Ann-Deal’s guidebook

Ann
Ann-Deal’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Best places to see or be seen, in Upper Manhattan, all my personal favorites.
This is the place to be in upper Manhattan; President Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce have all eaten here!! The food is stylish comfort food celebrating the neighborhood. The celebrity chef Marcus Samsulson, has cooked in the White House also. Now you too can have access to his culinary greatness!
1044 residents recomanen
Red Rooster
310 Lenox Ave
1044 residents recomanen
This is the place to be in upper Manhattan; President Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce have all eaten here!! The food is stylish comfort food celebrating the neighborhood. The celebrity chef Marcus Samsulson, has cooked in the White House also. Now you too can have access to his culinary greatness!
My favorite museum in the world, it feels like Paris in Upper manhattan. A real hidden gem!!! Its a division of the Metropolitan museum but without the long lines and a lot closer to my place.
707 residents recomanen
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Dr
707 residents recomanen
My favorite museum in the world, it feels like Paris in Upper manhattan. A real hidden gem!!! Its a division of the Metropolitan museum but without the long lines and a lot closer to my place.
Beautiful restaurant with the best and friendliest service you will ever receive. Great music!!!!! Excellent Puerto Rican food in a gorgeous setting. A real treat.
32 residents recomanen
Sofrito
679 Riverside Dr
32 residents recomanen
Beautiful restaurant with the best and friendliest service you will ever receive. Great music!!!!! Excellent Puerto Rican food in a gorgeous setting. A real treat.
The oldest house in New York, where George Washington made his headquarters. It is also where the creator of Hamilton came to write the broadway play " In the Heights" and "HAMILTON".
107 residents recomanen
Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel Terrace
107 residents recomanen
The oldest house in New York, where George Washington made his headquarters. It is also where the creator of Hamilton came to write the broadway play " In the Heights" and "HAMILTON".
Step back in time and visit the home of a founding father. It is believed to be the only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned. Admissions and tours are free!!!
175 residents recomanen
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
414 W 141st St
175 residents recomanen
Step back in time and visit the home of a founding father. It is believed to be the only home that Alexander Hamilton ever owned. Admissions and tours are free!!!
This is Sylvan Terrace, one of those wonderful hidden New York enclaves that feel worlds away from the city as it is today. It is a preserved strip of houses that takes you back in time to the 1800's and old New York. Tour buses stop here every day and people come from all over the world to see the charm!
Sylvan Terrace, New York, NY 10032, Estats Units d'Amèrica
This is Sylvan Terrace, one of those wonderful hidden New York enclaves that feel worlds away from the city as it is today. It is a preserved strip of houses that takes you back in time to the 1800's and old New York. Tour buses stop here every day and people come from all over the world to see the charm!
HARLEM HISTORY Mural by Paul Deo, Corner Social Restaurant, Central Harlem, New York City Great spot for pictures and posts to social media...take pictures of yourself and this mural of noteworthy Americans with roots in Harlem New York!!
345 residents recomanen
The Corner Social
321 Malcolm X Blvd
345 residents recomanen
HARLEM HISTORY Mural by Paul Deo, Corner Social Restaurant, Central Harlem, New York City Great spot for pictures and posts to social media...take pictures of yourself and this mural of noteworthy Americans with roots in Harlem New York!!
New large outdoor cube exhibit designed by Marta Chilindron, a local artist originally from Argentina: Orange Cube 48 is the title and its amazing!!!!!!!! Maria's work has been shown in Art Basel Hong Kong as well as many other prestigious locations. There is also an outdoor area for coffee Thursday-Sunday, check it out.
52 residents recomanen
Hispanic Society Museum & Library
613 W 155th St
52 residents recomanen
New large outdoor cube exhibit designed by Marta Chilindron, a local artist originally from Argentina: Orange Cube 48 is the title and its amazing!!!!!!!! Maria's work has been shown in Art Basel Hong Kong as well as many other prestigious locations. There is also an outdoor area for coffee Thursday-Sunday, check it out.

