these are my tried-and-true favorites as a born-and-raised upper east sider! my favorite (and sometimes underrated) restaurants, and the touristy things that are ACTUALLY worth the money!
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amazing atmosphere! i love the arancini and the vodka pasta. also a great spot to take pictures!
Amarena
great spot on the upper east side! the burger is delicious, and the ambiance and service are amazing!
Hoexter's
great greek restaurant on the upper east side! the fries calamari and saganaki are delicious!
Yasouvlaki - East - New York,, NY
one of the best upscale mexican restaurants in manhattan! the birria tacos are so delicious!
Toloache
super cute space and great food! walk-in only but worth it! definitely try these bianca pizza!!
Café Maud
perfect place for a cutesy little afternoon tea! great food and perfect for pictures! the desserts are also delish!
Locations | Princeteahouse
the cats are SO CUTE (and up for adoption!) and the good food is just a plus! definitely worth a trip!
Koneko
touristy
the only super touristy think i think is worth it! super fun to do even if you’re from nyc, especially with the ride at the end
RiseNY
do this instead of the empire state building! tickets are more expensive but they’re all-inclusive of the whole experience! best observatory in nyc!!
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
perfect for a nice stroll and taking pictures! very cool neighborhood to also explore! also some really nice and unique views!
The High Line
especially worth it for the winter village, which just has a great vibe. but there are also cool events year-round—definitely check those out too!
Bryant Park
museums
super underrated and interesting museums! their tours are super high-quality, and it’s a really cool neighborhood to explore!
Tenement Museum
super cool museum in a beautiful space! great for taking pictures, and also for learning a lot that you wouldn’t be able to at other museums!
The Met Cloisters
this is such a beautiful space with so many cool exhibitions! definitely underrated and worth checking out!
