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My Must-Go in NYC
The Gregorian Hotel is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

1. The Gregorian Hotel

7.5
42 W 35th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Koreatown · 7 tips and reviews

DR G.DR G: Wonderful newly renovated boutique hotel. The staff could not be more helpful or hospitable. Rooms numbered 7-10 face the rear and avoid street noise. Lobby bar is great for meeting friends for drinks

Eugene O'Neill Theatre is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

2. Eugene O'Neill Theatre

9.0
230 W 49th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 199 tips and reviews

DanDan: Don't want to wait in the bathroom line? 30 second walk down the block to the Crowne Plaza Hotel second floor lobby will save a ton of time and stress of getting back to your seat in time!

La Garçonne is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

3. La Garçonne

7.4
465 Greenwich St (Greenwich Street & Watt Street), New York, NY
Boutique · Tribeca · 4 tips and reviews

Alicia F.Alicia Fairclough: Nicest, best-dressed staff ever!! ❤️

Banksy - Upper West Side is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

4. Banksy - Upper West Side

8.5
West 79th (Broadway), New York, NY
Street Art · Upper West Side · 7 tips and reviews

MelissaMelissa: They've put protective plexiglass over this piece, so turn off your flash and be aware of street lights in the reflection if you want to capture a good image.

5. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1869 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.

Chelsea Market is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

6. Chelsea Market

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

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Foodies, drinkies, fashionistas and design hounds can be found here. It’s why we love it!

Egg Shop is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

7. Egg Shop

8.2
151 Elizabeth St (btwn Broome & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · NoLita · 234 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The Pepper Boy with soft scrambled eggs, jamon serrano, carmelized onion aioli, and Gruyere will raise your bar for egg breakfast sandwiches.

8. Warby Parker

8.8
819 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th and Gansevoort St), New York, NY
Eyecare Store · Meatpacking District · 18 tips and reviews

Sergio R.Sergio Reynal: Great shopping experience and best-in-class Customer service always willing to help you figure out what fits you best according to your preferences.

sweetgreen is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

9. sweetgreen

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

Michael G.Michael Galpert: You cant go wrong with anything you order; best salads in nyc. but before you leave make sure to order the cheese cake frozen yogurt. You're welcome.

The Morgan Library & Museum is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

10. The Morgan Library & Museum

9.2
225 Madison Ave (btwn E 36th & E 37th St), New York, NY
Museum · Murray Hill · 179 tips and reviews

John S.John S: Go after 7 on Friday for free admission & use the $ you saved to buy a very pretty cocktail in the cafe, then enjoy the art, artifacts, and opulent, spacious setting

Marlow & Sons is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

11. Marlow & Sons

8.9
81 Broadway (btwn Berry & Wythe St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 254 tips and reviews

Bill P.Bill Pearis: Williamsburg's most consistently excellent restaurant. Stick to the specials and order the soup, whatever it is, you won't be sorry.

Bobwhite Counter is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

12. Bobwhite Counter

9.0
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 291 tips and reviews

DensDens: Best fried chicken in the Alphabet City. I hear the porkchop is off the chain too.

Project No. 8  | Ace Hotel is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

13. Project No. 8 | Ace Hotel

22 W 29th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Gift Store · NoMad · 9 tips and reviews

Sabine (Your Ambassadrice) d.Sabine (Your Ambassadrice) de Witte: Cool souvenirs and wannahaves. Hard to not buy something!

14. Creatures Of Comfort

205 Mulberry St (at Spring St.), New York, NY
Boutique · NoLita · 13 tips and reviews

Of a KindOf a Kind: This is the perfect shop to spot emerging designers like Baggu, Clare Vivier, Dream Collective, Iacoli & McAllister, and Orly Genger! Check out exclusive designs from these up comers @ofakind.com. Read more.

