Monica's Guidebook
Neighborhoods
This is the neighborhood where the apartment is located!
Upper East Side
Right across the park and one of my favorite neighborhoods! Beautiful to walk around in
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Upper West Side
Right across the park and one of my favorite neighborhoods! Beautiful to walk around in
Amazing shopping and beautiful architecture but be warned it can get very crowded!
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SoHo
Amazing shopping and beautiful architecture but be warned it can get very crowded!
Another favorite neighborhood to wander around - great shops and even better restaurants. Must see!
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West Village
Another favorite neighborhood to wander around - great shops and even better restaurants. Must see!
Financial District
Check out the freedom tower and 911 memorial
Sightseeing
One of the most beautiful museums and has a nice rooftop terrace as well! Bring sneakers / comfortable shoes because it’s huge!
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El Museo Metropolitano de Arte
1000 5th AveOne of the most beautiful museums and has a nice rooftop terrace as well! Bring sneakers / comfortable shoes because it’s huge!
One of the most unique museums I’ve ever been to - the spiral walk way is incredible and the exhibits that come through these doors are some of the best.
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Museo Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveOne of the most unique museums I’ve ever been to - the spiral walk way is incredible and the exhibits that come through these doors are some of the best.
Great to walk through to admire the architecture or stay and shop!
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El Oculus
Church StreetGreat to walk through to admire the architecture or stay and shop!
Parque High Line
Food scene
All my favorite neighborhood spots. There are so many amazing restaurants in NYC so if you need other recommendations in a different neighborhood just ask!
Classic American diner in NYC, great for breakfast/brunch!
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EJ's Luncheonette
1271 3rd AvenueClassic American diner in NYC, great for breakfast/brunch!
Right around the corner - Amazing food, though a bit pricey, and great atmosphere. Good for dates or groups!
Mission Ceviche
1400 2nd AveRight around the corner - Amazing food, though a bit pricey, and great atmosphere. Good for dates or groups!
One of the best burgers and bars in manhattan with a great old world vibe!
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JG Melon
1291 3rd AveOne of the best burgers and bars in manhattan with a great old world vibe!
BB Cafe
240 E 75th StAwesome brunch and cute outdoor seating area!
One of the best sushi places in Manhattan and on the UES!
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Sushi Suki
1577 York AveOne of the best sushi places in Manhattan and on the UES!
Up Thai
1411 2nd AveGreat when you want to order in!
Great vibes & music, fun for casual or to go out at night - good spice margs, and order the pastrami sandwich!!! Tell the owner I say hi - his name is Tim and he’s Irish!
The Sefton
1373 1st AvenueGreat vibes & music, fun for casual or to go out at night - good spice margs, and order the pastrami sandwich!!! Tell the owner I say hi - his name is Tim and he’s Irish!
San Matteo Pizzeria e Cucina
1559 2nd AveTrue Italian pizzeria
Stop by in the morning before everything sells out - great breads and pastries
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Orwashers Bakery
308 E 78th StStop by in the morning before everything sells out - great breads and pastries
Levain Bakery - Upper East Side
1484 3rd AveMy absolute favorite cookie!
Favorite place to grab a quick and delicious dinner - less than a block away! Great for grabbing their signature tacos and customizable guacamole on the way home after a busy day.
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La Esquina - UES
1402 2nd AveFavorite place to grab a quick and delicious dinner - less than a block away! Great for grabbing their signature tacos and customizable guacamole on the way home after a busy day.
The East Pole
133 E 65th StWhen you are craving something a bit fancier! The wait is usually long though..
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Bemelman's Bar at The Carlyle
35 E 76th StWhen you are craving something a bit fancier! The wait is usually long though..
UES speakeasy hidden behind a key & shoe repair store - check their IG for event details
Keys & Heels
UES speakeasy hidden behind a key & shoe repair store - check their IG for event details
And UES Classic - nice for drinks and/or food for parties of all sizes.
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The Penrose
1590 2nd AveAnd UES Classic - nice for drinks and/or food for parties of all sizes.
2nd Floor
1442 1st Ave.There’s a hidden bar upstairs - the door is around the corner from the deli entrance
Absolute cutest coffee shop right near Central Park and inside the Ralph Lauren store. Warning it gets crowded!
Ralph's Coffee
888 Madison AveAbsolute cutest coffee shop right near Central Park and inside the Ralph Lauren store. Warning it gets crowded!
Quality Eats
Boqueria
1460 2nd AveEasy place for any occasion
Cute outdoor seating and close to Central Park
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Via Quadronno
25 E 73rd StCute outdoor seating and close to Central Park
Breads Bakery
Bakery with seating space
Shopping
High end department store that’s a must-go!
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Saks Fifth Avenue
611 5th AveHigh end department store that’s a must-go!
A NYC hallmark! And a quick walk from the apartment (~20 minutes).
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Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueA NYC hallmark! And a quick walk from the apartment (~20 minutes).
BHLDN & Anthropologie
1230 3rd AvenueThe RealReal
Luxury consignment store
Grocery Shopping
Here are my favorite UES stores to buy food!
Lots of organic and natural products and I find the prices cheaper than many other grocery stores. The green smoothie there is also my favorite. I wouldn’t buy meat, chicken or fish here though!
A Matter of Health NYC, Inc
Lots of organic and natural products and I find the prices cheaper than many other grocery stores. The green smoothie there is also my favorite. I wouldn’t buy meat, chicken or fish here though!
Italian grocery store with amazing finds - check out their gluten free store across the street too
Agata & Valentina
Italian grocery store with amazing finds - check out their gluten free store across the street too
Prices are definitely higher but I like their fish & meat!
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Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side
1313 3rd AvePrices are definitely higher but I like their fish & meat!
Standard grocery store chain - 2 blocks away.
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Morton Williams Supermarkets
908 2nd AveStandard grocery store chain - 2 blocks away.
In Vino Veritas
Historic wine store with a wide variety and super knowledgeable staff
Butterfield Market
Overpriced for groceries but try the ice cream and prepared foods!
Workout/Fitness
Rumble
Barry's East 86th
SLT E 67
201 E 67th St[solidcore]
SoulCycle E83 - East 83rd Street
1470 3rd AveWundaBar Pilates - Upper East Side
245 E 78th StEquinox East 74th Street
1429 2nd AveCorePower Yoga - UES 85th & Lex
Om City Yoga
O2 Fit Nation