Food scene

Best restaurants I've tried
A premiere food destination in Harlem with a beautiful backyard garden offering excellent cocktails and a great menu including tacos, mini shrimp rolls and crab cakes!!
83 residents recomanen
The Honey Well
3604 Broadway
83 residents recomanen
A premiere food destination in Harlem with a beautiful backyard garden offering excellent cocktails and a great menu including tacos, mini shrimp rolls and crab cakes!!
A cozy pub offering a hugh selection of craft beers on tap plus spirits and cocktails!!! Great chill spot for brunch, lunch or dinner.
526 residents recomanen
Harlem Public
3612 Broadway
526 residents recomanen
A cozy pub offering a hugh selection of craft beers on tap plus spirits and cocktails!!! Great chill spot for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Bright, modern neighborhood Italian destination serving upmarket pizza and pastas.
106 residents recomanen
Fumo
1600 Amsterdam Ave
106 residents recomanen
Bright, modern neighborhood Italian destination serving upmarket pizza and pastas.
Best BBQ ever!!!! Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats and other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas. They do take out as well!!!! The 1/2 chicken and the BBQ ribs are my favorite!!!!
118 residents recomanen
Dallas BBQ
3956 Broadway
118 residents recomanen
Best BBQ ever!!!! Bustling local chain serving big plates of saucy meats and other classic fare plus jumbo margaritas. They do take out as well!!!! The 1/2 chicken and the BBQ ribs are my favorite!!!!
A restaurant, blues venue and biker bar located in Harlem serving Southern style meat and draft brews in a retro setting with live music.
409 residents recomanen
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th St
409 residents recomanen
A restaurant, blues venue and biker bar located in Harlem serving Southern style meat and draft brews in a retro setting with live music.
Caribbean Vibes and food- 101 Edgecombe Ave Hip coffee shop with brunch & booze-Espresso drinks, baked goods & sandwiches, plus wine & beer, in a funky space with brunch service.
147 residents recomanen
The Edge Harlem
101 Edgecombe Ave
147 residents recomanen
Caribbean Vibes and food- 101 Edgecombe Ave Hip coffee shop with brunch & booze-Espresso drinks, baked goods & sandwiches, plus wine & beer, in a funky space with brunch service.
With its selection of French food with an African flair, Ponty’s is a tribute to Harlem’s West African influence. Open for breakfast through dinner, dishes vary from luncheonette fare (omelets and burgers) to those with more global influence (Sengalese fish or chicken yassa and lamb merguez couscous). The bright interior — with sun streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto marble-top tables — is especially inviting.
115 residents recomanen
Ponty Bistro
2375 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
115 residents recomanen
With its selection of French food with an African flair, Ponty’s is a tribute to Harlem’s West African influence. Open for breakfast through dinner, dishes vary from luncheonette fare (omelets and burgers) to those with more global influence (Sengalese fish or chicken yassa and lamb merguez couscous). The bright interior — with sun streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto marble-top tables — is especially inviting.
Relaxed hangout for American fare plus cocktails featuring house-infused liquors, beer & wine. Their pizza is the best!!!! Great for outdoor seating for a quick bite or a long stay. Often there is live music from local artists and a karaoke night!!!!
Fort Washington Public House
3938 Broadway
Relaxed hangout for American fare plus cocktails featuring house-infused liquors, beer & wine. Their pizza is the best!!!! Great for outdoor seating for a quick bite or a long stay. Often there is live music from local artists and a karaoke night!!!!
Elevated counter-serve joint crafting custom burgers, hot dogs & more with area-sourced ingredients. Best fast and delicious burger!!!!
26 residents recomanen
Burger Heights
177 Wadsworth Ave
26 residents recomanen
Elevated counter-serve joint crafting custom burgers, hot dogs & more with area-sourced ingredients. Best fast and delicious burger!!!!
Great coffee in Washington Heights. Friendly staff and great environment to read, hangout, study. It's perfect in the morning or for an afternoon pick me up. It right on the end of my street, 162nd and St Nicholas. The pastries and sandwiches are fantastic too! My favorite thing to order is a large hot coffee and a fruit pastry.
Duaa’s Cafe
500 West 162nd Street
Great coffee in Washington Heights. Friendly staff and great environment to read, hangout, study. It's perfect in the morning or for an afternoon pick me up. It right on the end of my street, 162nd and St Nicholas. The pastries and sandwiches are fantastic too! My favorite thing to order is a large hot coffee and a fruit pastry.
Best bagels in all of Manhattan!!!!!!! Fresh and hot bakeshop & deli selling bagels, muffins, croissants & bagel sandwiches. I like the toasted salt bagel with cream cheese every morning. But hurry, they sell out of salt bagels and then close before 3pm everyday! Address: 4003 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
