**Caroline’s Choice! Caroline’s On Broadway Comedy Club Rating: *****  Address:
1626 Broadway (between 49 and 50 St) New York, NY 10019 (Midtown West) Number: (212) 757-4100 Website: www.carolines.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$ Good for Groups: Yes 50 St (1,2) Thu, Sun 5:30pm-12am Ambience: Touristy Music: Live 49 St (N, Q, R) Fri-Sat 5:30 pm-2am 50 St (A, C, E)
*Most Famous People Sighted! Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Club Rating: *****  Address: 307 W. 26th Street (26th St and 8th Ave) New York, NY 10001 (Chelsea) Number: (212) 366-9176 Website: http://newyork.ucbtheatre.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ Good for Groups: Yes 23 St (A,C,E) Fri 8pm-12am Ambiance: Hipster, Casual Music: DJ 28 St or 23 St (1) Sat 7:30pm-12am Sun 7:30pm-11pm
Peoples Improv Theater Comedy Club Rating: *****  Address: 123 E 24th Street New York, NY 10001 (Flatiron) Number: (212) 563-7488 Website: www.thepit-nyc.com/
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ 23 St or 28 St (4, 6) Varies- Check Schedule Online Ambience: For Adults 23 St (N,R)
*A Columbia Student Favorite!
The Heights: Bar and Grill Bar, American Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 2867 Broadway (between 111 and 112 St) New York, NY 10025 (Morningside Heights) Number: (212) 866-7035 Website: theheightsnyc.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Prices: $$ Happy Hour: Yes 110 (1) Fri 11:30am-3am Reservations: No Take-out: Yes Sat and Sun 11am-3am Credit Cards: Yes Music: Juke Box
1020 Bar Dive Bar Rating: *****  Address: 1020 Amsterdam Ave (Between 111 and 110 St) New York, NY 10025 (Morningside Heights) Number: (212) 531-3468
Nearest Transit: Price: $ Happy Hour: Yes Good for Groups: Yes 110 (1) Credit Cards: Yes Music: Music Videos
**Sara’s Choice! The Dead Poet Bar Rating: *****  Address: 450 Amsterdam Ave (Between 81 and 82 St) New York, NY 10024 (Upper West Side) Number: (212) 595-5670 Website: www.thedeadpoet.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ Happy Hour: Yes 79 St and 86 St (1) Fri-Sat 10am-4am Good for Groups: Yes Ambiance: Casual 81 St (A, B, C) Sun 12pm-4am Music: Juke Box
Webster Hall Dance Club, Music Venue Rating: *****  Address: 125 E 11 St (between 3 and 4 Ave) New York, NY 10003 (East Village) Number: (212) 353-1600 Website: www.websterhall.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Ambiance: Hipster, Touristy, Casual Astor Place (4,6) Varied- Check Website Ages Allowed: 18+ 3 Ave (L) Music: DJ, Live Good for Dancing: Yes 8 St- NYU (N, R) Coat Check: Yes
Doughnut Plant Desserts Rating: *****  Address: 379 Grand Street 220 West 23rd Street New York, NY 10002 New York, NY 10011 (Chinatown) (Midtown) Number: (212) 675-9100 Website: http://www.doughnutplant.com/
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ Essex St (J, M, Z) Mon-Sun 6:30am-7pm Delancey St (F) East Broadway (F)
Momofuku Milk Bar Desserts Rating: *****  New York, NY 10003 New York, NY 10019 (East Village) (Midtown) Number: (212) 254-3500 Website: www.momofuku.com/milkbar
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 3 Ave or 1 Ave (L) Mon-Sun 9am-12am 14 St - Union Sq (4, 5, 6, 6X)
Magnolia’s Bakery Desserts Rating: *****  Address: 1240 Ave of the Americas 200 Columbus Ave New York, NY 10020 New York, NY 10023 (Midtown West) (Upper West Side) Number: (212) 767-1123 or (212) 724-8101 Website: www.magnoliabakery.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 47-50 St Rockefeller Ctr (B,D,F,M) Fri 7:30-10pm 49 St (N,Q,R), 72 St (A,B,C) Sat 8am-12am 50 St, 66 St, or 72 St (1)
