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David's New York favourites
Fearless Girl is one of David's New York favourites.

1. Fearless Girl

8.9
Broad St (btwn Wall St & Exchange Pl), New York, NY
Monument · Financial District · 9 tips and reviews
Alta is one of David's New York favourites.

2. Alta

8.5
64 W 10th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 316 tips and reviews

David R.David Rohrsheim: Sign up for the complete menu for $450

Union Square Park is one of David's New York favourites.

3. Union Square Park

9.1
Union Sq E/W & Broadway (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Park · Union Square · 565 tips and reviews

David R.David Rohrsheim: Play some chess - you will lose but it is still fun

The Westway is one of David's New York favourites.

4. The Westway

75 Clarkson St (btwn Washington & West St), New York, NY
Night Club · West Village · 39 tips and reviews

Rebecca Z.Rebecca Zhou: Use to be a strip club... still looks like one minus the poles and naked girls.

Westville East is one of David's New York favourites.

5. Westville East

9.0
173 Avenue A (at E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 298 tips and reviews

David R.David Rohrsheim: Hamburger for brunch is a solid choice

ABC Kitchen is one of David's New York favourites.

6. ABC Kitchen

9.2
35 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 721 tips and reviews

MeeshellMeeshell: look at the beautiful furniture...the food is amazing too

Shake Shack is one of David's New York favourites.

7. Shake Shack

8.8
366 Columbus Ave (at W 77th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 507 tips and reviews

Elissa K.Elissa Kline: Get the Shake Shack burger

Five Guys is one of David's New York favourites.

8. Five Guys

496 Laguardia Pl (at Houston St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Greenwich Village · 76 tips and reviews

Robert R.Robert Rowe: ...enjoy a great Cheeseburger with Fries. Create your very own Burger with any of their 15 free toppings! Fast Food at its finest... Read more.

Fat Cat is one of David's New York favourites.

9. Fat Cat

75 Christopher St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 371 tips and reviews

David R.David Rohrsheim: Awesome underground cavern for some shuffleboard, ping-pong or pool

Porchetta is one of David's New York favourites.

10. Porchetta

110 E 7th St (btwn Ave A & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

TristanTristan: So many great things about this place. Score a seat by the window, watch the passersby and rock out while the staff plays al green and marvin Gaye

Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC is one of David's New York favourites.

11. Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC

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

LogoTVLogoTV: For the young, hip, in the know-how type of traveler. The rooftop pool provides a fun atmosphere to get a nice sun-kiss before hitting the manhattan night-life. - Austin, The A-List: New York

The Biergarten at The Standard is one of David's New York favourites.

12. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.5
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews
High Line is one of David's New York favourites.

13. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: a perfect walk in any season, be sure and stop into del posto, morimoto or colicchio and sons for a drink

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of David's New York favourites.

14. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

21 E 12th St (btwn 5th Ave & University Pl), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 277 tips and reviews

Jeff B.Jeff Baum: if available, get the 5 spice pork belly sammy. Mmmmazing.

Spoon & Tbsp is one of David's New York favourites.

15. Spoon & Tbsp

17 W 20th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Flatiron District · 132 tips and reviews

Ryan C.Ryan Chapman: they have stumptown coffee!

La Esquina is one of David's New York favourites.

16. La Esquina

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

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: Like finding El Dorado beneath a taco shack. Head downstairs, take the scenic route through the kitchen to find amazing scene of tequila, huitlacoche quesadillas and total hotness.

Kingswood is one of David's New York favourites.

17. Kingswood

121 W 10th St (btwn Greenwich Ave. & Patchin Pl.), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · West Village · 82 tips and reviews

David R.David Rohrsheim: Coopers Pale and Sparking

18. Phebe's

6.5
359 Bowery (at E 4th St), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 171 tips and reviews

David R.David Rohrsheim: Good honest bar

Mercer Kitchen is one of David's New York favourites.

19. Mercer Kitchen

99 Prince St (at Mercer St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 401 tips and reviews

David R.David Rohrsheim: Great SoHo brunch

Lightship Frying Pan is one of David's New York favourites.

20. Lightship Frying Pan

8.6
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 392 tips and reviews

Karine S.Karine S: Garlic Fries. Bucket of Coronas. Top deck of the boat overlooking the skyline during the sunset.

Sheep Meadow is one of David's New York favourites.

21. Sheep Meadow

9.4
W 67th St (btwn West & East Dr), New York, NY
Picnic Area · Central Park · 159 tips and reviews

Sammie O.Sammie Otano: bring a lover to share in the joy of writing poetry and sitting in trendy clothes on your grandmother's blanket under a tree when the weather is warm.

Tortilla Flats is one of David's New York favourites.

22. Tortilla Flats

767 Washington St (at W. 12th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 122 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Great place to celebrate a birthday or start a crazy night! Go on Bingo or Hula Nights. This place is always crowded. Ask to sit in the Elvis room.

Eataly Flatiron is one of David's New York favourites.

23. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews

David R.David Rohrsheim: Clever mashup of a deli supermarket and a restaurant

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of David's New York favourites.

24. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Hanging out on the Met steps is a New York tradition, and billionaire David Koch has pledged "at least $10 million" to renovate the fountains outside the museum. Read more.

The Jane Hotel Ballroom is one of David's New York favourites.

25. The Jane Hotel Ballroom

113 Jane St (at West St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · West Village · 89 tips and reviews
Washington Square Park is one of David's New York favourites.

26. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 711 tips and reviews

Keith M.Keith McKenzie: Catch a cool mist off the fountain on a hot day.

Central Park Loop is one of David's New York favourites.

27. Central Park Loop

9.2
Central Park (btwn 85th & 96th St), New York, NY
Hiking Trail · Central Park · 98 tips and reviews

Dan W.Dan Waldman: wonderful way to appreciate the city in springtime

Local Café is one of David's New York favourites.

28. Local Café

144 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Houston St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · SoHo · 118 tips and reviews

jj: All prices include tax. And they're all round #s. Why can't more places do this?

Revel Restaurant and Garden is one of David's New York favourites.

29. Revel Restaurant and Garden

6.0
10 Little West 12th St (at 9th Ave. & Greenwich St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 91 tips and reviews

ArnoldArnold: Checkout the nice garden!!

Tuck Shop is one of David's New York favourites.

30. Tuck Shop

68 E 1st St (btw 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · East Village · 67 tips and reviews
Revel Restaurant and Garden is one of David's New York favourites.

31. Revel Restaurant and Garden

6.0
10 Little West 12th St (at 9th Ave. & Greenwich St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 91 tips and reviews
Ray's Pizza is one of David's New York favourites.

32. Ray's Pizza

6.4
2 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 70 tips and reviews

33. The Original Soupman

8.0
259A W 55th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Soup Spot · Theater District · 63 tips and reviews

NancyNancy: They really do give you a hard time if you stand in the wrong place. I wonder if they actually care or are just trying to live up to the reputation.

Vinnie's Pizzeria is one of David's New York favourites.

34. Vinnie's Pizzeria

8.9
148 Bedford Ave (at N 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Williamsburg · 194 tips and reviews
The Box is one of David's New York favourites.

35. The Box

8.0
189 Chrystie St (btwn Rivington & Stanton St), New York, NY
Night Club · Lower East Side · 108 tips and reviews

36. Dominick's Restaurant

8.2
2335 Arthur Ave, Bronx, NY
Italian Restaurant · Belmont · 37 tips and reviews

wai-ling q.wai-ling q.: No menus family style. Be prepared to be seated w/ strangers @ long table. Ask what special of the days are. I always order the antipasto salad, linguini w/ marinara, chicken scarpariello. Really good

Bryant Park is one of David's New York favourites.

37. Bryant Park

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

David R.David Rohrsheim: Grab a sandwich and enjoy your lunch break here

38. Ruschmeyer's

7.3
161 Second House Rd, Montauk, NY
Hotel · 49 tips and reviews

Ellie R.Ellie Rountree: Gorgeous courtyard. Grab a drink and sit outside under the Chinese lanterns.

39. The Sunburnt Cow

137 Avenue C (btwn E 8th & E 9th St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews

🆗🆒Lindsey W.🆗🆒Lindsey Weber: $20: all you can drink for two hours. Dangerous, but fun.

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is one of David's New York favourites.

40. LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

4.9
Grand Central Pkwy, Queens, NY
International Airport · East Elmhurst · 2587 tips and reviews
Diablo Royale is one of David's New York favourites.

41. Diablo Royale

189 W 10th St (btwn Bleecker & W 4th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · West Village · 153 tips and reviews

42. Lula's Sweet Apothecary

516 E 6th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Alphabet City · 87 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Just when you thought soft serve ice cream was past its prime, BOOM - enter cake batter.

43. Thunder Jackson's

169 Bleecker St (Sullivan St), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 69 tips and reviews

Elle S.Elle Saillant: Coyote Ugly looking spot...not bad at all if you're looking for a loud party place

44. Cafe Cluny

8.9
284 W 12th St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 271 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Café Cluny is another romantic and fantastic West Village gem. Try the Coq au Vin. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

45. Mermaid Oyster Bar

9.0
79 Macdougal St (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 270 tips and reviews

vonHottie v.vonHottie vH: $1 oysters 5-7pm every day & $24 lobster + corn & potatoes on Sundays

Niagara is one of David's New York favourites.

46. Niagara

5.8
112 Avenue A (at E 7th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Alphabet City · 75 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of David's New York favourites.

47. The Meatball Shop

170 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 372 tips and reviews
Blue Ribbon Brasserie is one of David's New York favourites.

48. Blue Ribbon Brasserie

9.0
97 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · SoHo · 152 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of David's New York favourites.

49. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene is one of David's New York favourites.

50. Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene

176 Lafayette Ave. (btw Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Clinton Hill · 143 tips and reviews

51. West Egg

New York
Home (private) · NoLita · 1 tip

Maria L.Maria Lambert: have the g&t's. and don't dare eat Caro's muesli.