Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Great breakfast and lunch food. A bit pricey for the food but the coffee is consistent w/ Manhattan prices. Great aesthetic, fast wifi, a lot of seating and within walking distance of the apartment.
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The Uptown Garrison
821 W 181st StGreat breakfast and lunch food. A bit pricey for the food but the coffee is consistent w/ Manhattan prices. Great aesthetic, fast wifi, a lot of seating and within walking distance of the apartment.
Dominican culture is prevalent in every nook and cranny of Washington Heights, and this local eatery offers a savory fare of flavorful Dominican and Caribbean cuisine at incredibly low prices, which is hard to come by in the City. La Casa del Mofongo’s very own mofongo, made with mashed green plantains, garlic and fried pork is a delight to the palate and happens to be one of the restaurant’s most famed specialties. The large white windows filter natural lighting into the interior space which features a brick-walled bar, a two-story dining room, and a takeout counter for a versatile, flexible dining experience. The vibrantly colored décor and salsa music lends the restaurant an island vibe.
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La Casa Del Mofongo
1447 Saint Nicholas AvenueDominican culture is prevalent in every nook and cranny of Washington Heights, and this local eatery offers a savory fare of flavorful Dominican and Caribbean cuisine at incredibly low prices, which is hard to come by in the City. La Casa del Mofongo’s very own mofongo, made with mashed green plantains, garlic and fried pork is a delight to the palate and happens to be one of the restaurant’s most famed specialties. The large white windows filter natural lighting into the interior space which features a brick-walled bar, a two-story dining room, and a takeout counter for a versatile, flexible dining experience. The vibrantly colored décor and salsa music lends the restaurant an island vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and very unique beer selection. A lot of NY local brews and the food is very good. They also have board and card games available to play for free.
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Buddha Beer Bar
4476 BroadwayGreat food and very unique beer selection. A lot of NY local brews and the food is very good. They also have board and card games available to play for free.
Not only does La Marina allow diners a gorgeous view of the George Washington Bridge and Hudson River, but the venue itself is a remarkable sight to see with its two outdoor patios, glass-enclosed indoor space, multiple bars, and party dance floor. Showcasing 75,000 square feet of awe-inspiring waterfront, La Marina rakes in crowds of more than 1,000 people with their lively party scene, DJs spinning at the turntables, and vibrating beats. Jay Z & Beyonce visit a lot. It is pretty pricey though.
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The Hudson
348 Dyckman StNot only does La Marina allow diners a gorgeous view of the George Washington Bridge and Hudson River, but the venue itself is a remarkable sight to see with its two outdoor patios, glass-enclosed indoor space, multiple bars, and party dance floor. Showcasing 75,000 square feet of awe-inspiring waterfront, La Marina rakes in crowds of more than 1,000 people with their lively party scene, DJs spinning at the turntables, and vibrating beats. Jay Z & Beyonce visit a lot. It is pretty pricey though.
This cozy wine bar, located within walking distance to Fort Tryon Park, encompasses the neighborhood’s Latin roots with its weekly music nights and unique Latin-influenced drinks such as guava sangria. Corcho Wine Room’s brick interior, dark hardwood floors, granite bar top, and deep-red walls provide an elegant yet comfortable interior space with a fantastic selection of tapas, dinner plates, and desserts including meat boards, grilled lemon butter chicken breast, kale and manchego empanadas, coconut flan, Caribbean spice churrasco, and grilled calamari dipped in paprika and olive oil. Wine and beer are served in glasses or bottles, along with drinks imported from Belgium, DR and others.
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Corcho Wine Room
227 Dyckman StThis cozy wine bar, located within walking distance to Fort Tryon Park, encompasses the neighborhood’s Latin roots with its weekly music nights and unique Latin-influenced drinks such as guava sangria. Corcho Wine Room’s brick interior, dark hardwood floors, granite bar top, and deep-red walls provide an elegant yet comfortable interior space with a fantastic selection of tapas, dinner plates, and desserts including meat boards, grilled lemon butter chicken breast, kale and manchego empanadas, coconut flan, Caribbean spice churrasco, and grilled calamari dipped in paprika and olive oil. Wine and beer are served in glasses or bottles, along with drinks imported from Belgium, DR and others.
Sightseeing
The Cloisters is a museum in Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, New York City specializing in European medieval architecture, sculpture and decorative arts, with a focus on the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
This is also a good walk on a nice day. There are some beautiful gardens on the way.
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The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe Cloisters is a museum in Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, New York City specializing in European medieval architecture, sculpture and decorative arts, with a focus on the Romanesque and Gothic periods.
