Grace's Guidebook - Where to go in New York City. We're back!
Food Scene
Local favorite. Exceptional quality farm to table cuisine, full bar, cafe, desserts, serving 2 meals a day. Weekend brunch hotspot. Live entertainment, outdoor dining, 3 minute walk from your room. Right across from the beautiful park and old growth forest. Their website is out of date and does not reflect accurate hours or dinner service. Call to find out the latest status.
The Inwood Farm
600 West 218th StreetLocal favorite. Exceptional quality farm to table cuisine, full bar, cafe, desserts, serving 2 meals a day. Weekend brunch hotspot. Live entertainment, outdoor dining, 3 minute walk from your room. Right across from the beautiful park and old growth forest. Their website is out of date and does not reflect accurate hours or dinner service. Call to find out the latest status.
Local favorite. This is the best bakery in the area and should be checked out at least once during your visit.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Chocnyc
4996 BroadwayLocal favorite. This is the best bakery in the area and should be checked out at least once during your visit.
Local favorite. Nice casual dining for all, good pub food, well drinks and Karaoke night. conveniently located near the A train subway.
16 recommandé par les habitants
Tubby Hook Tavern
4946 BroadwayLocal favorite. Nice casual dining for all, good pub food, well drinks and Karaoke night. conveniently located near the A train subway.
Visit their website for an idea about their menu options.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Inwood Bar & Grill
4892 BroadwayVisit their website for an idea about their menu options.
Local favorite. A relaxed neighborhood sports pub with casual industrial decor, serving craft brews, upscale American sports bar fare & weekend brunch. Loud and busy on weekend nights, with MMA on the big screens.
53 recommandé par les habitants
Tryon Public House
4740 BroadwayLocal favorite. A relaxed neighborhood sports pub with casual industrial decor, serving craft brews, upscale American sports bar fare & weekend brunch. Loud and busy on weekend nights, with MMA on the big screens.
Local favorite. Great coffee selection and house-baked pastries.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Buunni Coffee
4961 BroadwayLocal favorite. Great coffee selection and house-baked pastries.
Local favorite. One of the nicest eateries in Inwood. With outdoor dining out back. Check for hours and if open, as this place may be being temporarily affected by staff shortages.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Garden Café
4961 BroadwayLocal favorite. One of the nicest eateries in Inwood. With outdoor dining out back. Check for hours and if open, as this place may be being temporarily affected by staff shortages.
Local but more popular with those outside the community. A mix of burgers and vegetarian-friendly dishes, plus barbecue and sushi. Visitors come for the views, which can be enjoyed from both the covered pavilion with table service and the open self-service deck.
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The Hudson
348 Dyckman StLocal but more popular with those outside the community. A mix of burgers and vegetarian-friendly dishes, plus barbecue and sushi. Visitors come for the views, which can be enjoyed from both the covered pavilion with table service and the open self-service deck.
Local favorite. Truly delectable baked goods, pastries, breakfast, lunch and excellent coffee. This eclectic Greek and Dominican cafe is a must visit when in Inwood.
Perista Cafe
158 Dyckman StreetLocal favorite. Truly delectable baked goods, pastries, breakfast, lunch and excellent coffee. This eclectic Greek and Dominican cafe is a must visit when in Inwood.
Incredible place to indulge in if you're a fan of prime New York steaks and are fine with the premium prices. The ambience, the service, the flavors and selections are prime.
61 recommandé par les habitants
Keens Steakhouse
72 W 36th StIncredible place to indulge in if you're a fan of prime New York steaks and are fine with the premium prices. The ambience, the service, the flavors and selections are prime.
Local Favorite - Good gourmet Greek delicacies and cheese shop. Baklava, gifts and treats.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Inwood Gourmet
95 Cooper StLocal Favorite - Good gourmet Greek delicacies and cheese shop. Baklava, gifts and treats.
Really delicious noodles and dumplings in this hole-in-the-wall eatery in the heart of Chinatown.
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Shu Jiao Fu Zhou
295 Grand StReally delicious noodles and dumplings in this hole-in-the-wall eatery in the heart of Chinatown.
Local favorite - My favorite place to grab a quick breakfast around here is this tiny hole in the wall old luncheonette where you sit at the little lunch bar. It's called Tom and Gus (but listed as "G's Coffee Shop) on the corner of 207th and Cooper Street, right on your way to the A train. Simple but delicious traditional American and Mexican options. Very limited seating. Stop in and see if there is a seat free.
G's Coffee Shop
634 W 207th StLocal favorite - My favorite place to grab a quick breakfast around here is this tiny hole in the wall old luncheonette where you sit at the little lunch bar. It's called Tom and Gus (but listed as "G's Coffee Shop) on the corner of 207th and Cooper Street, right on your way to the A train. Simple but delicious traditional American and Mexican options. Very limited seating. Stop in and see if there is a seat free.
An acceptable local diner if you're not too picky. Mediocre diner food and simple modest interior, but handy being near the A train station, for when you need a place to sit and have an early breakfast and coffee. Hours are 6am to 10pm.
