Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud's downtown spot serves pork-belly-topped burgers and great sausages (try the blood and pig's head sausage) with an extensive beer list (24 on tap and 63 bottled). Read more.
Pastrami On Rye With Brown Mustard: A thing of unparalleled beauty. Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
You've got to try my absolute all time favorite deli in NYC. They even have my pic hanging up with all the celebs right in front!
The I'm Feeling Lucky chosun bowl is a gift to vegetarians . The homemadetofu combined with kimichi and vegetables that make up this creative dish.
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.
This eatery may look like any other Chipotle (a 2011 Most Innovative Company), but it's actually a testing venue for savory new menu items, including limited-time salsas and spice-rubbed chicken.
Have the coffee! Pretty damn good. The western suite is VERY much worth the $!!
Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
Even the drip coffees, whether to stay or to go, are served with a proper spoon and saucer.
CB serves the best $6 burger in NYC. For $.75 more, get the Bistro Burger (bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato) and get crispy fries for $2.50. Read more.
Try the double patty/horseradish/cheddar/onions meatstrosity called the Iron Horse -- but don't make a habit of it, or you'll never be able to shake your caboose. Read more.
See if the smoked chicken wings are available: rubbed with a mixture of mustard powder, cayenne, brown sugar & other spices, then smoked for 2 hrs. They are one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011 Read more.
Go for the omakase. It allows the yakitori chefs to produce a customized feast of their specialties. - Inspector
Dine early-bird at the Spotted Pig; you won’t have to fight the crowds for a table and there’s no risk they’ll run out of the amazing ice cream, freshly made each day. - Inspector
This sleek bistro offers “haute-cuisine versions of home-cooking favorites.” Their theatrical and legendary DB Burger is “rich, well travelled, charred in the right places, and a little bit jaded.” Read more.
“This is a fancy food court, and it fulfills its function with gusto.” Indeed, it’s hard to go wrong with most of the selection, including their “startlingly delicious take on the ubiquitous cupcake.” Read more.
Shopping is an art in this section of New York City. Check In at you favorite shop and dress like a Fashionista!
In his NY Diet, Jeffrey Steingarten calls Eataly "spectacular" - there are "wonderful, delicious pastas," "wonderful" pizza, not to mention great crudo, breadsticks, and Pat LaFrieda steak. Read more.
The Empire State Building opened ahead of schedule in 1931 taking only one year and 45 days to build. It is currently the tallest building in NYC.
The lobster roll here is a study of balance and restraint: four ounces of sweet Maine lobster meat, a buttered bun with a brush of mayonnaise and a dash of seasoning ($14). Read more.
It's all meatballs here, rolled into shape, featuring beef, spicy pork and chicken. Most popular is a bowl of beef meatballs with the classic tomato sauce and a slice of focaccia ($7). Read more.
Architect Daniel Libeskind’s plan strikes “a careful balance between commemorating the lives lost and reëstablishing the life of the site itself.” Read more.
"Wall St. is home to the New York stock exchange and many, many banks. But more importantly, IT’S GOT A QUIZNOS!" - Conan O'Brien
Executives dream of ringing the closing bell here, but it's a little more complicated than they might imagine. Which button do you press to conclude the trading day: green, orange, or red? Read more.
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.
Totally hipster. Love this Americana joint. It's just so new skool. -Candice Kumai, Top Chef
One-size-fits-all kind of place that's open early and late. A varied American menu with something for everyone, a hopping bar, plenty of tables in a buzzy room and a photo booth in the basement.
Per Se is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
Despite its hefty $20 ticket price, the museum attracted its highest-ever number of visitors, 3.09 million, during its 2010 fiscal year. "Monet's Water Lilies" was the most popular exhibit. Read more.
"If you’re looking for the finest slice in all of Manhattan, you’ll probably want to keep looking. If you’re looking for the greatest cost-value slice in the entire city, Koronet delivers" ($3.75). Read more.
