"The Upper East Side is a classic. It has never chased the trends, which is exactly what makes it cool. In a city of constant change, there exists here a sense of timeless familiarity, where you can still find the quintessential New York City immortalized in Breakfast at Tiffany's, Sex and the City, and, yes, Gossip Girl."
"Which brings me to my next point, that the posh Upper East Side most out-of-towners are familiar with is but one slice of this deceptively large neighborhood, beginning at 59th Street and ending (by most accounts) at 96th Street. Within these borders are three micro-neighborhoods-Lenox Hill, Yorkville, and Carnegie Hill-each with their own distinct vibe."
"I recommend all visitors stroll past the blocks of Gilded Age townhomes and window-shop along Madison, but I also suggest venturing past Park Avenue for a stop into the community's longtime mom-and-pop establishments and local favorites. It is here you will find such gems as Anthony Bourdain's favorite pastrami sandwich, a South African wine bar with a killer happy hour, old-school Italian bastions patronized by the likes of Joan Didion and Paul McCartney, and quiet park benches overlooking the East River."
The Upper East Side spans roughly 59th to 96th Street and contains three micro-neighborhoods: Lenox Hill, Yorkville, and Carnegie Hill. The neighborhood balances timeless, posh character with pockets of community-oriented mom-and-pop businesses east of Park Avenue. Visitors can stroll past Gilded Age townhomes and window-shop along Madison Avenue, then seek local eateries and bars offering items like Anthony Bourdain's favorite pastrami and a South African wine bar with a notable happy hour. Relatively lower rents on the east end have attracted younger professionals and creatives, prompting new openings such as Chez Fifi and Hoexter's that inject energy into the dining scene.
Read at Conde Nast Traveler
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