Capitol Diner
4933 BroadwayAn acceptable local diner if you're not too picky. Mediocre diner food and simple modest interior, but handy being near the A train station, for when you need a place to sit and have an early breakfast and coffee. Hours are 6am to 10pm.
Local favorite - Kimo's Halal food truck on west 207th, west of Broadway makes the best cheeseburgers anywhere in the neighborhood. They are $7 and well worth it. Also many excellent items such as lamb gyro, falafel sandwiches and the like. Pick some up to bring home to enjoy!
West 207th Street & Broadway
Local favorite - Kimo's Halal food truck on west 207th, west of Broadway makes the best cheeseburgers anywhere in the neighborhood. They are $7 and well worth it. Also many excellent items such as lamb gyro, falafel sandwiches and the like. Pick some up to bring home to enjoy!
High quality delectable Turkish cuisine located on upper east side Manhattan, decor of elegant linens and high-end service. Definitely worth visiting for an authentic meal.
Lezzet
791 Lexington AvenueHigh quality delectable Turkish cuisine located on upper east side Manhattan, decor of elegant linens and high-end service. Definitely worth visiting for an authentic meal.
A gem of a place for Irish food and beer in the Northern Manhattan area.
95 recommandé par les habitants
Le Chéile
839 W 181st StA gem of a place for Irish food and beer in the Northern Manhattan area.
A hidden gem for great burgers, inside of the Thompson Hotel in midtown.
69 recommandé par les habitants
burger joint
119 W 56th StA hidden gem for great burgers, inside of the Thompson Hotel in midtown.
The absolute best authentic Thai food to be found at this time. You will be amazed at the favors, the service and the decor.
Sala Thai
The absolute best authentic Thai food to be found at this time. You will be amazed at the favors, the service and the decor.
Very good Thai Fusion food in the neighborhood. Pleasant and comfortable seated surroundings. 10 minute walk from the listing.
Unique
Very good Thai Fusion food in the neighborhood. Pleasant and comfortable seated surroundings. 10 minute walk from the listing.
Sightseeing
A must for every foreign visitor to New York City on at least one trip. Spectacular iconic city views. Take the day.
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Empire State Building
20 W 34th StA must for every foreign visitor to New York City on at least one trip. Spectacular iconic city views. Take the day.
Glorious and picturesque architecture full of New York historic elements, wide selection of food, dining and shops.
781 recommandé par les habitants
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StGlorious and picturesque architecture full of New York historic elements, wide selection of food, dining and shops.
Beautiful above-ground public walk renovated from the original High Line Railroad. Views across the Hudson River and to the Statue of Liberty. Musical performances on weekends.
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The High Line Park
Beautiful above-ground public walk renovated from the original High Line Railroad. Views across the Hudson River and to the Statue of Liberty. Musical performances on weekends.
Really fun boat cruise, either around Manhattan Island or just half-way. 3 or 1 1/2 hour trips. Check for tickets online.
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Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
12th AvenueReally fun boat cruise, either around Manhattan Island or just half-way. 3 or 1 1/2 hour trips. Check for tickets online.
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaFort Tryon Park
Dr To BroadwayA local treasure. The most gorgeous and historic old woods park in New York City. Hiking trails, ponds, beautiful sunset views, picnicking - and Columbia University's boat house.
146 recommandé par les habitants
Inwood Hill Park
Seaman AvenueA local treasure. The most gorgeous and historic old woods park in New York City. Hiking trails, ponds, beautiful sunset views, picnicking - and Columbia University's boat house.
A local treasure - Beautiful Catholic Church, all services. The 911 memorial garden outside and a pretty garden walk though the grounds to Garden Cafe restaurant.
The Capuchin Franciscans Of Good Shepherd
4967 BroadwayA local treasure - Beautiful Catholic Church, all services. The 911 memorial garden outside and a pretty garden walk though the grounds to Garden Cafe restaurant.
Shop, eat, see and do. Take the day to explore the shops & restaurants at Hudson Yards in this upscale indoor shopping mall located at 20 Hudson Yards, at 33rd Street and Tenth Ave.
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Hudson Yards
20 Hudson YardsShop, eat, see and do. Take the day to explore the shops & restaurants at Hudson Yards in this upscale indoor shopping mall located at 20 Hudson Yards, at 33rd Street and Tenth Ave.
Immersive multi-dimensional experience, first opened in October 2021. Highest point with public look-out. Accessed through Grand Central. Largest outdoor elevator in the world.
45 recommandé par les habitants
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
45 E 42nd StImmersive multi-dimensional experience, first opened in October 2021. Highest point with public look-out. Accessed through Grand Central. Largest outdoor elevator in the world.
A guest recommended this experience as a must do for visitors to NYC.
379 recommandé par les habitants
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th StreetA guest recommended this experience as a must do for visitors to NYC.
Neighborhoods
Home to art galleries, iconic restaurants, fashion trends and The Chelsea Market. Visit this area during your walk along the High Line.
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Meatpacking District
Home to art galleries, iconic restaurants, fashion trends and The Chelsea Market. Visit this area during your walk along the High Line.
