Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

1. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Park · 1955 tips and reviews

Metropolitan Museum of ArtMetropolitan Museum of Art: Visit the Japanese Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Asian Art for an amazing view of the Temple of Dendur. (Tom, Membership)

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

2. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Park · 1955 tips and reviews
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

3. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Park · 1955 tips and reviews

Hannah P.Hannah P: go to the ancient near east gallery. it's smaller than, say, the egyptian galleries, but they have an entire assyrian temple - the walls are covered in cuneiform - you can just go and sit in. Read more.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

4. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Central Park · 1955 tips and reviews

Jen R.Jen Ryan: Check out the Frank Lloyd Wright library, and Visible Storage!!!

Levain Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

5. Levain Bakery

9.3
167 W 74th St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper West Side · 857 tips and reviews

TripAdvisorTripAdvisor: “The only thing I ever order here - the double-chocolate cookie and a cup of milk. It is BY FAR the very best cookie/dessert I have ever...” – TripAdvisor user on Jan 3, 2012. Read more reviews at Read more.

Central Park is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

6. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1842 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the most well known parks in the U.S., Central Park is a great place to get away from the fast paced NYC streets. See a concert or movie here in the summer for an unforgettable experience!

5 Napkin Burger is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

7. 5 Napkin Burger

8.4
630 9th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 449 tips and reviews

Nicholas H.Nicholas Houhoulis: Get a seat at the bar for faster service. Original 5 napkin burger + s'mores shake = the ultimate!

BXL Cafe is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

8. BXL Cafe

7.7
125 W 43rd St (6th Ave/Broadway), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · Theater District · 96 tips and reviews

Nicholas H.Nicholas Houhoulis: Great Belgium cafe... Monday mussels and a free glass of Stella. Sweet!

The Orchid Show At New York Botanical Gardens is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

9. The Orchid Show At New York Botanical Gardens

2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Garden · Bronx Park · 12 tips and reviews

10. Training Camp

41st and Sixth Ave (Corner of 41st and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Shoe Store · Midtown East · 6 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: My favorite sneaker place in the city. I've bought kicks here that I've never seen anywhere else (including, most importantly, on someone else's feet). - Rich, blogger blog.vh1.com

The Flame Restaurant is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

11. The Flame Restaurant

6.9
893 9th Ave (at 58th St), New York, NY
Diner · Hell's Kitchen · 71 tips and reviews

Em I.Em Ily: Oreo pancakes with ice cream... Say no more.

Lily O'Brien's Chocolate Cafe is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

12. Lily O'Brien's Chocolate Cafe

36 W 40th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: On a cold day in the winter, you can’t beat a hot chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries from here. Yum! - Kita, The T.O. Show

Kim's Video and Music is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

13. Kim's Video and Music

124 1st Ave (btw 7th St & St Marks), New York, NY
Video Store · East Village · 22 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: Still the best carrier of obscure movies in the city and the street-date violations on mainstream stuff are icing on the cake. As long as there is Kim's the medium stays alive. Rich, blog.vh1.com

Housing Works Thrift Shop is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

14. Housing Works Thrift Shop

7.3
122 Montague St (at Henry St.), Brooklyn, NY
Vintage and Thrift Store · Brooklyn Heights · 11 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: I bought every hardcover Harry Potter book at housing works for $3. Nerdy? Yes. But also thrifty! Brooklyn Heights' rich people's trash is now my treasure. - Elizabeth, blogger TheFABlife.com

Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

15. Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square

8.4
Herald Square, New York, NY
Food Truck · Chelsea · 316 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Track down the featured BBQ Pulled Pork Wafel; a Belgian waffle topped with pulled barbeque pork. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.

The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

16. The Big Gay Ice Cream Truck

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

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Tony enjoyed a cone from this Manhattan ice cream truck. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

St. Mark's Bookshop is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

17. St. Mark's Bookshop

136 E 3rd St (at Ave A), New York, NY
Bookstore · East Village · 31 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain – he describes it as “odd-ball, off the wall, hipster & obscure.”