Ferraras Italian/French Desserts Rating: *****  New York, NY 10013 (Little Italy) Number: (212) 226-6150 Website: www.ferraracafe.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ Canal St (J, N, Q, Z) Mon-Fri, Sun 8am-12am Canal St (4, 6, 6X), Grand St (B, D) Sat 8am-1am
Rice to Riches Rice Pudding Rating: *****  New York, NY 10012 (Nolita) Number: (212) 274-0008 Website: www.ricetoriches.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ Spring St (4, 6, 6X), Bowery (J) Fri-Sat 11am-1am, Prince St (N, R) Sun 11am-11pm
**In the Columbia University Neighborhood! Hungarian Pastry Shop Desserts and Pastries Rating: *****  New York, NY 10025 (Morningside Heights) Number: (212) 866-4230
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ 110 St or 116 St (1) Fri 8am-11:30-pm Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) (A, B, C) Sat 8:30pm-11:30pm, Sun 8:30pm-10:30pm
**Makes Their Own Candy! Papa Bubble Candy store Rating: *****  New York, NY 10013 (Little Italy, Nolita) Number: (212) 966-2599 Website: www.papabubbleny.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$ Bowery (J), Spring St (4, 6) Tue-Sat 12 pm - 9 pm Grand St (B, D) Sun 12 pm - 6 pm
Il Laboritorio del Gelato Ice-cream Rating: *****  Address: 95 Orchard St New York, NY 10002 (Lower East Side) Number: (212) 343-9922 Website: www.laboratoriodelgelato.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ Delancey St (F), Essex St (J,M,Z) Fri-Sat 7:30 am - 12 am Grand St (B,D) Sun 10 am - 10 pm
Led Zeppoli’s Ice-cream and Italian Desserts Rating: *****  New York, NY 10003 (East Village) Number: (212) 228-2807 Website: www.ledzeppolenyc.com
Nearest Transit: Price Range: $ 1 Ave or 3 Ave (L) 14 St - Union Sq (4, 5, 6, 6X)
Cafe Lalo Coffee and
Dessert, Brunch Rating: *****  Address: 201 W 83rd St # 1 New York, NY 10024 (Upper West Side) Number: (212) 496-6031 Website: www.cafelalo.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$ 86 St (1,2) Fri 8:00-4:00am Good for Groups: Sit-down, keep small Sat 9:00-4:00am Atmosphere: Cozy Cafe Sun 9:00-2:00am
Absolute Bagels Good Bagels Rating: *****  Address: 2788 Broadway (between 107 and 108th) New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side) Number: (212) 932-2052
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ Cathedral Pkwy (1) 6:00am- 9:00pm Good for Groups: Yes (8:00 pm on Sunday) Atmosphere: Bustling bagel business
Joe’s Shanghai Dumplings Famous Soup Dumplings Rating: *****  Address: 201 W 83rd St # 1 New York, NY 10024 (Upper West Side) Number: (212) 496-6031 Website: www.joeshanghairestaurants.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Canal St (N,Q) Everyday 11:00am-11:00pm **The Chef Specializes in Chocolate! Max Brenner Dessert, Dinner/Brunch Rating: *****  Address: 841 Broadway (between 13th St & 14th St) New York, NY 10003 Website: www.maxbrenner.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$ 14 St - Union Sq (N, Q, R) Fri-Sat 9 am - 2 am Good for: Dessert, Chocolate 14 St - Union Sq (4, 5, 6, 6X) Sun 9 am - 11 pm Atmosphere: Casual, Tourist **Some Say They Have The Best Burgers! Shake Shack Lunch, Dinner Rating: *****  Address: Upper West Side Theater District 366 Columbus Ave 691 8th Ave (at 77th St) (at 44th St) Website: www.shakeshack.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ 72nd St (1,2,3) 11am - 11pm Good for: Burgers and Shakes 23rd St (R,W) Atmosphere: Casual 42nd St (1,2,3,A,C,E) **The Ultimate Soul Food! Dinosaur BBQ Lunch, Dinner Rating: *****  Address: 700 W. 125th St (at 12th Ave) New York, NY 10027 Website: www.dinosaurbarbque.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 125th St (1) Fri-Sat 11:30 am to 12 Midnight Good for: Dinner, Barbeque Sun 12pm to 10pm Atmosphere: Casual Sarita’s Mac and Cheese Specialized Mac and Cheese Joint Rating: *****  Address: 345 East 12th Street (btwn 1st & 2nd Av) NY, NY 10003 Website: http://www.smacnyc.com/
