Food Scene
Churutto
1534 3rd AveExcellent lunch special - very good value.
Well worth the walk for this Thai food. I recommend eating at the restaurant for its unique jungle/forest-like interior.
58 residents recomanen
Up Thai
1411 2nd AveWell worth the walk for this Thai food. I recommend eating at the restaurant for its unique jungle/forest-like interior.
This charming, New York-style restaurant offers excellent food and wine while people watching.
21 residents recomanen
Bocado
1293 Lexington AveThis charming, New York-style restaurant offers excellent food and wine while people watching.
Really cool atmosphere. If going for lunch/dinner, ask to be seated in the back ("the library room")
36 residents recomanen
The Writing Room
1703 2nd AveReally cool atmosphere. If going for lunch/dinner, ask to be seated in the back ("the library room")
Authentic Italian pizza (very thin). Great place to practice your Italian with the fluent owners.
31 residents recomanen
San Matteo
1716 2nd AveAuthentic Italian pizza (very thin). Great place to practice your Italian with the fluent owners.
Drinks & Nightlife
Standup comedy - will feature headliners on any given night; was very funny the last time I went.
40 residents recomanen
Comic Strip Live
1568 2nd AveStandup comedy - will feature headliners on any given night; was very funny the last time I went.
Sophisticated yet socialable atmosphere. Also a great dinner or brunch option.
200 residents recomanen
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveSophisticated yet socialable atmosphere. Also a great dinner or brunch option.
Rathbones
1702 2nd AveRequisite sports bar.
The Supply House
1647 2nd AvenueFeatures great acoustic performances.
Five Mile Stone
1640 2nd AveGreat for food or fun.
Arts & Culture
Re-opened after 2 years of renovations!
146 residents recomanen
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st StRe-opened after 2 years of renovations!
Have not been yet, but there is usually a line outside which makes me think its good :)
176 residents recomanen
Neue Galerie
1048 5th AveHave not been yet, but there is usually a line outside which makes me think its good :)
Museu Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveIconic museum that some consider a must-see.
Many famous and well known artist perform and/or give talks at this venue.
23 residents recomanen
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington AveMany famous and well known artist perform and/or give talks at this venue.
It's the MET! I recommend the rooftop terrace for a relaxing break from amazing works of art.
2653 residents recomanen
El Museu Metropolità d'Art
1000 5th AveIt's the MET! I recommend the rooftop terrace for a relaxing break from amazing works of art.