The Upper West Side Guide
It’s more than strollers and Zabar’s. Here’s where to find the neighborhood’s real character, from pre-theater cocktails to the city's most essential appetizing counter.
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Morningside Heights.
Classical Music in NYC: 16 Ways to Go on a Budget
Hear world class music for less. Our guide covers free tickets at the Met Opera, $20 seats at Carnegie Hall, and free concerts at Juilliard and Trinity Church.
Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: October 2 to October 4
The Strokes hit Queens, the New York Film Festival takes over Lincoln Center, and fall festivals arrive across the boroughs.
The Best Places to Write and Work Creatively in NYC
Find your muse at these quiet, inspiring nooks across the city, from stunning public library reading rooms to cozy cafes that actually tolerate laptops.
The Best Board Game Cafes in New York City
Where to roll the dice, pull a card, and drink a good beer while you ruin your friendships over Catan.
The Best Holiday Markets in New York City
Get into the festive spirit and shop local at New York's famous winter villages.
The Best Independent Bookstores in New York City
Twenty-five shops across four boroughs where the staff picks are sharp, the readings are free and nobody minds if you browse for an hour and buy one paperback.
Things to Do in New York in October 2026
Film festival premieres, 300 buildings unlocked for a weekend, a dog costume parade, Diwali in Times Square and the best night of the year on Sixth Avenue.
