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To-do in NYC

1. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 694 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This decidedly old-school steakhouse is a rite of passage for Wall Street traders willing to shell out $88 for the signature porterhouse for two. Lunch reservations are doable, but bring cash. Read more.

Smith & Wollensky is one of To-do in NYC.

2. Smith & Wollensky

8.6
797 3rd Ave (at E 49th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Turtle Bay · 236 tips and reviews
Chelsea Market is one of To-do in NYC.

3. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

4. Ippudo

9.1
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: You have to wait for a table, but then: hot ramen, porky and rich, with dumplings on the side, cold beer. One of the city’s best meals.

sweetgreen is one of To-do in NYC.

5. sweetgreen

9.0
1164 Broadway (at W 28th St), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · NoMad · 325 tips and reviews

Lee H.Lee Hoffman: Probably the best salad place in nyc by an order of magnitude. Amazing. Gaucamole greens is delic. Download the app for $5 off too.

Eataly Flatiron is one of To-do in NYC.

6. Eataly Flatiron

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

7. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

9.0
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews

naveennaveen: two tacos should be more than enough. make one of them the pescado (grouper fish). be prepared to eat them spicy. and you'll definitely want to stay and take in the lazy sunday afternoon feel

8. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

9.1
Pier 86 (at W 46th St & 12th Ave), New York, NY
History Museum · Hell's Kitchen · 348 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: With so much to see, it's easy to forget that this massive museum was once a fully functioning aircraft carrier. Read more.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of To-do in NYC.

9. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews
The Halal Guys is one of To-do in NYC.

10. The Halal Guys

8.7
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 890 tips and reviews
High Line is one of To-do in NYC.

11. High Line

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

12. The Standard, High Line

9.1
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Meatpacking District · 256 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Spectator Sport in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Go after dusk under the Highline for one of the most, um, interesting views in the city.

Blue Bottle Coffee is one of To-do in NYC.

13. Blue Bottle Coffee

450 W 15th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 268 tips and reviews

14. IFC Center

9.1
323 Avenue of the Americas (at W 3rd St), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Greenwich Village · 191 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Features the best in independent film. Don’t miss their midnight movies. Become a member for $65 and save $5 on each visit, plus get four free popcorns!

15. Jade Hotel

52 W 13th St (btwn 5th and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Greenwich Village · 17 tips and reviews

Cherie P.Cherie Ploof: One of the nicest places I've gotten stay. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They are genuinely interested in seeing that you are happy and have whatever you need! Can't wait to return!!

Katz's Delicatessen is one of To-do in NYC.

16. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Founded in 1888, this iconic deli is famous for its pastrami and hot dogs. Katz's is a staple of popular culture and is prominently featured in the romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally." Read more.

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of To-do in NYC.

17. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

DensDens: Sweet mother of Baby Jesus, the fried chicken & waffles is everything it's cracked up to be. Don't fear the sweet honey syrup -- put it on the chicken!

Joe Coffee Company is one of To-do in NYC.

18. Joe Coffee Company

8.3
405 W 23rd St (at 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 91 tips and reviews
Gregorys Coffee is one of To-do in NYC.

19. Gregorys Coffee

7.8
327 Park Ave S (btwn E 24th & E 25th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Rose Hill · 213 tips and reviews