This outlet giant -- home to 220 stores -- has earned legendary status among deal-seeking, city-dwelling fashionistas. An hour north of NYC, it features Betsey Johnson, Chanel, Swarovski and Theory.
Grab some coffee an sit on the steps of the old library and watch for celebrities on campus.
It's a chicken-finger joint from a dude whose own personal craziness is exceeded only by the bird offerings. Read more.
Originally commissioned for the World Trade Center, The Sphere stood between the Twin Towers in Austin Tobin Plaza from 1971 until the 9/11 attacks. The 25 foot high bronze by Fritz Koenig was meant Read more.
I had naively originally thought Robert Indiana’s LOVE sculpture was unique to Philadelphia’s LOVE park. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The original image was designed for the Museum of Modern Art Read more.
Street art schmeet art. Don’t get me wrong, I like it, but I’m used to it being everywhere, from tags to wheat paste, its so common nowadays that it almost blends into the background. Read more.
You have probably never noticed Max Neuhaus’ permanent installation, “Times Square.” Like me, most New Yorkers avoid the tourist heavy area at all costs. Read more.
In 1889, to mark the centennial of George Washington’s presidency, the city of New York constructed a wood and plaster arch at the North End of Washington Square Park, at the foot of 5th Avenue. Read more.
For about $9, you can get one of about a dozen subs on homemade bread. Among the best is the lamb meatloaf with strawberry pico de gallo, curried crema, cheddar and pappadam. Read more.
The old church atmosphere is spectacular but the pizza is just as amazing. Nice thin crust with a brick-oven taste, come here for the quintessential New York pizza.
The menu includes house-cured meats & Italian cheeses, fish courses like charred octopus & cured sardines, fresh pastas with everything from pork ragout to braised duck. Read more.
Foodies, drinkies, fashionistas and design hounds can be found here. It’s why we love it!
Spring calls for walks on the HighLine...and playing with friends at the Standard Biergarten
A fantastic art museum with many famous works situated on a unique spiral walkway. When you walk into the main area, look up! It makes for a great photo.
Hanging out on the Met steps is a New York tradition, and billionaire David Koch has pledged "at least $10 million" to renovate the fountains outside the museum. Read more.
Did you know that the base of the statue of liberty is in the shape of the fort that used to be there? It was called Fort Wood. Read more.
"Ten years after 9/11 we now have a 'new greatest generation' of Americans on the scene and ready to lead," announced Stanford economics professor John Taylor. Read more.
Completed in 1913, this was the world’s tallest skyscraper until 1930, when it was surpassed in height by the Chrysler Building, also in New York City.
The park gets its name from the series of artillery batteries built along the area’s waterfront for protection, starting in the later part of the 17th century.
Mr. Ansel's interpretation of a Paris-Brest uses soft caramel, chocolate ganache and peanut butter cream. "It looks like a French classic," he said, "but it tastes like a Snickers bar." Read more.
The three-story, Federal-style building houses the mayor‚'s office and the city council chambers, as well as a collection of historic portraits, furnishings and artifacts.
Designed by Emma Stebbins and dedicated in 1873, this fountain was the only sculpture commissioned as part of Central Park’s original design. Its official name is “Angel of the Waters.”
Dedicated in 1985, this 2.5-acre area of the park is a memorial to musician John Lennon, who was murdered nearby on December 8, 1980.
Created in 1959 by Jose de Creeft (1884-1982), this bronze sculpture features characters from the 1865 Lewis Carroll story‚ "Alice in Wonderland."
Opened in 1846, this Gothic Revival style building is the third and current home of Trinity Church, part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York City.
Perfect place to enjoy cocktails after a show at Radio City - a real midtown gem. You might be tempted to order every drink on the menu...
Try something different and order a pot of Tulsi ('Holy Basil') Tea - soothing, caffeine free, & tons of antioxidants. Scones are also a must!
