NYC Local Legends: Hector Espinal
There’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local. In our NYC Local Legends video series, notable New Yorkers share their perspectives on some of the five boroughs’ most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods. In this episode, Hector Espinal Jr., co-founder of the running club We Run Uptown (WRU Crew), takes us around his Washington Heights neighborhood.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Latino Culture in Washington Heights
Check out this diverse Manhattan neighborhood where an array of Latino businesses thrive.
El Malecon
This longtime uptown Dominican restaurant is a neighborhood favorite.
La Casa Del Mofongo
This cheerful Dominican restaurant draws crowds day and night.
Washington Heights / Inwood - Photo Gallery
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207 Prime
A cool spot with Latin vibes, 207 Prime Bar & Grill is a bar and grill in Inwood that features Steakhouse and Latin cuisine with a lively atmosphere and full bar.
Monsignor Kett Playground
This playground is named for Monsignor Francis J. Kett (1895-1969), pastor of nearby Saint Jude’s Roman Catholic Church.
Sir William's Dog Run in Fort Tryon Park
The perfect place for pups to burn off some of their boundless energy, Sir William's Dog Run is the City's largest enclosed, 24-hour dog park.
Saggio
This Washington Heights restaurant offers fresh and simple Southern Italian cooking, with handmade pastas and savory sauces.
Vines on Pine
This gourmet wine shop's selection is comprehensive, stocking everything from high-quality bargain wines priced under $10 to high-end organic and sulfite-free wines—alongside all the classic vino staples, as well, of course.
El Floridita
This Cuban diner-style restaurant serves up all the classics (with dashes of Caribbean and Dominican cuisine thrown in, as well)—fresh Cuban sandwiches, juicy chicken and rice, rich beef stew and chicken soup, peppered T-bone steak, heaping plates of rice and beans, and succulent sweet plantains—at any hour of the day or night.
Fito
Fito focuses on South American flavors with a mix of small plates, wine, and cocktails.
