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Exploring The Upper West Side

Exploring The Upper West Side

Your Guide To All Things Upper West Side

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Featured, Food & Drink

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
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, Events

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day NYC 2026: Parade & Pints

St. Patrick’s Day in NYC is a two‑part experience: the Fifth Avenue parade by day and neighborhood bar‑hopping by night—and the Upper West Side is one of the best places…

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February 24, 2026
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, Hidden Treasures

New Absolute Bagels: The UWS Favorite Is Back and Better Than Ever

New Absolute Bagels has changed its name to 2788 Bagels. After a long wait, one of the Upper West Side’s institutions has returned – and locals couldn’t be happier. The…

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February 8, 2026
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    Self-Guided Walking Tour – Lesser Known (but Popular) Places to Visit

    Eric Young / August 22, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Have you ever been asked by a fellow New Yorker, relative, or friend the best way to view the Upper West Side? Without hesitation, have them lace up their sneakers, find a good…

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    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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    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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    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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    What Makes the Upper West Side Unique?

    Eric Young / July 18, 2023 / 0 Comments

    While every city neighborhood can boast its unique spots, the Upper West Side has bragging rights to some of the best things to do in New York. Whether you are seeking physical activity,…

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    Excellent Examples of Ivy-Covered Buildings

    Desmond Walker / July 11, 2023 / 0 Comments

    There’s no doubt that an ivy-covered building catches the eye. Instagram, Facebook, vacation photos – there’s just something magnetic about an ivy-covered building. The way it spreads so beautifully and clings so wonderfully.…

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    Self-Guided Walking Tours of the Upper West Side

    Eric Young / June 29, 2023 / 0 Comments

    New York City is a great walking city, and nowhere is this more true than on the Upper West Side. When you walk, what is your specific interest? Are you a history buff?…

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    Free Things to Do On The UWS in December 2023

    Eric Young / June 28, 2023 / 0 Comments

    December is such a great time of year to be in New York. It’s a magical experience as the city goes all-out with festive decorations. Iconic landmarks such as Rockefeller Center, Times Square,…

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