Things to Do in Lenox Hill, New York An Upper East Side pocket of old-guard polish: Bemelmans Bar's murals at the Carlyle, Daniel Boulud's flagship Daniel, and the 1845 Temple Emanu-El. The Mount Vernon Hotel Museum preserves a 19th-century carriage house among the boutiques.
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The Frick Collection ★ 4.6 · 4.9k· $$ ★
art museum in New York City
Mon 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Mount Vernon Hotel Museum ★
Historic stone former carriage house & hotel offering a look at 19th-century New York life.
Mon–Tue 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wed 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Thu–Fri 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Temple Emanu-El ★ 4.7 · 319
Iconic synagogue from 1845 known for its ornate facade, plus a museum of Jewish culture.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 5 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Rowan Upper East Side ★ 4.8 · 871
A location offering safe ear piercing services for all ages, performed by licensed nurses using hypoallergenic jewelry and various piercing methods.
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 6 PM
Fri 9:30 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 7 PM
Society of Illustrators ★ 4.7 · 482
Hip museum exhibiting illustrative works providing live drawing sessions & an on-site eatery.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 5 PM
Sat 11 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed
NETO Chocolatier ★ 5.0 · 148· $1–10
A family-owned and operated small-batch kosher chocolatier located in New York City.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 6 PM
Fri 11 AM – 4 PM
Sat Closed
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Park East Synagogue
modern Orthodox synagogue in the Manhattan, New York
Cheim & Read ★ 4.6 · 280
Modern masters & current art stars are featured in rotating shows at this renowned Chelsea space.
Citarella Gourmet Market - Upper East Side ★ 4.4 · 937
Enduring outpost specializing in baked goods, seafood, meats, housemade pasta & prepared foods.
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 8 PM
Brazilian Market NYC
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 7 PM
Sat 9 AM – 5 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Lenox Hill · $100+
Chef Daniel Boulud's eponymous restaurant is a classic New York restaurant.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun 5 PM – 9:30 PM · $100+
The Carlyle Hotel's sophisticated, upscale piano bar, adorned with Ludwig Bemelmans' famed murals.
Mon–Wed 12 PM – 12 AM
Thu 12 PM – 12:30 AM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Shaken Not Stirred ★ 4.9 · 707· $20–70
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 1 AM
Thu–Fri 3 PM – 2 AM
Sat 2 PM – 2 AM
Sun 2 PM – 12 AM · $$$$
Café Boulud occupies a prime corner on the Upper East Side, where a polished Art Deco–inspired dining room sets the tone for an elegant experience.
Mon 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites ★ 4.6 · 1.7k· $20–30
Craft coffee, cocktails & brews are offered at this cool, rustic bar with sandwiches & snacks.
Mon–Wed 4 PM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Orsay ★ 4.3 · 981· $50–100
Its classic art nouveau styling makes this popular French brasserie de luxe infinitely more 7th arrondissement than Upper East Side.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Planning time in Lenox Hill?
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