Everyone knows that the Blue Ribbon fried chicken is sex in public on a dinner plate. But the foreplay? Rock & roll fries: gravy, cajun spice, provolone & cheddar. Wipe the dumb grin off your face.
Aaron Sanchez, of The Best Thing I Ever Ate, craves Chocolate Tasting Menu and other decadent dishes at Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Jean Georges in New York, NY. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Fried Mars Bar. Not the American one, the Brittish version of the candy bar, battered and fried. Add a pinch of salt. Life changing.
BREAKFAST LIKE NEVER BEFORE... We find ourselves going over and over again for the delicious juice of the day and the upstream eggs benedict or the chocolate decadence french toast... Read more.
The salted caramel apple pie is delicious. Don't try and split one slice between two people. Feelings will get hurt.
Go cheese burgers, tots and mac and cheese. Wash it down with your choice of canned beer. Feelin fruity? Order any drink in a pineapple and they'll fresh core it. Burgerconquest.com
if you're from out of state/country, go to the visitor's desk and get 10% off (almost the whole store)!
A one of it's kinda place in the heart of mid-town, where they have a live stock ticker for beer! Price of beer changes based on the consumption! Check it out!
This place is always packed! Skip the meal and go straight for the perfect cheesecake! Dive into a slice of the Original or the Carrot Cake Cheesecake.
A must-stop whenever I am in NYC. Gnudi are killer, best burger, and on my last visit the peas were a revelation. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef
Located right near Port Authority - this two floor bar has a little something for everyone. It get's pretty loud and crowded after work, so get their early. Also has a roof deck in the summer time!
President Obama and the First Lady along with former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush, paused at the North Memorial Pool on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Read more.
Get a cup of the best coffee in the city and enjoy it in Ace Hotel's super fantastic lobby.
Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.
Opened in 1968, it is the longest active major sporting facility in the Metropolitan area & is the 4th incarnation of the arena in the city. The Garden hosts approximately 320 events a year.
Ooey Gooey Goodness abounds at this upscale doughnut shop. Try a nutella filled, a dulce de leche or a hibiscus, paired with a hot cup of stumptown coffee.
Naveen and I built half of the original foursquare prototype here (pre-SXSW 2009). This was before I was drinking coffee, so I was downing like 5 hot a day here (someone's gotta pay for that wifi!)
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!
Look for the 6 foot tall iconic PIG standing outside the door. Dive bar to the max but a free hot dog with your first drink!
This Chelsea pastry shop offers over 50 flavors of mouthwatering macaroons, from traditional flavors to the less familiar, such as champagne apricot. Hilary Rhoda loves to stop in for a treat.
A special stop in Times Square! Be sure to leave enough time to check out all three floors... There are so many wonderful little gems, particularly if you have small children to buy for! Read more.
The main concourse boasts a hidden staircase that’s used by Grand Central employees. You can see the brass cylinder that conceals the steel steps in the center of the information booth. Read more.
Walk the whole thing (sunset = best). If its night time, look for the exhibitionists Doing Their Thing in the windows of the Standard Hotel. Sit in sunken mini-theater (you'll know it when you see it)
Right near the water, this place has great coffee in Brooklyn's Dumbo area. Try a doughnut and one of their three blends of espresso and enjoy it at the nearby Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Take in unparalleled views as seagulls fly, the waves lap, and the sun sets over Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
Good for breakfast and brunch, this Williamsburg spot is very popular so be prepared to wait. Get the country ham biscuit with a french press coffee, you won't regret it.
You’ve got to be crazy to stand out in New York. Near fanatical. Like this place is about their beer—draught, aged, vintage, cask. Luckily the help on hand can keep you sane while you try to order.
Great place to sneak an iced coffee and a mini peanut butter and jelly sandwich (on baguette no less) while you're walking around Soho. Also a good place to chill and do some work on the long benches.
This coffee will change the course of your day. The iced coffee may actually help you believe in love again.
Did you know? To create that feeling of being in the countryside, and not in the middle of a city, the four Transverse Roads were sunken down eight feet below the park’s surface.
The hottest place to get beer in New York. Its crazy draught rig, and the bar's access to the kooky Evil Twin beers are just the beginning—have a look at the extensive list of rare European bottles.
The Jeffrey Craft Beer & Bites is one of those places where even hard-core beer geeks may not know every offering on the draft list. Read more.
Proletariat is a much-deserved look into no-holds-barred beer geekdom, blissfully free of TVs, generic pub grub & high-fiving mooks. It holds only 12 stools & its menus have been replaced w/ a QR code Read more.
