Thain Family Forest boasts a magnificent waterfall: Take Bridge Trail for an up-close look, peering underneath the bridge to see trees gnawed by beavers, or get an aerial view from Mill View Trail. Read more.
The founder, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, often bought not the best work of the artist, which the artist might hope to be able to sell elsewhere, but the second best, which nobody else would have. Read more.
Besides great views, The Standard hotel also has NY's hippest beer garden. The menu, designed by Michelin-starred chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, includes fat, flavor-packed sausages and plus-size pretzels. Read more.
Opened in 2009, Citi Field is the only Major League ballpark to feature orange foul poles instead of the standard yellow. The home of the Mets was named host of the 2013 All-Star Game.
Amazing French pastries, breads and baked goods, great atmosphere and solid lunch/brunch options including this brisket burger w/ crispy fries. Prices aren't low but the experience lives up to them.
Cinammon cruller over maple cruller, no doubt. I tried them both, so I know. Cinammon sugar donuts are also my favorite kind so there's that. An absolute contender (winner?) for best donut in NYC.
They have instant service at the bar, it's the same food but you stand. The bar is best if your by yourself or for two people. The dim sum is small compared to other places but great quality.
It's packed with wonderfully fresh and authentic Italian food and the walls are covered with great fun facts.
The guac burger lives up to the hype! Especially since I prefer a grilled patty (as opposed to a fried one). I'll be back for the "pesto meatball" sub.
One of my favorite hearty salads in Soho is the roast vegetable salad with roast pumpkin, peppers, goat cheese, pine nuts, and arugula.
Great cocktails in a cool setting. Check out the basement if you can and order a burger if you're hungry.
Inspired by Mad Men and Twin Peaks, this new Cheslea spot brings to you both classic cocktails and new creations. Try the coconut avocado margarita or a NY classic - hot pretzel with beer mustard.
The best literary hot spot boasts a warm atmosphere, well-curated selection and convivial café. It also has the city’s first Espresso Book Machine, which prints a growing number of texts on demand. Read more.
They sell Sex Wax, but you don't have to hang ten to hang here. The real action at this coffee-and-surf shop is in the courtyard, where hot downtowny people drink cortados and peck at their MacBooks.
Stopped in for an almond cappuccino and a pastry. The interiors of this place are amazing and the coffee is top notch. Will definitely be coming in for brunch this weekend!
