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Anima Mundi is one of NYC.

1. Anima Mundi

35 Noble St, Brooklyn, NY
Herbs and Spices Store · Greenpoint · 1 tip
Peanut Butter & Co. is one of NYC.

2. Peanut Butter & Co.

240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 119 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Do you love peanut butter sandwiches? If so, go here and order the "Peanut Butter Cup". Life will not be the same after that! - Brett Petersel

Impossible Project Space is one of NYC.

3. Impossible Project Space

425 Broadway Fl 5 (btw Howard & Canal), New York, NY
Art Gallery · SoHo · 19 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Celebrating a resurgence in analog instant photography, this new store sells Polaroid cameras, compatible film, accessories and books. It also features an exhibit of Polaroid photography. Read more.

The Bell House is one of NYC.

4. The Bell House

8.8
149 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Gowanus · 145 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Geek out at the monthly Secret Science Club meeting, which includes a science lecture, signature cocktail/beer and Q&A with super brainiacs. - Erica Swallow. Read more.

The Woods is one of NYC.

5. The Woods

7.6
48 S 4th St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 198 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Enjoy $2 snacks from the taco-truck-in-residence and watch the cool kids make out to "Rump Shaker". The Woods is South Williamsburg's finest high school party for adults! - IFC Staff

Diner is one of NYC.

6. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Diner is the go-to spot for the beautiful tattooed masses and the freshest brunch in town. The secret ingredient in their homemade biscuits & sausage gravy is love. And you can taste it! - IFC Staff

Music Hall of Williamsburg is one of NYC.

7. Music Hall of Williamsburg

9.1
66 N 6th St (at Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Williamsburg · 183 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Want to see some of the hottest new bands on the indie scene? It's here! It's also the place where Boxee was launched! - Brenna Ehrlich Read more.

Brooklyn Bowl is one of NYC.

8. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Home to Mashable's 2011 NYC Social Media Day event on June 30 from 6-9pm! Free bowling from 6-7 & drink specials all night. Come join us! Use hashtag #smday & visit http://smday.com for more info.

Barcade is one of NYC.

9. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff

Museum of the Moving Image is one of NYC.

10. Museum of the Moving Image

9.3
36-01 35th Ave (btwn 36th St and 37th St), Astoria, NY
Museum · Astoria · 185 tips and reviews
The Royal Tenenbaums House is one of NYC.

11. The Royal Tenenbaums House

8.1
338 Convent Ave (144th St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · West Harlem · 4 tips and reviews

The Criterion CollectionThe Criterion Collection: "Royal Tenenbaum bought the house on Archer Avenue," claims Wes Anderson's film, but if you're heading south from the 375th Street Y, we suggest stopping by the corner of 144th and Convent instead. Read more.

Angelika Film Center & Cafe is one of NYC.

12. Angelika Film Center & Cafe

9.0
18 W Houston St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Greenwich Village · 211 tips and reviews
IFC Center is one of NYC.

13. IFC Center

9.1
323 Avenue of the Americas (at W 3rd St), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Greenwich Village · 191 tips and reviews
BAM Rose Cinemas is one of NYC.

14. BAM Rose Cinemas

9.5
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & St. Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Fort Greene · 111 tips and reviews
Bierkraft is one of NYC.

15. Bierkraft

191 5th Ave (btwn Union & Berkeley), Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · North Slope · 131 tips and reviews
Etsy HQ is one of NYC.

16. Etsy HQ

117 Adams St (at Prospect St), Brooklyn, NY
Tech Startup · Downtown Brooklyn · 13 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Etsy built a kitchen and stove for Storque blogger Kitty Greenwald to cook team lunches (with the help of other staffers) twice a week. - Meghan Peters Read more.

Pies 'n' Thighs is one of NYC.

17. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews
Nitehawk Cinema is one of NYC.

18. Nitehawk Cinema

9.5
136 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Movie Theater · Williamsburg · 301 tips and reviews
Five Leaves is one of NYC.

19. Five Leaves

8.9
18 Bedford Ave (at Lorimer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Greenpoint · 535 tips and reviews
Welcome to the Johnsons is one of NYC.

20. Welcome to the Johnsons

6.7
123 Rivington St (at Essex St.), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Lower East Side · 117 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Known as “that 70’s bar” with fake wood paneling and a dingy old refrigerator to boot, no one will point fingers if you slosh a little on the plastic cover couches. So head here for a few too many.

Mercury Lounge is one of NYC.

21. Mercury Lounge

8.3
217 E Houston St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 133 tips and reviews

PortlandiaPortlandia: The small stage, energetic crowd and top-notch indie bookings make Mercury Lounge an anomaly in New York, where indie bands regularly play to thousands. Come smell the bands you love!

Mission Dolores is one of NYC.

22. Mission Dolores

249 4th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · North Slope · 176 tips and reviews