In its short history, this bar has hosted more visiting brewers than you can count. Rarities, weekly special events, and a huge cask and bottle list make this one of the most lauded beer bars in NYC.
There's halfway decent beer behind section 110: Goose Island, Magic Hat, Blue Moon, and Leinenkugel. But expect to pay up the nose and out the ears.
"Number one: The Spekuloos spread. Think cinnamon nutella/peanut butter. Totally unique, totally to die for." - Niko DeMordaunt Read more.
If you don't try the Wicked Hot Chocolate, you're living your life wrong.
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.
There is nothing more romantic in all of New York City than taking a stroll across the Brooklyn Bridge at night to stare in awe at the city ahead of you. Stick around 'til at least dusk! #vday
Connect to "UnionSquareWiFi" for access to free wi-fi throughout Union Square, courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Read more.
One of the best spots in NYC. The vibe here is unlike anywhere else. The arch is a wonder to behold, especially when it is lit up at night.
Go to burger joint in the Le Parker Meridian hotel. Nothing beats a dive burger joint in a four star hotel. You'll find Burger Joint behind the hotel concierge desk.
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!
Outstanding selection of cheese and cured meats here. Find everything from a mild cheddar to the stinkiest washed rind cheese. The staff is very knowledgable and helpful.
This store boasts 18-miles of books. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Established 1927. Continuously operated. First caffe in the United States to serve Cappuccino. Ornate bronze espresso machine built in 1902. Some of its decor dates back to the 16th century.
This fascinating museum gives visitors a great insight into what life was like 100 years ago. Walk where your ancestors once walked and see if you can find your last name in the immigrant database!
A great little cheese shop filled with craft beers - we stopped to pick up a gift on the way to a dinner party. Very cool idea and it's way more unique than your average liquor store.
This friendly little shop has a few dozen bottles and cans, eight beers on tap for reasonably-priced growler fills, knowledgeable employees, and lots of cheese and snacks to pair with your beer!
ACB Co. has 350 domestic beers by the bottle, a battery of imports, a dozen draft lines, local sundries, a cheese case, & a 16-ft communal table for drinking and snacking on sandwiches & charcuterie. Read more.
After the brewery tour, trade in tokens for brews like the ’55 Pennant Ale, congregate with your beer-loving brethren in a packed cafeteria, and play a few hands of poker while you enjoy the buzz. Read more.
If you're a fan of Greek yogurt, this place is a must. Fresh Greek yogurt is way better than the packaged stuff. Try the PB&J, made with real grapes and peanuts.
The Foursquare tips are spot on -- kale paella, octopus and scrambled eggs as appetizers. The charred beef entre is one of the most delicious things I've had in forever. I'd go back just for that.
One of Harlem's best soul food spots, Red Rooster features a gospel group that performs on the weekends. The Yard Bird is a must have, but don't forget to make a reservation.
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.
This place has been dishing out Sicilian pastries for almost 120 years and serving espresso before it was all the rage. All the pastries are mouth watering, but save room for the mini tarts!
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.
Don't wear a shirt you're fond of, I got mine ripped off by the bar tender. The she rode on my lap on the swing over the bar. I love this place.
Guy loved the savory buckwheat waffles and fried chicken, which were light and crisp. He also devoured the addictive Pecan Crunch Donut coated with homemade toffee. Read more.
Nutella French toast is so good. Crab eggs Benedict very filling and savory. Next time, I'm going to want to try their cacio e Pepe mac and cheese
A loud beer bar with probably 40 taps in the western part of Midtown, Valhalla feels like a grown up version of a place you’d find in the East Village. They have decent bar food too.
On a quiet residential block steps from Midtown is this beer bar and shop, featuring 12 taps, a cask engine, countless bottles, and a "grandpa fridge" stocked with cans of old-school regional lagers.
A wonderful cheese bar where you can order custom cheese plates based on your taste and mood, and pick from a whole menu of cheesy delights. Read more.
Owner and chef Alex Guarnaschelli says, “Butter is an 8-year labor of love.” The Cavatappi pasta dish with spicy lamb and yellow tomato sauce is Chef Guarnaschelli’s favorite.
The six-course Farmer's Feast has an extended option, which will add on two savory courses to your meal. Get it, and be prepared for a delicious, farm-to-table feast.
A hangover food oasis. The Southern, rock n roll vibe makes you feel like you're in another city (in a good way). The egg scrambles are great. And the Stumptown coffee is free...? (It was for us)
Decent BBQ with a fun vibe and lots of seating. Good for groups. Always get the pulled pork sandwich and brisket. Ask for extra sauce. Sides are the real stars: collards, cornbread, mac and cheese.
