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1. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Get an ego check at this rooftop hot spot, which boastsone of the toughest doors in N.Y.C. If you do make it onto the 18th floor,check out the bathrooms—for the amazing views of lower Manhattan.

2. Provocateur

18 9th Ave (btwn Gansevoort & W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 52 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Everything is hot about this newish spot, from the waitresses(their uniforms are designed by Rag & Bone) to the locale (the lush lounge has a garden). And if you can get in, you're probably hot too.

3. The Rose Bar

New York (Lexington Ave Between 21st and 22nd St), New York, NY
Night Club · Gramercy Park · 127 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Feeling ambitious? Try getting into the Gramercy Park Hotel'suber-exclusive hangout, where Warhols adorn the walls. If you succeed, $19martinis (and bragging rights) await you.

4. Avenue

116 10th Ave (btwn 17th & 18th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 67 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Want chicken with your Gaga? This megaclub serves a full international-themed menu, so you can't blame an empty stomach for feeling a few butterflies when you spot stars like Chace Crawford.

5. Le Bain

8.9
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Just steps from the Boom Boom Room, a 4-ft.-deep rooftop pool welcomes the scantily-clad, while AstroTurf pads well-heeled feet. Tip: Forgot your suit? Buy a bikini at the vending machines.

6. Kenmare

98 Kenmare St (btw Mulberry and Lafayette Sts.), New York, NY
Lounge · NoLita · 41 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: This hangout from the impresarios behind the exclusive Rose Bar and Beatrice Inn is becoming a privileged pilgrimage of hip Manhattanites looking for a bite. Wear your best; it's all about the scene.

7. M-2 Lounge

530 W 28th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 18 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Studio 54 may be gone, but classic clubland style lives on at this ultralounge. With glass-walled staircases and crystal chandeliers, M2 is so blinged-out that even Mariah Carey parties here.

8. INTERMIX

7.6
98 Prince St (Btw Green & Mercer), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 10 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: This one-stop shop is a master mixer of 300-plus trendy brands, from LaRok and Marc Jacobs to Elizabeth & James. Tip: Sign up for their Lust List weekly newsletter and get 15% off your entire purchase

9. Nail Garden

7.1
10939 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA
Nail Salon · 21 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: It's where Audrina and Miley go to get buffed and polished, and where you can pamper yourself, too. An A-list-worthy mani-pedi combo is just $30!

10. Madison

8745 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA
Boutique · Mid-City West · 3 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Stand shoulder-to-well-dressed-shoulder with regulars like Diane Kruger as you peruse labels from YSL to J Brand. Tip: Score markdowns (up to 60%!) on sale racks or be ready to spend like a star.

11. Scoop NYC

473 - 475 Broadway (btw Broome & Grand), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 15 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Sparkling party dresses, sexy bikinis—this trendy Mecca offers hotlooks from more than 100 designers for men, women and children. The whole family can stay stylish, if money is no object!

12. Opening Ceremony

8.1
35 Howard St (btwn Broadway & Crosby St), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 59 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: With avant-garde looks handpicked from around the world,this shop is a must for fashionistas like Chloe Sevigny and the Olsens. Butbe prepared to spend; unique style like this comes at a cost.

Dolce Vita is one of NYC.

13. Dolce Vita

255 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & E Houston St.), New York, NY
Boutique · NoLita · 2 tips and reviews
Century 21 Department Store is one of NYC.

14. Century 21 Department Store

22 Cortlandt Street (btwn Church & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Financial District · 460 tips and reviews
Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca is one of NYC.

15. Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca

8.8
110 Waverly Pl (btwn MacDougal Alley & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 273 tips and reviews
Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel is one of NYC.

16. Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel

113 Jane St (at The Jane Hotel), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 169 tips and reviews
Bowery Hotel Lobby Bar is one of NYC.

17. Bowery Hotel Lobby Bar

7.8
335 Bowery (btwn 2nd & 3rd St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · East Village · 67 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: "The fire place and general ambiance is warm, comfortable and elegant! Bring your book or paper and enjoy a glass (or 4) of wine." - Lauretta, Setup Squad

Bourbon Street Bar & Grille is one of NYC.

18. Bourbon Street Bar & Grille

346 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 172 tips and reviews

Emily K.Emily Kuckuk: $20 brunch special on sundays: unlimited bloody Mary's and mimosas. FANTASTIC.

19. Paradou

8 Little West 12th St (btwm 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 82 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: Great for bday brunches -- all-you-can-drink champagne cocktails w/ delicious food. 2-hour time limit on the drinks so wait until your whole party has arrived to kick things off.

20. Macondo

157 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Eldridge St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 179 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: LOVE this place -- delicious, super affordable food. On the weekend you get unlimited cava cocktails w/ your brunch for an extra $7(!!). The juices in the cocktails are fresh squeezed and aaaamazing.

21. Essex Restaurant

119 Rivington Street (Corner of Essex Street), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 217 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: You're supposed to get 3 mimosas or bloody marys with your entree, but it's basically all-you-can-drink and they do not mess around w/ the pours. Beware.

