Built in 1806 the museum was once the heart of Boston's 19th century African American community, & the site of Frederick Douglass's 1860 speech. Today it's a showcase of black community organization.
whatever you do, drop an egg on your pizza. delicious. if you're not sure which one, perhaps get a pepperoni with egg on top
Hair cutting at its finest. Check it out, you will not be disappointed, especially if you are in need of a new barber. Read more.
The high-living Cipriani boys make a killer chicken club loaded with bacon and homemade mayo - it's one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more.
Often called "Grand Central Station," which is technically the nearby Post Office, there are 44 platforms, 67 tracks and it covers 48 acres.
Cal Mex has never been better here than at this San Francisco-style burrito joint. The carne asada tacos are one of our faves, bulging with tender marinated steak. Don't forget to spring for the guac
Did you order the bone marrow? If you didn't then you are simply doing it wrong. Flag down your server and correct your mistake.
This lower east side staple might be dreary from the front, but inside is a covered garden and often, customers with their adorable pet dogs. Read more.
This 42-year-old arena is preparing to undergo a wholesale overhaul for $775-$850 million. It'll include floor-level luxury suites and two pedestrian bridges suspended over the playing surface. Read more.
Consider the house-made pastas ($17-$18) or the popular charred octopus with chorizo dish ($16). Read more.
I love Bergdorf Men's store! I'd buy one of everything in there if I could. - Mike Ruiz, The A-List: New York
Pies-n-Thighs is back to its leggy tricks with lard-fried chicken, Carolina pulled pork, fried catfish and a host of blood-flow-inhibiting sides like mac and cheese, grits, hush puppies, and biscuits.
The "Caddilac Man," a neighborhood fixture whose real name is Thomas Wagner, lived here before moving into an apartment in 2007. But he left his cart affixed to the area, stirring a community debate. Read more.
Standouts include the chicken skin fried chicken ($9), a Cuban sandwich with cornichons ($7), and fantastic frozen banana custard ($4). Read more.
The crown reopened in summer 2009 for the first time since 9/11 and will be open until 2011 when it is closed for renovations. Read more.
Beautiful circle. Plus no biking, rollerblading or skateboarding on this site. Read more.
There is no better place to shop for clothes, shoes, and jewelry than these stores. Their selections are so thoughtful and radical in every way. -Ashley Merriman, Top Chef
The Andrew J. Barberi smashed into this terminal on May 8, 2010, after a mechanical problem prevented the crew from slowing down the vessel and easing it into the pier. Read more.
Power lunching in Midtown? Try this French Vietnamese bistro, where popular menu items include Bun du Riz, a rice noodle dish made with sawleaf herb and spicy pork ($18). Read more.
Now you can pick up a boxed-lunch to take to the High Line from the Iron Chef's sprawling spot. The multi-course meal includes salad, miso soup, a California roll, sushi, and bottled water. Read more.
The best happy hour ever! Stop by weekdays from 4:30 to 6:30 and weekends from 3 to 5 for free appetizers like fried risotto balls with any wine or cocktail.
Great selection of organic products and great selection of sugar derivatives for people with diabetes. I did a dinner and made desserts using Stevia. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
Zum Schneider celebrates its b-day with beer, pig on a spit, & a performance by the owner's band, Mösl Franzi & the JaJaJas. Swig the beers from Haufbräuhaus Traunstein while available. Read more.
Though this pharmacy is now owned by The Limited, they maintain their independent feel, carrying their own line of products along with more typical merchandise. Read more.
The vibe changes every year at this rooftop bar atop the Met. This season, check out the Starn brothers' labyrinthine bamboo installation: a sculpture you can climb—if you buy a ticket and wear flats. Read more.
An under-the-radar, rustic-with-worn-floorboards joint serving classic romance dishes. It's also tucked way out on 10th Avenue, which means you're taking a cab together - wherever you're going.
The new voice of Yankee Stadium — replacing the legendary Bob Sheppard, who died in July 2010 — is Paul Olden. He was working as a part-time sports anchor in Los Angeles when the Yankees called. Read more.
Bread bakers are mad geniuses & none fit the description better than the quirky Jim Lahey. His pane Pugliese (a crunchy, dark-brown loaf) and pizza Bianca (an airy flatbread) are NY food masterpieces. Read more.
