As a nomad, I spent a month in NYC doing all the artsy places, coffee shops, bookstores, and walks. Here's some of my favs.
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Coffee Shops & Such
Arts & Entertainment
Bookstores
Niche Shopping
Restaurants
Delicious food on the UWS
The deli of all delis 🥯
Barney Greengrass
The only brunch place you need! 🍳 Named for Fred, a failed service dog, who was adopted by the owners of the restaurant. Delicious. Cute. Dog-friendly.
Fred's
GF deliciousness is just what you need for a long day of sightseeing. 🥪
TAP NYC | 100% Gluten-Free Sandwiches & Açaí Bowls | Upper West Side
Best Indian food outside of India. And I've been to India.
Mughlai Indian Cuisine
World's best ramen. Don't challenge me on this 🍜
Naruto Ramen
My absolute favorite pizza in NYC
Angelo's Coal Oven Pizzeria
Coffee Shops & Such
Coffee addict recommendations
Such a sweet Patisserie 🧁
Patisserie Vanessa
One of the cutest coffee shops in town- be sure to check out the bathroom area downstairs 📸
Ralph's Coffee
Just great coffee. And pastries. And vibe.
W 85th & Columbus - Joe Coffee Company
Arts & Entertainment
Must-do NYC for Art Enthusiasts
The drama! The history! I mean, are you in Europe right now? Feels like yes. 🏰
The Met Cloisters
Hands down best music in the city 🎶
Blue Note
Museum buff? Start here. 🏤
American Museum of Natural History
I've been to a lot of galleries and this one was the most fun. 🤩
Salon 94
Positively divine museum - go early to have lunch. The line is worth the wait. 🖼️
Neue Galerie New York
An absolute beauty- the spiral ramp interior is fascinating architecture 🌀
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
The mother of all museums. Wear comfortable shoes 👟
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the top gallery spaces in NYC
White Cube New York
World-famous art gallery
Gagosian
Enter this UES gallery for the winding red-carpet lined staircase alone!
Michael Werner Gallery
My favorite museum for modern art- it's phenomenal 🎊
The Museum of Modern Art
Go for the vibe. Get a coffee from the bar. Sit in the lobby. Absorb the (FABULOUS) art and interior design. Then read about the history, the artists/writers/poets/musicians who stayed here. There. Now you're part of NYC cult history.
Hotel Chelsea: Best Hotel In New York
Bookstores
Stunning French/English bookstore on the UES. Look up- the ceiling is captivating 💫