Kitchen Arts & Letters is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

18. Kitchen Arts & Letters

9.2
1435 Lexington Ave (at E 93rd St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Find rare books about all things food! Tony picks up some for himself on this trip. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

The Arepa Lady is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

19. The Arepa Lady

8.1
7811 Roosevelt Ave (btwn 78th & 79th St), Jackson Heights, NY
Food Truck · 21 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Home to legendary Columbia-style arepas. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

MTA Subway - Bedford Park Blvd/Lehman College (4) is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

20. MTA Subway - Bedford Park Blvd/Lehman College (4)

Bedford Park Blvd (Jerome Ave), Bronx, NY
Metro Station · Kingsbridge Heights · 9 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Safe, cheap & easy to navigate! However, avoid eye contact in an attempt to be polite. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

21. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

9.1
126 Crosby St (btwn Prince & E Houston St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews
Cleaver Counter is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

22. Cleaver Counter

75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 99 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The signature dish is the chicken pot pie. Items like the fish tacos and the farm plate, a vegan dish, change to reflect the produce in season. Most lunch items cost about $15. Read more.

ABC Kitchen is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

23. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 722 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Rouge Tomate is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

24. Rouge Tomate

10 E 60th St. (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper East Side · 82 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: If you see us enjoying a Velvet Sienna (fresh cranberry, pineapple purée, carrot juice, sage) at this E. 60th St. spot this Sunday, maybe don't say anything. We're doing some nervous system work. Read more.

Grand Central Market is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

25. Grand Central Market

8.6
105 E 42nd St, New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Midtown East · 102 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Don’t order the embryos in a glass (trust us, your date would rather you not), but do stroll casually and pick up some snacks through the most beautiful train station in the city.

26. Carnival NYC

6.3
110 University Pl (13th St.), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 22 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The perfect active date spot, Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes was a relaxed spot for a Millionaire mixer. Plus if things go wrong you can always toss the loser suitors in the dunk tank.

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

27. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews
Blue Note is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

28. Blue Note

8.6
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 174 tips and reviews
Metropolitan Opera is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

29. Metropolitan Opera

9.4
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Opera House · 218 tips and reviews
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

30. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

9.4
70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Lincoln Square · 215 tips and reviews
Madame Tussauds is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

31. Madame Tussauds

8.1
234 W 42nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Theater District · 238 tips and reviews
Carnegie Hall is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

32. Carnegie Hall

9.3
881 7th Ave (at W 57th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Theater District · 110 tips and reviews
Empire State Building is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

33. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Koreatown · 1175 tips and reviews
American Museum of Natural History is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

34. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · 1397 tips and reviews
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

35. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1877 tips and reviews
The Frick Collection is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

36. The Frick Collection

8.9
1 E 70th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 212 tips and reviews
Museum of Sex is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

37. Museum of Sex

7.1
233 5th Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Erotic Museum · NoMad · 196 tips and reviews
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

38. Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

7.3
28 E 20th St, New York, NY
Historic and Protected Site · Flatiron District · 31 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The original building where the 26th President of the United States lived from birth until he was 14 years old was demolished in 1916. It was rebuilt here in 1919 by the Theodore Roosevelt Association

United Nations is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

39. United Nations

760 United Nations Plz (at 1st Ave & E 46th St), New York, NY
Government Building · Turtle Bay · 126 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The United Nations relocated here from its first headquarters in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, in 1951.

The Redhead is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

40. The Redhead

349 E 13th St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · East Village · 194 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: You can’t go wrong with the much-lauded fried chicken, but for something slightly lighter try the one-eyed Caesar salad.

The Bell House is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

41. The Bell House

8.7
149 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Gowanus · 145 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out the free once-a-month Secret Science Club (see http://secretscienceclub.blogspot.com/ for details). Read more.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

42. The Rink at Rockefeller Center

8.1
600 5th Ave (W 50th St), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Rockefeller Center · 41 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: An iconic New York experience during the winter.

Carnegie Hall is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

43. Carnegie Hall

9.3
881 7th Ave (at W 57th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Theater District · 110 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: The best of the best in classical music can be seen performing on the stage.

Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

44. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews
Bowlmor Lanes Union Square is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

45. Bowlmor Lanes Union Square

110 University Pl (btwn E 12th & E 13th St), New York, NY
Bowling Alley · Greenwich Village · 67 tips and reviews

PUMAPUMA: Get ready to be crowned bowling champion of the world! Well maybe not, but remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!