Rachel Comey is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

15. Rachel Comey

9.1
95 Crosby St, New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 3 tips and reviews

16. Madewell

8.3
486 Broadway (at Broome St), New York, NY
Women's Store · SoHo · 33 tips and reviews

Katherin S.Katherin Son: Sale section is always upstairs and there are comfy couches+chairs for those who need to rest their feet. Ask an associate about insider events to get exclusive discounts! ;)

Totokaelo is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

17. Totokaelo

8.2
54 Crosby St (Spring), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 10 tips and reviews
a. cheng is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

18. a. cheng

466 Bergen St (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Boutique · North Slope · 3 tips and reviews
The Met Gift Shop is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

19. The Met Gift Shop

7.7
1000 5th Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Gift Store · Central Park · 8 tips and reviews
The Clay Pot is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

20. The Clay Pot

7.2
162 7th Ave (Between 1st and Garfield), Brooklyn, NY
Gift Store · Central Slope · 7 tips and reviews
Paper Source is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

21. Paper Source

8.1
87 7th Ave (at Union St), Brooklyn, NY
Gift Store · North Slope · 6 tips and reviews
West Elm is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

22. West Elm

8.0
112 W 18th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Furniture and Home Store · Chelsea · 20 tips and reviews
Calliope is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

23. Calliope

349 W 12th St, New York, NY
Furniture and Home Store · West Village · 2 tips and reviews
Coming Soon is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

24. Coming Soon

8.3
53 Canal St (Orchard Street), New York, NY
Furniture and Home Store · Chinatown · 8 tips and reviews
New Museum is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

25. New Museum

7.9
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews
Nintendo NY is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

26. Nintendo NY

9.1
10 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Video Games Store · Rockefeller Center · 240 tips and reviews

27. Fedora

239 W 4th St (btwn Charles & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 142 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Although the menu includes many lighter options, Fedora is really the place to go when you want to indulge a bit. Every night here feels like a party, and the kitchen is open late. Read more.

28. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The Spotted Pig is one of the most influential restaurants of the last two decades. More importantly, it's an insanely fun place to spend an evening and the kitchen always knocks it out of the park. Read more.

29. Upland

9.2
345 Park Ave S (at E 26th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 269 tips and reviews

EaterEater: A few highlights from the menu: the bucatini cacio e pepe, the estrella pasta with chicken liver ragu, the crispy duck wings, the 'nduja pizza, and the roasted short rib for two. Read more.

St. Anselm is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

30. St. Anselm

9.1
355 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 317 tips and reviews

31. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Roberta's is the epicenter of the modern Brooklyn food scene. The pizzas are fantastic, but the restaurant really flexes its muscles with the vegetable dishes. Read more.

32. Emily

9.1
919 Fulton St (btwn Clinton & Waverly Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Clinton Hill · 304 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This cozy Clinton Hill restaurant excels at both straightforward and unusual wood-fired pizzas. The menu also includes a burger that some meat connoisseurs consider to be among the best in the city. Read more.

33. Le Pain Quotidien

922 7th Ave (at 58th St), New York, NY
Café · Theater District · 139 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Rustic loaves of bread, salads, sandwiches, and pastries all prepared on the spot with reclaimed wood communal tables for seating.

Sarabeth's Central Park South is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

34. Sarabeth's Central Park South

8.4
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 559 tips and reviews
Norma's is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

35. Norma's

119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Theater District · 311 tips and reviews
The Grey Dog - Union Square is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

36. The Grey Dog - Union Square

8.8
90 University Pl (btwn E 11th & E 12th St), New York, NY
Café · Greenwich Village · 326 tips and reviews
Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co. is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

37. Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit Co.

8.3
25 E 17th St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Union Square · 96 tips and reviews
Gotan is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

38. Gotan

20 W 46th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Midtown East · 128 tips and reviews
Pommes Frites is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

39. Pommes Frites

8.2
128 Macdougal St, New York, NY
Poutine Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 58 tips and reviews
Union Fare is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

40. Union Fare

5 E 17th St (btwn 5th Ave & Union Sq W), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Union Square · 117 tips and reviews
Joseph Leonard is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

41. Joseph Leonard

9.2
170 Waverly Pl (btwn Christopher & W 10th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · West Village · 400 tips and reviews
CO Bigelow Pharmacy is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

42. CO Bigelow Pharmacy

9.0
414 Avenue of the Americas (btwn 8th & 9th St), New York, NY
Pharmacy · West Village · 46 tips and reviews
GG's NYC is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

43. GG's NYC

511 E 5th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Alphabet City · 96 tips and reviews
Burger & Lobster is one of My Must-Go in NYC.

44. Burger & Lobster

39 W 19th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Flatiron District · 285 tips and reviews