26 residents recomanen
Mike's Bagels
4003 Broadway
26 residents recomanen
Best bagels in all of Manhattan!!!!!!! Fresh and hot bakeshop & deli selling bagels, muffins, croissants & bagel sandwiches. I like the toasted salt bagel with cream cheese every morning. But hurry, they sell out of salt bagels and then close before 3pm everyday! Address: 4003 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
4083 Broadway( 172nd st and Broadway) The best caribbean food with a calm and inviting vibe. They deliver for free with an order of $10 or more. MY FAVORITES ARE: Belgium waffles $9 Fluffy pancakes $8 Veggie breakfast wrap ("envueltos en vegetales") $8 Huevos(egg) sandwich $4 1/2 chicken $7 with side $13
Havana Heights
4083 Broadway
4083 Broadway( 172nd st and Broadway) The best caribbean food with a calm and inviting vibe. They deliver for free with an order of $10 or more. MY FAVORITES ARE: Belgium waffles $9 Fluffy pancakes $8 Veggie breakfast wrap ("envueltos en vegetales") $8 Huevos(egg) sandwich $4 1/2 chicken $7 with side $13
Great local bar in my neighborhood. The bartenders (ask for Joseph)are friendly and you can sit outside if the weather is nice! I like to order the tomato soup and grilled cheese. It's to die for and my favorite drink is "el diablo". On Saturday nights, there is live music. And a burlesque show during then week!
6 residents recomanen
Penny Jo's
3898 Broadway
6 residents recomanen
Great local bar in my neighborhood. The bartenders (ask for Joseph)are friendly and you can sit outside if the weather is nice! I like to order the tomato soup and grilled cheese. It's to die for and my favorite drink is "el diablo". On Saturday nights, there is live music. And a burlesque show during then week!
142nd street and broadway All of your traditional sushi favorites in a really great setting. Staff is great at recommendations and very friendly. I LOVE THE CRISPY SHRIMP, and order it every time I go!!!
69 residents recomanen
Geisha Sushi
3470 Broadway
69 residents recomanen
142nd street and broadway All of your traditional sushi favorites in a really great setting. Staff is great at recommendations and very friendly. I LOVE THE CRISPY SHRIMP, and order it every time I go!!!
The food is first rate Latin cooking with Spanish, South American and Caribbean influences. I love the fried shrimp platter, but really all the options are great!!
101 residents recomanen
Malecon
4141 Broadway
101 residents recomanen
The food is first rate Latin cooking with Spanish, South American and Caribbean influences. I love the fried shrimp platter, but really all the options are great!!
Genuine Thai food done in an old school way; fresh ingredients, seasoned to perfection and very affordable. Highly recommended!
11 residents recomanen
Rain II
1095 St Nicholas Ave
11 residents recomanen
Genuine Thai food done in an old school way; fresh ingredients, seasoned to perfection and very affordable. Highly recommended!
Best ramen noodle dishes and soups. I love the teriyaki salmon bowl. Good prices and good selection of beers too.
137 residents recomanen
Jin Ramen West Harlem
3183 Broadway
137 residents recomanen
Best ramen noodle dishes and soups. I love the teriyaki salmon bowl. Good prices and good selection of beers too.
Great place for coffee and a bite, or dinner and drinks. I always get the garrison burger, order one and you'll thank me later.
29 residents recomanen
The Uptown Garrison
821 W 181st St
29 residents recomanen
Great place for coffee and a bite, or dinner and drinks. I always get the garrison burger, order one and you'll thank me later.
Great Korean inspired cafe/coffee shop for upscale sandwiches, pastries and coffees and shaved ices. They make exquisite egg sandwiches for breakfast/lunch too. Great hangout for local energy too, you'll find many students, writers and professionals. I love the avocado sandwich and the Iced matcha!!!
semicolon cafe
9 Edward M Morgan Place
Great Korean inspired cafe/coffee shop for upscale sandwiches, pastries and coffees and shaved ices. They make exquisite egg sandwiches for breakfast/lunch too. Great hangout for local energy too, you'll find many students, writers and professionals. I love the avocado sandwich and the Iced matcha!!!
Great European style crepe specialty shop, right around the corner from me. They are open late as a late diner or a dessert option. Prices range from $8-12 on average. Best crepes in NYC!!!!!!!!!
Uptown Crepes II
3878 Broadway
Great European style crepe specialty shop, right around the corner from me. They are open late as a late diner or a dessert option. Prices range from $8-12 on average. Best crepes in NYC!!!!!!!!!
Great Mexican food that you know and can rely on for lunch, diner or a snack; very filling and very cheap!!
269 residents recomanen
Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th St
269 residents recomanen
Great Mexican food that you know and can rely on for lunch, diner or a snack; very filling and very cheap!!
Great food, live music and an amazing selection of beers. The food is smokehouse cuisine, so smoked po boy sandwiches, ribs, etc...
The Porch
750A Saint Nicholas Avenue
