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1073 Manhattan Ave (btwn Eagle & Dupont St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenpoint · 152 tips and reviews
Jwow: New England or Connecticut Lobster roll, you can't go wrong. Then work your way south to Kent street, follow it all the way to the East River, enter Transmitter Park and enjoy the beautiful view!
Jwow: Julianna's is NYC pizza history! Insider tip: skip the lines and call your order in for pickup, take your fresh delicious pizza down to the park and eat it under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 346 tips and reviews
Jwow: The dan dan noodles are not to be missed! Other favorites are chicken wings, salt and pepper scallops and green beans. Insider tip: if you go with 8 or more people, opt to do the tasting menu!
Jwow: One if NYC's best lunch specials matched with one of NYC's best pies. Pizza and salad for only $12! The Brussels sprout pizza is a must. Insider tip: be sure to have a glass if the perfect pizza wine.
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 416 tips and reviews
Jwow: Sugar rush happy hour every weekday from 2-5pm where you can grab a $2 mini cone with sprinkles. In the winter time be sure to get a cococone with pumpkin icecream!
170 Elizabeth St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · NoLita · 227 tips and reviews
Jwow: Montreal meets New York bagel... Sounds scary, but the bagels do not disappoint. Insider tip: grab a box of home made bagel chips to nosh on later!
Jwow: FREE Shakespeare in the Park! If you are in the standby line by 5pm you will have no trouble getting a ticket! Bring a picnic and enjoy the park while you wait!
Jwow: From the rooftop you get a perfect view of the Empire State Building. Also, swing by the hostess station downstairs for some famous David Burke Peanut Brittle!
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 244 tips and reviews
Jwow: Travel back in time to Paris in the roaring 20's, where you will be served delicious cocktails, experience excellent service, and an elegant ambiance.
Jwow: One of my favorite spots in Central Park overlooking the Bethesda Fountain. Now you have a decision to make, either go right towards the boat house, or left to strawberry fields. You can't go wrong!
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 160 tips and reviews
Jwow: The first snow cream shavery has hit NYC, you'll have to see it to believe it. Checkout their fun flavors like yeti food, black sesame and NY cheesecake! Fun fact, the spoons change color!
30 Water St (btwn Broad St & Coenties Slip), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Financial District · 489 tips and reviews
Jwow: Some of the most delicious whiskey drinks in town! Insider tip: be sure to wait for an upstairs table, enjoy perusing the "book of cocktails" while sipping on some complementary punch!
99 Margaret Corbin Dr (at Fort Tryon Pl), New York, NY
Museum · Hudson Heights · 250 tips and reviews
Jwow: Enjoy the day at The Cloisters it's a bit of a subway ride, but well worth it. I highly recommend arriving by 1pm to partake in the Garden Tour, not to be missed!
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 229 tips and reviews
Jwow: Visit Upstate on 1st ave for a great happy hour offered everyday from 5-7pm, $12 for 6 oysters and a beer, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu!
Food and Beverage Retail · Upper West Side · 217 tips and reviews
Jwow: To ensure you are always invited back for bagel breakfast and you've finally tasted the best lox in NYC, head to the one and only Zabar's for some double smoked nova, it's simple the best.
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1450 tips and reviews
Jwow: You just can't beat the Pastrami here! Be sure to ask them to throw some half dills on your plate, and if you're feeling adventurous try the kugel!
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews
Jwow: Whole rotisserie duck dinner is a NYC must. You have to make a reservation 30 days in advance, which is well worth it. Now, go grab 5 friends and make a reservation ASAP!
Jwow: The Ramen burger is the real deal, the line is worth the wait. I recommend the original without cheese, cooked medium rare, crispy ramen patties and extra sauce. Trust me, you won't be disappointed!
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews
Jwow: The Akamaru Modern ramen with egg and extra garlic oil will warm your spirit any day of the week! Put your name in and wander around the neighborhood while you wait.
Jwow: It's starting to get cold outside, stop by Brodo for some homemade broth. Marco will hook you up with samples to help you decide. I recommend the chicken broth with shiitake mushroom tea.
Jwow: The Vertical tour is both an architectural and historical tour, allowing you to get up close with the stained glass windows, go on the roof and view the nave.
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews
Jwow: For a phenomenal NYC burger, checkout Whitmans in the East Village. Try the Juicy Lucy for a mouth watering burger experience, filled with pimento cheese.
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 52 tips and reviews
Jwow: Delicious Mediterranean and Israeli food! The roasted cauliflower special with eggplant was out of this world, two of my favorite veggies, cauliflower and eggplant!
American Restaurant · East Village · 298 tips and reviews
Jwow: The Market Vegetable plate is the delicious way to get your veggies for the day! Choose 4 fresh market veggies from the rotating list of options.
171 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Two Bridges · 400 tips and reviews
Jwow: I can not recommend the chewy green tea noodles, Napa cabbage and salt and pepper lamb tips enough! Every drink was killer, I recommend the Phil Collins. We had no trouble cleaning our plates!
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 54 tips and reviews
Jwow: The R Lounge at the Renaissance hotel is a great place to catch the lights and sights of Time Square without all the hustle and bustle. It's perfect for an after the show snack or drink.
259 W 4th St (btwn Charles & Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 240 tips and reviews
Jwow: One of my favorite brunch spots in the West Village. Everything here is delicious, if you need to satisfy your sweet tooth, give the banana French toast a try!
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews
Jwow: While it's freezing outside, it's starting to look like spring in here! Yes, the service is outstanding and the burger served at lunch is delicious, but what I love most are the beautiful flowers!
136-20 Roosevelt Ave (New World Mall), Flushing, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · 64 tips and reviews
Jwow: An experience! Take the 7 train all the way to Flushing-Main Street, take the escalators to the 3rd floor of the mall and find yourself here. Every dim sum cart offers delicious surprises!
Jwow: Amazing breads and bakery items. My favorite are the Twists which come in multiple options... because they are so good, I can never choose just one to nosh on!
119 E 18th St (btwn Park Ave S & Irving Pl), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 100 tips and reviews
Jwow: Get your Tex-Mex on at the newly opened Javelina in Gramercy. I highly recommend the Bob Armstrong queso and the avocado margarita to start your evening off right.
Community Center · Upper East Side · 62 tips and reviews
Jwow: The 92nd Street Y puts on many wonderful programs throughout the year, I highly recommend trying to take advantage of this wonderful cultural center.
Tapas Restaurant · East Village · 43 tips and reviews
Jwow: Looking for a low key or intimate place for dinner? Pata Negra offers an excellent selection of tapas and wine. I recommended the octopus, morcilla and patitas.
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews
Jwow: The Momofuku Ramen is how David Chang began to build his Momofuku empire. It's smokey and delicious, especially with a generous dose of the new ssam sauce.