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Ready to experience everything New York City offers? From burlesque shows to ski chalet rooftops, NYC is a traveler’s dream come true. Use these insider tips, and get to know New York like a local.
Whisky Bar · Financial District · 195 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: Want to know where George Washington used to get his eat and drink on? Then head over to the Financial District and step inside Fraunces Tavern.
132 W 47th St (btwn 6th Ave and 7th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 70 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: You don’t have to go skiing to partake in après ski. Head up to Heaven Rooftop and lounge around in the only ski chalet themed rooftop bar in New York.
Official smart USA: Meet Peter at the Arthur Avenue Retail Market for the low-down on quality meat. Built in 1940 this market has some of the best and freshest ingredients in the NYC.
371 Grand St (btwn Essex & Norfolk St), New York, NY
Event Space · Lower East Side · 15 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: The most delicious class you’ll ever take is at Pizza A Casa. Learn how to make New York style pizza using only what you’ll find in your home kitchen.
231 E 9th St (btwn Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 103 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: If you want to go to Japan, then buy a plane ticket. If you can’t, then go to Robataya. It’ll take your taste buds to the Far East without having to leave Manhattan.
Italian Restaurant · Belmont · 24 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: Two things are always on the menu at Roberto’s; great company and even better food. Stop in for mouthwatering old world Italian cooking. Stay for the laughs.
Music Venue · Lower East Side · 57 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: Open your mind and slide into the Slipper Room. It’s your Lower East Side haven for the sultry and seductive arts. So grab your ID and come on by.
394 Broadway Fl 3 (btw Walker St. & White St.), New York, NY
Martial Arts Dojo · Tribeca · 27 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: Think you’re tough? Come prove it at the Anderson Academy of Mixed Martial Arts. Stop by for a session and see if you can keep up with the locals.
Dessert Shop · Hudson Square · 94 tips and reviews
Official smart USA: Chocoholics should stay away. But not really. Come indulge yourself with Mr. Chocolate’s delectable delights at Jacques Torres Chocolate.