Washington Heights, Inwood,
Marble Hill
by Raanan Geberer
If you’re hungry or thirsty, try Coogan’s
on Broadway, north of 168th Street. It’s named for Coogan’s
Bluff, where the old Polo Grounds, home of the New York Giants, was built.
Although the bluff was farther south, Coogan’s contains some original seats
from the Polo Grounds. Columnist Jim Dwyer called Coogan’s "the most
integrated bar in America." Everyone comes here—hospital employees,
residents of the surrounding Dominican community, local cops. A neighborhood
theater group also sometimes performs at Coogan’s. As for the food, "it’s
way above what you would expect from your local bar," says manager Peter
Walsh. "It’s not pub grub."
If you just want dessert, you can venture to one of the two Carrot Tops,
on Broadway at either 164th Street, or at 218th in Inwood.
If you’re hungry or thirsty, try Coogan’s
on Broadway, north of 168th Street. It’s named for Coogan’s
Bluff, where the old Polo Grounds, home of the New York Giants, was built.
Although the bluff was farther south, Coogan’s contains some original seats
from the Polo Grounds. Columnist Jim Dwyer called Coogan’s "the most
integrated bar in America." Everyone comes here—hospital employees,
residents of the surrounding Dominican community, local cops. A neighborhood
theater group also sometimes performs at Coogan’s. As for the food, "it’s
way above what you would expect from your local bar," says manager Peter
Walsh. "It’s not pub grub."