Great food, live music and an amazing selection of beers. The food is smokehouse cuisine, so smoked po boy sandwiches, ribs, etc...
Great authentic New York original pizza!!!! Get an individual slice or a whole pie!!!!
10 residents recomanen
Famous Famiglia Pizza
1398 Madison Ave
10 residents recomanen
Great authentic New York original pizza!!!! Get an individual slice or a whole pie!!!!
Great healthy and fresh crushed juices and oatmeal and acai bowls. Smoothies are handcrafted, made-to-order and formulated with the highest quality superfood ingredients sourced from all over the globe. Nice vibe inside too, staff is super friendly!
Pure Green
4026 Broadway
Great healthy and fresh crushed juices and oatmeal and acai bowls. Smoothies are handcrafted, made-to-order and formulated with the highest quality superfood ingredients sourced from all over the globe. Nice vibe inside too, staff is super friendly!
Great bar scence! In waking distance from my place , when you walk down broadway.
Cocteleria Perla Negra
Great bar scence! In waking distance from my place , when you walk down broadway.
Known for their chicken, great brunch, lunch or dinner! Relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff plus fantastic food and classic chicken dishes!!!!
The Inn by Fumo
Known for their chicken, great brunch, lunch or dinner! Relaxed atmosphere and attentive staff plus fantastic food and classic chicken dishes!!!!
Authentic Asian cuisine, in an intimate setting. Great local spot. Great for takeout too!!
120 residents recomanen
The Handpulled Noodle
3600 Broadway
120 residents recomanen
Authentic Asian cuisine, in an intimate setting. Great local spot. Great for takeout too!!
Best sit down pizza restaurant in Harlem. They have other amazing traditonal Italian dishes too. Just a 10-15 block walk from my apt down Broadway or a quick Uber ride.
114 residents recomanen
Bono Trattoria
3658 Broadway
114 residents recomanen
Best sit down pizza restaurant in Harlem. They have other amazing traditonal Italian dishes too. Just a 10-15 block walk from my apt down Broadway or a quick Uber ride.
Great new addition to the neighborhood. A fancy dining spot for Spanish food. Walking distance , 3 blocks from my apt!!
Chelas
Great new addition to the neighborhood. A fancy dining spot for Spanish food. Walking distance , 3 blocks from my apt!!
Great lively bar and restaurant in my neighborhood. Some nights they have live jazz and local music. Delicious burgers. In walking distance from my apt, 3 blocks from my apt(across the street from Chela's restaurant).
14 residents recomanen
Hilltop Park Alehouse
3821 Broadway
14 residents recomanen
Great lively bar and restaurant in my neighborhood. Some nights they have live jazz and local music. Delicious burgers. In walking distance from my apt, 3 blocks from my apt(across the street from Chela's restaurant).
Most amazing noodle shop in all of New York. Eat in or have food delivered. you can't go wrong with any of the dishes but mu favorites are the scallion pancake and the spicy cumin lamb noodles. affordable enough to eat every night.
120 residents recomanen
The Handpulled Noodle
3600 Broadway
120 residents recomanen
Most amazing noodle shop in all of New York. Eat in or have food delivered. you can't go wrong with any of the dishes but mu favorites are the scallion pancake and the spicy cumin lamb noodles. affordable enough to eat every night.
Great pizza that you have already tried before. Amazing cheesy bread too, just like in the commercials! Located on 158th and Amsterdam Ave
Pizza Hut
Great pizza that you have already tried before. Amazing cheesy bread too, just like in the commercials! Located on 158th and Amsterdam Ave
Best authentic barbecue restaurant with roots in Oklahoma!! They have locations in Brooklyn, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem and now here in Washington Heights. I looove the BBQ ribs!!!! Everything here is great.
Au Jus
Best authentic barbecue restaurant with roots in Oklahoma!! They have locations in Brooklyn, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Harlem and now here in Washington Heights. I looove the BBQ ribs!!!! Everything here is great.
Excellent pizza, thin and thick slices with decadent toppings. Great to eat in or take out!!!!
Broadway Slice
Excellent pizza, thin and thick slices with decadent toppings. Great to eat in or take out!!!!
Best hot dogs in all of NYC!!!!!!! They offer value meals that start at $4.50, and a single hot dog is only $2.50. They even serve cheap break fast sandwiches and a bagel and cream cheese for only $1. They were also featured in the original Sex and the City TV show. Gray's Papaya is a REAL NYC institution. Located on 72nd street and broadway, and worth the trip if you LOVE hot dogs like I do.
52 residents recomanen
Gray's Papaya
2090 Broadway
52 residents recomanen
Best hot dogs in all of NYC!!!!!!! They offer value meals that start at $4.50, and a single hot dog is only $2.50. They even serve cheap break fast sandwiches and a bagel and cream cheese for only $1. They were also featured in the original Sex and the City TV show. Gray's Papaya is a REAL NYC institution. Located on 72nd street and broadway, and worth the trip if you LOVE hot dogs like I do.

