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MORNINGSIDE
HEIGHTS
RESTAURANTS
1
Amir's Falafel
Monday-Friday: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.,
Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
A Middle Eastern mainstay, Amir's doesn't hesitate to use
spice and garlic. Prices are reasonable.
2
Columbia Bagels
Open 24 hours
The bagels are always hot; plenty of bagel and cream cheese
varieties.
3
Hungarian Pastry Shop
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.,
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.,
Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Wonderful homemade pastries in a setting just right for hanging
out. Some see it as the anti-Starbucks.
4
Ollie's Noodles
Daily: 7 a.m.-2 a.m.
Just steps away from Barnard's gate, Ollie's serves up large
portions of tasty Chinese food at reasonable prices. Crowded
at lunchtime.
5
Tom's Restaurant
Sunday-Thursday: 6 a.m.-2 a.m.,
Friday-Saturday: 24 hours
Made famous by Suzanne Vega's song "Tom's Diner" and by Seinfeld,
Tom's has been owned by the same Greek family for about half
a century. Good diner food.
6
V & T Pizzeria
Daily: 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m.
Said to be the best pizza on the Upper West Side.
7
West End Gate
In the 1950s and '60s, this bar/restaurant was a haunt of
Jack Kerouac (it's mentioned by name in one of his novels).
STORES
8
Columbia University Bookstore
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Saturday-Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
9
Labyrinth Books
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.,
Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Specializes in scholarly titles.
10
Mondel's Chocolates
Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.,
Sunday: noon-6 p.m.
Mondel's has been satisfying chocolate cravings for about
50 years with its truffles, creams, pretzels, and more.
11
Papyrus Books
Monday--Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m.,
Sunday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Specializes in new fiction, literary criticism, philosophy,
travel, and computer books. Good periodical section.
12
M2m market
7 a.m.- midnight, daily
Asian market and grocery.
PLACES OF INTEREST
13
Grant's Tomb
President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife are entombed above
ground at this national landmark. A small museum covers his
life and career.
14 Interchurch
Center
Home to the American headquarters of many Protestant denominations
as well as the National Council of Churches.
15
Low Memorial Library
Part of the New York City Register of Historic Places, Low
Memorial Library is the centerpiece of Columbia's campus.
Its steps are one of the most popular outdoor hangouts in
New York City.
16
Riverside Church
The church's bell tower offers a great view of the city--a
trip to the top costs $2.
17
Riverside Park
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (who also created Central
Park), Riverside Park offers a quiet space to walk, exercise,
eat al fresco, read, or just relax along the Hudson River.
18
Cathedral of St. John the Divine
Under construction since 1892, this cathedral is the world's
largest. The seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Manhattan, the
cathedral is the site of concerts, films, and readings.
19
Studio Museum in Harlem
Wednesday-Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
Saturday-Sunday: 1 p.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Adults $5
Exhibitions of black art and culture. Lectures, concerts,
poetry readings.
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