Ho Yip is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

46. Ho Yip

110 Liberty St (at Trinity Pl), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Financial District · 36 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Love this place! Come after 2:30 and the hot buffet is discounted. But main courses are so cheap and plentiful, it's a steal!

Luke's Lobster is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

47. Luke's Lobster

8.8
26 S William St (btwn Beaver St & Mill Ln), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Financial District · 143 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Try their shrimp rolls! My personal favorite!

Professor Thom's is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

48. Professor Thom's

219 2nd Ave (btwn E 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · East Village · 159 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Get a loyalty card! You get points for every dollar you spend and some awesome prizes!

Otafuku x Medetai is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

49. Otafuku x Medetai

220 E 9th St (btwn Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 142 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Best okonomiyaki in the city! Try every single flavor!

The Halal Guys is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

50. The Halal Guys

8.6
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 891 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Crazy long lines! There is a satellite cart just one block west! Go there instead!

Fried Dumpling is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

51. Fried Dumpling

7.0
106 Mosco St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Chinatown · 62 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Best dumplings in the city. Handmade dough is amazing. Don't forget to get the frozen ones to make at home!

ilili Restaurant is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

52. ilili Restaurant

8.7
236 5th Ave (btwn E 27th & E 28th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · NoMad · 477 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Best lebanese restaurant ever! One of the most giving and generous. They support many nonprofit and charitable causes around the city. YOU HAVE to try the Duck Shwarma!!! It's the best!!!

Matsuri is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

53. Matsuri

369 W 16th St (at W. 16th St.), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Chelsea · 18 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: My fav japanese restaurant in the city. You must get the unagi (eel) pie!!! Sooooooo goood!

Nuela is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

54. Nuela

43 W 24th St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · NoMad · 42 tips and reviews

Appetite for GoodAppetite for Good: Must get the duck platter for 2. Best thing on the menu

Slattery's Midtown Pub is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

55. Slattery's Midtown Pub

5.7
8 E 36th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Pub · Garment District · 49 tips and reviews

BBC AMERICABBC AMERICA: 6 Nations Rugby Championship matches are shown here. The pub is a popular spot for British expats in NYC.

Empanada Mama is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

56. Empanada Mama

8.9
765 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St), New York, NY
Empanada Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 384 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Fill up on cheap, top-notch empanadas like the Philly Cheesesteak, Brasil (ground beef) or Viagra (seafood). Prices vary from $2 - $3 each. Read more.

Mamoun's Falafel is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

57. Mamoun's Falafel

8.4
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 336 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: NYC’s best cheap falafel costs $2.50. Also try the pita with baba ganouj or the shawarma sandwich. Careful with the spicy sauce!

Hummus Place is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

58. Hummus Place

8.6
305 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 74th St. & 75th St.), New York, NY
Israeli Restaurant · Upper West Side · 79 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Go here for tasty, inexpensive hummus. Try Hummus Masabacha for $6.95 and the malabi ($4.25) for dessert. Portions are great for sharing. Read more.

Super Tacos Truck is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

59. Super Tacos Truck

6.2
W 96th St. (Broadway), New York, NY
Food Truck · Upper West Side · 30 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: For cheap & spicy Mexican fare, stop by this street truck. Get a $5 Torta. Choose from chicken, steak, chorizo, goat, tongue or bistec. Read more.

Bread is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

60. Bread

20 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 152 tips and reviews

ashton k.ashton kutcher: TOMATO soup!!!

Candle Cafe is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

61. Candle Cafe

1307 3rd Ave (btwn 74th & 75th St.), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 154 tips and reviews

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: Grab a bite to eat at Candle Café while you’re in the neighborhood. They have amazing vegan cuisine that’s fresh from the farm to the table.

lululemon athletica is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

62. lululemon athletica

7.9
520 Broadway, New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 24 tips and reviews

Fitness MagazineFitness Magazine: September is National Yoga Month! FITNESS found the best mat for every type of yogi (and features the Lululemon Power Yoga Pad!) in honor of this fun month! Read more.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

63. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews
Veselka is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

64. Veselka

8.8
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 653 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Velselka is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop

Milk Bar is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

65. Milk Bar

8.2
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Everyone has to try the Compost Cookie (a standardchocolate chip with potato chips and other unexpected crunchy things) atleast once. Trust us, it's a salty-sweet revelation!

