Grocery Store · East Village · 46 tips and reviews
Jon Steinback: This place goes nuts with free samples - cheeses, olives, gherkins, pastries, and soups. They're tasty, which helps wash away the guilt of not buying anything.
nymag: The P.H.O. Real, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY, takes on the considerable challenge of reinterpreting a bowl of Vietnamese soup as a kaiser-roll sandwich - and wins.
Jazz and Blues Venue · Midtown East · 73 tips and reviews
Anna Frenkel: Hidden in a basement. Ring the doorbell and wait to enter through the huge silver door. Perfect for when you're in the mood for jazz and sake on a weekday evening.
295 Grand St (btwn Havemeyer and Roebling St.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 59 tips and reviews
Ray Lin: Look for the door marked "bar". Walk in to a roomy speakeasy with good music and quality cocktails. The quiet, intimate vibe also makes it one of the best date bars in Brooklyn.
1150 Lexington Ave (btwn 79th & 80th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 21 tips and reviews
Audrey Tolbert: One of my favorite burgers in the city and under $10! Great place, super down to earth. Go in, grab a stool, grab a burger and a milkshake, and thank me.