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A New Kind of Fitness Studio Comes to the UES

A New Kind of Fitness Studio Comes to the UES

Late last year I wrote about a fitness studio in Brooklyn that was introducing a class that focused solely on stretching and it seems that trend is taking off. Stretch Relief is a new fitness studio on the Upper East Side that focuses solely on stretching and recovery — a part of fitness we often neglect. They offer three different […]

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Otto’s Tacos Opens Up a New Location

Otto’s Tacos Opens Up a New Location

I have yet to meet a person who doesn’t love tacos. And Otto’s Tacos is a well-known LA-inspired street style taco joint that has numerous locations throughout the city. Back in June, founder Otto Cedeno opened up their latest location on the Upper East Side, where customers can enjoy all of the fixings they’ve come to love at their East […]

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Get Your Jewish Fix at PJ Bernstein

Get Your Jewish Fix at PJ Bernstein

Nothing is quite as comforting as home-cooked Jewish food. It has the ability to bring you back to your childhood and make you feel at home. PJ Bernstein, a staple on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, has been serving up Jewish delicacies for over fifty years and is still going strong. The deli and diner offers diners everything from pastrami sandwiches […]

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Argentinian Cuisine on the Upper East Side

Argentinian Cuisine on the Upper East Side

Chimichurri Grill East is a stone’s throw away from Bloomingdale’s, but this peaceful stretch of 61st Street couldn’t feel farther away from the hustle and bustle of Midtown shopping. Soft lighting welcomes you into the bar at the base of this classic Upper East Side townhouse, where you have the option of dining in one of three rooms: the bar, […]

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Mel’s Burger Bar: Beer, Grub and Happiness

Mel’s Burger Bar: Beer, Grub and Happiness

If, like every other New Yorker, you don’t feel like waiting in line at Black Tap just to Instagram a milkshake, we suggest heading to Mel’s Burger Bar on the Upper East Side (there’s also a second location on the Upper West). More options and more fun, this burger locale was made for lax bros but entices all. It’s casual […]

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Caffé Dei Fiori: Italian As It’s Meant To Be

Caffé Dei Fiori: Italian As It’s Meant To Be

Manhattan’s Upper East Side is known for expensive shopping, elegant brownstones and impeccable dining. Caffé Dei Fiori fits right in among its peers, serving fresh, house-made Italian cuisine in a small, but chic space in the 70s. With two floors, and prime viewing of bustling Lexington Avenue, the space is rather intimate, and decorated with bright and colorful pieces that […]

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Hide Away at the Upper East Side’s 1633

Hide Away at the Upper East Side’s 1633

As someone who reviews restaurants for a living, it’s always a wonderful treat when one really surprises you. Such is the case with recently opened 1633, located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. You won’t be able to sneak a peek inside, as small porthole-type windows guard against sidewalk rubberneckers. And instead of entering through the main dining room like most […]

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The Upper East Side’s New Speakeasy: The Gilroy

The Upper East Side’s New Speakeasy: The Gilroy

The Upper East Side tends to be a bit of a war zone these days with the endless construction in preparation for a subway line with a questionable timeline. Nestled in among the madness is a quiet bar with speakeasy vibes, geared more towards a night cap and a late night bite then a post-work drink you probably needed four hours ago. The […]

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The Best Soup Dumplings In New York? Head Uptown!

The Best Soup Dumplings In New York? Head Uptown!

Soup dumplings are quietly creeping up in the culinary scene to become the new Cronut. If you haven’t noticed, it’s one of those dishes that gets a mention every time the gang gathers to grab Chinese food. Everyone has their favorite and folks flock from all over to try the latest incarnation. Well, if you haven’t ventured north of Canal Street […]

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The UES Keeps It Classy with Swifty’s

The UES Keeps It Classy with Swifty’s

Located on the posh Upper East Side of Manhattan sits Swifty’s, a quaint, yet sophisticated restaurant that its regulars can’t stop raving about. I came across Swifty’s while searching for a special place to dine for my upcoming birthday, and it seemed like the perfect Upper East excursion for my special day. At first glance, Swifty’s seems to exude those […]

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