Rachael Ray stops by Serendipity 3, for their famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, a popular lunch spot and ice cream shop located in a cozy brownstone on $40 a Day. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
On Food Network's FoodNation with Bobby Flay, Bobby stops by McSorley's Ale House, the oldest Irish tavern in New York City's East Village, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Grill master, Bobby Flay, thinks the best burger can be found at JG Melon in New York, NY on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
For true Belgian waffles, Sunny Anderson, of The Best Thing I Ever Ate, flags down the Wafels & Dinges Truck where their specialty is the Wafel of Massive Deliciousness. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
A vacant storefront was transformed into a makeup shop for The Smurfs movie. It was so convincing that passersby actually tried to enter it. Read more.
The most famous of rinks is still as cramped as ever. Unless you plan on going early in the morning or between 9am and noon on Thanksgiving, expect a one- to two-hour wait. Read more.
Hard-core sports fan like this Garment District resto for its secret door into Madison Square Garden.
Delicious handmade chocolates and killer fudge. Great for gifts or a little treat for myself! -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
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.
The original is the best classic steakhouse in the world. Prime rib with bone in and creamed spinach. Mmm…great food, great memories. -David Applebaum, Launch My Line
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
For everything your princess puppy could ever desire, down to hand-made dog treats by chef and owner Angelique. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
Cozy and reliable breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the peeps behind Odeon and Café Luxembourg. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Splendid artisanal chocolate, setting a standard since 1923. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
This is the quintessential NYC restaurant. Cozy, comforting, delicious. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts
I love the setting in here with the lighting and massive space. Sit up above, have a cookie and contemplate your life while people watching. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
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
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
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
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
The largest store in the world, it has just about everything you need. I love their perfume department. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
Great food and wine list. It is always consistent and has the best atmosphere. I love to eat at the bar where it is more casual and fun. -Carmen Gonzalez, Top Chef
Such great food. I can’t resist going there every time I go to New York. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
A scenic walk across the Brooklyn Bridge provides the perfect backdrop to telling someone that they don’t have any friends or for fighting over who is more integral to the marriage equality debate.
You've made it to the Garden! The world's most famous arena is perfect for our fave sport: celeb spotting. If you see star fans like Hugh Jackman and Beyoncé, send a virtual high-five their way.
Runway fashions from Prada and Lanvin keep socialites and celebs alike flocking to this flagship. Tip: Hit the 7th floor for slightly more accessible brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim and Rag & Bone.
The only U.S. location for this London go-to delivers on fourfloors crammed with edgy British style at budget prices. Tip: Call ahead toschedule a personal shopping experience—the service is free!
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.
The Empire State Building opened ahead of schedule in 1931 taking only one year and 45 days to build. It is currently the tallest building in NYC.
The Brooklyn Bridge was completed in 1883. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world from its opening until 1903 and the first steel-wire suspension bridge.
The 67 tracks are numbered according to their geographic location in the terminal building rather than the trains' destinations, because all of the trains terminate at Grand Central.
This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
"Knitting is my therapy, and this home goods boutique is where I buy hard-to-find yarns from all over the world." -Sean Avery, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Read more.
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Did you know? The Spirit of America’s keel is built with steel from the World Trade Center towers. The boat entered service in 2006.
