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1. 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.

2. Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

DensDens: In the "American" section, go into the bank facade take a left and go up the stairs to find the "visible storage" collection. It's like the WalMart version of The Met.

3. Parm

8.5
248 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 493 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: chicken parm, platter-style, with the extra cheese and pasta is my new favorite over a sandwich

4. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

9.1
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 307 tips and reviews

Katherin S.Katherin Son: I looooove the hazelnut and pistachio! Get the earl grey tea flavor if you want something out of the ordinary.

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5. Salumè

330 W Broadway (at Grand St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · 27 tips and reviews

emma t.emma tangoren: langhirano sandwich (first one on the menu) is heavenly.

6. Blue Ribbon Sushi Izakaya

8.2
187 Orchard St (btwn E Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Lower East Side · 133 tips and reviews

Jorge O.Jorge Ortiz: I normally hate wasabi, but the honey wasabi sauce that comes with the fried chicken wings is phenomenal.

7. 675 Bar

675 Hudson St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 108 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The pool table and Ms. Pac-Man machine may scream “man cave,” but with its dark, shadowy corners, and semi-private alcoves, 675 was made for messing around. Our pick for Best Makeout Bar. Read more.

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8. Lavagna

8.9
545 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 78 tips and reviews

Dev A.Dev Anand: Ravioli is incredible and the portion isn't bare like other restaurants. If you need some vino, the owners will give you the right bottle w/ no questions asked. Proper service.

9. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

EaterEater: In a dining world overrun with offal, Québécois heft, and pasta, it's nice to have a meal where a roasted carrot can blow you away. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

10. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: See all those streets below you, from the teens up to the high 20s? They're lined with art-filled galleries, all of them free. Head down to street level and duck in to any that catch your attention.

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11. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

12. The Smile

26 Bond St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Café · NoHo · 396 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: the roast beef sandwich is pretty much my version of lunch heaven.

13. Northern Spy Food Co.

511 E 12th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 316 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: best brunch in the hood - definitely get the biscuits w/ homemade jam to start, slow whisked scrambled eggs with bacon, and the deliciously fresh green salad. top it off with a cucumber mint spritzer!

14. Mermaid Oyster Bar

9.0
79 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 270 tips and reviews

emma t.emma tangoren: the happy hour and a half, with $1 oysters and $7 cocktails, is one of my favorite in new york. (try the oyster shooters!)

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15. Café Integral

135 Grand St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · SoHo · 38 tips and reviews
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16. Sticky's Finger Joint

8.1
31 W 8th St (at MacDougal St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Greenwich Village · 117 tips and reviews

emma t.emma tangoren: best chicken fingers in the world (yes, really.) can't go wrong with anything, but salted caramel are my favorite. fries are underrated- be sure to get them.

17. Minca

8.2
536 E 5th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Alphabet City · 302 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The spicy miso ramen is as good as any of the ramens from Ippudo. There's really nothing else you should get here. Make it extra spicy.

18. Evelyn Drinkery

171 Avenue C (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 75 tips and reviews

emma t.emma tangoren: try the senor buck- delicious drink with help from ninth street espresso, mmm.

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19. Xe Máy Sandwich Shop

8.8
96 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: Meat lovers - please please please get the Cub Classic, and make it spicy. It's definitely not a traditional bahn mi but that's what makes it even better.

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20. The Mermaid Inn

96 2nd Ave (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 284 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: You will feel as though you stepped into a New England town, these cozy digs offer great and affordable seafood. The oyster selection is top notch, and you can’t beat their lobster roll!

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21. Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken

8.1
28 E 1st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Village · 226 tips and reviews

emma t.emma tangoren: fried chicken is AMAZING... but try the secret menu ;)