt's half a block from the apartment, and an easy place to have a glass of wine and a snack before painting the town red!
Quintessential New Yorkers' see-and-be-seen place. Food is overpriced but the scene is worth it!
13 locals recommend
Le Bilboquet
20 E 60th StQuintessential New Yorkers' see-and-be-seen place. Food is overpriced but the scene is worth it!
If making reservations a few months in advance is not your thing (and I do understand that!) then go and sit in the bar area and enjoy a fabulous cocktail and light bite. You will not be disappointed!
43 locals recommend
Daniel
60 E 65th StIf making reservations a few months in advance is not your thing (and I do understand that!) then go and sit in the bar area and enjoy a fabulous cocktail and light bite. You will not be disappointed!
Lovely Mediterranean restaurant just a few blocks away from the apartment. Classic Upper East Side vibe to go along!
Amaranth
21 East 62nd StreetLovely Mediterranean restaurant just a few blocks away from the apartment. Classic Upper East Side vibe to go along!
My favorite restaurant in the neighborhood! Small, cozy and really lovely fare. A classic UES hangout for New Yorkers' in-the-know. Try the moules frites and the endive salad -- delish!
11 locals recommend
Le Charlot
19 East 69th StreetMy favorite restaurant in the neighborhood! Small, cozy and really lovely fare. A classic UES hangout for New Yorkers' in-the-know. Try the moules frites and the endive salad -- delish!
One of my hands-down favorite restaurants in NYC. Small, intimate, and just fantastic food. You will be truly happy you went!
18 locals recommend
JoJo
160 E 64th StOne of my hands-down favorite restaurants in NYC. Small, intimate, and just fantastic food. You will be truly happy you went!
Don't miss the chance to head to Serendipity for the Frozen Hot Chocolate! The atmosphere harkens back to to days gone by and adds to the joy of decadent vacation-only gastronomical splurges!
123 locals recommend
Serendipity 3
225 E 60th StDon't miss the chance to head to Serendipity for the Frozen Hot Chocolate! The atmosphere harkens back to to days gone by and adds to the joy of decadent vacation-only gastronomical splurges!
A few short blocks from the apartment and right in the middle of Central Park. You gotta go!
The Boathouse
601 West 26th StreetA few short blocks from the apartment and right in the middle of Central Park. You gotta go!
Dry Cleaning and Laundry
Duri Cleaners Inc
972 Lexington AveGreat neighborhood resource for laundry and dry cleaning.
Neighborhood Museums
In our neighborhood, the museum quotient scores a perfect 10. Take advantage!
My absolute favorite place in all of NYC. Ah, to be Mr. Frick. . . . .
307 locals recommend
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StMy absolute favorite place in all of NYC. Ah, to be Mr. Frick. . . . .
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveNo description necessary -- or possible!
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveWonderful museum with an equally wonderful atrium. Well worth the visit.
22 locals recommend
Asia Society and Museum
725 Park AveWonderful museum with an equally wonderful atrium. Well worth the visit.
My Favorite Parts of Central Park
A few short blocks from the apartment, and so much fun. In the morning, before the zoo officially opens, you can go and see the sea lions, and lean over the rail to see the sheep and goats.
394 locals recommend
Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetA few short blocks from the apartment, and so much fun. In the morning, before the zoo officially opens, you can go and see the sea lions, and lean over the rail to see the sheep and goats.
The Boathouse
601 West 26th StreetGreat restaurant in the heart of Central Park.
Wollman Rink
Central Park SouthGo and rent a pair of skates -- you will have a ball!
This is my absolute favorite place in Central Park. It is a few short blocks from the apartment. In the summer, the trees create a canopy that covers the stretch of road; in the winter, the snowscape is breath-taking.
9 locals recommend
The Mall
The MallThis is my absolute favorite place in Central Park. It is a few short blocks from the apartment. In the summer, the trees create a canopy that covers the stretch of road; in the winter, the snowscape is breath-taking.
This is the center of Central Park, and simply beautiful. Go and visit the Angel of the Waters, and make a wish in the fountain while you're at it!
13 locals recommend
Bethesda Fountain
This is the center of Central Park, and simply beautiful. Go and visit the Angel of the Waters, and make a wish in the fountain while you're at it!
Sheep Meadow
1802 East 65th StreetThe place to see and be seen on a lazy weekend in the summer!
My Favorite Grocery Stores in the Neighborhood
You may be inspired to do a little cooking while staying in NYC, and if so, we have just the places to send you for groceries.
This is a traditional supermarket, small enough not to be overwhelming. For a small fee, they will deliver the groceries you select right to your door.
142 locals recommend
Morton Williams Supermarkets
130 Bleecker StThis is a traditional supermarket, small enough not to be overwhelming. For a small fee, they will deliver the groceries you select right to your door.
Another standard grocery store right in the neighborhood. For a small fee, they will deliver the groceries you select right to your front door.
154 locals recommend
The Food Emporium
810 8th AveAnother standard grocery store right in the neighborhood. For a small fee, they will deliver the groceries you select right to your front door.
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StA wonderful market with great stuff, especially known for their fish.
48 locals recommend
Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side
1313 3rd AveA wonderful market with great stuff, especially known for their fish.
Grace's Marketplace
1299 2nd AveReally terrific specialty market. Wonderful prepared foods.
My favorite health food store in NYC! You can call in an order and they will deliver to your front door.
10 locals recommend
The Health Nuts - East Side - Uptown
1208 2nd AveMy favorite health food store in NYC! You can call in an order and they will deliver to your front door.
Places to Workout
If you decide you need to hit the gym, we have many different options.
Equinox East 63rd Street
817 Lexington AveLovely gym, also has a pool.
Soulcycle
140 East 63rd StreetNew York Sports Clubs
210 14th StInexpensive and serviceable.
Orangetheory Fitness
248 Flatbush Ave