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Exploring The Upper West Side

Exploring The Upper West Side

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Food & Drink, Featured

The Best Italian Restaurants on the Upper West Side

If you’re a fan of Italian cuisine, NYC has a huge menu of offerings. Sure, there’s Little Italy downtown and a shout-out to the incomparable Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.…

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November 14, 2025
Featured, Food & Drink

10 Top Sports Bars on the UWS

Here’s a detailed yet concise guide to the ten top sports bars on the Upper West Side, with added specifics about atmosphere, menu highlights, and crowd vibes to help you…

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September 8, 2025
Food & Drink, Featured

7 Reliable Restaurants Close to the Beacon Theater

Catching a show at the Beacon Theatre and need a pre- or post-concert meal nearby? These seven reliable Upper West Side favorites are all a quick walk from the venue and offer…

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February 3, 2026
Food & Drink, Featured

Over 85 Years Making Bagels & Bialys in New York

The Upper West Side is known to have some of the best bagel shops in New York.  Kossars Bagels & Bialys (270 W. 72nd Street at the corner of West…

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January 13, 2026
Food & Drink, Featured

Best Espresso Martinis on the UWS

The Upper West Side has become a strong neighborhood for espresso martinis, with options that range from classic versions to richer, dessert-style takes. It’s a good area if you want…

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February 15, 2026
  • Events

    Experience the Magic of the UWS Spooky Season

    Amanda Ward / October 24, 2025 / 0 Comments

    The Upper West Side offers a vibrant array of Halloween festivities in 2025, catering to all ages with community events, experiences, and creative workshops. Below is a comprehensive guide to the season’s highlights,…

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  • Food & Drink

    Best UWS Restaurants to Carbo-load before the NYC Marathon

    Amanda Ward / October 19, 2025 / 0 Comments

    With the TCS New York City Marathon fast approaching, runners across the city are preparing in the most delicious way possible: carbo-loading. Whether you’re racing or cheering someone on, these Upper West Side…

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  • Food & Drink

    6 Of The More Popular UWS Sushi Restaurants

    Amanda Ward / October 14, 2025 / 0 Comments

    The Upper West Side boasts a range of sushi destinations, blending high-end omakase experiences and beloved neighborhood favorites. Momoya, Sushi Ishikawa, Gari Columbus, One Bite Omakase, Takeda, and Kitaro each stand out for…

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    Best Viewing Spots to See the New York City Marathon

    Eric Young / October 7, 2025 / 0 Comments

    The best places to see the NYC Marathon in Central Park are concentrated in the final miles of the race, particularly from Columbus Circle to the finish line at West 67th Street on…

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  • Activities,  Children

    Celebrate Halloween 2025 on the UWS: Best Events, Trick-or-Treat Routes

    Amanda Ward / October 6, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Here are eight standout ways to experience Halloween on the Upper West Side in 2025, offering a blend of family activities, community celebrations, festive shopping, and some of Manhattan’s best-decorated blocks. Whether bringing…

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    Belvedere Castle Central Park: A Historic New York City Landmark”

    Amanda Ward / October 3, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Belvedere Castle in Central Park is a historic, picturesque structure that stands atop Vista Rock, offering some of the most stunning views in New York City. Designed by Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey…

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    Everything You Need to Know About the Central Park Carousel

    Amanda Ward / September 23, 2025 / 0 Comments

    The Central Park Carousel is a historic and iconic attraction located at the south end of Central Park near 64th Street, in Manhattan’s Children’s District. It has been delighting visitors for over 150…

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  • Shopping

    Fifth New Dispensary Opens on the UWS

    Amanda Ward / September 14, 2025 / 0 Comments

    The fifth licensed dispensary to open on the Upper West Side is The Sanctuary Garden. Located at 2610 Broadway between 98th and 99th Streets, The Sanctuary Garden welcomed its first customers in September 2025…

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    10 Reliable Restaurants Close to the Lincoln Center

    Desmond Walker / September 9, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Upper West Siders, New Yorkers, and visitors who enjoy music, opera, dance, film, theater, and even the circus often head to the couple of city blocks that comprise the Lincoln Center. Since the…

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    10 Top Sports Bars on the UWS

    Desmond Walker / September 8, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Here’s a detailed yet concise guide to the ten top sports bars on the Upper West Side, with added specifics about atmosphere, menu highlights, and crowd vibes to help you choose their perfect…

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