1. The Pharmacy

8.9
731 McFerrin Ave (West Eastland Ave), Nashville, TN
Beer Garden · Greenwood · 295 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Boasting an impressive selection of German wurst and bier, as well as an old-school soda fountain serving phosphate libations, milkshakes and ice cream sodas. Read more.

2. The Pharmacy

8.9
731 McFerrin Ave (West Eastland Ave), Nashville, TN
Beer Garden · Greenwood · 295 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Make sure to try the tater tots and sweet potato fries! Read more.

3. Nashville Farmers Market

8.4
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN
Farmers Market · 108 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Divided into three distinct areas with hundreds of local farmers and artisans. The main pavilions are joined by a central food court where you can pick up fresh produce or a quick bite. Read more.

4. The Turnip Truck Natural Market

9.1
970 Woodland St (S 10th St), Nashville, TN
Health Food Store · Historic Edgefield · 10 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A locally owned full-service Natural Foods Market, with a yummy hot bar, salad bar and fresh juice counter. Grab some groceries for the evening, or take a seat inside or outside to enjoy your meal. Read more.

5. Marathon Music Works

8.4
1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN
Music Venue · 26 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: One of Nashville’s newest locally owned and operated concert spaces, this venue has a beautiful open, loft-like feel. Parking is typically easy, but be safe and check the show schedule to plan ahead. Read more.

6. Corsair Distillery & Taproom

8.5
1200 Clinton St #110 (12th Ave N), Nashville, TN
Distillery · 54 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The outdoor courtyard area has magical lights strung and a peaceful vibe. It’s a bit hard to find, so ask someone around the building if you can’t find it. Read more.

7. The Bang Candy Company

8.0
700 Clinton St, Nashville, TN
Food Truck · 15 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Marshmallows dipped in chocolate and other forms of candy might be their specialty, but homemade cookies, scones and tasty lunch treats are surprisingly delicious as well. Read more.

8. The Bang Candy Company

8.0
700 Clinton St, Nashville, TN
Food Truck · 15 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Don’t be fooled, this is much more than a candy store. Pop a caramel in your brewed-by-the-cup coffee and enjoy. Read more.

9. Wildhorse Saloon

7.4
120 2nd Ave N (btwn Commerce St & Broadway), Nashville, TN
Country Dance Club · 93 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Learn how to line dance while enjoying a live band, or people watch over greasy grub and drinks. Read more.

10. Daedalus Books and Music Warehouse Outlet

9645 Gerwig Ln (Snowden River Pkwy), Columbia, MD
Coworking Space · 3 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Offers great discounts on books! Read more.

11. Carma's Cafe

7.7
3120 Saint Paul St (32nd Street), Baltimore, MD
Café · Charles Village · 32 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Off the main strip, quaint and a perfect spot to sip coffee while reading the CITYPAPER. Start with a breakfast of homemade Icelandic-style yogurt or granola before heading to the BMA. Read more.

12. The Book Thing

8.6
3001 Vineyard Ln (btwn Barclay And Greenmount), Baltimore, MD
Bookstore · Abell · 25 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Free books for the price of a smile. Read more.

13. Iggie's

7.7
818 N Calvert St (at E Read St.), Baltimore, MD
Pizzeria · Mount Vernon · 45 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Local brick oven pizza and BYOB plus all the tips are donated to a local charity. Dog friendly. Read more.

14. Dukem Restaurant

7.7
1100 Maryland Ave (at Chase St), Baltimore, MD
Ethiopian Restaurant · Mid-Town Belvedere · 20 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Authentic Ethopian, more than enough to share! And you get to eat with your hands. Read more.

15. Dangerously Delicious Pies

8.8
2839 Odonnell St (at S Linwood Ave.), Baltimore, MD
Pie Shop · Canton · 50 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Sweet and savory plus they will ship them anywhere in the U.S. for you. In their words: “a force to be reckoned with.” Read more.

16. Tarallucci e Vino Restaurant

7.9
15 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 153 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The lattes and pan au chocolat are delicious. The bulgar wheat salad in the spring is fantastic, too.

17. MoMA Theater

8.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Great movies, but some seriously bad Chex mix. Avoid the snacks and stay for the films.

18. Brooklyn Museum

9.3
200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · Prospect Park · 424 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: If you're visiting over the weekend, the first Saturday of each month is free. Great chance to check out art in a beautiful location.

19. Bogota Latin Bistro

8.7
141 5th Ave (at St. Johns Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Colombian Restaurant · North Slope · 251 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Their garlic chicken is amazing, my favorite nighttime delivery food. The bread pudding is fantastic, too.

20. Powerhouse Arena

8.6
28 Adams St (Waer St), Brooklyn, NY
Bookstore · DUMBO · 67 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Fun event space, really supportive of local authors and artists.

21. FROM THE SOURCE

8.6
132 W 18TH STREET (6th and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Furniture and Home Store · Chelsea · 12 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: I owe my neighbors for this excellent recommendation. Their live edge wooden tables are my favorite. Great imported woods as well if you're looking for something more exotic.

22. Luddite

27 Broadway (btw Dunham Pl & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Antique Store · Williamsburg · 2 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: A wonderfully unique, well-edited collection of vintage furniture and odds and ends. Great lighting selection as well.

23. GRDN

8.2
103 Hoyt St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Flower Store · Boerum Hill · 10 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Fantastic selection of vessels and planters. Perfect place to build a gardening kit for the green thumb in your life.

24. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The cherry blossom festival is a must-see. But any time of year this is a great escape from city life and a great place to take visitors who are convinced we have NO nature in nyc.

25. Five Leaves

9.0
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 536 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Sage egg sandwich with spicy tomato jam- just do it.

26. Eastern District

8.7
1053 Manhattan Ave (btw Eagle & Freeman St), Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · Greenpoint · 41 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Delicious sandwiches (try the ham sandwich), locally made treats and a well-curated beer selection. The cutting boards from local designers daskam & dworkis are a must see, too.

27. Dino

7.9
222 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Fort Greene · 93 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: The Dino Caesar made with black kale is amazing. Fantastic pastas.

28. Fette Sau

8.7
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Check out the beer tabs at the bar! Better yet, order a whiskey flight! There's even a flight for raw dog - aka raw whiskey!

29. Five Leaves

9.0
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 536 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Try the sage egg sandwich. Together with spicy tomato jam it's a perfect way to start the day.

30. M Café

8.3
7119 Melrose Ave (La Brea), Los Angeles, CA
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Mid-City West · 76 tips and reviews

Design*SpongeDesign*Sponge: Boasts an all macrobiotic menu - order the organic French fries, trust me. Read more.