Dylan's Candy Bar is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

66. Dylan's Candy Bar

1011 3rd Ave (at E 60th St), New York, NY
Candy Store · Upper East Side · 349 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: 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.

Pete's Downtown is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

67. Pete's Downtown

2 Water St (at Cadman Plaza W), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

JesseJesse: Grade A italian...not too expensive and great view on manhattan (from under the BK bridge)

69 Vintage is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

68. 69 Vintage

6.4
921 Queen St. W. (at Strachan Ave), Toronto, ON
Clothing Store · 10 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: The original, inspiring location of the vintage chainlet. The huge Bloor Street West shop sells clothes by the pound. The brand-new V by 69 Vintage provides impressive picks with a fun monthly theme.

Bouchon Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

69. Bouchon Bakery

1 Rockefeller Plz (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Rockefeller Center · 149 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: Coffee, muffins and more.

The Biergarten at The Standard is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

70. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.2
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 384 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Besides great views, The Standard hotel also has NY's hippest beer garden. The menu, designed by Michelin-starred chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, includes fat, flavor-packed sausages and plus-size pretzels. Read more.

Milk & Cookies is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

71. Milk & Cookies

14 Chambers St (at 7th Ave. S), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 86 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: You pick your flavor of ice cream and they make the ice cream sandwich in front of your eyes. Or choose your cookie and they bake your cookies while you wait.

Mamoun's Falafel is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

72. Mamoun's Falafel

8.4
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 336 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The city's best falafel and chicken schwarma and the $2.50 price tag can't be beat. Use the hot sauce sparingly though, don't say we didn't warn you!

Peanut Butter & Co. is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

73. Peanut Butter & Co.

240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 121 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Try the Elvis, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in New York. Peanut butter, bacon, banana, and honey on white toast - fit for the King. Read more.

Rice to Riches is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

74. Rice to Riches

8.3
37 Spring St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · NoLita · 393 tips and reviews

Dmitriy S.Dmitriy S: The peach rice pudding will make you ejaculate prematurely

The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

75. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

8.5
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 450 tips and reviews
Strand Bookstore is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

76. Strand Bookstore

9.4
828 Broadway (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Greenwich Village · 589 tips and reviews
LOVE Sculpture by Robert Indiana is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

77. LOVE Sculpture by Robert Indiana

1350 Avenue of the Americas (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Midtown East · 64 tips and reviews
Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

78. Wafels & Dinges - Herald Square

8.4
Herald Square, New York, NY
Food Truck · Chelsea · 316 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: 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.

Little Muenster is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

79. Little Muenster

100 Stanton St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 41 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Who knew grilled cheese could come in so many delicious combinations! This place just opened, show them some love and order the Muenster Mash and get it with bone marrow butter for an extra $1.

Artichoke Basille’s Pizza is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

80. Artichoke Basille’s Pizza

8.2
321 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 569 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Try not to burn your mouth devouring a monstrous, spinach & artichoke slice here. If you want something more traditional, try the margherita. Open til 5AM for all you night owls!

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

81. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.5
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 569 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Check out Julie Mehretu's exhibition, "Grey Area," her representation of post-war Berlin in which the dynamism of urban life confronts decay and change. It's open through October 6, 2010. Read more.

Serendipity 3 is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

82. Serendipity 3

7.6
225 E 60th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 537 tips and reviews
East River Park Track is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

83. East River Park Track

8.4
FDR Dr (at E 6th St), New York, NY
Track · Alphabet City · 21 tips and reviews
Wollman Rink is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

84. Wollman Rink

8.8
830 5th Ave (at East Dr), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Central Park · 83 tips and reviews
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Residence is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

85. Franklin Delano Roosevelt Residence

47 E 65th St (btw Madison Ave and Park Ave), New York, NY
Sculpture Garden · Upper East Side · 2 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Greer Garson, as Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ralph Bellamy, as Franklin D. Roosevelt, sit in a refurbished Packard touring car for a scene in "Sunrise at Campobello" in 1960, at the link! Read more.