Essentials

My favorite places in the day
A 2-story supermarket that has everything including prepared food, sushi, great cheeses, snacks, a deli counter and home supplies. 160th and Broadway
22 residents recomanen
Super Foodtown Supermarket
600 W 160th St
22 residents recomanen
A 2-story supermarket that has everything including prepared food, sushi, great cheeses, snacks, a deli counter and home supplies. 160th and Broadway
My favorite local pizza place, its small, but cheap and very friendly!!!! I like a plain slice and garlic knots!!!
Flaco's Pizza
3876 Broadway
My favorite local pizza place, its small, but cheap and very friendly!!!! I like a plain slice and garlic knots!!!
They have great alcohol. Very friendly and staff has great suggestions!!!!!
Fresh Wine & Liquors
2150A Amsterdam Ave
They have great alcohol. Very friendly and staff has great suggestions!!!!!
Great selection of drinks for a meal.
Heights Wine & Spirits Corporation
4474 Broadway
Great selection of drinks for a meal.
The best coffee chain in the neighborhood! all of your favorite drinks will be made to order just like you like it!
577 residents recomanen
Starbucks
154 N 7th St
577 residents recomanen
The best coffee chain in the neighborhood! all of your favorite drinks will be made to order just like you like it!
Best coffee shop i have ever been to in my life!! New to the neighborhood, the space has an area for laptop computers in the front and a back area with leather couches and antiques and fashion books in the back. Very cute, private and fantastic!!!! A unique neighborhood scene.
Five Flies Coffee
Best coffee shop i have ever been to in my life!! New to the neighborhood, the space has an area for laptop computers in the front and a back area with leather couches and antiques and fashion books in the back. Very cute, private and fantastic!!!! A unique neighborhood scene.
Excellent pizza thin and thick crust with exceptional topping. My favorite pizza in all of NYC!!!!! Eat in or take out, real authentic NY pizza!!!!!!!
Broadway Slice
Excellent pizza thin and thick crust with exceptional topping. My favorite pizza in all of NYC!!!!! Eat in or take out, real authentic NY pizza!!!!!!!

Neighborhoods

Best places to see historical NY Near me
Harlem is the center of American Soul and entertainment culture for gospel music, jazz and the arts. See the world famous Apollo theater and beyond just by walking a few minutes from my apartment!
The Harlem Pie Man
Harlem is the center of American Soul and entertainment culture for gospel music, jazz and the arts. See the world famous Apollo theater and beyond just by walking a few minutes from my apartment!

Laundry services

Where to do your laundry
Excellent laundromat services, only one block away. Very easy for travelers with a long stay!! Self-Service Small – $3.25 Medium – $5.75 Large – $8.00 Dryer – $0.25 per 8 minutes
9 residents recomanen
Bubbles N Go Laundromat
1026 St Nicholas Ave
9 residents recomanen
Excellent laundromat services, only one block away. Very easy for travelers with a long stay!! Self-Service Small – $3.25 Medium – $5.75 Large – $8.00 Dryer – $0.25 per 8 minutes
Wonderful and easy to use laundromat. Very affordable and nice!!! Located on 162nd street and broadway.
Metropolitan Laundromat
3875 Broadway
Wonderful and easy to use laundromat. Very affordable and nice!!! Located on 162nd street and broadway.