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Places to Visit in NYC
papabubble is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

1. papabubble

380 Broome St (btw Mott & Mulberry), New York, NY
Candy Store · NoLita · 23 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Bring your kids to this amazing new candy emporium where they make the hard candy right before your eyes. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

Crif Dogs is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

2. Crif Dogs

555 Driggs Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Williamsburg · 210 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: A great way to start the day: Coffee, a bacon-wrapped chili/ slaw/ jalapeno Spicy Redneck, and a solid game of Galaga at this BK spot. Read more.

Strand Bookstore is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

3. Strand Bookstore

9.5
828 Broadway (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Greenwich Village · 593 tips and reviews

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: Before you wrinkle your nose at this unconditioned used book store, take a look around. You just might find a literary loving intellectual like D (Don’t You Forget About Me) Read more.

CHOPT is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

4. CHOPT

7.7
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

Union Square Ventures is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

5. Union Square Ventures

817 Broadway Fl 14 (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Office · Greenwich Village · 21 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: This VC firm has invested in the likes of Foursquare, Boxee, Disqus and more. Step into @FredWilson's office to see the art painting which his Twitter avatar is based-off. - Vadim Lavrusik Read more.

The Bell House is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

6. The Bell House

8.8
149 7th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Rock Club · Gowanus · 145 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: Check out the free once-a-month Secret Science Club (see http://secretscienceclub.blogspot.com/ for details). Read more.

Music Hall of Williamsburg is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

7. Music Hall of Williamsburg

9.1
66 N 6th St (at Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Music Venue · Williamsburg · 183 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Want to see some of the hottest new bands on the indie scene? It's here! It's also the place where Boxee was launched! - Brenna Ehrlich Read more.

Sing Sing Karaoke is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

8. Sing Sing Karaoke

7.1
9 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Karaoke Bar · East Village · 71 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Great song list and venue for rocking out by yourself (with strangers) or with friends. Go there and become a rockstar! Just don't be that guy who pays to sing every five minutes... - Brett Petersel

Mizu Japanese & Thai Cuisine is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

9. Mizu Japanese & Thai Cuisine

6.5
29 E 20th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Flatiron District · 53 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: After a long day of working, this place has great, well-priced sushi. They don't take reservations & the wait is never very long. - Lauren Indvik Read more.

Peculier Pub is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

10. Peculier Pub

7.7
145 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson St. & LaGuardia Pl.), New York, NY
Pub · Greenwich Village · 112 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: This dive bar in the West Village has a young crowd, an amazing jukebox, and great selection of beers and mixed drinks. - Brett Petersel

Peanut Butter & Co. is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

11. Peanut Butter & Co.

240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 119 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Do you love peanut butter sandwiches? If so, go here and order the "Peanut Butter Cup". Life will not be the same after that! - Brett Petersel

Mashable HQ is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

12. 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.

Times Square is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

13. Times Square

8.3
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2355 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. Gus and Gabriel Gastropub

222 W 79th St (Amsterdam and Broadway), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Upper West Side · 16 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Recommended: Nachos, loaded potato skins, potato chips, Mexi mac and cheese, Chicago hot dogs, Creamsicle float spiked with tequila, Rocky Road shake spiked with bourbon. Read more.

The Lion is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

15. The Lion

62 W 9th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 100 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: You made it in! Order a big drink and a burger, some extra fries, something with an egg. Now, who’s here we recognize from Page Six?

The Breslin Bar & Dining Room is one of Places to Visit in NYC.

16. The Breslin Bar & Dining Room

16 W 29th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · NoMad · 688 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). Read more.