This Texas/Carolina hybrid spot offers a no-frills counter service environment flush with hardwood-smoked, bigger-than-your-head beef ribs, just-as-delicious spare ribs, and excellent brisket. Read more.
Order the bistro burger—it can kill you if it so desires. Wash it down with dirt-cheap beer from the tap. You’ll want to sit near the front, at the giant windows, to watch passersby drool as you chew.
The not-quite-Montreal-style, not-quite-classic-New-York bagels begin with a yeast-raised dough that's hand-rolled, boiled in water that's been sweetened with honey, & baked in a wood-fire oven. Read more.
Salty & Sweet dough 😋One scoop is already a lot! If you order more just finish it later, it will last two weeks 😉 I'll come back for the chocolate fudge, so delicious, more than the dough
Bill Durney's Jamaican jerk baby back ribs and lamb belly might be the start of a New York City style. And his ginormous beef ribs are worth a plane ticket. Read more.
Just as good as the uptown location and they take credit cards. Burger, fries, chile and pecan pie are all musts.
Their collection of rare and unique cookbooks far surpasses anyone else in the city. Look around to get some inspiration
four different kinds of ovens. the Pizza in Pala, which's a special way of twice-baking it so that the crust comes up with that perfect combination of crispy and chewy. The Napoletana's great too,
Maybe one of the best meals of my life. Every item from the free apps to dessert were mind blowing. The spicy rigatoni and meatballs, Caesar salad, and rigatoni ragu all literally the best I've had.
If you are a fan of Emily or Emmy Squared (or delicious pizza) then this spot is the best of both worlds! Delicious and creative pizza and food in great West Village space. Loved the Emily square pie
A top 5 NYC burger. Standouts: The Texan with with crispy onion and bacon, and the Greg Norman with wagyu beef. Huge tasty milkshakes. Great draft beers, too.
The chicken parmigiana is very good. The portions are huge and you need to bear this in mind when ordering. The calamari starter was very good too.
Definitely the best beer selection I've found attached to a baseball game. Mikkeller classics, variants from their other breweries, and some guests. Not a bad beer was had.
A Mexican cowboy in a trench coat stumbled out of a bar, noticed my dinner uncertainty, and led me by the hand into this restaurant. So thankful I ignored my mother and listened to a stranger.
Great service and excellent beers! Don't forget to check in to Untappd and get your Founders badge!
Really impressive bottle shop with tons of rare sour beers from hard to find breweries. They have a great tap list too and friendly service.
You get a free chocolate just for walking in. By my count they change the free-candy staff every hour, so you can basically eat free in Times Square if you're bored and cheap enough.
Almost everything can be made with a vegan spin. The Korean fried broccoli stopped us both in our tracks. You gotta book.
Pretty spectacular spot for lunch, quick, delicious, healthy. Especially like everything with mushroom in it.
If you want dependable, fast, cheesy, inexpensive pizza, go to Artichoke. Their vodka slice is made with super delicious vodka sauce, and their artichoke pizza has cream sauce, spinach and artichokes. Read more.
The everything donut is actually quite tasty, and not nearly as confusing as you'd think.
Motorino serves the best Neapolitan pies as the margherita is solid, but pros go for the soppressata picante, or the famous pizza with Brussels sprouts. Kitchen open until midnight. Read more.
Start with any of the pies, especially the King Salami or Paul's Boutique (Katz Pastrami) and end with the "branded" chocolate cake. Oh the apps are great too :)
THE Arthur Ave staple. Best stuffed artichokes. Great pastas. Everything you'd want out of a homey Italian eatery.
Top rate crispy pizza with simple luscious toppings. The white garlic mushroom and cheese is seriously one of the best pizzas in NYC. The dash of lemon is the secret. Just $4. Friendly staff too.
Morgenstern's Finest is a local NYC business, churning fresh artisanal ice creams using the highest quality ingredients. Plain legit! I recommend checking this spot out during off-hours to avoid lines
Authentic and delicious tacos in NYC, the best taco is the adobada. Highly recommended 🤤
If you like your gelato on the rich side, look no further than L'Arte del Gelato, one of our favorite spots at Chelsea Market. Pistachio is a must-order, as is the panna cotta.
Voted one of the top Mexican restaurants in America by Thrillist May 19. They reco the crispy chix skin & beet chorizo
With over 300 flavors, you can have a different flavor combination every time you visit. I really liked the basil, pink peppercorn, and zabaglione. Next time I will probably leave with a "pint" or 2.
