Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
Go on a Monday night and enjoy the live band and 20s style swing dancing. Talk to the friendly dancers and ask them for a dance if you're keen.
I don't know why I'm not always here. Pool tables, ping pong, shuffle board and live jazz! What else could you want?
When I took the first bite of chocolate green tea lava cake, it spurted warm gooey deliciousness everywhere. So did I.
If you're lucky and he's there when you are, you'll be able to listen to a guy in the middle of the park playing a grand piano that he wheeled in to busk with!
Not just for commuters…tourists should take a ride not only for the fantastic views, but to go take a stroll around Roosevelt Island. A ride costs $2.25 each way.
Try the beef with chili. Wok-charred beef is tossed w/ kafir lime leaves & green beans, then bathed in a orange-tinted sauce of turmeric & Thai chilies. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.
You want the Akamaru Modern. I'll sit back and wait for you and your stomach to thank me for my advice.
If the only thing that comes off at the unmasking hour is the mask, you have done something wrong.
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
Looking for healthy food finds? Then look no further. The Union Square Green Market has an array of fresh produce and organic treats. Support your local farmers on Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat. Read more.
Go to burger joint in the Le Parker Meridian hotel. Nothing beats a dive burger joint in a four star hotel. You'll find Burger Joint behind the hotel concierge desk.
They serve their Cortado in a Gibraltar glass. Definitely the drink of choice - have it to stay with a slice of olive oil cake.
Some seriously amazing coffee! I was worried about quality of coffee here in NY, but I leave this place every morning with a smile on my face when I take my first sip!
Byron is from Melbourne and makes an amazing coffee from this unsuspecting converted nut roasting cart. Get the cortado or a flat white.
Highly affordable, unfussy, super-cool clothing. It's under $100 cashmere line is especially popular.
Home to one of the most extensive Scotch lists in New York City, Brandy Library offers more than 900 spirits and 100 cocktails.
Some of the best live jazz in the city every Tuesday night after 11:30. Be warned - it is crowded. $5 suggestion tip for the band.
New bar/arcade in the LES features 22 rotating games, a surprisingly sophisticated (yet reasonably priced) selection of wine and sake, craft beer pours, and 40s of Colt 45s (via Thrillist) Read more.
It feels like home! Amazing flat whites, and the food is excellent. Portobello Mushrooms and Corn Fritters are great choices but next time I'll get the Avo Smash with poached egg and prosciutto.
A small restaurant that does dessert "tasting menus," with wine too; if your ideal meal is three courses of dessert, this is your spot.
They make a delicious flat white and iced matcha latte, but be sure to check out the Golden Latte. This turmeric latte has a great flavour and might soon become the next trending 🇦🇺☕️
Hudson Eats, where you can order eats like Umami Burger or Mighty Quinn’s. Le District is also located here. French food market has various stations with the likes of cheese, bakery, butcher, etc.
The new World Trade Center with boutiques and specialty stores, plus convenience retail and malls brimming with global brands. Stores are located within the WTC Transportation Hub.
"Foodie heaven! 100+ vendors with diff. cuisines trying to feed you within a block radius. Bring an appetite, do tapas-style tastings, and relax with a view of the Manhattan skyline in the background"
Australian cafe, but done in a very subtle way. The give aways are the flat white and Avo toast, but also the Australian bands on the playlist, golden latte, muesli (not granola) and crumpets.
Located in the heart of Harlem, Red Rooster serves comfort food celebrating the roots of American cuisine and the diverse culinary traditions of the neighborhood. — Mamajo
This place has started getting popular! I recommend the Sausage Biscuit, but the Cuban biscuit, avocado biscuit and pancake stack are also great. Great selection of fancy teas too.
Get the akamaru modern if it's your first time -- by far the most popular. Otherwise, the spicy miso ramen at the bottom of the menu. And obviously, you need to the pork buns. Better than momofuku.
It's hard to encompass how well designed and exemplary the experience of this bar is. You should go here.
Excellent new coffee shop in the area. Doughnut Plant doughnuts, cookies, flat whites and other espresso drinks.
Unique concept executed well by bartender Nico de Soto & team: each drink features a single spice. The namesake drink is sprayed with mace from an antique perfume atomizer before it is served.
They'll give you a one ounce pour for half the price of a two ounce pour! An excuse to try more Scotch.
Try Project #1: The deconstructed latte. Espresso then steamed milk and then your latte. A great way to taste all the flavours.
