TAP is an all-day counter-service spot on the Upper West Side where you should pick up savory Brazilian tapioca crepes for lunch.

This is the UWS location of a Dominican restaurant in Washington Heights where you should be ordering rotisserie chicken.

If you want to eat delicious almond croissants and cookies on the UES, head to Orwasher's.

If you’re looking to have a fun group dinner by 96th Street on the UWS, Moonrise Izakaya is the best choice.

Daily Provisions on the Upper West Side is an excellent all-day cafe that’s one of the best places in the neighborhood for a quick meal.

Nobody Told Me is a casual cocktail bar on the Upper West Side that’s perfect for when you need to catch up with a friend and drink something great.

Leyla is a Turkish restaurant on the UWS that works well for a date or a nice-but-not-formal dinner near Central Park.

Miznon North is a full-service Israeli restaurant on the UWS with other locations in Tel Aviv, Paris, and a counter in Chelsea Market.

The Tang is a great spot on the Upper West Side to sit down and grab a casual bowl of noodles.

Made In New York is one of our favorite slice spots on the Upper West Side. Get a square slice with pepperoni, and grab a handful of napkins.

Angaar is a two-floor Indian restaurant on the UWS that’s great for vegetarians.

Smoke Jazz & Supper Club is a jazz spot with great cocktails on the Upper West Side.

A great spot in Central Park to sunbathe, play frisbee, or meet someone new.

Cafe Du Soleil is a casual French restaurant near Columbia on the UWS with classic bistro food and some nice outdoor seating.

Momofuku Noodle Bar 2.0 (in the Time Warner Center) still has a downtown feel, and the food is really good.

Mama’s Too is a tiny pizza place on the Upper West Side, and it’s where you’ll find some of the best slices in the area. Get the square pepperoni one.