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Paul's "Da Burger Joint" is one of New York City.

1. Paul's "Da Burger Joint"

7.2
131 2nd Ave (Astor Pl.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 145 tips and reviews

Ken K.Ken Krzeminski: TRUE BURGBROS GO HERE! Burg out!!!

Russian Tea Room is one of New York City.

2. Russian Tea Room

6.6
150 W 57th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Theater District · 112 tips and reviews
Prosperity Dumpling is one of New York City.

3. Prosperity Dumpling

46 Eldridge St (btwn Canal & Hester St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Chinatown · 260 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Go here for deliciously cheap fried pork & chive dumplings - 5 for $1. Buy a frozen bag to take home – 50 dumplings for $8. Cash only.

Ralph's Famous Italian Ices is one of New York City.

4. Ralph's Famous Italian Ices

144 E 24th St (at Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Rose Hill · 50 tips and reviews
Crif Dogs is one of New York City.

5. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of New York City.

6. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1450 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: Possibly the most famous NYC food landmark, this Jewish deli excels in each dish, from snappy hot dogs to giant pastrami sandwiches. Hint: don't forget to tip your carver!

7. Lombardi's Pizza

8.2
32 Spring St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 535 tips and reviews
Apple Fifth Avenue is one of New York City.

8. Apple Fifth Avenue

9.0
767 5th Ave (btwn E 58th & E 59th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Midtown East · 1235 tips and reviews
Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of New York City.

9. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: A breathtaking view of Manhattan.

Friends Apartment Building is one of New York City.

10. Friends Apartment Building

8.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · West Village · 49 tips and reviews

Rebecca B.Rebecca Brown: Although Friends is based upon the lives of 6 friends living in Manhattan, most of the episodes were filmed within a studio in California. The exterior of this building represents Monica's Apartment.

Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal is one of New York City.

11. Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal

4 South St (South Ferry), New York, NY
Pier · Financial District · 410 tips and reviews
CBGB & OMFUG is one of New York City.

12. CBGB & OMFUG

315 Bowery (Bleecker St), New York, NY
Historic and Protected Site · NoHo · 20 tips and reviews

Decibel MagazineDecibel Magazine: Location of the famous Ramones cover and most likely one of the most famous places to ever catch a show. We shed a tear every time we think about how CBGB's is gone and now it's John Varvatos.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York City.

13. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Hanging out on the Met steps is a New York tradition, and billionaire David Koch has pledged "at least $10 million" to renovate the fountains outside the museum. Read more.

Madison Square Garden is one of New York City.

14. Madison Square Garden

8.9
4 Penn Plz (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Basketball Stadium · 1000 tips and reviews
Times Square is one of New York City.

15. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2355 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: When the New York Times moved into offices at Broadway and 42nd Street on Dec 31, 1904, it threw a party so legendary that New Yorkers started to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square every year. Read more.

National September 11 Memorial Museum is one of New York City.

16. National September 11 Memorial Museum

8.2
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
History Museum · Financial District · 47 tips and reviews

Norm H.Norm Hamano: Go to the web site 911memorial.org and request a pass before you go to the memorial site. That way you are guaranteed entry to the site. If it's busy, you won't be able to go in. It's free to enter.

Five Guys is one of New York City.

17. Five Guys

8.2
43 W 55th St, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 117 tips and reviews

Advertising WeekAdvertising Week: One of the best juiciest hamburger I've had in NYC with FREE unlimited toppings. Know that a 'hamburger' has 2 patties and a 'little hamburger' has 1 patty and if you are there with someone split one

FAO Schwarz is one of New York City.

18. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews

Movie MayorMovie Mayor: In 1988's "BIG" Tom Hanks encounters his boss wondering the aisles of FAO Schwartz. Together, they hop on the oversized piano and tap out "Heart & Soul" and "Chopsticks" to the delight of the crowd Read more.

McDonald's is one of New York City.

19. McDonald's

5.7
160 Broadway (btwn Cortlandt St & Liberty St), New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Eugene C.Eugene C.: The only McDonald's with a live piano player.

Levain Bakery is one of New York City.

20. Levain Bakery

9.1
2167 Frederick Douglass Blvd (117th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Central Harlem · 126 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: People love Levain Bakery for their oversized, indecently doughy cookies.

Topman is one of New York City.

21. Topman

478 Broadway (Btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 35 tips and reviews

Maxim P.Maxim Pobezhimov: Can a bit crowded on the weekends. Lots of fun trendy British clothing. Can always find a piece of classic designed clothing with a fun twist.

Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path is one of New York City.

22. Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path

8.2
Queensboro Bridge, New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · 8 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: An iconic bridge that connects Midtown Manhattan to Long Island City in Queens.

Bowery's Whitehouse Hotel is one of New York City.

23. Bowery's Whitehouse Hotel

338-340 Bowery (E. 3rd St), New York, NY
Hostel · East Village · 11 tips and reviews

Lu W.Lu Wilson: Don't expect luxury...it's basic & a little tired, but who comes to NYC to stay in a room? Get out & explore, when you come back to the room to pass out you won't notice the bad points :)

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of New York City.

24. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.8
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 592 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This famous Brooklyn eatery, a perennial atop the city's best pizza joints, has received eviction papers after falling behind on rent and city taxes. Read more.

Central Park is one of New York City.

25. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1839 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: 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.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of New York City.

26. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.

Verlaine Bar & Lounge is one of New York City.

27. Verlaine Bar & Lounge

8.0
110 Rivington St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 189 tips and reviews

JessicaJessica: Keith is the best bartender in the city! Be sure to order his special tequila shots... They're delicious!!

The Meatball Shop is one of New York City.

28. The Meatball Shop

84 Stanton St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lower East Side · 621 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: It's all meatballs here, rolled into shape, featuring beef, spicy pork and chicken. Most popular is a bowl of beef meatballs with the classic tomato sauce and a slice of focaccia ($7). Read more.

Community Food & Juice is one of New York City.

29. Community Food & Juice

7.9
2893 Broadway (btwn 112th & 113th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Harlem · 161 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The brunch crowd here is a mix of college students and stroller-steering parents. For traditionalists, there are blueberry pancakes; for the adventurous, coconut pancakes with passion-fruit syrup. Read more.

The Diner is one of New York City.

30. The Diner

44 9th Ave (at W 14th St), New York, NY
Diner · Chelsea · 153 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Great food all around, but we love the Huevos Rancheros!

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of New York City.

31. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.2
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 528 tips and reviews

New York Public LibraryNew York Public Library: Free one-hour tours of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Mondays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tours meet at the reception desk in Astor Hall. Read more.

Blaue Gans is one of New York City.

32. Blaue Gans

139 Duane St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Tribeca · 88 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Perfect for those on jury duty at nearby courthouses. German-Austrian classics on the menu include Wiener schnitzel (breaded and fried), Jaeger schnitzel (with mushroom sauce), bratwurst and spätzle. Read more.

Boqueria Flatiron is one of New York City.

33. Boqueria Flatiron

8.9
53 W 19th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Flatiron District · 296 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Tapas and a glass of sangria? Yes, please. We swear by the blistered shishito peppers and pan con tomate.