Asian dessert heaven! The ice shavings look amazing although quite pricey! Get the 2 scoop matcha ice cream for 5$ for a cheaper option ;)
I felt like I stepped into a Parisian bakery! The almond chocolate cake was really good.
Really impressed with this place. Excellent atmosphere and music (classic rock)! Burger was crazy good and pizza probably the best detroit style Ive had in the city
I still dream about the Acciughe e Burro. The cacio e pepe actually lives up to the hype, do not miss it
Wow, spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parm, tiramisu. Amazing, but pricey. Go early because they don’t take reservations.
Uniquely tasty sourdough crust. Must try the affumicata pizza with smoked mozzarella, squash, and pancetta.
Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake!
A strong competitor to Up thai. The Kao soi is definitely worth getting! Service is very customer friendly
Super cute speakeasy! The cocktails are really good and the atmosphere is great. We got the turmeric and tamarind cocktails and they were both delicious! 😋
Stunning views of the city. Nice to look through the glass panel in the floor to the street below (100 floors below)!
The great unification of Italy and Japan. Wonderful drinks, try some fried pizza and fritto misto.
Great and fast service, unlimited cocktails for brunch and delicious food, jerk chicken rotti and coconut pancake are amazing
Everything I have had has been good, but the Margarita is insanely delicious. Sicilian slices are unique and varied.
So thankful for the return of Pastis! The food is great and it’s an iconic atmosphere. Loud and expensive but we know all that already
Unique pizza, mostly to-go. It's baked twice so it's fluffy and crispy! The slice with burrata-prosciutto-figs was AMAZING. The cacio e pepe was delicious (although I did miss the tomato sauce...).
Fantastic beer bar with lots of treasures on tap as well as their can and cellar lists.
CRAFT BEER AND BOURBON. Neighborhood bar focused on small batch bourbons, local distilleries, handcrafted cocktails and a constantly rotating draft list
Good find if you are in the Lower East side and looking for a bar with a GREAT beer menu, good food and a variety of games for entertainment from old school board games to skee ball.
Large tap room with many tables. Parking across the street in shopping center isn't technically for Singlecut but I won't tell. Cask beer may be at the bar & not on menu so look around to make sure
The best pizza in Queens. The emphasis on homemade and locally-sourced products of high quality really creates an excellent experience!
One of the best beer bars in the city. Always a solid rotating tap list and good pub grub.
The flight of beer is very fun, loaded Brussels sprouts and a variety of grilled cheese options
Best brewery in Long Island City. They've got some delicious IPAs, Imperials and many more. The smelly dumpster is a challenge though.
Unclear why their take home beers are so freaking expensive but they sure are tasty (and often rare/limited)
24 rotating taps of American beers. A lovely quiet spot just off from Washington Square park. Bar staff make great recommendations and let you try a sample to make sure it is the perfect beer for you
Can be awkwardly dead on weekends, but the good beer selection and dart board slightly redeem it.
Great bottle shop in front and fun bar with 12 thoughtfully chosen taps in back. The owner John is the man. My neighborhood spot to go or to stay.
They serve Sey coffee, Balthazar pastries, and house baked cookies. Need I say more?
Favorite coffee shop in Manhattan for an americano. All profits go to charity. Love the outdoor green space.
The rum-infused cold brew is great! The staff is great! Once they saw that I was going to transfer my coffee into a travel mug so they just filled that instead - even though it’s a good 4oz larger!
New York has no shortage of speakeasies, but Apothéke is among the best. Kale in Comparison was among the top 5 cocktails I've tried in my life.
They open at 8 AM and will serve you. And during the late afternoon, when you go back to retrieve all the lost items you left on the floor, the lighting is excellent.
Outdoor setup has chairs and barrels on the sidewalk. They have $3 flight pours and some good IPAs
Every beer here is great. Cover your eyes, point at a beer on the menu and enjoy your delicious fermented beverage!
The beer is great. The overwhelming amount of Gen-Z-ers overwhelming the bar because they're on TikTok is not great. PRO TIP: Get some fries!
Best spot for a beer on the upper east side. Cask ales & tons of draught selections!
Gotta be the best beer bar on the east side between 14th St. and, like, Connecticut.
Cute little missable spot. It has over 900 bottle and draft beers. It was very friendly and nice lay out have rotating 15 drafts. Good bartenders and price just so much cool beer memorabilia.
Great pasta at a fantastic price to quality ratio for NYC. Flavorful plates and great unique Sicilian pasta plates.
The Frisson Espresso is just unbelievable. It's getting too little crowded but has a decent atmosphere. Their service is good.