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ 3rd Av [L] 11am - 11pm Atmosphere: Casual
Peace Food Café Vegan Rating: *****  Address: 460 Amsterdam Av (at 82nd street) NY, NY 10024 Website: http://www.peacefoodcafe.com/
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 79th [1] 10am - 10pm Atmosphere: Casual
Florio’s Ristorante Italian Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 192 Grand Street (btwn Mott & Mulberry) NY, NY 10013 Website: www.florios.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ Canal Street [N,R,4,6] 11:30am - 11:30pm Good for: Italian, Pizza Atmosphere: Business Casual The Meatball Shop Self-explanatory Rating: *****  Address: 84 Stanton Street (btwn Allen & Orchard) NY, NY 10002 Website: www.themeatballshop.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ Essex St [J,M,Z] Thur-Sat 12pm - 4am Good for: Dinner, Dessert Atmosphere: Trendy, Casual Zengo Latin-Asian Fusion Rating: *****  Address: 622 3rd Avenue
(near 41st St) NY, NY 10017 Website: www.richardsandoval.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$ 42nd St/Grand Central [S,4,6] 11:30am - 11pm Good for: Latin-Asian Atmosphere: Smart Casual
BLT Burger Burger Joint Rating: *****  Address: 470 6th Avenue (btwn 11th & 12th St) NY, NY 10011 Website: www.bltrestaurants.com
Nearest Transit: 14th St Hours: Price Range: $ [1,2,3,F,V] 11:30am - 11pm Good for: Burgers, Take out Atmosphere: Casual
Le Parker Meridien Burger Joint Rating: *****  Address: 119 56th Street (btwn 6th & 7th Av) NY, NY 10019 Website: www.parkermeridien.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ 57th St [N,Q,R] Sun - Thurs 11am - 11pm Good for: Burgers Fri - Sat 11am - 12am Atmosphere: Casual (hidden inside luxurious hotel)
Yerba Buena Latin Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 1 Perry St (between Greenwich Ave & S 7 Ave) New York, NY 10014 Website: http://www.ybnyc.com/media/yerbabuena.html
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$ 14th St [1,2,3] Fri-Sat 5pm-12:30am Good for: Latin American Atmosphere: Casual, Energetic
**The Best Brunch Place! Kitchenette Traditional American Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 1272 Amsterdam Ave (between 122nd St & 123rd St) New York, NY 10027 Website: www.kitchenetterestaurant.com/
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 116th or 125th St [1] Mon-Fri 8am-11pm Good for: Brunch, Dessert Sat-Sun 9am-11pm Atmosphere: Casual
Max SoHa Italian Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 1274 Amsterdam Ave (between 122nd St & 123rd St) New York, NY 10027 Website: www.maxsoha.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 116th or 125th St [1] Noon - Midnight Good for: Italian Atmosphere: Casual
**In the Columbia University Neighborhood! Mel’s Burger Bar Burger Joint Rating: *****  Address: 2850 Broadway (between Cathedral Pky & 111th St) New York, NY 10025 Website: www.melsburgerbar.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 116th or 125th St [1] 11am - 1am Good for: Burgers, Dinner (bar open later) Atmosphere: Casual
Community Food and Juice Rating: *****  Address: 2893 Broadway (between 111th St & 112th St) New York, NY 10025 Website: www.communityrestaurant.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 1116th or 125th St [1] 9am - 11pm Good for: Brunch, Dinner Atmosphere: Casual
