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NYC for out of towners
Katz's Delicatessen is one of NYC for out of towners.

1. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1450 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Just the most classic ambiance- you are just feeling the SOUL of NYC when you come here. The pastrami is my favorite order here. HUGE stacks of meat on thin bread slices is the NY deli style sandwich.

102nd Floor Observatory is one of NYC for out of towners.

2. 102nd Floor Observatory

8.4
350 5th Ave (W 34th St), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Koreatown · 65 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: My favorite tourist activity in NY. You get such a cool sense for how the city is laid out.

The Stanton Social is one of NYC for out of towners.

3. The Stanton Social

99 Stanton St (btwn Orchard & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 388 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: This is my #1 rec for gals in from out of town. Its got this Sex and the City vibe to it, though not like a girly place or whatever. The food is actually great.

The Spotted Pig is one of NYC for out of towners.

4. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Quaint and charming gastropub. Annoying lines, amazing food. The burger and the chicken liver toast are my favorites.

Yakitori Taisho is one of NYC for out of towners.

5. Yakitori Taisho

7.5
5 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 187 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: This is the kind of place that you just will not find in another city in America. Japanese grilled meat skewers. Crazy looking menus - trust me, this is a cool and unique experience.

Central Park Loop is one of NYC for out of towners.

6. Central Park Loop

9.2
Central Park (btwn 85th & 96th St), New York, NY
Hiking Trail · Central Park · 98 tips and reviews
Corner Bistro is one of NYC for out of towners.

7. Corner Bistro

8.4
331 W 4th St (at Jane St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · 397 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Zagat ranks this pretty consistently as the top burger in NY. Its got a cool NY vibe to it and the burger is great, even if I wouldnt rank it #1.

Magnolia Bakery is one of NYC for out of towners.

8. Magnolia Bakery

8.7
401 Bleecker St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 436 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Tourists love telling everyone back home about the cupcakes here. Im not much for sweets. Thing is, they are actually pretty darn amazing.

Crif Dogs is one of NYC for out of towners.

9. Crif Dogs

8.7
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Late night hot dog joint is always a home run after a long night out. Crazy topping variety, stuff youd never imagine.

Dear Irving is one of NYC for out of towners.

10. Dear Irving

9.1
55 Irving Pl (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Union Square · 244 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Elegant & romantic, good for a small group. Exceptional but pricey cocktails. Make a reservation though.

Deluxe Green Bo Restaurant is one of NYC for out of towners.

11. Deluxe Green Bo Restaurant

7.7
66 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 140 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Chinatown. Best pan fried dumplings EVER EVER EVER. Sesame noodles, soup dumplings, scallion pancakes are also always on my order. I like it all here. Ice cream across the street afterwards.

La Esquina is one of NYC for out of towners.

12. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Need reservations. Speakeasy entrance through the kitchen of a taco stand, it has a very cool/stylish vibe inside: romantic but not intimate. Tasty Mexicany-fusionish food.

Maysville is one of NYC for out of towners.

13. Maysville

17 W 26th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoMad · 247 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Bourbon menu so long it should have a table of contents.

Bemelmans Bar is one of NYC for out of towners.

14. Bemelmans Bar

9.0
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 130 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Classicly New York. High end cocktails, really exceptionally classy vibe.

The Biergarten at The Standard is one of NYC for out of towners.

15. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.4
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is one of NYC for out of towners.

16. Wolfgang's Steakhouse

8.7
4 Park Ave (at E 33rd St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · NoMad · 143 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Get the Bacon slice and order a Martini with onions. Try to finish the Martini before the bacon. Good luck.

17. Tamarind Tribeca

9.0
99 Hudson St (at Franklin St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Tribeca · 157 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Fancy Indian spot. My favorite thing is the Lasooni Gobi - an appetizer of spicy tomato/garlic cauliflower.

Freemans is one of NYC for out of towners.

18. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 571 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Coolest ambiance, great for groups - they have a killer private room. Don't miss the Devils on Horseback.

Shake Shack is one of NYC for out of towners.

19. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: The "Smoke Shack" burger is my favorite. Cheese fries also.

Luke's Lobster is one of NYC for out of towners.

20. Luke's Lobster

8.5
426 Amsterdam Ave (btw W 80th & 81st St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper West Side · 99 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: The shrimp roll is actually the best one

Ippudo is one of NYC for out of towners.

21. Ippudo

9.0
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1163 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: In the winter, the Kogashi Miso ramen is my favorite in the city. In the summer they dont have it :(

Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co. is one of NYC for out of towners.

22. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co.

9.2
286 8th Ave (btwn W 24th & W 25th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Chelsea · 317 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: Best bagels in New York City

23. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Muse: One of my favorite brunch spots in NY. The ricotta pancakes are outstanding