2. Magnolia Bakery
7.6
107 E 42nd St (42nd St & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Midtown East · 114 tips and reviews
María: Cakes, cupcakes, muffins... Everything is flavoured. My favorite: red velvet!
Bravo: Can anyone say Red Velvet cupcakes???? Oh My God.... (Christopher loves them) When Al and I are in the city it's a definite stop. -Caroline Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ
Bloomingdale's: The bakery that began the cupcake craze is still the best. We suspect it’s the lick-your-fingers-to-get-the-last-bit-of-butter-cream frostings and fillings. They do a mean banana pudding too.
4. Radio City Music Hall
9.3
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 390 tips and reviews
Jessica: Wonderful experience, so many talented performers..a must!
TODAY Show: Largest indoor theatre in the world with a marquee that is one whole city-block long.
The New Yorker: When Radio City first opened in 1932, it was the world’s largest enclosed theatre. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. once remarked to a New Yorker reporter, “Don’t you think that it’s a lovely room?” Read more.
5. Chrysler Building
8.4
405 Lexington Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Structure · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews
ArtNerdNewYork: Automobile-inspired, Art Deco decadence, the Chrysler building is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and was designed by William Van Alen. Built in 1930, it was the headquarters for Read more.
HISTORY: The Chrysler Building was built at an average rate of four floors per week & was the world's tallest building for 11 months before it was surpassed by the Empire State Building in 1931.
Cooper Smith: For a sans-tourist view of the NYC skyline, tell security you're going to Zen Dentistry on the 69th floor. Once there, ask if they take your insurance. While they research, enjoy the view & take pics Read more.
6. Grand Central Terminal
8.9
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · Midtown East · 1469 tips and reviews
Nate Bennett: Impossibly large. Come to see the architecture, the constellation murals inside, and the statues and gargoyles outside. Bring a wide angle lens :D
Gossip Girl: This is where it all begins. Or ends. Where S returned from boarding school, where B headed to Yale, and where D and S struck up an unlikely romance. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.
TOOTIT.com Online Magazine: Spot someone that looks good and then don't talk to them because that's what you were going to do anyway!
7. Bergdorf Goodman
8.8
754 5th Ave (btwn E 57th & E 58th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 241 tips and reviews
Minka Monica Li: Love bergdorf's. Excellent selection of shoes. Comfortable shopping environment & not as hectic as other department stores.
Bravo: I love to work with Charles in Fendi and Tina in Personal Shopping. I love the Bergdorf shoe selection, and their gowns are among the best in the city. I always treat myself to lunch on 7th floor. Ask
LogoTV: I love Bergdorf Men's store! I'd buy one of everything in there if I could. - Mike Ruiz, The A-List: New York
8. Dylan's Candy Bar
1011 3rd Ave (at E 60th St), New York, NY
Candy Store · Upper East Side · 349 tips and reviews
Stephen Juliano: You've gotta grab some fudge! The Raspberry Cheesecake and Cinnamon Coffee Cake are just two of the best! They let you sample the flavors before you buy too!
People: A real-life Candy Land with two floors of rainbow sweets that beckon stars like Taylor Swift and the Beckham boys. Tip: Get bang for your buck with the pre-packed baskets.
Fitness Magazine: Is your bf bored? Tell him he can take a hike. Research shows that 90% of women can experience cravings (mmm chocolate) several times a month, versus only 50% of men.
9. Barnes & Noble
8.4
555 5th Ave (at W 46th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 140 tips and reviews
Vladislav Dombrovskyy: Great selection of books. Free wifi.
BBC AMERICA: The first signing event in the U.S. with the cast of BBC AMERICA's Doctor Who - Matt Smith, Karen Gillan, and Arthur Darvill - is held here on Friday, April 8, 2011. Read more.
AT&T: This Barnes & Noble store is also an AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spot. Curl up with your Nook and connect with AT&T Wi-Fi.
11. Dishes
7.5
399 Park Ave (btwn 53rd & 54th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews
Adaora Oputa: Breakfast buffet - house made granola and greek yogurt, scrambled eggs. Lunch buffet - coconut chicken bbq chicken and sushi Friday's!
Adam Rothenberg: Get the Tobago smoothie, you will thank me
Victoria Dweck: The most unbelievable salad/lunch place. Talk about high line deli, this is it.
Samantha Owen: Super laid back. Guacamole is amazing, watermelonade is out of this world. A little pricey but the drinks are strong and the good is quality.
Katie Cubes: Come here when the Bryant Park Grille is over crowded it's 10K times better and the beer on tap is great!
Samara Bliss: They have available power outlets on the north side of the building right next to a bunch of comfortable chairs. That combined with the park's free wifi makes for a great spot to do some work.
13. Abercrombie & Fitch
7.2
720 5th Ave (btwn 56th & 57th St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Midtown East · 113 tips and reviews
Anil Gulludere: Loud music & dancing going on all day long. Nice decoration, trendy teenagers inside.
The Corcoran Group: Is it a clothing store or a club…it’s hard to tell at this famous outpost that hits you with a dark lighting, loud music, signature perfume and shirtless doormen.
Rocky rock Rock: We've got all things that are good here.