Much more elegant and considerably less fluorescent than any other pharmacy in Manhattan, and it stocks a full range of Bliss products. What more could a girl want? Read more.
The Gosselin crew enjoyed a fabulous 6th birthday celebration here -- can't beat a day with the dolphins!
Spend all day. Margaret, the manager of the Dolce & Gabbana department, will restyle your look and help you look like a star (with style and polish!). -Galina Sobolev, Launch My Line
Great new spot on Ventura Boulevard. Although everything I've tried I have loved, they have the best sweet potato fries! Try the Seared Ahi with a side of sweet potato fries. -David Applebaum, Launch
Leonardo DiCaprio has already hit up this intimate space, which was once Hills go-to spot Coco de Ville. No space in the club? Get a drink (or meal) at the equally elegant adjoining restaurant, STK.
NY: "Try the "bun bo hue." Not as good as my dad's, but it will get the job done. It's a spicy beef broth with pork knuckles, served over rice vermicelli, fresh basil and bean sprouts." -IFC's Thu Tra
Great for dougnuts first thing in the morning! -Suzanne Tracht, Top Chef Masters
Beautiful and romantic. A great building. Must go on Wednesday night for Lucant Dossier. A great feel throughout the place. Peeps swinging "Cirque du Soleil" style. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line
Order My Mom's Meatloaf! Delicious and served over some of the best Mac& Cheese in town with homemade ketchup.
You'd best dress up -- way, way up -- to the lofty Standard of room-runner Kamil Parchomienko if you want past the curtain. Drop Kamil's name with caution, cause he's no dummy. [BlackBook] Read more.
Austin: Highball Bowling is a kitsched-out 1950s bowling alley and karaoke palace. The Disco-themed karaoke room even comes with leg warmers, polyester shirts and chest hair. Fever! - IFC Staff
In the Scituate area? Zagat surveyors rave about the swordfish at this “charming” American.
Home to more than 1300 animals, grab some peanuts & come roar with us. Definitely take a ride in the Channel 6 Zooballoon for the best view in the city. Read more.
Dust the sand off your feet and go shopping—just minutes from the beach—at upscale stores like Planet Blue and Madison. Then fuel up on frozen yogurt and espresso before heading down the highway.
Welcome to the state capital! Stop here to learn about our history & heritage, fun things to do and yes, kiss-worthy chocolate. Read more.
Be sensible, that Cuban sandwich and fries would just go straight to your hips. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
The legend in the flesh. Mobbed with tourists during the day, but still cool for late-late. Banana donuts from bakery next door worth killing for. [BlackBook] Read more.
Thanks to a baby boom on the Upper West Side, this highly coveted school is among the city's most overcrowded. Kindergarten enrollment increased from 122 in 2005 to 171 in 2009. Read more.
The coconut shrimp is awesome -- and with a gorgeous view of the ocean, it's perfect in the summer!
LA: It's as "L.A." as the Lakers. Order yours "Animal Style," if you're feeling wild. -IFC Staff
The llanero patacon made our list of NY's 101 Best Sandwiches. It's stuffed with carne asada, and unless you want to wear it, you’ll gingerly unfold the foil wrapper as you go. Read more.
Buzzing hangout for uptown scenesters. Dark wood, dim vintage lights, checkered floor tiles and photos of horse racing, DiMaggio and other things you would bet on.
Check out Varnish, a speakeasy accessible through the back of the restaurant, for old-fashioned libations.
A group of real-estate developers have commissioned a study to rethink Canal Street as they ratchet up a controversial effort to allow for taller buildings along Chinatown's main thoroughfare. Read more.
Standouts include the chicken skin fried chicken ($9), a Cuban sandwich with cornichons ($7), and fantastic frozen banana custard ($4). Read more.
The sushi here is top notch, but the Sunshine Roll is the best. The chefs like to share their cuisine, so ask for a taste of shark heart! -Alex Eusebio, Top Chef
We love the summer concerts held on the front porch, complete with ice cream after the show. Bring a blanket for seating! Read more.
