Upper West Side – New York City


by Elizabeth Castellanos

Eat & Watch a Game

Eat & Watch a Game

The Parlour- 250 West 86th St. bet. B’way & WEA
I thought this place was very deceiving, because it looked like a straight up, bar.  However, it was cool, because, my friend & I went there during a week day for our usual late lunch & it was nice.  We were able to sit in a [...]

Exquisite Mexican Food

Exquisite Mexican Food

Rancho Restaurant at 570 Amsterdam Avenue bet. 87th & 88th St.
I came here to eat with a friend of mine for lunch on Saturday and the food & the service was Great! I had the Quesadilla Fajita, its made w/folded flour tortilla, stuffed with muenster cheese, grilled steak or chicken breast. served with white rice [...]

Zabaar’s Gourmet Store

Location: 2245 Broadway (between 80th & 81st Street)
A gourmet store, that sells smoked fish (highly recommended), fine cheeses, a great selection of coffee and tea, gift baskets and even housewares. You can make yourself sick with all the food here. And if you are a cheese lover – like me- this is a great spot [...]

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine

This is such a beautiful house of worship. I recommend the visit just to see and appreciate its beauty. I will never forget this place. My elementary graduation was held here, many years ago. And inside it looks like the dream place for a fairy tale wedding, just like in the movies. So, large and [...]

Fairway Market

Fairway Market

Location:  2127 Broadway between 73rd and 74th Street
This is a great supermarket with beautifully colored fruits and vegetables framing the entrance.  Fairway has evolved throughout the years.  With a nice variety of beverages, produce, baked breads, poultry, fish and even a tiny restaurant on the second floor.  I had breakfast with a friend of mine one [...]

The Time Warner Building & Shops

The Time Warner Building & Shops

This building created a such big buzz with all the project ideas it involved. On the ground level there are many shops, including A/X Armani Exchange, Bebe,  Borders Books, Coach, Cole Haan, Dean & Deluca, Godiva even Whole Foods Supermarket located on the lower level. This building has its own movie theater for the usage of [...]

EJ’S Luncheonette

EJ’S Luncheonette

Location: 447 Amsterdam Avenue, 81st Street
Breakfast served all day!  Burgers and Milk Shakes just like the good old days, when you didn’t have to worry about your calorie intake.  This is the perfect place for comfort food.  With  the 50’s theme this diner is so relaxing and cozy.  When you walk in and see what [...]

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street

Location: 407 Amsterdam Avenue, between 79th and 80th Streets
This is a cool place. Celebrate Mardi Gras all year long!!!! This is the vibe in Bourbon Street. Open daily from noon to 4am.  A must visit place to meet folks, with great drinks, and good prices. Happy Hour starts at 3pm daily.  However, stop by on [...]

Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Children’s Museum of Manhattan

Located:  212 W. 83rd St. bet. Broadway and Amsterdam
Bring the children because this is for them, with activities ranging from arts, crafts to make believe inspired by children´s books and tv shows. This museum is perfect, it has interactive and educational activities.  A great place for parents to enjoy playing with many different games hands [...]

Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble

Location: 1972 Broadway and 66th Street – Lincoln Triangle
I remember when this Barnes & Noble first opened its doors years ago.  I just could not believe, that such a store existed with so many books to look through.  I was particularly drawn to the section which held the cookbooks.  Wow! Books with literally thousands of [...]

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