Sweet talk the hostess and score a table/sofa in the back room. Order your favorite fizz to show you mean delicious business.
The bartender is always super knowledgable about the beer list, so don't be afraid to ask questions. P.S. the chocolate cake w/ mint ice cream = killer.
some of the best brick oven pies in the five boroughs. put your name in early and then go somewhere for a drink; they'll call your table is ready. oh, and it's BYO and they only serve pies and calzone
The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.
Malaysian streetfood finds a New York home in this Meatpacking District hotspot. Mingle with scenesters and get messy with the spicy, mouth-watering meats and sauces.
The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Read more.
Out of towners: this is much more than just a train station -- it's a beautiful piece of New York history.
Enter through Cipriani on the balcony at Grand Central & you'll feel as if you have entered a bygone era. Drinks are expensive ($15 martini) but the atmosphere is worth it. Reserve a table in advance.
The perfect blend of old world dignity and New York kitsch. Sit at one of the communal U-shaped tables beneath the cavernous vaulted ceilings and enjoy the taste of Long Island Sound. - IFC Staff
The Official TKTS app, available for iPhone and Android, is the only way to get fast, accurate, real-time listings of shows available at TKTS. Read more.
For about $9, you can get one of about a dozen subs on homemade bread. Among the best is the lamb meatloaf with strawberry pico de gallo, curried crema, cheddar and pappadam. Read more.
Nam Pang serves up very nice sized sandwiches are packed with flavor! Coconut shrimp sandwich is our top choice with the pulled pork coming in at a close second. N-Sider tip: Cash ONLY!
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.
Everything is interesting here. The building is a great piece of architecture and the exhibitions are usually must-see.
Want to delve into a traditional NY bagel? The fluffy bagels at this Midtown East establishment are not only delicious, but very cheap. Get it with some cream cheese and lox for the classic sandwich.
You'd be hard pressed to find cocktails this inventive and well executed anywhere else in the city. The crowd is more miss than hit, but the drinks are consistently a home run.
One of the best red velvet cupcakes in the city; though just between you and me, I always get the banana cupcake.
Once infamous, the park is now “a handsome place, with flower beds, pétanque games, a lending library, a carousel, thousands of portable chairs, theatrical performances, and many other inducements." Read more.
patience and fortitude, the library lions, make this my most favorite library in the world. a beautiful building and one you'll remember from ghostbusters! the map room is not to be missed.
The Shake Shack cheeseburger is a classic of Americana in the heart of NYC-a compact patty of juicy, medium-cooked meat plied w. lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle, slotted neatly into a squishy bun
On The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Scott Conant goes crazy for Mama Els' Fried Chicken at Hill Country Chicken, a fresh fried chicken joint frying up all-natural chicken. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