Federal Hall National Memorial is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

86. Federal Hall National Memorial

7.8
26 Wall St (at Nassau St), New York, NY
Historic and Protected Site · Financial District · 42 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: In 1955 Van Heflin and Beatrice Straight filmed for the movie "Patterns" right on the corner of Pine and Nassau, at the link! Read more.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

87. The Rink at Rockefeller Center

8.1
600 5th Ave (W 50th St), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Rockefeller Center · 41 tips and reviews

The New York Daily NewsThe New York Daily News: PHOTO: Get the view from above in this aerial shot of Rockefeller Plaza and the Ice Rink, at the link! Read more.

88. Royale Pastry Shop

237 W 72nd St, New York, NY
Bakery · Lincoln Square · 2 tips and reviews

SeinfeldSeinfeld: The black and white cookie! Chocolate/Cinnamon Babka!

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

89. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

9.5
Central Park (btwn 85th & 96th St), New York, NY
Reservoir · Central Park · 123 tips and reviews
Mario Badescu is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

90. Mario Badescu

8.9
320 E 52nd St (Btwn 1st & 2nd Aves), New York, NY
Spa · Turtle Bay · 33 tips and reviews
Cleopatra's Needle is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

91. Cleopatra's Needle

2485 Broadway (btwn 93rd St and 92nd St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Upper West Side · 37 tips and reviews
Ngam is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

92. Ngam

99 3rd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 242 tips and reviews
Omai is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

93. Omai

7.0
158 9th Ave (btwn 19th & 20th St.), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Chelsea · 57 tips and reviews
Blue Water Grill is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

94. Blue Water Grill

31 Union Sq W (at E 16th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Union Square · 184 tips and reviews
Republic is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

95. Republic

37 Union Sq W (btwn E 16th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Union Square · 402 tips and reviews
Porchetta is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

96. Porchetta

110 E 7th St (btwn Ave A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 124 tips and reviews
Belvedere Castle is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

97. Belvedere Castle

9.0
79th St Transverse Rd, New York, NY
Castle · Central Park · 85 tips and reviews

Diego R.Diego Rufo: Climb to the observation deck and take a look at the park, the turtle pond and the city in the background! Breathtaking. Read more.

Sage Brooklyn is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

98. Sage Brooklyn

8.1
299-301 Graham Ave (at Ainslie St.), Brooklyn, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 125 tips and reviews
Hillstone is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

99. Hillstone

153 E 53rd St (SW 54th & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews
Smith & Wollensky is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

100. Smith & Wollensky

8.4
797 3rd Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 236 tips and reviews
Fig & Olive is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

101. Fig & Olive

8.6
420 W 13th St (btwn 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 228 tips and reviews
Duke Ellington Memorial by Robert Graham is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

102. Duke Ellington Memorial by Robert Graham

8.0
5 Avenue A (Duke Ellington Circle), New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Central Park · 9 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This statue of the iconic jazz composer, pianist and band leader, who died in 1974, was sculpted by Robert Graham and dedicated in 1997.

Irving Plaza is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

103. Irving Plaza

8.1
17 Irving Pl (at E 15th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · Union Square · 144 tips and reviews

Live NationLive Nation: If you want to party before or after the show, head to 119, one of the best NYC Dive bars. Great tunes, good beer on tap, a pool table. A bar with a very NYC Dive disposition, but TONS of personality Read more.

Ladurée is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

104. Ladurée

9.0
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 257 tips and reviews
The Loeb Boathouse is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

105. The Loeb Boathouse

8.0
E 72nd St (Park Dr N), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 293 tips and reviews

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Deliciously good and fashionable! A fav spot in fashionable movies. Be seen here and you might be picked up by an agent…

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

106. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1877 tips and reviews

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Are you in the cultural know? Feel like you could’ve hung with the likes of Warhol? Take the guided tour and brush up on your artistic trivia. You’ll need it to hobnob with the fashionista crowd.

Brooklyn Bowl is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

107. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: All the cool kidz are doin’ it. The great nightlife, food, live music and of course bowling scene won’t let you down.

