The best place to remember why you love the Bronx places equal weight on forms such as graffiti art and folk-art as well as more conceptual art. Don’t miss the lively First Friday parties. Read more.
A good spot for a weekend brunch, get the steak frites and sticky toffee pudding for dessert. Don't miss the bathroom either, very old fashioned and unique!
Mario Batali presents a 50,000-sq-ft gastro-playground with seven separate eateries, multiple food stores, a rooftop beer garden, a culinary bookstore and an educational center. Yum!
The mix-and-match menu of meatballs, sauces, and sides is worth the wait at this super-casual, deliciously simple spot. Save room for an ice cream sandwich on homemade cookies.
ร้านคิวยาว เผื่อเวลารออย่างน้อยครึ่งชั่วโมง ลงชื่อแล้วไปเดินเล่นรอบๆ แถว LES ได้ เป็นแหล่งรวมของแนว design และ vintage
All the cupcakes here come with a choice of two buttercreams: French, made with egg whites, or the denser American.
NYC's best cheap Belgian waffles are $5 & served from a truck. Add $2 for unlimited toppings ("dinges") & be sure to try the spekuloos. Check the website or call them for their current location. Read more.
Go here and get some real Belgian fries in one of those huge paper cone things. They've got dozens of awesome sauces to choose from. Open late for post-drinking food.
These guys know how to make a seriously good cup of coffee. Gotta love their latte, and in the summer, it's superb on ice.
Kate Spade New York's graphic designer, Katie Evans, swears by Madewell for easy casual pieces.
Winner of Best Midtowon Vacation in the Village Voice 2011 Best of Issue! The abandoned smallpox hospital is much more scenic than it sounds.
This secret spot is full of international home pieces (red lamp shades from Hong Kong, wooden utensils from Sweden), all displayed on illuminated shelves with typed-up tales of the item's origin.
The best store to blow your paycheck in stocks covetable finds from around the world—both luxury threads and more affordable goods like indie mags, CDs and hip accessories. Read more.
Opening Ceremony sources on the verge labels from around the world and rotate each year! This year's location: France! [Essential NYC Shops] Read more.
very light & fluffy cheesecake, try the mini assorted cheesecakes; oreo and pecan are the best.
The BEST place to get yarn and knitting or crocheting supplies in NYC. Probably a bit expensive but beautiful shop and always inspiring. Helpful and knowledgeable staff too!
7 floors of rare designer clothes clashed with art, culture and surprises. Organic eats from Rose Bakery will help you revitalise after your shopping.
A poster child for the evolution of the Bowery, the hotel combines a few common NYC design elements like "industrial styled windows" and loft-inspired layouts & a well-known event space for up to 600. Read more.
Because it's attached to the Bowery Hotel, Gemma is a classy yet easy spot for celeb spotting. People I've met here include Thom Yorke and David Byrne. Keep your eyes peeled.
One-size-fits-all kind of place that's open early and late. A varied American menu with something for everyone, a hopping bar, plenty of tables in a buzzy room and a photo booth in the basement.
Be prepared to wait as they don’t take reservations. Start with the pork buns and the peppers. Then try the Akamaru Modern with a bottle of Yebisu. Your mind will be blown.
Try some of the best cheap, homemade pasta in the East Village here. For $13.95, mange on Uncle Tony’s Handmade Gnocchi or Rigatoni Al Ragu. Read more.
Lobster rolls, Amy's Bread, the occasional pop-up sample sale, fresh produce, a tea salon, this place has it all!
Jeffrey’s shoe section may be small in comparison to Barneys or Bergdorfs, but it’s by no means inadequate - in fact, it’s so highly edited that almost every shoe on the shelf seems worth buying Read more.
Explore the architecture and art installations of this former elevated railway, or simply wile away an afternoon on one of the wooden lounge chairs. Stay for sunset, the views are gorgeous!
Whether just stopping by for a drink or enjoying your NY stay at The Standard Hotel, don't forget to see Marco Brambilla's video artwork, "Civilization," while on your elevator ride.
This new, yet classically elegant hotel draws in crowds not only for the top notch accommodations, but the famous chicken for two at the restaurant downstairs, and the gorgeous lobby bar.
While this place is perpetually packed it's definitely something you have to check out at least once in your life. Get the avocado toast, the couscous and get your people watching on!
Okay, so the Gagosian technically isn’t a museum, but it’s definitely one of the biggest and best galleries in NYC. Our tip: Don’t miss the Richard Serra show – a must see!
Check out all doors & closets (you might just find a macabre Narnia) & eat some candy in the shop. Try to spend time alone with anyone unmasked. Decompress momentarily & find bathrooms in bar area.
Great view of the manhattan from west. Must Check out the bathros with th view, nice waitresses
At the top of The Standard Hotel, the rooftop bar mixes fun with function, combining fun details like astro-turf floors and an indoor pool with four-star service.
