Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
This small, but elegant museum housed in a former private mansion, features prominent works by German and Austrian artists. See the famous Woman in Gold by Klimt, along with works by Schiele, Otto Dix and others. There are 2 cafes serving authentic Austrian dishes. Free admission on the first Friday of every month from 6-8 PM.
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Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveThis small, but elegant museum housed in a former private mansion, features prominent works by German and Austrian artists. See the famous Woman in Gold by Klimt, along with works by Schiele, Otto Dix and others. There are 2 cafes serving authentic Austrian dishes. Free admission on the first Friday of every month from 6-8 PM.
If just for the architecture alone, you have to visit the Guggenheim. Of course, you'll also see modern masterpieces by the likes of Cézanne, Gauguin, and Kandinsky. Try to also catch lectures by artists and critics, along with performances and film screenings. Admission is $25 for adults, children under 12 are free.
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Solomon R. Guggenheim safn
1071 5th AveIf just for the architecture alone, you have to visit the Guggenheim. Of course, you'll also see modern masterpieces by the likes of Cézanne, Gauguin, and Kandinsky. Try to also catch lectures by artists and critics, along with performances and film screenings. Admission is $25 for adults, children under 12 are free.
Food Scene
Great sushi and raw bar, reasonably priced. Full bar with tasty margaritas.
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Shoga Sushi & Oyster Bar
1698 2nd AveGreat sushi and raw bar, reasonably priced. Full bar with tasty margaritas.
If you've never tried baeckeoffe, a traditional Alsatian lamb and oxtail casserole, here's your chance. Cafe D'Alsace serves delicious German-French foods heavy on meat and flavored superbly. Great wine, cider and beer lists, too. The brunches are legendary.
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Café D'Alsace
1703 2nd AveIf you've never tried baeckeoffe, a traditional Alsatian lamb and oxtail casserole, here's your chance. Cafe D'Alsace serves delicious German-French foods heavy on meat and flavored superbly. Great wine, cider and beer lists, too. The brunches are legendary.
An eclectic, upscale American restaurant that feels like a rich friend's dining room & home library. Diners come as much for the atmosphere as the food. Pricey, but worth it.
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The Writing Room
1703 2nd AveAn eclectic, upscale American restaurant that feels like a rich friend's dining room & home library. Diners come as much for the atmosphere as the food. Pricey, but worth it.
Tasty Mexican food in a relaxed atmosphere. Lovely spot for people watching. Try their blue corn calarmari and wash it down with a coconut margarita. It's delicious. Open late on Friday and Saturdays - until 1 AM.
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Selena Rosa
Tasty Mexican food in a relaxed atmosphere. Lovely spot for people watching. Try their blue corn calarmari and wash it down with a coconut margarita. It's delicious. Open late on Friday and Saturdays - until 1 AM.
This lovely little tea house serves a staggering selection of superb teas along with scones & clotted cream, lemon tarts and other goodies. Great sandwiches, as well. Special children's sized tea pots and fairy wings available. $10 per person minimum.
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Alice's Tea Cup, Chapter 3
220 E 81st StThis lovely little tea house serves a staggering selection of superb teas along with scones & clotted cream, lemon tarts and other goodies. Great sandwiches, as well. Special children's sized tea pots and fairy wings available. $10 per person minimum.
Parks & Nature
A peaceful, 14 acre park with beautiful river views (with navy ships), lovely English gardens, and several well-maintained playgrounds. At times there are open-air movies and concerts. There are always lots of dogs. If you want a quieter experience, go before 3 PM or after 8 PM. It's open until midnight.
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Carl Schurz Park
East End AvenueA peaceful, 14 acre park with beautiful river views (with navy ships), lovely English gardens, and several well-maintained playgrounds. At times there are open-air movies and concerts. There are always lots of dogs. If you want a quieter experience, go before 3 PM or after 8 PM. It's open until midnight.
Drinks & Nightlife
This inexpensive, simple Irish pub is a neighborhood stable. Friendly crowds, pool tables, and great beer are the reasons the locals come here to unwind. If you want something swanky, this isn't your jam. But if you just want to hang out with laid back folks, sip a beer and play some darts, you'll love it here.
Phil Hughes Bar
1682 1st Ave.This inexpensive, simple Irish pub is a neighborhood stable. Friendly crowds, pool tables, and great beer are the reasons the locals come here to unwind. If you want something swanky, this isn't your jam. But if you just want to hang out with laid back folks, sip a beer and play some darts, you'll love it here.
Essentials
Gristedes
40 East End AveGreat place to pick up food staples.
A fancier shopping experience with organic food selections and great prepared foods. Pick up something and take it to the park for a picnic.
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Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StA fancier shopping experience with organic food selections and great prepared foods. Pick up something and take it to the park for a picnic.
Duane Reade Pharmacy
176 Main StChain drug store open 24 hours. Also sells snacks.
Shopping
Bluemercury
695 6th AveUpscale, classy beauty superstore. Sephora for the richer crowd.
Despite it's ragamuffin appearance, this is one of NYC's premier lingerie and underwear shops with designer names like Only Hearts, Cosabella, and Wolford. You will find thongs in every imaginable color here and the prettiest bras you've ever seen. The staff gives very personalized customer service, so everything you buy will fit perfectly.
Allure Lingerie
1324 Lexington AveDespite it's ragamuffin appearance, this is one of NYC's premier lingerie and underwear shops with designer names like Only Hearts, Cosabella, and Wolford. You will find thongs in every imaginable color here and the prettiest bras you've ever seen. The staff gives very personalized customer service, so everything you buy will fit perfectly.
Entertainment & Activities
This nature-focused children’s educational center offers art, music, and cooking-themed classes, playtime, drop-ins, birthday parties, and camps that are a favorite with kids as young as one (and parents, too!). It is also home to New York City’s only indoor petting zoo with all sorts of small animals (bearded dragons , turtles, rabbits, chinchillas, chickens, etc.). $15 general admission for kids, $5 for adults. Cooking classes are extra.
The Art Farm
431 E 91st StThis nature-focused children’s educational center offers art, music, and cooking-themed classes, playtime, drop-ins, birthday parties, and camps that are a favorite with kids as young as one (and parents, too!). It is also home to New York City’s only indoor petting zoo with all sorts of small animals (bearded dragons , turtles, rabbits, chinchillas, chickens, etc.). $15 general admission for kids, $5 for adults. Cooking classes are extra.