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NYC Things to-do
Murray's Cheese is one of NYC Things to-do.

1. Murray's Cheese

9.5
254 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · West Village · 265 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of NYC Things to-do.

2. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1450 tips and reviews

3. Mermaid Oyster Bar

9.0
79 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 270 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Lobster roll and old bay fries - must haves. Sit by the bar window for some good people watching.

4. Black Market

110 Avenue A (E 7th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 102 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This East Village spot has one of the best burgers in town so don't leave without trying it. There are knowledgable bartenders here as well if you're looking for a good cocktail.

5. The Pony Bar

637 10th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 281 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Lots of rare microbrews from all over the U.S, and only 5 bucks each! Their massive beer list is constantly changing so talk to one of the knowledgeable bartenders if you're unsure what to get.

6. Kashkaval Cheese Market

856 9th Ave (btwn 55th & 56th), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 83 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: It's a cheese shop, a fondue restaurant, a wine bar, and a Mediterranean restaurant all in one. Split the sampler plate and get a taste of it all.

7. S'MAC

7.8
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 283 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Do you love mac n cheese? Then you won't know what to do with yourself here. Flavors from buffalo chicken to cajun to masala to philly cheesesteak, our mouths are watering already!

8. Milk Bar

8.3
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Small location that packs a tasty punch. Our favorite is the Crack Pie, it tastes like caramel and just melts in your mouth.

9. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: We dream of the pork buns and pork sausage & rice cakes here, but if you have to choose, get the pork buns and experience taste buds heaven.

10. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Who goes to a noodle bar and orders fried chicken? We do! Ask your server to recommend what to eat with it, you won't be disappointed.

11. Il Laboratorio del Gelato

9.0
188 Ludlow St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Lower East Side · 345 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: White everything at this lab-like ice cream shop. A cool, modern atmosphere serving up unique and delicious ice cream. We love the honey lavender and black sesame!

12. 'inoteca

98 Rivington St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 85 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate, plus their egg truffle is to die for.

13. Tartine

8.4
253 W 11th St (W. 4th), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 224 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: BYOB and get the croque-monsieur. This place is also great for a weekend brunch but leave the plastic at home - it's cash only.

14. Strand Bookstore

9.5
828 Broadway (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Greenwich Village · 593 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The best bookstore in the city. 4 floors with tons and tons of books from best sellers to rare unknowns. Find some gems in the $1 section and carry them home in one of their famous tote bags.

15. Quantum Leap

226 Thompson St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 73 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The veggie burgers are as good as it gets and they're light on the wallet too. If you're not big on vegetarian cuisine, the food here just might make you change your mind.

16. Doughnut Plant

9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 429 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The city's best donuts are at this LES establishment. Get there early to get them when they're hot right out of the oven! Try the Tres Leches and Crème Brûlée, they're fantastic!

17. Kyotofu

705 9th Ave (btwn 48th & 49th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 97 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Soy based Japanese desserts here and deserving of all their praise. We recommend the black sesame tofu or the green tea crème brulee.

18. Max Brenner

8.6
841 Broadway (btwn E 13th & E 14th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Greenwich Village · 675 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Just south of Union Square, this specialty dessert bar makes some delectable chocolaty treats. We highly recommend the chocolate pizza!

19. Fredi Sandwich Bar

28 E 12th St, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 16 tips and reviews

BlackboardEatsBlackboardEats: You may notice several menu items are named for Queen songs, and we suggest trying the We Will Rock You (breakfast sandwich with Black Forest Ham). Read more.

20. The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck

New York, NY
Food Truck · NoMad · 62 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: get a giant cone of dulce de leche, vanilla, dipped in chocolate and topped with sea salt...on your face.

21. Sundaes and Cones

8.9
95 E 10th St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 291 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Delicious and reinvented homemade ice cream – try the Wasabi, Ginger or Corn flavors. They also make amazing custom ice cream cakes.

22. Obscura Antiques and Oddities

207 Avenue A (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Antique Store · East Village · 31 tips and reviews

BC .BC 😎🎶: Oddities and antiques in abundance. Ventriloquist dolls, dentist equipment, teeth, stuffed birds, skulls, old pharmacy bottles, you name it, it's here.

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is one of NYC Things to-do.

23. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

307 W 26th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Chelsea · 171 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: UCBT is the best place to laugh at funny people before they end up on TV. Nearly every sitcom on NBC’s Thursday-night lineup features performers who honed their craft at the Chelsea venue. Read more.

Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg is one of NYC Things to-do.

24. Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg

50 Kent Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea will move to its winter location on November 26. Read more.

New Museum is one of NYC Things to-do.

25. New Museum

7.9
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews
PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of NYC Things to-do.

26. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. is one of NYC Things to-do.

27. Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

7.9
372 5th Ave (at 5th St), Brooklyn, NY
Toy Store · Central Slope · 28 tips and reviews
Barcade is one of NYC Things to-do.

28. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

29. Alpha Donuts

45-16 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, NY
Donut Shop · 32 tips and reviews

SamanthaSamantha: The pancakes are buttery & delicious!

Chop Shop is one of NYC Things to-do.

30. Chop Shop

7.9
254 10th Ave (25th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 41 tips and reviews
The Ides at Wythe Hotel is one of NYC Things to-do.

31. The Ides at Wythe Hotel

80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel Bar · Williamsburg · 162 tips and reviews
Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) is one of NYC Things to-do.

32. Museum of Mathematics (MoMath)

6.9
11 E 26th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Science Museum · NoMad · 61 tips and reviews
The Strand Smokehouse is one of NYC Things to-do.

33. The Strand Smokehouse

25-27 Broadway (at Crescent St), Astoria, NY
BBQ Joint · Astoria · 194 tips and reviews
Maison Premiere is one of NYC Things to-do.

34. Maison Premiere

9.1
298 Bedford Ave (btwn S 1st & Grand St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Williamsburg · 446 tips and reviews
Employees Only is one of NYC Things to-do.

35. Employees Only

8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews
Angel’s Share is one of NYC Things to-do.

36. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: I always sit in back or near a window. watch snow. bonus points if you score the couch all the way in back: that's my spot

37. Smallpox Hospital

7.9
East Rd, New York, NY
Historic and Protected Site · Roosevelt Island · 10 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Steavenson: Spoooooky

38. Irish Hunger Memorial

Vesey St & North End Ave, New York, NY
Memorial Site · Battery Park City · 38 tips and reviews

Charles R.Charles Rogers: Walk up an Irish hillside, in Manhattan.

39. Green-Wood Cemetery

9.2
500 25th St (at 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cemetery · Greenwood Heights · 71 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Visit the graves of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Leonard Bernstein and Mae West; and check out the 1911 chapel designed by the same firm behind Grand Central Terminal.

40. Nunu Chocolates

529 Atlantic Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Chocolate Store · Boerum Hill · 34 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: you know what? the frozen hot chocolate, that's what.

Sunny's is one of NYC Things to-do.

41. Sunny's

9.3
253 Conover St (at Beard St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Red Hook · 90 tips and reviews
The Owl Farm is one of NYC Things to-do.

42. The Owl Farm

9.1
297 9th St (btwn 4th & 5th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Central Slope · 86 tips and reviews