This area did not begin to develop until the 1870s, when the 9th Avenue El went up, making it possible to commute to midtown. When the Dakota, New York’s first luxury apartment building, was completed in 1884, it was followed by others on Central Park West and Broadway, while side streets were filled with handsome brownstones. The West Side remains a desirable neighborhood with a reputation for attracting intellectuals, and much of the city’s best residential architecture. The creation of Lincoln Center in the 1950s was a great boost, and the American Museum of Natural History is also a draw.
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Apparently THE place to get the biggest sandwich you will ever find in your life. One particular infamous sandwich has every food type (meat, fish, vegetable...) known to exist. Men only need apply.
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Don't leave New York without visiting Carnegie Deli. This favorite Jewish deli serves up the best (and biggest) corned beef sandwiches and New York Cheesecakes in the world! Literally! Bring your patience and your appetite as the lines are long and the portions are enormous. Its worth the wait-the food is fantastic, and a trip to New York isn't complete without over-indulging in one of New York's most famous dishes.
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Fantastic diner on Broadway. The staff are in 50's costumes and sing show songs in between serving delicious food. Definitely have the Oreo milkshake!
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Upstairs at the justifiably famous supermarket, there is the best place for breakfast or brunch in New York. I suggest the cream cheese, skallion and tomato scrambled eggs on brioche with a gallon of coffee: once a week I allow myself their pancakes with maple syrup and, as a concession to health, blueberries. Bliss.
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Beautiful hotel for the wealthy (or business traveller). Don't go on your own money unless you're just visiting the bar for cocktails.
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Absolutely superb bar! I went in when passing by and ended up staying there all night long and returning for another few nights out.
Very relaxed and friendly. The staff are a scream and the atmosphere is fantastic! I returned 6 months later and went into the bar again and the staff recognised me and another fantastic night was had. It feels like my local even though I live in Scotland!!! I absolutely recommend it!
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Best Pizza in NYC! It is worth the trip up to the Upper West Side. There is something about the cheese, crust, and sauce that makes it impossible to have just one slice!
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