This is "The real little Italy" on Aurther Avenue in the Bronx. Not the tourist trap downtown. Wander around, get breakfast, lunch or dinner, and shop at the wonderful authentic Italian food markets.
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Little Italy
This is "The real little Italy" on Aurther Avenue in the Bronx. Not the tourist trap downtown. Wander around, get breakfast, lunch or dinner, and shop at the wonderful authentic Italian food markets.
Times Square
Theater District
Blocks are packed with good restaurants. Very worth walking just a couple of blocks west of Times Square to eat here instead.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Hell's Kitchen
Blocks are packed with good restaurants. Very worth walking just a couple of blocks west of Times Square to eat here instead.
Art and Culture
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveAn historic medieval monastery and branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. A glorious site atop Inwood Hills in Fort Tryon Park.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrAn historic medieval monastery and branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. A glorious site atop Inwood Hills in Fort Tryon Park.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaA burlesque speakeasy behind a cafe in the neighborhood of Chelsea. Devoted artistic burlesque performers in a partially interactive show.
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Bathtub Gin
132 9th AveA burlesque speakeasy behind a cafe in the neighborhood of Chelsea. Devoted artistic burlesque performers in a partially interactive show.
The Museum of Modern Art is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It plays a major role in developing and collecting modern art, and is often identified as one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world.
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The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe Museum of Modern Art is an art museum located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. It plays a major role in developing and collecting modern art, and is often identified as one of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world.
Beautiful must-see medieval museum located in Fort Tryon Park. A branch of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Located utop the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River, and just a few blocks down the road where you'll be.
707 recommandé par les habitants
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrBeautiful must-see medieval museum located in Fort Tryon Park. A branch of the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Located utop the cliffs overlooking the Hudson River, and just a few blocks down the road where you'll be.
Shopping
Columbus Circle Holiday Market
Central Park SouthThe Shops at Columbus Circle
10 Columbus CirA bus ride to Monroe, New York is worth the savings at this high-end retail outlet mall.
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Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
498 Red Apple CtA bus ride to Monroe, New York is worth the savings at this high-end retail outlet mall.
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueIconic New York department store.
A super cool, fun, interesting walk through an historic building in Chelsea which was transformed into an indoor merchant promenade, full of eateries, gourmet food markets and shops all embellished with reclaimed relics from original excavations, and all in the heart of the fashionable Meat Packing District.
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveA super cool, fun, interesting walk through an historic building in Chelsea which was transformed into an indoor merchant promenade, full of eateries, gourmet food markets and shops all embellished with reclaimed relics from original excavations, and all in the heart of the fashionable Meat Packing District.
Public Bathroom Access in Manhattan
All or most restaurants, cafes and larger department stores have restroom access.
Grocery stores, small eateries, drug stores, smaller stores and subway stations - do not.
Here is a list of places with free public restrooms in Manhattan.
In Central Park:
1) Hescher playground
2) Bethesda Fountain
3) Central park zoo
In stations:
1) Grand Central Terminal
2) Port authority Bus Terminal
3) Penn Station
4) Moynihan Train Hall
Shopping, Hotels and Tourist Destinations:
Upper West Side and Midtown
1) Lincoln Center
2) Time Warner Center
3) Marriott Marquis Hotel Times Square – 2nd floor
4) The Citizen M Hotel Times Square
5) The Charmin pop up shops, Times Square
6) Bryant Park
7) Madison Square Park (.25 cents)
8) Macy’s Herald Square
9) Bergdorf Goodman
10) Food Gallery 32, in Koreatown – 3rd floor
Downtown
11) Washington Square Park
12) The Highline
13) Chelsea Market
14) Battery Park
15) World Trade Center – The Winter Garden
16) Freedom Tower
17) The Oculus - downstairs
18) South Street Seaport
An option to look into for if your flight arrives long before you are allowed to check in, and you need to catch some sleep. Be sure to check current reviews for latest standards of quality.
Nap York Central Park
940 8th AvenueAn option to look into for if your flight arrives long before you are allowed to check in, and you need to catch some sleep. Be sure to check current reviews for latest standards of quality.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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For updates on restaurants which have opened back up.
Many eating establishments across the US and particularly here in New York City are experiencing problems with staff shortages. This is effecting hours, service and closures. Please call ahead to make sure your choices are open.
https://ny.eater.com/maps/best-new-nyc-restaurants-heatmap
https://www.timessquarenyc.org/locations/dining/restaurants-open-in-times-square
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Subways, taxi's, Ubers and buses.
We are five and ten minute walk to two major metro lines; the A train (express into midtown) and the #1 train (west side local), both getting you to Times Square and Columbus Circle within a 30 minute ride. We have abundant black car taxis around the neighborhood and of course UBER/LYFT. There is also a comfortable and convenient express bus, the bxm1 which will go downtown via the east side of Manhattan, making select stops for $6.00. Subway and regular bus fare is $2.75 with a free crosstown transfer.
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Notable places and things that are not listed on Google
So far, just Kimo's (See above in food scene) but stay tuned!