This is also a good walk on a nice day. There are some beautiful gardens on the way.
Built in 1765, The Morris Jumel Mansion earns the title of being Manhattan’s oldest standing house as it once belonged to the very first president of the United States, George Washington, during the Revolutionary War. The structure’s hilltop location was afterwards purchased by the City of New York and preserved as a national monument where it operates today as an educational museum site for visitors. With historical site tours and education programs conducted and special exhibitions on display, the museum showcases the mansion by portraying domestic life in New York City from 1765 until 1865. The museum also gives the informational history of certain key events.
65 Jumel Terrace
65 Jumel TerraceBuilt in 1765, The Morris Jumel Mansion earns the title of being Manhattan’s oldest standing house as it once belonged to the very first president of the United States, George Washington, during the Revolutionary War. The structure’s hilltop location was afterwards purchased by the City of New York and preserved as a national monument where it operates today as an educational museum site for visitors. With historical site tours and education programs conducted and special exhibitions on display, the museum showcases the mansion by portraying domestic life in New York City from 1765 until 1865. The museum also gives the informational history of certain key events.
Parks & Nature
The highest natural point in Manhattan is found in Bennett Park. It's within walking distance of the Uptown Garrison coffee shop that I recommend.
There’s an official plaque set into the rock, marking it as 265.05 feet above sea level. Bennett Park was the site of Fort Washington, the last stronghold in Manhattan of General Washington’s army and a resounding defeat by the Hessian and British onslaught. There is a replica of a Revolutionary War cannon, playground equipment, and a comfort station.
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Bennett Park
Fort Washington AvenueThe highest natural point in Manhattan is found in Bennett Park. It's within walking distance of the Uptown Garrison coffee shop that I recommend.
There’s an official plaque set into the rock, marking it as 265.05 feet above sea level. Bennett Park was the site of Fort Washington, the last stronghold in Manhattan of General Washington’s army and a resounding defeat by the Hessian and British onslaught. There is a replica of a Revolutionary War cannon, playground equipment, and a comfort station.
Children’s literature matters! The Little Red Lighthouse is the only lighthouse remaining on Manhattan island, albeit a non-functioning one, is the subject of the 1942 beloved children’s book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, written by Hildegarde Swift and illustrated by Lynd Ward. The lighthouse, originally located at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, was placed on a spit of land named Jeffrey’s Hook, a navigation hazard throughout much of our early history.
A variety of warning devices were used over time in this spot, culminating in the 1921 installation of this 40-ft. tall cast iron light and fog bell. By 1931 the lights of the newly erected George Washington Bridge directly o
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The Little Red Lighthouse
Hudson River GreenwayChildren’s literature matters! The Little Red Lighthouse is the only lighthouse remaining on Manhattan island, albeit a non-functioning one, is the subject of the 1942 beloved children’s book The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge, written by Hildegarde Swift and illustrated by Lynd Ward. The lighthouse, originally located at Sandy Hook, New Jersey, was placed on a spit of land named Jeffrey’s Hook, a navigation hazard throughout much of our early history.
A variety of warning devices were used over time in this spot, culminating in the 1921 installation of this 40-ft. tall cast iron light and fog bell. By 1931 the lights of the newly erected George Washington Bridge directly o
Gifted to the city in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller, Fort Tryon’s 67-acre green land is a geological beauty which offers visitors a view from one of the highest points of Manhattan, overlooking the Hudson River, the Palisades, and the lower Hudson Valley. The park’s landscape is spotted with boulders which serve as the ideal location for picnics or an adventure ground for rock climbers. Fort Tryon’s stunning gardens, the Heather Garden and the Alpine Garden, lay between wooden grounds and open stretches of grass, along the western side of the park. The Heather Garden is a picturesque three-acre space, which also happens to be the city’s largest public garden with full availability to visitors.
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Fort Tryon Park
Dr To BroadwayGifted to the city in 1935 by John D. Rockefeller, Fort Tryon’s 67-acre green land is a geological beauty which offers visitors a view from one of the highest points of Manhattan, overlooking the Hudson River, the Palisades, and the lower Hudson Valley. The park’s landscape is spotted with boulders which serve as the ideal location for picnics or an adventure ground for rock climbers. Fort Tryon’s stunning gardens, the Heather Garden and the Alpine Garden, lay between wooden grounds and open stretches of grass, along the western side of the park. The Heather Garden is a picturesque three-acre space, which also happens to be the city’s largest public garden with full availability to visitors.