Upper East Side

BLOUIN ARTINFO: The Smithsonian museum network isn't just in D.C. Its design museum is tucked in Andrew Carnegie's 64-room mansion and features a gift shop to conquer all gift shops. Read more.

Brad Garoon: The music is loud. You've been warned. The Coke machine has every flavor combo imaginable. The burgers might not look huge, but if you feel hungry afterwards you should see a doctor.

David D: These fat geniuses combined cookies&cream and cookie dough to make the "Cookie Monster" flavor, which is overloaded with cookie goodness. Order it.

The 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.

Eloi Guterres: A simply magical sunset!

Isabel Zapata: The almond croissant is to die for.

The Tastes that Make the City: The NY local brews are the best craft beer in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

Eddie Ortega: Great place in the city to have a smoke. Great group off guys....my favorite smoke...Ortega #8