Essentials
Cafe Noi
1465 2nd AveGreat cafe! Independently owned. With free wifi for customers.
My preferred grocery store. Lots of healthy options at not insane prices.
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A Matter of Health
1478 1st Ave.My preferred grocery store. Lots of healthy options at not insane prices.
Everything Else
In case you get a scrape or bruise, this is probably the easiest and fastest place to address routine medical issues.
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CityMD East 86th Urgent Care - NYC
336 East 86th StIn case you get a scrape or bruise, this is probably the easiest and fastest place to address routine medical issues.
Drybar Upper East Side
209 E 76th StFor a $40 blow out.
68 Street Station
The local subway stop (6-line).
Drinks & Nightlife
My favorite local gastropub w/ excellent drinks and food. A little more upscale than your usual Old English pub.
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Jones Wood Foundry
401 E 76th StMy favorite local gastropub w/ excellent drinks and food. A little more upscale than your usual Old English pub.
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveGood bar!
Food Scene
Au Bon Pain
101 Hudson StGreat stop for breakfast or tea.
Bareburger
33-21 31st AveMy favorite burgers!
Java Girl
348 E 66th StCute cafe for tea/coffee.
Oslo Coffee Roasters
328 Bedford AvePeople say it's the best coffee in the neighborhood!
Ladurée
864 Madison AveFrench macarons!
Arts & Culture
While Sotheby's is already very well known as an auction house, it also doubles as a great museum! Most of the items up for auction are available for public view, and it's free to enter.
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Sotheby's New York
1334 York AveWhile Sotheby's is already very well known as an auction house, it also doubles as a great museum! Most of the items up for auction are available for public view, and it's free to enter.
Park Avenue Armory
643 Park AveGreat place to see unique performances.
Asia Society and Museum
725 Park AveGreat local art museum with great store.
Shopping
Paper Source
211 W BroadwayWhere to buy a gift or card for someone.