Weather-permitting, go for a long walk -- we recommend walking around the reservoir or exploring the area around the lake and Bethesda Fountain at the 72nd Street Transverse.
the BEST spot for bagels on the UES
one of our favorite spots in the neighborhood--incredible Palestinian food + BYOB!
A wonderful Black-owned spot in the neighborhood with amazing soul food!
One of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. Don't forget to get the donuts for dessert!
Shannon's favorite Italian restaurant; one of our first dates was here. The gnocchi or the pappardelle are both favorites, and if you can't decide between pastas, you can order a half portion of each!
One of our favorite sushi spots in the neighborhood!
We love to sit at the bar and get an old-fashioned (Reggie) and an extra-dirty vodka martini (Shannon) and split the steak sandwich and truffle fries!
The burger is legendary in the neighborhood.
A great indie coffeeshop
We love the tapas here!
For a true New York slice in the neighborhood!
A Yorkville staple for cocktails and elevated bar food.
If it's a bit colder, stop into this smaller museum to learn about the history of the city!
A short jaunt across Central Park from the UES, and great for kids!
If you head downtown, you can explore this elevated park that was converted from a former train line. If you exit at the south end (Gansevoort Ave), walk a few blocks to Kobrick Coffee where we had our first date!