Time Out readers have spoken, and below are the venues they named their absolute favorite in the Upper West Side. So the next time you’re in the area and in need of food, drink or retail therapy, make a beeline for these places and you won’t go far wrong.

Time Out Love New York Awards 2014: Upper West Side
A local’s guide to the Upper West Side. Here are the area’s top local stores, bars, coffee shops, music venues and restaurants.
The winners
The runners-up
The full list of winners by category
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