**From Seinfeld! Tom’s Restaurant Diner Rating: *****  Address: 2880 Broadway (corner of 112th) NY, NY 10025 Website: www.tomsrestaurant.net
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ 116th or 125th St [1] About 24 hrs (always open) Good for: Milkshakes, Late Night Atmosphere: Diner Casual
**Delicious Bubble Tea! Tea Magic Bubble Tea and Asian Food Rating: *****  Address: 2878 Broadway (between 111th St & 112th St) New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side)
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ 116th or 125th St [1] 11am - 11:30pm Good for: Bubble Tea
Totto Ramen Ramen Noodle Bar Rating: *****  Address: 366 W 52nd St (between 8th Ave & 9th Ave) New York, NY 10019 Website: www.tottoramen.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 50th St [1] 12pm - 11pm Good for: Japanese Atmosphere: Casual
Xian Famous Foods Xian Chinese Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 88 E Broadway, Ste 106 (between Forsyth St & Pike St) New York, NY 10002 Website: www.xianfoods.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ Grand St [B,D] 11am - 8pm Good for: Xian Chinese Atmosphere: Casual, To go
SoomSoom Vegetarian Bar Middle Eastern Vegetarian Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 166 W 72nd St (btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Av) New York, NY 10023 (Upper West Side)
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ 72nd St [1,2,3] Fri-Sat 10am - 6pm Good for: Lunch Atmosphere: Casual
Macando Latin American Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 157 Houston St (between East Houston St & Chrystie St) New York, NY 10002 (Lower East Side) Number: (212) 473-9900 Website: www.macondonyc.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price: $$ 2nd Av and Delancey St (F) Fri 5pm-3am Ambience: Trendy Bowery (J) Sat 11am-3am
La Esquina Latin American and Mexican Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 114 Kenmare St (between Mott St & Elizabeth St) New York, NY 10012 (SoHo) Number: (646) 613-7100 Website: www.esquinanyc.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price: $$ Spring St (4,6) Fri 8am-2am Ambience: Hipster Prince St (N,R) Sat-Sun 11am-2am
Soup ‘n’ Burger American Diner Rating: *****  Address: 739 Broadway New York, NY 10079 Number: (212) 477-5566 Website: www.cozysoupnburger.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 8th
St – NYU (N, R) Open 24
hours Ambience:
Casual Astor Pl or Bleeker Street(4, 6, 6x) Good for Groups: Yes
**Great Paninis! Stroko’s Deli Rating: *****  Address: 1090 Amsterdam Ave (between 113th and 114th St) New York, NY 10025 Number: (212) 666-2121 Website: http://www.strokos.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ Good for Groups: Yes 116th St (1, A, B, C) Mon-Fri 8am-11pm Ambience: Casual 110th St (1) Sat-Sun 10am-11pm
**MUST GO: The Infamously Delicious Food Cart for 5 bucks! Chicken and Rice (53rd street) Halal cart Rating: *****  Address: 53rd St & 6th Ave New York, NY 10079 Website: www.53rdand6th.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ Good for Groups: Yes 7 Av (B, D, E) Mon-Fri 7pm-5am Ambience: Casual 57th St (F) Sat-Sun 7pm-5am 57th St –7 Av (N, Q, R)
City Market Cafe Soup, Salad, Sandwich Shop Rating: *****  Address: 178 5th Ave Ste A (between 22nd and 23rd St) New York, NY 10010 (Flat Iron District) Phone Number: (212) 206-8922 Website: www.citymarketnyc.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ Good for Groups: Yes 23rd St (N,R,F,M) Mon-Fri 7am-8pm Ambience: Casual 23rd St (4,6,6x) Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