22. Per Lei

1347 2nd Ave (71st St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 19 tips and reviews

LynnetteLynnette: one of my all time faves for a girls brunch!

23. Cornelia Street Cafe

29 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St), New York, NY
Café · West Village · 111 tips and reviews

Alyssa S.Alyssa Sheldon: The best prix-fixe brunch in the city. What other brunch comes with chocolate bread?!

24. Penelope

159 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 423 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Looking for a cheap & delectable brunch deal? For $14.50 prix-fixe, choose from 9 entrees w/ drink included. Try the Nutella French Toast. Read more.

25. Off The Rails

1754 2nd Ave (at E 92nd St), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 44 tips and reviews

Karin R.Karin Rendelman: Scoutmob brought me in...and the hand-cut fries (with malt vinegar of course) is gonna get me to come back!! That and the fact that I hear that OTR has a $20 all u can drink brunch!! Absolutely!!

26. The Sunburnt Cow

137 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: On weekends, $20 scores you two hours of all-you-can-drink boozing (even Fosters and Moo Juice cocktails—fruity concoctions served in baby bottles—are fair game). Read more.

27. Nook

746 9th Ave (btw 51st and 52nd), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 90 tips and reviews

BauzenBauzen: This is the best weekend brunch spot in Hells Kitchen. There's a small line brewing around noon, so come early, or come late and order any of their egg scrambles - they're straight baller.

28. Joseph Leonard

9.1
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben K.: Fantastic brunch, the Shrimp & Grits and Croque Mademoiselle are great. The Sriracha Brussels Sprouts are a must!

1 OAK is one of NYC.

29. 1 OAK

453 W 17th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 65 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of NYC.

30. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
Griffin is one of NYC.

31. Griffin

50 Gansevoort St (at 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Lounge · Meatpacking District · 63 tips and reviews
PH-D at Dream Downtown is one of NYC.

32. PH-D at Dream Downtown

8.1
355 W 16th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Chelsea · 118 tips and reviews
White Horse Tavern is one of NYC.

33. White Horse Tavern

6.4
567 Hudson St (at 11th St), New York, NY
Pub · West Village · 140 tips and reviews
Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge is one of NYC.

34. Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge

18 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Meatpacking District · 75 tips and reviews
CK14 - The Crooked Knife is one of NYC.

35. CK14 - The Crooked Knife

232 W 14th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · West Village · 123 tips and reviews
Brass Monkey is one of NYC.

36. Brass Monkey

7.8
55 Little West 12th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 232 tips and reviews
Art Bar is one of NYC.

37. Art Bar

8.1
52 8th Ave (btwn Horatio & Jane St), New York, NY
Bar · West Village · 125 tips and reviews
The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel is one of NYC.

38. The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel

8.2
10 Central Park S (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 66 tips and reviews
BLT Prime is one of NYC.

39. BLT Prime

111 E 22nd St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Gramercy Park · 89 tips and reviews
The Lion is one of NYC.

40. The Lion

62 W 9th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 100 tips and reviews
The Red Lion is one of NYC.

41. The Red Lion

7.3
151 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson St. & Laguardia Pl.), New York, NY
Rock Club · Greenwich Village · 134 tips and reviews
The Box is one of NYC.

42. The Box

8.0
189 Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Night Club · Lower East Side · 108 tips and reviews
Lavo is one of NYC.

43. Lavo

39 E 58th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Midtown East · 297 tips and reviews
Riff Raff's is one of NYC.

44. Riff Raff's

360 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
Night Club · NoMad · 26 tips and reviews
Le Baron NYC is one of NYC.

45. Le Baron NYC

32 Mulberry St (at Mosco St), New York, NY
Night Club · Chinatown · 54 tips and reviews
The Westway is one of NYC.

46. The Westway

75 Clarkson St (btwn Washington & West St), New York, NY
Night Club · West Village · 39 tips and reviews
Southside Night Club is one of NYC.

47. Southside Night Club

1 Cleveland Pl (at Broome St), New York, NY
Night Club · SoHo · 21 tips and reviews
Bedlam is one of NYC.

48. Bedlam

40 Avenue C (btwn E 3rd & E 4th St.), New York, NY
Night Club · Alphabet City · 46 tips and reviews
Tammany Hall is one of NYC.

49. Tammany Hall

152 Orchard St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St.), New York, NY
Music Venue · Lower East Side · 52 tips and reviews
Phoenix is one of NYC.

50. Phoenix

7.5
447 E 13th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Gay Bar · East Village · 52 tips and reviews
EasternBloc is one of NYC.

51. EasternBloc

505 E 6th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Alphabet City · 45 tips and reviews
Boiler Room is one of NYC.

52. Boiler Room

6.7
86 E 4th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Gay Bar · East Village · 94 tips and reviews
Mona's is one of NYC.

53. Mona's

7.7
224 Avenue B (btwn E 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Alphabet City · 60 tips and reviews