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We loved this place when we lived downtown, only risottos and lots of kinds. They just opened a location near us. 212-362-8731
375 Amsterdam Ave
375 Amsterdam AvenueWe loved this place when we lived downtown, only risottos and lots of kinds. They just opened a location near us. 212-362-8731
Best casual Italian in town. Pizzas are great too. A very good alternative to the regular Pizza places. Outdoor seating. 212-595-6900
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Gina La Fornarina
1575 2nd AveBest casual Italian in town. Pizzas are great too. A very good alternative to the regular Pizza places. Outdoor seating. 212-595-6900
Paris Baguette
6 W 32nd StGreat bakery right around the corner. Coffee good too.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StJust so the Starbucks addicts can locate it quickly!
Casual cafe food right on the water on Hudson River. Walk to Riverside Blvd, down to 70th St, cross the street towards the river and walk down the steps to the river walk, you'll see it.
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PIER i CAFE
500 West 70th StreetCasual cafe food right on the water on Hudson River. Walk to Riverside Blvd, down to 70th St, cross the street towards the river and walk down the steps to the river walk, you'll see it.
Quick simit sandwiches are great for lunch. Our favorite is the one with kasseri cheese and olive paste. Simits are like bagel rings.
Simit + Smith
124 West 72nd StreetQuick simit sandwiches are great for lunch. Our favorite is the one with kasseri cheese and olive paste. Simits are like bagel rings.
If you have one night for fine dining, this is it. Right across from Lincoln Center. Best paired with a show. Reservations in advance! 212-595-1313 or www.opentable.com
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Boulud Sud
20 W 64th StIf you have one night for fine dining, this is it. Right across from Lincoln Center. Best paired with a show. Reservations in advance! 212-595-1313 or www.opentable.com
Good steak if you don't want to travel too far for one. 212-875-8600 or www.opentable.com
Lincoln Square Productions
125 West End AveGood steak if you don't want to travel too far for one. 212-875-8600 or www.opentable.com
The only cafe in the park. If you enter from 72nd St entrance which is the closest to our house, you will see it shortly. 646-233-3768
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Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveThe only cafe in the park. If you enter from 72nd St entrance which is the closest to our house, you will see it shortly. 646-233-3768
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and bar food on the water, nice stop if you're out walking by the Hudson River.
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Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetBar and bar food on the water, nice stop if you're out walking by the Hudson River.
When all you need is some good wine and small plates... 212-799-9463 Opens at 5pm
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Vanguard Wine Bar (Upper West Side)
189 Amsterdam AveWhen all you need is some good wine and small plates... 212-799-9463 Opens at 5pm
Best Chinese in town happens to be right in our neighborhood. 212-595-8895 or www.opentable.com
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Shun Lee West
43 W 65th StBest Chinese in town happens to be right in our neighborhood. 212-595-8895 or www.opentable.com
Its a classic. Outdoor seating right in Central Park. They also have a beer garden for a more casual, quick fix. It's pricey and touristy but we still can't avoid it! 212-877-8684 or www.opentable.com
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Tavern On the Green
West 67th StreetIts a classic. Outdoor seating right in Central Park. They also have a beer garden for a more casual, quick fix. It's pricey and touristy but we still can't avoid it! 212-877-8684 or www.opentable.com
Essentials
Good, fresh food, also prepared food. 212-799-0028 8am-10pm
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Trader Joe's
715 River RdGood, fresh food, also prepared food. 212-799-0028 8am-10pm
Everything Else
Closest Pharmacy, they also have some convenience food like milk, cereal, snacks. 212-496-4198 Open 24 Hours.
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CVS
115 W 125th StClosest Pharmacy, they also have some convenience food like milk, cereal, snacks. 212-496-4198 Open 24 Hours.
Friendly bike shop close to home. They rent bikes also. 212-580-2355
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Master Bike Shop
265 W 72nd StFriendly bike shop close to home. They rent bikes also. 212-580-2355
Shopping
Bin 71
237 Columbus AveWine Store, closest to the house, they deliver. 212-362-8070
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StBakery, delicious cupcakes. 212-724-8101
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus CirUpscale shopping, restaurants. 212-823-6300
Sightseeing
We enter from the west side 72nd St, it's called the Strawberry Field, it's a good entry point to get to the best parts of the park.
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Central Park West
Central Park WestWe enter from the west side 72nd St, it's called the Strawberry Field, it's a good entry point to get to the best parts of the park.
Entertainment & Activities
Playground on 74th St entrance from the road, then pretty much every 10 blocks there is a park. If you walk from the river, you will see a water playground around 74th st also.
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Parque Riverside
Playground on 74th St entrance from the road, then pretty much every 10 blocks there is a park. If you walk from the river, you will see a water playground around 74th st also.
P.S. 199 Jessie Isador Straus
270 W 70th StSchool playground is open to public after 3pm when the school's out.
Little Engine Playground
160 Riverside BlvdAnother playground, best for kids under 6.
In Time Warner Center, it's spacious, has room for your stroller, crayons and a kids menu, sounds simple but it's all rare in NYC! And the food is delicious. 212-823-6123 or www.opentable.com
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Landmarc
10 Columbus CirIn Time Warner Center, it's spacious, has room for your stroller, crayons and a kids menu, sounds simple but it's all rare in NYC! And the food is delicious. 212-823-6123 or www.opentable.com