Upper West Side Bagels, Science and Georgian Dining
Browse provisions at Zabar's, explore the Gilder Center's architecture and insect displays, then share Georgian dishes on Amsterdam Avenue on the Upper West Side.
Upper West Side Food, Science and Dining
Zabar's on Broadway
Start at Zabar's on the Upper West Side for hand-sliced smoked fish. Pair it with fresh bagels from the market. Food counters fill the ground floor. Kitchen housewares occupy the upstairs department. The address is 2245 Broadway. Monday through Saturday, the market opens at 8:00 AM and closes at 7:30 PM. Sunday hours run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Plan this stop before the museum visit.
Gilder Center on Columbus Avenue
The Gilder Center opens daily at 10:00 AM and closes at 5:30 PM. Make this the afternoon stop before dinner. Its address is 415 Columbus Ave. Inside, sculpted pale walls curve around arched openings beneath skylights. The stadium tiered seating offers a place to pause and study those forms. The exhibits include a butterfly vivarium. Insect displays and dedicated educational spaces add places to explore with children.
Saperavi on Amsterdam Avenue
Settle into Saperavi for a group dinner built around Georgian comfort food. Cheese bread arrives with a soft crust filled with cheese, egg, and butter. Slow-cooked lamb and cold eggplant rolls give diners contrasting choices, while outdoor seating offers another place to eat. The restaurant welcomes diners Monday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Find it at 410 Amsterdam Ave in Manhattan.
