New York visiting

Lucky Magazine: Grab a super tasty burger and frozen custard at the original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park.

Time Out New York: Order a round of balanced Barrier Brewing Company brews if there’s one on tap. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Time Out New York: Get pastry chef Christina Tosi’s pretzel cake truffles, which spins bodega pretzels into supremely moist cake balls. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

City of New York: Union Square Partnership, along with Big Onion Walking Tours offers a free, 90-minute walking tour Saturdays at 2PM. Meet at the Abraham Lincoln Statue along the 16th Street transverse!

Adam Kuban: My two favorite pizzas here are the brussels sprout and pancetta pie and the cherrystone clam pizza. But you really can't go wrong with whatever calls to you on the menu. Read more.

Time Out New York: Try the smoky Maitake con Pecorino Sardo. Tender roasted maitake mushrooms rest on a rich bed of Sardinian smoked sheep’s-milk cheese. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Adam Kuban: Owner Paul Giannone has a gift for great topping combos. My favorites are the Anise & Anephew and the Hellboy (hot soppressata & spicy honey). For brunch, the Monte Cristo is absolutely craveworthy. Read more.

nymag: Celebrate the vegetable with the $42 Mondays-only veggie tasting menu here. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

City of New York: Did you know? The Spirit of America’s keel is built with steel from the World Trade Center towers. The boat entered service in 2006.

Time Out New York: Your request for a book used to be shot throughout the building via giant brass pneumatic tubes. Now obsolete, the pipes can still be viewed at the clerk’s desk in the third-floor catalog room. Read more.

Time Out New York: All items at this cheerful Soho flagship range in price from $10 to $200, perfect for any budget. Shoppers can also personalize items with the on-site monogramming machine. Read more.

Mason Interactive | New. Media. Marketing.: Best time to go... 1-3 pm on your lunch break. I've always found great wardrobe essentials from J Brand, Elizabeth & James to Alice & Olivia.

Diane Cimine: can't beat the view of Rock Park/ Hudson River

Michelle Coudon: A magical, English-style garden & my favorite spot in Central Park. You won't find many tourists here.

Untappd: In heart of the West Village is a fantastic beer bar that will sure to make you a regular.

Fashism: Great for urban basics. When it comes time to try on, head to the back, unmarked fitting room downstairs. No line! Also, this is the store where Fashism was conceived. Hurray!

Drewdrew: If u wanna experience best hotel service in NYC, Mandarin Oriental is the answer!!! Good service :)