Great mix of cooked & raw dishes on the menu. Inventive, artful & very pleasing to the eye & palate. Do I have to say more the owner is an IRON CHEF? Be sure to make room for a scrumptious dessert. <3
Duff McKagan: This once desolate and somewhat dangerous area is now a hipster hangout with some really cool clothing stores and cafés. Stroll over to Chelsea Piers from here. http://bit.ly/phhnN0
This boutique feels like a futuristic, pop-art candy store for fashion junkies. Get your fix here.
This cute boutique hotel offers great service, comfy beds, and a beautiful guests-only courtyard. Be sure to go to the Crosby Bar for cocktails, or go to the private screening room to watch a movie.
Shopping isn’t all about clothes. I love stores that carry unique, bizarre items. With cool rocks and creepy taxidermy, it’s one of the most interesting shops in Soho. -Nina Garcia, Fashion Director
the menu is delightful and playful yet very sophisticated.. come with an open mind and empty stomach. definitely sample the apps.. each so different and so good. my favorite was the Farmer's Eggs.
they open up the back room at 11pm for late night boozin. ps-everything here is swiss
Try the Grapefruit Givré, stuffed with rose-scented loukoum and topped with flossy halvah cotton candy and black-and-white sesame tuile. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Ultimate old-fashioned romance and classic French cuisine. Settle into a plush red banquette amid riotous bouquets of fresh flowers and golden sconces. The food is pricey but guaranteed to impress.
Great burger bar. All the food is organic, but there is a wide variety of meat as well as vegan, non-gluten options. Everyone will find something while eating outdoors in Greenwich Village
The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Read more.
Henry Clay Frick’s private art holdings shares space with a bowling alley. After he passed away in 1919, his daughter Helen turned it into a catalog room, but original details remain. Read more.
Frank Lloyd Wright originally intended for Guggenheim visitors to take the elevator up and stroll down the ramps. Today, exhibitions are viewed both ways. The choice is yours!
With ~20 paper thin crepes stacked and layered with light creme this crepe cake manages to be rich without being overwhelmingly filling. Be ready to wait a bit of you want to site down.
[Fika] The "mille crepe" cake is alone worth a trip to New York. The main shop is on East 78th street, but this is more accessible - and you can enjoy it outside in Bryant Park!
This place represents the best of old-world UES: cozy, curated, quiet. Good selections, comfortable surroundings & lack of mob scenes. I wish I had more time to read.
Great ambiance and amazing staff. You can stop in for a delicious coffee or Gelato or have a posh meal – the Crab Salad is delicious as are ALL of the desserts.
The West Village's placid, tree-lined blocks have played starring roles in a number of television and movies -- “Sex and the City” being the most notable recent example. Read more.
Come here for a cheap, satisfying French brunch. Order the Monsier Croque from the $14.95 prix fixe menu. BYOB – no corkage fee. Tres bien! Read more.
Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
A destination for those who prefer their retail laced with history instead of topped with buttercream frosting, this 171-year-old pharmacy is notable for its selection of hard-to-find beauty products Read more.
the yard bird chicken, coconut rice, pork loin, shrimps: all very good. We ordered some warm corn bread with vanilla ice cream for dessert. So good!
Definitely worth it if you are out and about late night and looking for a place to eat and drink. Love the skewers, the noodles, ramen, and bangin selection of sake.
Only in New York could you get some of the freshest seafood in town underground at a train station. Find some of the best clam chowder and biggest selection of East and West Coast Oysters in the city.
The best traditional Japanese sushi in New York City. If you have visited Sushi Seki or Sushi Gari, you will see the difference between traditional and avant garde.
We're big fans of this authentic Korean dumpling house, and can't ever go to an event at MSG without stopping by here first. Start with an order of the Goon Mandoo followed by the Combo Mandoo.
Best meal of my life... get the foie gras and popcorn ice cream. Chef even gave us a tour of the kitchen. Amazing wine and service as well.
Momofuku's r always great experiences but dining at Ko is for sure the most incredible. Between molecular & asian food, favorite r the shaved foie gras & kimchi consomme with oysters + braised cabbage
One of our favorite places for brunch – Try the Sour Cream Pancakes or the Corned Beef Hash & Eggs with an Iced Coffee (the cubes are made from coffee).
NY. This Portuguese/ Chinese fusion restaurant offers an exciting blend of exotic dishes that make dining at Macao a unique experience. Try the mushroom and truffle croquettes appetizer to start.
Be prepared to wait in line for Brunch and during the weekends. Try and make reservations so you can dine on delicious Scampi & Grits and Sheep’s Milk Ricotta.
These communal tables will bring you back to your college-cafeteria days--that is, if your college served dry-aged wagyu and lemon drop shots. It's cafeteria-chic at its very best.
the 24 oz aged rib eye is ridiculous with their homemade sauce. the sides, yorkshire creamed spinach and corn creme brulee, are interesting spins on two my of favorite classic steak side dishes.
On a nice afternoon, it’s great to walk through and peek at all the antiquey things for sale, and you might find a deal on designer shoes. Open Saturday & Sundays.
Window dressing is a completely underappreciated art form. The windows at Bergdorf Goodman are by far the best in the city, if not the world, always weaving whimsical narratives w/ incredible vintage Read more.
