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UES gems
Butterfield Market is one of UES gems.

1. Butterfield Market

7.9
1114 Lexington Ave (at 78th St.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 35 tips and reviews
Michael's, The Consignment Shop for Women is one of UES gems.

2. Michael's, The Consignment Shop for Women

7.6
1125 Madison Ave (84th and Madison Ave), New York, NY
Women's Store · Upper East Side · 10 tips and reviews

3. Papaya King

179 E 86th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Upper East Side · 117 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: For those days when you just want a hot dog. Don't be afraid to step outside your hot dog comfort zone by trying one of the customer created Royal Franks.

Ladurée is one of UES gems.

4. Ladurée

9.1
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 256 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: If you haven't been the the Maison Ladurée in Paris, this is a must. If you have been, this is still a must. At $2.75 per macaron, feel free to splurge. We recommend the salted caramel.

Ryan's Daughter is one of UES gems.

5. Ryan's Daughter

8.4
350 E 85th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 66 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Not quite a dive bar but certainly not an upscale joint, just a good local spot. They've got pool, darts, and even a basketball game to pass the time. Plus who can argue with free potato chips?

The Auction House is one of UES gems.

6. The Auction House

7.6
300 E 89th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Yorkville · 62 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: It's dark, seductive, romantic, and a gem of a speakeasy. If you're lucky you can snag a seat on a couch.

H&H Bagels is one of UES gems.

7. H&H Bagels

8.3
1551 2nd Ave (at E 80th St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Yorkville · 159 tips and reviews
Jones Wood Foundry is one of UES gems.

8. Jones Wood Foundry

8.4
401 E 76th St (btwn York & 1st Ave.), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Upper East Side · 156 tips and reviews
Jbird Cocktails is one of UES gems.

9. Jbird Cocktails

339 E 75th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Upper East Side · 71 tips and reviews
Bemelmans Bar is one of UES gems.

10. Bemelmans Bar

9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Enter Bemelmans in the Carlyle Hotel through an unassuming door off the lobby. Expensive drinks but one of the finest atmospheres in the city, complete with dim lighting and a piano player.

Uptown Local is one of UES gems.

11. Uptown Local

1606 1st Ave (btwn E 83rd & E 84th St), New York, NY
Gastropub · Yorkville · 13 tips and reviews
American Trash Inc is one of UES gems.

12. American Trash Inc

1471 1st Ave (btwn E 76th & E 77th St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Upper East Side · 31 tips and reviews
Iggy's is one of UES gems.

13. Iggy's

6.4
1452 2nd Ave (btwn E 75th & E 76th St.), New York, NY
Karaoke Bar · Upper East Side · 49 tips and reviews