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1. Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC

7.7
18 9th Ave (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Meatpacking District · 139 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Great view, good beats and an always interesting crowd.

2. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

MazdaMazda: Brooklyn Bowl stakes out expansive new territory, literally and conceptually, in the 23,000-square foot former Hecla Iron Works (1882), one block from the burgeoning waterfront.

3. The Brooklyn Inn

8.8
148 Hoyt St (at Bergen St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Boerum Hill · 113 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. If they gentrified the old brick section of heaven, this place would be the neighborhood bar. Get a Brooklyn Lager and enjoy.

4. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Now fight your way to the bar and get yourself a Guinness and a cheeseburger.

5. Little Branch

9.0
20 7th Ave S (at Leroy St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · West Village · 335 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Order a silver rye fizz. They're excellent here.

6. Flatiron Lounge

37 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Flatiron District · 145 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Go for the cocktails -- we like the manhattan. They're some of the very best in the country.

7. Barcade

8.8
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Get a Captain Lawrence Fresh Chester pale ale and good luck getting to the kill screen in Donkey Kong.

8. Kaseya Center

9.2
601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL
Basketball Stadium · 323 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Cheer on Dwyane Wade and the rest of the Heat as they vie for a comeback against the Celtics during Friday’s home game at 7 p.m. at the American Airlines Arena. Read more.

9. Flatiron Lounge

37 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Flatiron District · 145 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A swank cocktail den in the heart of the city with a cocktail menu by Julie Reiner that includes fresh fruit & top-notch spices & spirits in original drinks like the Lilikoi & the Hibiscus Swizzle. Read more.

10. CHOPT

7.6
24 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Union Square · 106 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Chop't is like Chipotle, but for salads. For newcomers, I recommend the Cobb salad. - Adam Ostrow

11. Mashable HQ

114 5th Ave (at W 17th St), New York, NY
Tech Startup · Union Square · 34 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Want to keep up with what's happening at Mashable HQ? Follow @mashableHQ on Twitter for the latest happenings. Read more.

Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓 is one of NY.

12. Jing Fong Restaurant 金豐大酒樓

20 Elizabeth St (btwn Bayard & Canal St), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 286 tips and reviews

13. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2356 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: If you're an AT&T customer, you're in luck with its free Wi-Fi here. You won't be able to get it for free in most places in NYC. - Vadim Lavrusik Read more.

14. The Daily News Building

220 E 42nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Office · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews

iFanboyiFanboy: If you listen closely you can hear J. Jonah Jameson yelling at Peter Parker in the building that served as inspiration for the Daily Bugle in the Spider-Man comics from Marvel Comics.

15. Pinkberry

177 Bleecker St (btw MacDougal & Sullivan), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Greenwich Village · 16 tips and reviews

iFanboyiFanboy: Have a pinkberry, and imagine Dr. Strange's magic domicile, the Sanctum Sanctorum which lives in the comics at THIS address! 177A Bleecker St. as seen in Marvel Comics!

16. Shake Shack

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

iFanboyiFanboy: A great place to grab a burger and sit and read a comic book!

17. Flatiron Building

175 5th Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Structure · Flatiron District · 134 tips and reviews

iFanboyiFanboy: The home of J. Jonah Jameson and Peter Parker's day job, The Flatiron Building was the home to The Daily Bugle in the most recent Spider-Man movies.

18. Marvel Entertainment

1290 Avenue of the Americas (B/t 51st & 52nd Sts.), New York, NY
Office · Theater District · 11 tips and reviews

iFanboyiFanboy: The home to The House of Ideas! NYC Headquarters of Marvel Comics. Keep your eyes peeled for webs.

19. Midtown Comics

8.8
200 W 40th St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Comic Book Store · Theater District · 140 tips and reviews

iFanboyiFanboy: Get upstairs to look at the motherload of toys and statues.

20. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

655 W 34th St (at 11th Ave), New York, NY
Convention Center · 153 tips and reviews

iFanboyiFanboy: Home to the New York Comic-Con - October 8th through the 10th. Comics fans, you don't want to miss this huge and awesome con! Find the Graphic.ly booth and say hi!

21. Opening Ceremony

8.1
35 Howard St (btwn Broadway & Crosby St), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 59 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: With avant-garde looks handpicked from around the world,this shop is a must for fashionistas like Chloe Sevigny and the Olsens. Butbe prepared to spend; unique style like this comes at a cost.

Vinegar Hill House is one of NY.

22. Vinegar Hill House

9.1
72 Hudson Ave (at Water St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Vinegar Hill · 264 tips and reviews
The Peninsula New York is one of NY.