Dedicated in 1894, this statue depicts the explorer whose trans-Atlantic trips, starting in 1492, helped lead to European colonization of the Americas.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Now fight your way to the bar and get yourself a Guinness and a cheeseburger.
Your arteries won’t forgive you, but you’ll never forget the delicious Korean Fried Chicken, the Tower of Beer and the chilled pitcher of lychee soju.
Try the vodka pizza, the crisp yet pliable thin-crust pies have a delicate char and a crackerlike crust. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Michael White’s newest is one of our favorite spot for Grandma-style rustic Italian. Don’t miss the porchetta or the tagliatelle. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
late one night (and you know how i get late nights), i came here and ordered up ravioli and meatballs — and a delicious thin pie of pepperoni pizza. that's how i roll. btw, pizza = one of the best
This is the best falafel sandwich in America. Try all of the balls.
Even if it's crowded, the line at Murray's moves quickly and is worth the wait. Tons of cream cheeses to choose from, try one with the whole wheat everything bagel!
A great place for a hot dog and tator tots! As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Visit the ice rink before Thanksgiving and Christmas to avoid the crowds. On Thanksgiving go between 9am and noon or expect a one- to two-hour wait.
250 teas available for tasting - including Lapsang Souchong, which we think smells like Johnny Walker - on a bar made of reclaimed barn wood, & a small cafe serving snacks & custom "tea" cheeses. Read more.
went on a walking tour with Calvin Trillin and he introduced me to this place. Now a favorite, must have the cauliflower pizza
from Trillin's walk: sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich sandwich
"Indeed, it felt like good luck to eat there." Hannah Goldfield reviews Bistro Petit in the Nov. 12, 2012 issue: Read more.
Get a chorizo bocadillo or a slice of real tortilla espanola (My fave!) while you shop for anything Spanish. Love it here!
Hidden upstairs in the mall under the bridge - best dim sum in the city! Make sure you order the sticky rice in lotus leaf - it's amazing!
Lobster roll and old bay fries - must haves. Sit by the bar window for some good people watching.
dannyw says "Come here and pick up some tasty lunch bento boxes, or their latest hot seller, the okonomayaki + noodles set"
Night. Ella on the speakers. TCM on the television. Glen' on the rocks. — Great for a catchup. Split the steak au poivre and veal risotto with someone.
Sausage and beer come together in perfect harmony at this Brooklyn outpost of the SF-based tubed meat hotspot. Get a brat, then try one of 24 tap beers that span the globe from California to Belgium.
The star among NY bridges: Every day an average of 120 000 vehicles, 4000 pedestrians and 2600 cyclists cross over Brooklyn Bridge.
Get there 30 min before your reservation and order a drink in the lounge. Great staff, and delicious pasta to boot.
please ignore those crab cakes everyone else is talking about. serious. instead: lamb chops, wild mushrooms, bacon mac & cheese.
Good, hearty soups, and one of the rare places in this immediate area where you can grab lunch for under $10 (smalls are $5, extra buck bumps you up to a large)
Owner Ken Nye is often credited as the first person to bring serious coffee to New York City in 2001.
Ajay Naidu -- AKA Samir from "Office Space" - calls this the best place to take out-of-town visitors in the East Village. "It has the most delicious food and the best ingredients. It's my home cafe." Read more.
The claims to fame here are The Rev. Al Sharpton and The Tommy Tomita, pairings of juicy chicken and fluffy waffles. Read more.
This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.
If you want to pamper your gal in NY, run over to One if by land, Two if by Seas for the delicious beef wellington and great wine list- Patti Stanger, Millionaire Matchmaker
Our vote for best burger in the city and while you will have to wait in a long line, it's worth it. Shack burger with cheese fries and a chocolate shake. Say no more.
David Chang brings Midtown Manhattan a menu of French-Vietnamese cuisine served in an austere, eco-friendly room with communal tables and Miguel Calderon's painting "Bad Route." Read more.