New. Ambiance? Materials salvaged from factories decorate this industrial-style pub Size? 130-seat Taste? Short-rib and bone marrow toast, chicken potpie and duck confit carbonara Read more.
Dedicated to contemporary art and innovative media, this museum features a constantly changing array of exhibits so you will always find something new. Enjoy the gorgeous views from the roof.
California influenced mexican food served from a cart. Everything is fantastic, take your pick.
Enter through the rustic pawn shop and suddenly reveal a whole secret lounge. Tapas dishes and exquisite cocktails, this is a great place to start the night. Free champagne in the bathroom? Yes!
The legendary Jewish "appetizing" store—selling smoked salmon, herring, and bagels with a schmear—recently added caviar, a nod to the neighborhood's increasing gentrification.
A true New York original, absolutely order the incredible pastrami, but be warned about re-enacting Meg Ryan's famous performance from 'When Harry Met Sally' filmed here!
These are my friend Simon Doonan's inspirational windows and great cosmetic department. They also have a whole floor devoted to jeans! -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
Editors and stylists turn vintage shopping into a competitive sport at this 7,000 square-foot showroom.
Designed by Lloyd Morgan, the Art Deco building was completed in 1931 as a reincarnation of the original hotel erected by the Astor family in the 1890’s. It was designated a City landmark in 1993.
The scores of Hasidic Jewish salesmen at B&H have the biggest inventory and the best prices in town. It's like Epcot Center for the bargain shopper. Closed on Shabbos, open on Christmas! - IFC Staff
Awesome place to find unique gifts! Really cool and quarky furniture and home goods, along with cool vintage jewelry and things for your closet! Stop in and grab a bite at ABC Kitchen while you shop!
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
Save time and DON'T go thru the front entrance on Central Park West to get in. Instead, go in thru the planetarium on 81st and pay using the automated kiosks. Way shorter line.
Photographers will appreciate this bookstore that's solely devoted to the topic of photography, and also hosts book-signings and events.
Treat yourself and your date to one of the best romantic dinners in town! We’re dying over the Hamachi & Blood Orange, Foie Gras & Banana and Beef Short Rib.
One of the few japanese options in the neighborhood, the restaurant’s close proximity to Chelsea galleries makes it a popular stop. Read more.
Call ahead to make sure they have the coconut cake & have them set aside a piece for you when you get there. Everything jerk is amazing, but don't miss out on the smokey-sweet grilled pork ribs!
Established 1929, restored 2002, all original murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, author of the Madeleine children's books. Hotel bar at The Carlyle. Features entertainment on weekend nights.
Dip inside Chelsea Market for a little shopping at Anthropologie, where well-crafted feminine separates and beautiful homewares are the bread and butter at this “grown-up” version of Urban Outfitters.
Trust that this boutique (no matter what location!) will deliver in always stocking unique clothing and jewelry that instantly adds personality and whimsy to any wardrobe. We love love love. Read more.
Museum guides interpret several generations of immigrant life in a five-story tenement building. Tours last 1hr, are limited to 15 people, and should be booked in advance. No A/C. - Green Guide Editor
Everyone talks about their cupcakes but what we go for are the Cookie Sandwiches. We'd recommend the Chocolate Chip with vanilla filling. These treats are gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free & dairy-free!
Coolest place! Incredible artwork, handmade one-of-a-kind lamps, leggings, tshirts, jewelry - amazing talented people making awesome stuff! Not all accept credit cards, so bring cash & don't miss out
Spectacular designer wares at good prices. Think current runway designers at closer to sidewalk prices.
Hello New York! This location has a huge sale going on, up to 75% off and not as "shopped" as other locations. #shopping #sale
Sex and the City happened here. "Don't let him kiss you, that seems to be where you get into trouble." After Big and Carrie fell in love, they fell in the pond.
Ohhh the Cronut – this trendy hybrid attracts a line at 7am before opening but is well worth the early wake up and wait. Enjoy this innovation or any other famed treat in the lovely outside seating.
After a little window shopping, take a walk to Little Italy and pick up a delicious cannolli at Ferrara's.
This new Chelsea hotspot serves up some of the best tapas in the city, with one of the most extensive menus we've seen. Don't miss the veal sweetbreads, blowfish tails, and duck wing drumettes.
The Tribeca Film Center is the realized vision of Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, designed to bring together and support the New York City film community.
Get two ice cream flavors in your milkshake. Try a raspberry and coffee shake or ask the staff for their favorite mixes
Made from locally grown and sustainable fruits and herbs, these pops—in cool flavors like blackberry-jasmine and rhubarb-cinnamon—are a new favorite of children (and their parents).
You might wait 2 hours to try any variety of meatballs you can imagine, in any form. The daily specials are always fun, vegetables are fresh and delicious. The homemade ice cream sandwiches are a MUST
$28 and 7 min gets you your own custom lip color and fragrance. Pop up shop is open all summer with plans for a permanent shop come Fall.
Have you ever dreamt of getting tucked in bed by a robot à la The Jetsons? This may be the closest you'll ever get in this lifetime. "Get off the bed, Astro!"
