If you’ve got a free day, a date to stroll with, and haven’t been to the Upper East Side lately, you’re in luck. The possibilities are almost endless, which is great, but can also make for some overwhelming choices. Here are some suggestions to get you started and keep you on-track:

Eat

1. Fred's at Barney's, 660 Madison Ave – try the club sandwiches with a side of eavesdropping
2. Le Bilboquet, 25 East 63rd – good bistro food and a chic Euro scene
3. 3 Guys Restaurant, 960 Madison – slum it, Upper East Side-style
4. Bemelmans Bar, 35 East 76th – step into a Woody Allen movie with cocktails at the bar

Shop

5. Barney's, 660 Madison Ave – the epicenter of NYC shopping, perfect for couples
6. Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth (Women’s) & 745 Fifth (Men’s) – divide & conquer
7. Nike Town, 6 East 57th Street – sneakers raised to an art form
8. Scoop, 1273-1277 Third Ave – twin boutiques for men & women

Do

9. Central Park, if the weather is good, meander before you shop to see the heart of NYC
10. Central Park Zoo, near 64th & Fifth – sea lions, penguins and polar bears – oh my!
11. The Whitney Museum of American Art, 945 Madison Ave – world-class contemporary art