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Exploring The Upper West Side

Exploring The Upper West Side

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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

12 Helpful Valentine’s Gift Ideas for Your Girlfriend

Whether she loves cozy nights in, meaningful keepsakes, or experiences around the city, these ideas focus on thoughtful, personal touches rather than generic “pink and red” gifts. 1. Personalized jewelry…

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January 6, 2026
Featured, Food & Drink

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

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

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
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    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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  • Community

    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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  • Hidden Treasures

    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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  • Activities

    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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  • Days Gone By

    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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  • Activities

    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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    Free Things to Do On The UWS in November 2023

    Desmond Walker / June 1, 2023 / 0 Comments

    Don’t forget that for much of the United States, the clock falls back this weekend. Unless you are in Arizona or Hawaii, this will take place for most of us officially at 2:00…

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