23. The Peninsula New York

9.1
700 5th Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews
SIXTY SoHo Hotel is one of NY.

24. SIXTY SoHo Hotel

7.8
60 Thompson St (btw Broome & Spring), New York, NY
Hotel · SoHo · 53 tips and reviews
Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel is one of NY.

25. Gild Hall, A Thompson Hotel

8.3
15 Gold St (at Platt St), New York, NY
Hotel · Financial District · 27 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of NY.

26. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
Per Se is one of NY.

27. Per Se

8.4
10 Columbus Cir (at W 60th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 198 tips and reviews
W New York - Union Square is one of NY.

28. W New York - Union Square

7.9
201 Park Ave S (at E 17th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Union Square · 99 tips and reviews

29. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews

CNNCNN: CNN Eatocracy: It's one of the New York's most beloved restaurants -- and for good reason with its luxurious yet homey atmosphere. Everything's seasonal and you really can't go wrong.

30. The Spotted Pig

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

CNNCNN: CNN Eatocracy: Devils on Horseback, chicken liver & a burger with Roquefort are a few of its hearty offerings. A 2 hr wait is normal during peak hours, as is celeb-spotting in the witching hours. Read more.

Union Square Greenmarket is one of NY.

31. Union Square Greenmarket

9.3
Union Sq W (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Union Square · 411 tips and reviews

32. Burger Joint

8.4
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: Le Parker Meridien Hotel is a white marble minimalist palace. So it's surprising that it stinks like burgers. Hidden just off the lobby is the best burger in mid-town. - IFC Staff

33. La Superior

8.4
295 Berry St (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: New York: Superior has New York tacos that your L.A. friends can't knock. You'll be seeing the world through pork-colored lenses after you try these carnitas. - IFC Staff

34. Ace Hotel New York

8.8
20 W 29th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Hotel · NoMad · 402 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: NYC: If you build it, they will come. No one thought a hangout at 29th and Broadway could be this popular, but now it's one of NYC's busiest hotel lobbies. -IFC Staff

35. Harry's

8.7
1 Hanover Sq, New York, NY
Steakhouse · Financial District · 122 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Head to the formal dining room in the rear. Harry's is at its best with its classics, like the hanger steak ($25) and a bouquet of french fries ($8.50) on the side. Read more.

36. Blaue Gans

139 Duane St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Tribeca · 88 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Something of an oddity, at least at first blush, Blau Gans turns out rustic Bavarian food in its stripped-down digs. A local standby with food that far exceeds expectations. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

37. Blaue Gans

139 Duane St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Tribeca · 88 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I recently came to appreciate Austrian food, and I have Chef Kurt Gutenbrenner to thank for it. I cannot get enough of his venison goulash with spaetzle or any of those juicy würsts. -Gail Simmons, To

38. Blaue Gans

139 Duane St (at W Broadway), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Tribeca · 88 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Perfect for those on jury duty at nearby courthouses. German-Austrian classics on the menu include Wiener schnitzel (breaded and fried), Jaeger schnitzel (with mushroom sauce), bratwurst and spätzle. Read more.

39. Ninja New York

25 Hudson St (btwn Duane & Reade St), New York, NY
Theme Restaurant · Tribeca · 163 tips and reviews

MTVMTV: Eat at this place - ninjas serve you your food - it's wild. - Vinny, Jersey Shore

40. Stanton Public

17 Stanton St (btw Bowery & Chrystie), New York, NY
Bar · Lower East Side · 21 tips and reviews

Chris T.Chris Thurlow: Drink 57 different beers here and get your name plaqued to the wall.

Brooklyn Bowl is one of NY.

41. Brooklyn Bowl

8.6
61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bowling Alley · Williamsburg · 536 tips and reviews

42. Milk Bar

8.4
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Everyone has to try the Compost Cookie (a standardchocolate chip with potato chips and other unexpected crunchy things) atleast once. Trust us, it's a salty-sweet revelation!

43. Scoop NYC

473 - 475 Broadway (btw Broome & Grand), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 15 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Sparkling party dresses, sexy bikinis—this trendy Mecca offers hotlooks from more than 100 designers for men, women and children. The whole family can stay stylish, if money is no object!

44. Dos Caminos

6.9
475 W Broadway (at Houston St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 195 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Made-to-order tableside guac and a 100-plus tequilalist keep stars like Jessica Simpson dipping in. Tip: Snag a sidewalk seatat their spanking-new Hudson Street location for good people-watching.

45. Topshop

478 Broadway (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 137 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: The only U.S. location for this London go-to delivers on fourfloors crammed with edgy British style at budget prices. Tip: Call ahead toschedule a personal shopping experience—the service is free!

