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Exploring The Upper West Side

Exploring The Upper West Side

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Featured, Events, Activities, Children

Kids’ Arts and Crafts Afternoon in the Lotus Garden

The Children’s Event at the Lotus Garden is set for September 13th, 2025, and promises a magical afternoon filled with nature, play, and creativity for families in the neighborhood. This event…

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September 1, 2025
Activities, Featured

9 Most Popular Places to Visit on the UWS

The Upper West Side of Manhattan is a treasure trove of cultural institutions and attractions that reflect New York City’s richness in history, the arts, and recreation. For both visitors and locals,…

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August 15, 2025
Featured, Food & Drink

5 Best Rated Margaritas on the Upper West Side

The Upper West Side of Manhattan is renowned for its cultural richness, leafy streets, and diverse dining scene. Among the many culinary delights that draw locals and visitors alike, the…

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August 1, 2025
Shopping, Featured

UWS Adds New Licensed Cannabis Dispensary

Legal cannabis dispensaries in Manhattan offer a modern and safe environment for both new and experienced consumers. These state-licensed shops provide a selection of lab-tested cannabis products, including premium flower,…

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July 29, 2025
Featured, Hidden Treasures

5 Highly Ranked Hotels on the Upper West Side

The Upper West Side of Manhattan is a neighborhood that effortlessly blends old New York charm with contemporary sophistication. Its leafy avenues, proximity to Central Park, and vibrant cultural scene…

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June 29, 2025
  • Activities

    The Best UWS Things To Do On a Rainy Day

    Eric Young / December 5, 2023 / 0 Comments

    When visiting New York you just might find days where the weather is uncooperative. Typically, New York City has 119 days of precipitation annually, so it makes it sensible to have a list…

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  • Food & Drink

    8 New Michelin Stars Awarded to New York Restaurants

    Desmond Walker / November 15, 2023 / 0 Comments

    The Michelin Guide recently awarded new Michelin stars for 2023. New York City has over 25,000 restaurants serving 8 million inhabitants and is home to over 400 Michelin-star restaurants. Eight restaurants across the…

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  • Activities

    Best Holiday Things To Do On The Upper West Side

    Amanda Ward / October 26, 2023 / 0 Comments

    If you’re wondering whether the holiday season seems to start earlier with each passing year, you’re not alone. There are early deals in brick-and-mortar stores, and packages on stoops everywhere. The holiday season…

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  • Food & Drink

    Celebrate The Lunar New Year at an Upper West Side Restaurant

    Amanda Ward / October 23, 2023 / 0 Comments

    The Chinese New Year, sometimes known as the Lunar New Year, generally falls somewhere between late January and mid-February.  In 2024, Saturday, February 10th starts the Chinese New Year and with that, a…

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  • Community

    Spotlight on…The Secret Garden On The Upper West Side

    Eric Young / October 18, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Tucked away on the roof of a very ordinary parking garage on 97th Street, between Broadway & West End, is something extraordinary. It’s called The Lotus Garden. Hiding in plain sight is this…

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  • Images

    Images of Some of the Best Upper West Side Doors

    Amanda Ward / August 15, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Have you ever taken the time to walk the streets of the Upper West Side and view the doors on many of our iconic brownstones and older historic homes?  If you have, I’m…

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  • Food & Drink

    Best NY Ice Cream Shops on the Upper West Side

    Eric Young / August 8, 2023 / 0 Comments

    If you’re on a hunt for the best Upper West Side ice cream spots, look no further. We have what you crave. And though it may look like all roads lead to Amsterdam…

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  • Food & Drink

    An Upper West Sider’s List of the Best Pizzerias

    Eric Young / August 1, 2023 / 4 Comments

    So maybe we don’t have John’s of Bleecker Street right on our doorstep. Or Frank and Pepe’s or Sally’s of New Haven, DiFara of Brooklyn, or Joe’s of Greenwich Village around the corner.…

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  • Activities

    Free Things to Do On The UWS in February 2024

    Desmond Walker / July 31, 2023 / 0 Comments

    As we do every month, here we look to present a sampling of some of the best free things to do on the UWS. Hopefully, this will allow you to enjoy the neighborhood’s…

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    Lesser Known (but Popular) Places to Visit on the UWS

    Eric Young / July 25, 2023 / 0 Comments

    True, there are a lot of must-see places on the Upper West Side and so many things to do in New York. But did you ever feel like taking in some of the…

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