Since Miranda and Carrie from Sex and the City sat outside the bakery eating cupcakes at the original location on Bleeker Street the iconic neighborhood bakery has never been the same. Find out more: Read more.
Try estimating the percentage of women here. On a recent weekday, it was 53%, according to the park's engineer, who considers that a success. "Women are more discriminating park users," he says. Read more.
Look at the ceiling in the Main Concourse. A single dark patch remains above the Michael Jordan Steakhouse, left untouched by renovators to remind visitors of the grime that once covered the ceiling.
Hidden behind the rustic pawn shop!! Can't go wrong with Chicken Fried Oysters, Lobster 'Mac & Cheese' and Roasted Bone Marrow!! Balance with some Kale & Apple Salad!!! Excellent service and food!!
Rotating specials, for winter, Bubby's served Berkshire ham and eggs!! The smoked glazed ham was to die for!! The Spiked Cidar was also great on a cold wintry day, use the cinnamon stick to stir!!
Welcome, friends, welcome. You have entered arguably the best neighborhood on the island of Manhattan. Chockablock with excellent food, shops and sites that will instantly make you forget the villages
One of Harlem's best soul food spots, Red Rooster features a gospel group that performs on the weekends. The Yard Bird is a must have, but don't forget to make a reservation.
Toby's, an Aussie coffee spot and roastery via Williamsburg serving some pretty serious single origin bean, plus a menu of baked goods, sammies, salads, and an egg + cheese Read more.
Excellent service, very clean, close proximity to Chelsea market, TriBeCa, SoHo, 34th St, Times Square and Midtown!! Truly a gem in NYC!!
If you can snag a table on the balcony, do it. Just walk up one of the staircases.
Options include the pickle plate and marinated olives, as well as peekytoe crab rolls, which are more like sliders, and ruby red shrimp tacos. Read more.
The Brooklyn chowder is something of a cross between the creamy New England favorite and Manhattan's tomato-based counterpart and is served with corn nuts and homemade goldfish and oyster crackers. Read more.
The decadent but delicious Triple T—tiramisu made with the Australian favorite chocolate Tim Tam cookie—is not to be missed. Read more.
Owner Roland Biamonte uses unusual ingredients for some of his pizzas, including roasted pumpkin and a truffle cream developed by his mother. Read more.
Tacos are the name of the game here, though, with options like the skirt-steak taco with pecans, crispy sweetbread with chickpeas and the Moroccan lamb on naan bread. Read more.
Pricey hamburgers are usually all style and no substance, but it's difficult to have any beef with the $26 Black Label burger made with prime dry-aged cuts at this hot spot.
Don't let the homey atmosphere fool you; make a reservation at least a week in advance. Popular lunch items include include the turkey sandwich, cheeseburger, and the whole wheat pizzas. Read more.
Don't be intimidated by GQ magazine's labeling of The Smile as "The White-Hot Center of New York Cool." This basement cafe is welcoming and casual. Try the roast-beef sandwich ($11.50). Read more.
Recommended: Turkey sandwich, cross-cut marrow bones, salad, oysters, Wilkinsons for dessert. The well-charred “hamburger sandwich” is a balm to an appetite fatigued by too many baroque burgers. Read more.
Try the little oyster sandwiches. Sesame-speckled buns each cradle one fat, crispy mollusk, iceberg lettuce and a smear of pickled okra sauce. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
One of the most well known parks in the U.S., Central Park is a great place to get away from the fast paced NYC streets. See a concert or movie here in the summer for an unforgettable experience!
The best place to find your inner Zen boasts relaxed, peaceful grounds. Claim a spot near the serene Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, surrounded by Japanese myrtle and cypress trees, and bliss out. Read more.
Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Before the cocktail revolution, these guys were doing an amazing job, and still do. You only get a drink if you get a seat.-Jimmy Bradley , Top Chef
There is no formal cocktail list, but the bartender asks the type of spirit you like & if you like your drinks sweet, sour, etc. Then he creates a custom cocktail for you.
