things to do
Salt & Straw
This is the newest ice cream shop in the neighborhood AND it's on the same street as the Arthouse Hotel... need we say more!? 100/10. Conn's Recommendation: Salted, Malted, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Pax's Recommendation: Coffee and Love Nuts OR Arbequina Olive Oil
Levain Bakery – Upper West Side, NYC
Iconic bakery on the UWS. Fun Fact: Conner and Paxton both worked & baked cookies here :) We recommend the Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie!
Magnolia Bakery
Another UWS classic! You've GOT to get some of that famous, delicious banana pudding!
Freddie & Pepper's
Our favorite pizza in the city. Period. And for those who care, Dave Portnoy gave it an 8.1.
Gray's Papaya
The one and only :) You've gotta have a hot dog when you're in New York!
H Mart
There are a bunch of H Marts around the city, but this one just opened up right next to us. And it is now one of our new favorite spots to get snacks :)
Solid State Coffee
Our favorite coffee spot, right up the street where we live! Lovely employees and even better coffees & foodies :)
Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
Our favorite Sunday bagel spot — we do recommend going earlier in the morning because the line can get a little NUTS! But the line will go quick, even if it's crowded! No need to panic!
PopUp Bagels
This is a slightly newer bagel shop that we've gone to quite a bit recently. They've got super inventive schmears and pretty awesome deals!
Parla
This restaurant is newer to the UWS, but it has quickly become one of our new, favorite date night spots. So very cozy. Great pizza, fantastic cocktails.
El Mitote
One of our favorite restaurants, and it's right around the corner from us. This place has fantastic food and fabulous margaritas!
Tiki Chick
Tiki's the place you want to go if you're looking for drinks, hehe! This place has some pretty incredible cocktails, AND they've got great chicken sandwiches, which pair perfectly with any of aforementioned cocktails. And be forewarned, there's always some movie playing, projected on the wall. So don't be alarmed, it's just there thing!
Playa Betty’s
One of our favorite places to go for margaritas & shared snacks before a night on the town. It has a really great happy hour, too!
American Museum of Natural History
A super incredible museum, right on the edge of Central Park West. It's a great way to spend a day, even if it's just to see the big, blue whale.
Central Park
Our favorite place for so many reasons :') Perfect for walks or runs, people watching, and picnicking. Stop by Trader Joe's on 72nd and grab some snacks before you head over to Sheep's Meadow!
West Side Highway
Beautiful views all along the Hudson River, and it's just a great place for an early morning walk with a cup of coffee :)
Broadway Shows!
We're theatre people through & through, and if you're one of our guests coming in from out of town then there's nothing we could recommend more then seeing a broadway show— especially if you're here for the WHOLE weekend! This is a FANTASTIC broadway season, and we're happy to give any & all recommendations :)
McSorley’s Old Ale House
And a random one, just for fun! McSorley's is a little outta the way, but we just LOVE this Ale House. It has quickly become a favorite of ours. They only serve two beers, one light & one dark. 2 for $7 and make sure to bring cash!