Haveli Restaurant Indian Restaurant Rating: *****  Address: 100 2nd Ave (Between 5th and 6th St) New York, NY 10003 (East Village) Phone Number: (212) 982-0533 Website: www.havelinyc.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ Good for Kids: Yes Astor Pl (4,6,6x) Everyday 12pm-12am Ambience: Intimate 2nd Ave (F) 8 St – NYU (N,R) Miss Mamie’s Spoonbread Too Southern, Barbeque Rating: *****  Number: (212) 865-6744 Website: www.spoonbreadinc.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ Cathedral
Pkwy (1) Fri-Sat
12 pm - 11 pm Ambience:
Casual 103 St (A, B, C) Sun 11 am - 9:30 pm Good for Groups: Yes
Shanghai Café Deluxe Chinese Rating: *****  Address: 100 Mott St (between Canal St & Hester St) New York, NY 10013 (Chinatown) Number: (212) 966-3988 Nearest Transit: Price Range: $ Ambiance: Casual Canal St (J, N, Q, Z) Canal St (4, 6, 6X) Grand St (B, D)
Golden Steamer Bakeries, Coffee & Tea Rating: *****  Address:
143-A Mott St (between Hester St & Grand St) (Little Italy) Number: (212) 226-1886 Near Transit: Hours: Grand St (B,D) Mon-Sun 7am-8pm
**Favorite Dim Sum
Place in NYC! Rating: *****  Flushing, NY 11354 Number: (718) 359-8600 Nearest Transit: Hours:
Price
Range: $$ Good
for Groups: Yes Sat 8 am - 12 am Sun 8 am - 11 pm
Barbuto Italian, American Rating: *****  (between 12th St & Jane St) New York, NY 10014 Number: (212) 924-9700 8 Av (L) Thu – Sat 12pm- 12 am Ambience: Casual 14 St (A,C,E) Sun
12pm – 4 pm; 5 pm – pm Good for Groups:
Yes
Nobu Rating: *****  New York, NY 10013 Number: (212) 219-0500 Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$$ Franklin or Canal St (1, 2) Mon – Fri 11:45am - 2:15pm Ambiance: Classy Canal St (A,C,E) Mon - Sun 5:45 pm – 10:15 pm Good for Groups: Yes Peanut Butter & Co Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches! Rating: *****  Address: 240 Sullivan St (between Bleecker St & 3rd
St) Number: (212) 677-3995 Website: www.ilovepeanutbutter.com/
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $ W 4 St (A,B,C,D,E,F,M) Fri-Sat 11am-10pm Christopher or Houston St (1, 2)
**Near Columbia Campus! Cafe Du Soleil French Rating: *****  Address: 2723 Broadway (between 104th St & 105th
St) Number: (212) 316-5000 Website: www.cafedusoleilnyc.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 103 St or Cathedral Pkwy (1) Fri-Sat 7 am - 12:30 am 103 St (A, B, C)
Gotham Bar And Grill American Rating: *****  Address: 12 E 12th St (Between 5th Ave & University
Pl) Phone Number: (212) 620-4020 Website: www.gothambarandgrill.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$$ Union Sq - 14 St (L,N,Q,R,4,5.6.6X) Mon-Fri 12pm-11pm Atmosphere: Classy Sat 5pm-12:30am Good for Groups: Yes
Rosa Mexicano Mexican Rating: *****  Address: 61 Columbus Avenue (at 62nd St.) New York, NY 10023 (Lincoln Center) Number: (212) 977-7700 Website: www.rosamexicano.com Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$ 66th St. (1) Brunch: Sat & Sun 11:30am - 3:00pm Good for Groups: Call ahead Lunch: Mon – Sun 11:30am - 4:00pm Atmosphere: Modern Mex Dinner: Mon & Sun 4:00 - 10:30pm, Fri & Sat 4-11:30 pm
Ta Cocina Mexican Rating: *****  Address: 714 9th Ave. (Between 48 & 49th St) New York, NY 10036 (Midtown West) Number: (212) 730-1860 Website: www.tacocina.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$ 50th St (1) Lunch: 11:00am – 4:00pm Good for Groups: Call ahead Dinner: 4:00pm – 11:00pm Atmosphere: Small Mexican Restaurant
Indian Rating: *****  Address: 2636 Broadway (at 100th St.) New York, NY 10025 (Upper West Side) Number: (212) 222-9222 Website: www.indusvalleyus.com
Nearest Transit: Hours: Price Range: $$$ 96th St. (1,2,3) Everyday 11:00am-10:30pm Good for Groups: Call ahead (closed 3:00-5:00pm) Atmosphere: Calm, comfortable
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