Entrance is through the coffee shop, in an unmarked door that blends with the wallpaper. food: kobe sliders. booze: the sling if you like gin, el diablo if you like tequila.
If you have trouble deciding what to order, let them decide for you. Ask for the Bartender's Choice and tell them what flavors/liquors you like.
This spot takes the drinks-and-a-cut concept to the next level, w/ a 2-seat barber shop up front & behind a sliding door, a cocktail lounge decked w/ leather-cushioned wooden booths & old-school sofas Read more.
Get the lobster meatballs if they're offering them (wed and sat usually) but make sure you have someone to share them with. Also try the oyster sampler.
Pretty comprehensive deli with hot food and a self serve coffee station (iced too). Help yourself to an iced Yerba matte for $2.50.
Grand Army Plaza, a National Historic Landmark, is the heart of Brooklyn. Within blocks are the Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park.
End a gluttonous Chinatown dinner with a fantastic assortment of freshly made ice cream – the flavors change, but we like the Blueberry Cheesecake or the Wasabi.
Living up to its punny name, the focus is on the other white meat. Beneath a taxidermied boar’s head named Piggie Smalls, sink your teeth into sticky, succulent ribs or slow-smoked pulled pork. Read more.
Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...
The best pizza in NY! You must try the Famous Buffalo Chicken Grandma Slice...!!!
Follow in the footsteps of Anthony Bourdain and grab a spicy cumin lamb burger. One of the best eats in the city. Only $3!
Looking to grab a coffee before wandering the West Side Highway for a springtime Date Night? You can't beat this place for a quick grab 'n go. It's a little pricy, but their coffee is dee-lish!
"Foodie heaven! 100+ vendors with diff. cuisines trying to feed you within a block radius. Bring an appetite, do tapas-style tastings, and relax with a view of the Manhattan skyline in the background"
West End Ave is one of the best places to stroll in the City! Quiet, pretty, and all around utopian.
Look west to see the august face of the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, or stop at the northern end of the island to gaze at lower Manhattan and the recently topped-off One World Trade Center. Read more.
Burgers are legit here. The Hot Mess is nice. It's like a Harlem Shake version of a green chile cheeseburger. A little spicy, a little sweet.
This spot's chicken-or-pork ramen's made with Japan-sourced ingredients including a secret "spicy oil" called Rayu, traditionally used to kick up cuts of M Bison. Read more.
Damn good cocktails upstairs. Order a drink that comes in an antique porcelain cup (with built-in mustache guard) and feel transported to old Mannahatta.
All the best things come from the west coast but this first New York location has the exclusive Five Spice Duck Burger. Also try the "secret menu" cheesy tots.
Try the addictive Sundae of Broken Dreams, 2 vanilla scoops topped w/ caramel sauce from Nine Cakes bakery, homemade whipped cream & bits of broken pretzel. It’s 1 of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011 Read more.
One of our favorite places to stop in Spanish Harlem, Milk Burger kicks it back old school shoestring style with classic fires and flavorful cheese sauce.Don't forget to try their rich milkshakes!
They describe the duck wing drumettes as almost a reworked Spanish version of Peking duck, thanks to sea salt, sesame seeds, and a quince glaze. Epic. Read more.
The wood-fired pizzas come with toppings such as oyster and shiitake mushrooms, spicy soppressata, red chili flakes and honey and Brussels sprouts, egg and truffle oil. Read more.
Great selection of organic products and great selection of sugar derivatives for people with diabetes. I did a dinner and made desserts using Stevia. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
Serving lobster steamed, grilled, broiled, in burgers, pasta, pies and rolls, Ed’s is the place to come for lobster in New York. We tried the lobster roll paired with a fresh white wine – delicious!
To see what Wall Streeters and mobsters have in common, go to Rao’s. The food explodes with flavor, especially the lemon chicken and pasta dishes, says Suzanne Corso, author of Brooklyn Story. Read more.
