Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Notice:We have made the tough decision to say goodbye to the Foursquare City Guide mobile app, effective December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Visit our FAQ for more information or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
NYC stuff to try
Brisk Bodega: Cantina is one of NYC stuff to try.

1. Brisk Bodega: Cantina

541 W 21st St, New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Chelsea · 1 tip

2. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.9
700 W 125th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Harlem · 502 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Hailing from Syracuse, this popular rib joint boasts the best BBQ north of the Mason Dixon. We recommend the chicken wings and the BBQ rib smackers for fall-off-the-bone deliciousness.

3. Pisticci Ristorante

9.1
125 La Salle St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 147 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Very tasty, cozy and casual Italian restaurant. Try the Fettucine Ai Funghi, the House Meatballs Over Polenta, or share La Spaghettata with a large group!

4. Club A Steakhouse

8.5
240 E 58th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 83 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Intimate steakhouse, with a very red interior. Take advantage of their $100 four-course dinner-for-two deal – try the hanger steak with a bottle of malbec.

Roosevelt Island Tram (Roosevelt Island Station) is one of NYC stuff to try.

5. Roosevelt Island Tram (Roosevelt Island Station)

8.9
W Main St, New York, NY
Tram Station · Roosevelt Island · 51 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Take a ride on the Tram with your metrocard and enjoy some of the best views of the city – especially great at sunrise or sunset.

6. Arriba Arriba

8.1
762 9th Ave (at W 51st St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 162 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Enjoy delicious Mexican food, and AMAZING Margaritas with a really cool crowd of people and fun waitstaff.

7. Ideal Cheese Shop

8.6
942 1st Ave (52nd St), New York, NY
Cheese Store · Turtle Bay · 12 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A unique place and for serious cheese lovers. Walk in and take in the wonderful cheesy aroma and sample cheeses from all over the world.

8. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 491 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Go through the Japanese restaurant and to the unmarked door that faces you as you get to the hostess stand. No parties more than 4. The specialty cocktails are impressive here.

9. Ulysses Folk House

7.7
95 Pearl St (at Stone St), New York, NY
Pub · Financial District · 226 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come on Tuesday Nights for free beer samples from around the world. Try the burger or the chicken pot pie.

10. Buddha Beer Bar

4476 Broadway (at W 191st St.), New York, NY
Bar · Fort George · 49 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Craft beer heads north at this Upper Manhattan joint with 24 beers on tap, plenty more by the bottle, and Korean-inspired pub grub like Pork & Kimchi Tacos and Fried Brussels Sprouts with Chili Sauce.

11. One Stop Beer Shop

8.2
134 Kingsland Ave (at Beadel St), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Williamsburg · 75 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: This new spot boasts 16 craft taps, reasonably-priced growlers, a long bottle list, and yes... beer cocktails. Don't be afraid - try them!

12. The Growler Bites & Brews

55 Stone St (at Mill Ln), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 101 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: This dog-themed FiDi spot boasts 20 craft beers on tap, hot dogs from Brooklyn's Mile End, and a patio out on Stone Street for the warmer months. Downtown ain't no beer desert these days!

13. Caña y Café

565 W 207th St (btwn Sherman & Vermilyea Ave.), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Inwood · 23 tips and reviews

Jeffrey Kyze Commission A.Jeffrey Kyze Commission Almanzar: No cover great hookah nice!

Caña y Café is one of NYC stuff to try.

14. Caña y Café

565 W 207th St (btwn Sherman & Vermilyea Ave.), New York, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Inwood · 23 tips and reviews

Kc C.Kc Chino: Wow the only spot that has the best tasting 20 Cents Wings and $5 mixed drinks only on Tuesdays, also $1 Tacos and $4 mixed drinks on Thursdays, You get the most bang out of your buck...Seriously!

Johnny Utah's is one of NYC stuff to try.

15. Johnny Utah's

25 W 51st St Frnt 3 (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Rockefeller Center · 118 tips and reviews

16. Locksmith Bar

7.9
4463 Broadway (at W 191st St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Hudson Heights · 62 tips and reviews

Joel M.Joel Moya: I luv the burgers and the staff....

Employees Only is one of NYC stuff to try.

17. Employees Only

8.9
510 Hudson St (at Christopher St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 512 tips and reviews
S'MAC is one of NYC stuff to try.

18. S'MAC

157 E 33rd St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · Rose Hill · 91 tips and reviews