bring a bottle of wine and a blanket, grab a couple of sandwiches from Bouchon in Columbus Circle and have a picnic in this grassy meadow
Fall, with its beautiful foliage and cool breezes, is the perfect time to take a row. Boats hold up to four people, and cost $12 an hour. Sate your appetite at the Boathouse Restaurant afterward.
Covering 6 percent of Manhattan, popular legend holds that it took more gunpowder to create this park’s lakes, hills and meadows than was used to fight the Battle of Gettysburg. (From Aerial America) Read more.
This is a misnomer. It is both a pedestrian and a bike path although not a few cyclists seem to be cognizant of the rules on this path.
Granada Wines, 116th between Lex and Park, excellent selection, knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend!
I love the fact that you can buy really juicy nectarines here. Just be prepared to pay a premium.
Unfortunately this beautiful Art Deco building’s observation deck has been closed since 1945. The marble lobby is open to visitors though, and it’s free!
Take a stroll on an unseasonably warm day through the private gardens that are open to the public.
Southwest NY restaurant looks nice and cozy...dimly lit and stylish...a must see
Foodies, drinkies, fashionistas and design hounds can be found here. It’s why we love it!
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!
Second Avenue has become the East Village's Restaurant Row. Take a stroll down it, choose from a wide variety of cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, Indian, Mexican, American.
This is the most amazing place for drinks at sundown. A great view of the city, and a beautiful rooftop. Make sure to dress nice!
The Décor is retro, the salads are jumbo-sized, and breakfast is served all day. What's not to like?
Despite the crowds, you won’t wait long to dive into Train Wreck Fries, Virgil’s Pig Out, Corn Bread, Virgil’s Coleslaw and Cheese Grits with a Fall Off The Porch Ice Tea.
One of our favorite markets in the city, but also a great take-out lunch place with yummy sandwiches – try the Fresh Turkey with Brie. Coffee is top notch too!
End a gluttonous Chinatown dinner with a fantastic assortment of freshly made ice cream – the flavors change, but we like the Blueberry Cheesecake or the Wasabi.
Have Mom take pictures of you in the bike lane while pissing off everyone around you.
The world's largest department store, Macy's flagship store on 34th St. Ride the unique wooden escalators up and down its 11 floors and find anything you can think of.
The crème de la crème in New York Jazz, the Blue Note is more of a shrine to the good old days of jazz. Get tickets to the later show and enjoy a few encore songs!
The iconic New York skyscraper features breathtaking views of the entire city. Be sure to dress appropriately as it can get cold that high up!
Nice, small park that is perfect for jogging or walking your dog. It is no Central Park but with the green markets on Saturday it is a great place to spend an afternoon.
TriBeCa is the acronym for Triangle Below Canal Street... Except, it isn't really a Triangle...#OnlyNewYorkers... I did, however, enjoy my day at the 2012 Film Festival
Great place to take a walk, check out some art work and a good picture spot of City Hall.
On the edge of Chinatown, this great spot has some of the cheapest food in the city. Try the fried pork bun, 3 for $1, or the dumplings, 4 for $1!
Keep your eyes peeled for bite-size samples—all locally grown or made—and don't forget to enjoy the fall colors in the park and in the produce.
Taste the best of Southern-friend Brooklyn here with the catfish entrée or the excellent fried chicken box. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Try one of the many awesome beers on tap ...after that go for one of their frozen drinks. Love. At .first. Sip.
One of our favorite places to come for a pizza dinner with friends! This huge space is open late. Try a Traditional with Prosciutto and Basil. Fried Calamari is good too!
The best place to find your inner Zen boasts relaxed, peaceful grounds. Claim a spot near the serene Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, surrounded by Japanese myrtle and cypress trees, and bliss out. Read more.
NYC’s best collective backyard boasts prime people-watching spots such as the Long Meadow and Nethermead The woodland expanse of the Ravine is a towering forest within bustling Brooklyn. Read more.
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.
The best theater to see a movie that will change your life hosts new art-house titles (at its Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center), rep series and beaucoup festival offerings. Read more.
The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea moves here on November 26. Read more.
The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea moves here on November 26. Read more.
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.
The best spot to discover your new favorite hobby gives you an up-close view of its artisans-in-residence during its daily open studio. Interactive workshops offer hands-on training from the experts. Read more.