Phở Grand is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

108. Phở Grand

7.6
277 Grand St (btwn Forsyth & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 132 tips and reviews
Brick Lane Curry House is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

109. Brick Lane Curry House

7.1
79 2nd Ave (btwn E 4th and E 5th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 112 tips and reviews

Ritesh P.Ritesh Patel: Probably the best curry house in New York City...try the Lasanu Gobi - Cauliflower to die for and also the Chicken Tikka Masala and my Fav the Lamb Vindalooo. The Phaal is not for the fainthearted !

Sylvia's Restaurant is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

110. Sylvia's Restaurant

7.9
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: If you need a little comfort food, head over to Sylvia's for some authentic, lip-smacking Southern soul food.

Doughnut Plant is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

111. Doughnut Plant

220 West 23rd Street (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Chelsea · 637 tips and reviews
Bouchon Bakery & Cafe is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

112. Bouchon Bakery & Cafe

10 Columbus Cir Fl 3 (Time Warner Center), New York, NY
Bakery · Central Park · 333 tips and reviews
African Burial Ground National Monument is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

113. African Burial Ground National Monument

8.3
290 Broadway, New York, NY
Monument · Downtown Manhattan · 22 tips and reviews
Terri is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

114. Terri

60 W 23rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Flatiron District · 318 tips and reviews
New Museum is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

115. New Museum

7.7
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews
EZ Studios is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

116. EZ Studios

7.1
325 W 37th St, New York, NY
Art Gallery · Garment District · No tips or reviews
Fong Inn Too is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

117. Fong Inn Too

46 Mott St (Bayard St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 13 tips and reviews
Prune is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

118. Prune

54 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 292 tips and reviews
L'Arte Del Gelato is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

119. L'Arte Del Gelato

6.8
Lincoln Center Plaza (64th St and Columbus), New York, NY
Gelato Shop · Lincoln Square · 14 tips and reviews
L'Arte del Gelato is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

120. L'Arte del Gelato

8.4
75 9th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chelsea · 87 tips and reviews
MTA Subway - Sheepshead Bay (B/Q) is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

121. MTA Subway - Sheepshead Bay (B/Q)

1432 Sheepshead Bay Rd, Brooklyn, NY
Metro Station · Sheepshead Bay · 22 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: Want a souvenir photo? At Sheepshead Bay station, check out the large replica of a vintage postcard that you can stick your head through and take a picture similar to old boardwalk props.

Balthazar is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

122. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1060 tips and reviews
Tasty Dumpling is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

123. Tasty Dumpling

7.6
42 Mulberry St (btwn Bayard & Mosco St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Chinatown · 100 tips and reviews
Ceci-Cela is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

124. Ceci-Cela

55 Spring St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bakery · NoLita · 120 tips and reviews
Ladurée is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

125. Ladurée

9.0
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 257 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Make sure there's a soft-hued pistachio macaron in your order; add on a vanilla speckled with what seems like a million vanilla beans; and a salty caramel that's bold on the salt.

7 Spices Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

126. 7 Spices Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine

82 2nd Ave (5th St), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · East Village · 9 tips and reviews
Maoz Vegetarian is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

127. Maoz Vegetarian

38 Union Sq E (btwn E 16th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Union Square · 80 tips and reviews
Mamoun's Falafel is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

128. Mamoun's Falafel

502 Washington St (at 5th St), Hoboken, NJ
Falafel Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews
Mamoun's Falafel is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

129. Mamoun's Falafel

8.1
30 St. Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Artopolis Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

130. Artopolis Bakery

23-18 31st St #7 (btwn 23rd Rd. & 23rd Ave.), Astoria, NY
Bakery · 36 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Top-notch Greek bakery with great phyllo pastries. A must-order: galaktoboureko, semolina custard-filled pastry topped with syrup.

Saxelby Cheesemongers is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

131. Saxelby Cheesemongers

120 Essex St (Delancey St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · Lower East Side · 23 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: One of the city's finest cheese shops with a tightly curated selection of local and farmstead cheeses. Grilled cheese sandwiches are incredible.

David Geffen Hall is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

132. David Geffen Hall

9.1
10 Lincoln Center Plz (at W 65th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Lincoln Square · 68 tips and reviews

Craig P.Craig Pilant: Best seats are 2nd and 3rd tier about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way back from the Orchestra stage.