46. Barneys New York

660 Madison Ave (btwn E 60th & E 61st St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 221 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Runway fashions from Prada and Lanvin keep socialites and celebs alike flocking to this flagship. Tip: Hit the 7th floor for slightly more accessible brands like 3.1 Phillip Lim and Rag & Bone.

47. Chin Chin

216 E 49th St (2nd & 3rd Aves.), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 20 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chin Chin's appeal lies in its versatile menu of, patent pending, "haute couture of Chinese cuisine" and its always-affable owner, Jimmy Chin. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Prime Meats is one of NY.

48. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 236 tips and reviews

49. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Once a trendsetter, now a member of the Williamsburg establishment, Fette Sau serves up a rotating menu of pork and beef ribs that leads some to tag it as the best BBQ in NYC. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

50. Little Owl

8.7
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews

EaterEater: An evening of charm on a dreamlike West Village corner. Owner/chef Joey Campanaro's meatball sliders are legendary. Try it for a date: there's a reason regulars call it "the closer." [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

51. Gramercy Tavern

9.4
42 E 20th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 446 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The unofficial official First Restaurant of New York. Though its formal dining room is a bit too too for Eater 38 contention, the front room and its seasonal American menu wins. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

52. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

8.8
700 W 125th St (at 12th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · West Harlem · 502 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Along with Daisy May's, Dinosaur tops the category of Best BBQ in New York. Waits are epic, as are the ribs. Be aware that outside tables are first-come first-served. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

53. The Spotted Pig

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

EaterEater: Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

54. Momofuku Ssäm Bar

207 2nd Ave (at E 13th St), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · East Village · 523 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Dude, it's Momofuku Ssam—arguably chef David Chang's best work, and certainly his most varied. A recent kitchen restaffing brings fresh life to the menu. Order the buttermilk. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Odin is one of NY.

55. Odin

161 Grand St (at Centre St), New York, NY
Men's Store · SoHo · 22 tips and reviews
Partners & Spade is one of NY.

56. Partners & Spade

7.1
324 Lafayette St, New York, NY
Design Studio · NoHo · 9 tips and reviews
Opening Ceremony is one of NY.

57. Opening Ceremony

8.1
35 Howard St (btwn Broadway & Crosby St), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 59 tips and reviews
UNIQLO is one of NY.

58. UNIQLO

8.7
546 Broadway (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 253 tips and reviews
Barneys New York is one of NY.

59. Barneys New York

660 Madison Ave (btwn E 60th & E 61st St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 221 tips and reviews
Topshop is one of NY.

60. Topshop

478 Broadway (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 137 tips and reviews

61. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: My first NY Fashion Week was the last one to be held at Bryant Park. Amazing designers in an amazing location. - Terrell, The T.O. Show

62. Café Habana

8.9
17 Prince St (at Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · NoLita · 625 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: The takeout/delivery menu is different than the dine-in menu. Take out is limited, but the Steak Torta is delicious and delivery super-speedy. The Mexican corn can be considered a tourist attraction.

63. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Pricey hamburgers are usually all style and no substance, but it's difficult to have any beef with the $26 Black Label burger made with prime dry-aged cuts at this hot spot.

64. 4 Times Square

4 Times Sq (btwn W 42nd & W 43rd St), New York, NY
Structure · Theater District · 18 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This building was finished in Jan 2000 as part of a larger project to redevelop 42nd St. It is the 12th tallest building in New York City and the 41st tallest in the United States.

65. The Detroit People Mover

1420 Washington Blvd #300, Detroit, MI
Train · Downtown Detroit · 7 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Development began in 1966, and the system opened in 1987. In the first year, an average of 11,000 riders used the People Mover each day; the one-day record was 54,648.

66. One World Trade Center

9.3
1 World Trade Ctr (btwn Fulton & West St), New York, NY
Structure · Financial District · 315 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Who will get to manage this 1,776-foot-tall office tower? The two bidders are the family-run Durst Organization and Related Cos., an international real-estate developer. Read more.

Milk Bar UWS is one of NY.

67. Milk Bar UWS

7.6
561 Columbus Ave (at W 87th St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper West Side · 113 tips and reviews
Pies 'n' Thighs is one of NY.

68. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews
Babe's Chicken Dinner House is one of NY.

69. Babe's Chicken Dinner House

8.9
104 N Oak St (at Main St.), Roanoke, TX
Fried Chicken Joint · 74 tips and reviews
Toro is one of NY.

70. Toro

85 10th Ave (Entrance on 15th St & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Chelsea · 150 tips and reviews