Classic New York style - feels like it's been there forever. Every time you go in you feel like it's family. Drinks are classic and executed perfectly. McNally makes you feel at home. -Alex Reznik, To
The New Orleans-themed joint has an absinthe drip built into the accommodating U-shaped bar, plus all manner of cocktails from a Freeman's vet. Dollar oysters from 4 PM - 7 PM. Read more.
Take the high-speed elevators 1,050 ft up to the Art Deco masterpiece’s 86th-floor observatory. Skyride Visitors can take a motion-picture tour of the city streets ($18).
Try the Sweet Hereafter. Swapping in pisco for gin, barkeep Joachim Simo takes the straightlaced martini for a sultry Latin American spin. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try chef Sue Torres’s addictive signature Torres Tots, with oozy Chihuahua cheese, chorizo gravy, chile de árbol, chipotle crema and scallions. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
To avoid the outrageous lines, call ahead to order your burger with the works. You are able to cut the entire line, and become the envy of the 40 starving people waiting for their meal.
Absolutely amazing. Order the appetizer Tete de Veau and the Goat Cheese Tarte for your entrée. I liked the Pork Belly the most. -Mattin Noblia, Top Chef
Cronuts!! Best hybrid of 2013: croissant meets bagel meets filling and frosting <3 (Excuse the bite in the photo).
A holy food emporium! Go for our favorites; Amy's Bread, 9th Street Espresso, Sarabeths and Fat Witch Bakery!
Walk the whole thing (sunset = best). If its night time, look for the exhibitionists Doing Their Thing in the windows of the Standard Hotel. Sit in sunken mini-theater (you'll know it when you see it)
this store has it all, literally. Avoid it on the weekends as it is a madhouse, but I always come here for gym clothes, socks and running shoes.
Unless you are an understanding friend, do not go here with your comic book loving-besties. You will never leave.
Otto's Shrunken Head Every Third Friday of the Month: Rebel Night 10 PM NYC's only Rockabilly (50's Rock'n Roll) Party. Awesome! Read more.
Any bar where I can get beer, eat peanuts, and throw the shells on the floor is awesome.
New bar/arcade in the LES features 22 rotating games, a surprisingly sophisticated (yet reasonably priced) selection of wine and sake, craft beer pours, and 40s of Colt 45s (via Thrillist) Read more.
This may be my best Foursquare tip ever -- ask whomever is working at the counter what their fav game is, then ask them to show you their best secrets. It's like Pinball University up in here.
Really nice designer/vinyl toy shop off the beaten path. Friendly owners and really nice selection.
I'm simple with my coffee. I drink it black. They have options. All are delicious!
Here, grilled cheese receives the star treatment & all sandwiches are under $11. Try the rich melted Gouda, offset with pickled jalapeños, sweet guava jam & creamy black-bean hummus on brioche ($10). Read more.
Owner Ken Nye is often credited as the first person to bring serious coffee to New York City in 2001.