Tortilleria Nixtamal is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

133. Tortilleria Nixtamal

104-05 47th Ave, Corona, NY
Taco Restaurant · 147 tips and reviews
Uncle Gussy's is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

134. Uncle Gussy's

8.4
345 Park Ave (51st and Park Avenue), New York, NY
Food Truck · 76 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Greek food truck with solid souvlaki, friendly service, and homemade Greek specials like pork chops and baklava. Lines can grow long; go early or late to skip the lunch rush.

7 Spices Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

135. 7 Spices Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine

82 2nd Ave (5th St), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · East Village · 9 tips and reviews

7 Spices Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine7 Spices Turkish & Mediterranean Cuisine: We are now open Monday!! Come try the best Turkish Food in the East Village!

La Colombe Coffee Roasters is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

136. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

8.8
270 Lafayette St (btwn Prince & W Houston St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 421 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: 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.

Gracie Mansion is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

137. Gracie Mansion

8.9
E 88th St (at E End Ave), New York, NY
Monument · Yorkville · 57 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: After Gracie sold his house, the property eventually was appropriated by the City of New York in 1896 and the 11 acres that came with the home would later be formed into Carl Schurz Park.

Cho Dang Gol is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

138. Cho Dang Gol

8.6
55 W 35th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 141 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A very vegetarian-friendly Korean restaurant specializing in fresh tofu, which is made daily.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

139. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews
Erin McKenna's Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

140. Erin McKenna's Bakery

7.8
248 Broome St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 160 tips and reviews
Dominique Ansel Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

141. Dominique Ansel Bakery

8.7
189 Spring St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Bakery · SoHo · 747 tips and reviews
Jackie's West Indian Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

142. Jackie's West Indian Bakery

8.3
1203 E 233rd St (Baychester Aveue), Bronx, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Edenwald · 13 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: You go here for one thing: the excellent coco bread, exquisitely fresh and several steps above the rest in New York. It comes with a variety of fillings; we like the callaloo and salt cod.

A Salt & Battery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

143. A Salt & Battery

7.6
112 Greenwich Ave (btwn Jane St. & W 12th St.), New York, NY
Fish and Chips Shop · West Village · 105 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: New York's top fish and chip shop.

Salumeria Biellese Delicatessen is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

144. Salumeria Biellese Delicatessen

8.4
378 8th Ave (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Deli · Chelsea · 32 tips and reviews
Aburiya Kinnosuke is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

145. Aburiya Kinnosuke

213 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews
Doughnut Plant is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

146. Doughnut Plant

9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 430 tips and reviews
Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

147. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.6
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews
Muncan Food Corp is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

148. Muncan Food Corp

9.0
43-09 Broadway (43 st), Astoria, NY
Butcher · 16 tips and reviews

Emily A.Emily A: All your romanian needs in one place. Love it

Souvlaki GR is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

149. Souvlaki GR

8.3
116 Stanton St (btwn Essex & Ludlow St.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Lower East Side · 200 tips and reviews
Martha's Country Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

150. Martha's Country Bakery

8.8
70-28 Austin St, Forest Hills, NY
Bakery · 199 tips and reviews
Nita's European Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

151. Nita's European Bakery

7.9
4010 Greenpoint Ave (40th Street), Sunnyside, NY
Bakery · 19 tips and reviews

Dana B.Dana B: This is definitley the best romanian bakery in New York.

Victor's Café is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

152. Victor's Café

7.9
236 W 52nd St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Theater District · 127 tips and reviews
Natural Blend is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

153. Natural Blend

8.4
769A Washington Ave (St. John's Place), Brooklyn, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 31 tips and reviews
Empire Diner is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

154. Empire Diner

8.1
210 10th Ave (btwn 22nd St & 23rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 127 tips and reviews
La Nueva Bakery is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

155. La Nueva Bakery

8.5
8610 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY
South American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews
Rudy's Bakery & Café is one of Pretend I'm a tourist...NYC.

156. Rudy's Bakery & Café

9.0
905 Seneca Ave (btwn Myrtle & Catalpa Ave), Ridgewood, NY
Bakery · 35 tips and reviews