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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]https://thewallace.com/

This is a lovely and quiet hotel in my neighborhood. It has a chic and cozy lounge, and it’s near the subway, restaurants, and the parks.

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Thank you - great suggestion.[/quote]

If you do choose this, some neighborhood highlights that are off the beaten path . . .

• Riverside Park---it's a block from the hotel, and has river views and a quieter vibe than Central Park
• NY Historical Society---an interesting museum without the crowds of it's neighbor, AMNH, and it has a nice gift shop and a lovely restaurant for lunch 
• If you're there on a Sunday, there is a longstanding flea market at 77th & Columbus Ave in the public school playground and cafeteria

. . . and some restaurant suggestions (it's not the best restaurant destination, but there are some of my favorites) . . .

• Owls Tail---creative cocktail lounge, reservations usually required
• Red Farm---popular and bustling farm-to-table asian that's close to The Wallace
• Pig & Khao---Filipino inspired fusion with a downtown vibe and younger crowd
• Cafe Luxembourg---an UWS classic, old-school bistro with flattering lighting
• Nice Matin---another bistro-style restaurant, great wine list
• Friend of a Farmer---farm-to-table in a cozy and upscale setting
• Sempre Oggi---more farm-to-table, this in a contemporary setting with Italian influences
• Layla---Turkish cuisine that's really delicious and a little different than the typical Mediterranean menu, cute dining area in a brownstone
• Sushi Ishikawa---outrageously delicious omakase in a speakeasy-style space that seats only a dozen or so people
• Elea---Greek, very good, very busy 
• Osteria Accademia---Italian with a cute dining room that feels like a library
• Spiga---no frills setting, excellent Italian food, accommodating and friendly owners
• Tasca---Latin fusion, great service
• Joe's Steam Rice Rolls---absolute hole in the wall, but it's do-not-miss for an inexpensive and satisfying lunch (tip--the sauces are the bomb)
• Mama's Too---some claim it's the best pizza in NYC, but beware that it's not your typical NYC slice if you want that

. . . and for coffee, dessert, etc. . . .

• Salt & Straw---ice cream is all the rage up here right now, and this one stands out
• Gentile---if you prefer gelato
• La Farine Pâtisserie--for coffee and croissants 
• Billy's Bakery---for cupcakes (I prefer it to Magnolia Bakery, but that's also an option)
• Janie's pie cookies---tiny basement storefront is easy to miss, but the pie cookies are different and delicious
• Levain---if you must, but I don't care for those viral cookies
• Solid State Coffee---independent neighborhood gem that stands out amongst tons of coffee chains

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