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Exploring The Upper West Side

Exploring The Upper West Side

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Featured, Food & Drink

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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June 13, 2024
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
Featured, Shopping

Fifth New Dispensary Opens on the UWS

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…

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September 14, 2025
Community, Featured, Shopping

Best Manhattan Independent Book Stores on the UWS

You might have wondered recently what’s going on with the independent bookstores in your neighborhood. According to people who follow these things, the end of the nineties and early 2000’s…

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March 3, 2025
Featured, Landmarks, Hidden Treasures

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

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…

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October 3, 2025
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    Free Things to Do On The UWS in January 2024

    Amanda Ward / June 27, 2023 / 0 Comments

    As January unfolds in New York City 2024, the charm and vibrancy of the Upper West Side continue to captivate locals and visitors alike, offering a treasure trove of free activities. Known for…

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  • Landmarks

    Grand Army Plaza – A New York City Scenic Landmark

    Desmond Walker / June 22, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Grand Army Plaza in Manhattan is one of those places that can become a part of your life without even knowing its name. At the entrance to Central Park and across from the…

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  • Food & Drink

    Best Coffee Shops on the Upper West Side

    Eric Young / June 20, 2023 / 0 Comments

    In the city that never sleeps, your daily fix is always within easy reach. Day or night, you can grab a cup of joe at your local deli, an independent coffee shop, a…

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  • Food & Drink

    Experience NYC Restaurant Week 2024 on the UWS

    Eric Young / June 15, 2023 / 0 Comments

    The Upper West Side is ready for the arrival of NYC Restaurant Week Winter 2024. From January 16th through February 4th, both food enthusiasts and casual diners will have the opportunity to savor…

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    Best Bars on the Upper West Side to Visit Now

    Eric Young / June 15, 2023 / 0 Comments

    So I’ve been thinking about Upper West Side bars recently. Of which there are quite a few. How many choices are there? And what makes for a good one you might not want…

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    The Upper West Side in a Starring Movie Role

    Amanda Ward / June 13, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Watchers of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ may be familiar with some New York City landmarks in the award-winning series. In addition to these more iconic locations, a pre-war co-op apartment building on Manhattan’s…

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    If Central Park Could Talk – Little Known Secrets

    Desmond Walker / June 8, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Central Park has proven to be a well-researched and generously covered topic. With all of the articles and walking tours now available, there are fewer and fewer surprises with each passing day! However,…

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    Free Things to Do on The UWS This September

    Desmond Walker / June 7, 2023 / 0 Comments

    September can feel like somewhat of a reset month. As summer draws to a close and fall flavors and colors emerge, it’s a great time to plan some family fun activities in New…

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    Grit, Gangsters, Grandeur and Glamour on One NYC Block

    Eric Young / June 6, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Next time you wonder along Riverside Drive between 105th and 106th Streets, pause to take in the “Seven Beauties”. No ordinary block, it is home to seven beautiful mansions, once filled with “actors,…

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    Free Things to Do on the UWS in October 2023

    Amanda Ward / June 6, 2023 / 0 Comments

    October heralds some favorite and highly anticipated Fall rituals. Hiking. Your seasonal warm coffee, apple cider or hot chocolate drink. Time spent in Central Park enjoying the Fall foliage. Family visits to tri-state…

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