Don’t be confused by the ‘Vesuvio Bakery’ sign, left in homage to the previous bakery that stood here for decades. We tried the addictive chocolate chip cookies, delish!
Trust that this boutique (no matter what location!) will deliver in always stocking unique clothing and jewelry that instantly adds personality and whimsy to any wardrobe. We love love love. Read more.
take your coffee breaks here. just sit on the chair and unfocus into the distance. note: it's closed monday and tuesday.
Pricey, but solid Italian fare with light and healthy options available. Popular with the fashion crowd so it's great for people watching
Ring a nondescript buzzer and ascend far above the SoHo streets to a quiet, meditative room filled entirely with dirt. Here, 3,600 square feet of floor space is covered with 280,000 pounds of earth. Read more.
Hidden soho gem that's tasty, cheap, and spacious enough for big groups. Get the malaysian chicken curry noodle soup extra spicy for a big ol' bowl of brothy goodness.
Everybody says get this or that cake. I agree. But you MUST try the TARTUFO nutty ice creams w strawberry inside thin chocolate shell.
Hard-living Ukranians swear by cabbage soup as a hangover cure, and we think the bowl here packs an extra restorative sauerkraut punch. Get it the morning after to kill the pain. Read more.
Go early to avoid any lines. Expect a little attitude if you don't know what you want. They are busy. Bagels aren't the best but the fish is. Could eat their lox every day and be happy.
cookies are < $2 each and well worth it..discount if you buy 3 or 6. fill up a bag and take them back to work for your officemates
Just like its downtown brother, you come to this Chinese hotspot for their amazing soup dumplings – get both the crab and the pork – they’re one of the best in NYC.
Beware of flashers! And some of the squirrels are rabid...but otherwise a relaxing urban oasis in the middle of Gotham.
This place was a speakeasy during Prohibition called Craig's Restaurant. Want proof? Check out the booths that have seats that lift up in case you need to hide your booze quickly from the authorities.
These doughnuts may be pricier than most, but they're worth it. Go for the carrot cake, or the crème brûlée, or the tres leches...oh, who are we kidding, they're all pretty awesome.
just sit and take in 360 degrees of amazing architecture: Flatiron, Met Life, NY Life, One Madison Park...
Most perfect picnic spot on the planet (thanks for sharing, Michael!) Pick up Shake Shack, bring a blanket, some shades and your main squeeze and you're good to go.
Go inside the castle and go up to the second floor. Huge area overlooking the park that's perfect to take photos!
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and several other important figures from the American Revolution are buried here. Find out more about their lives at the New-York Historical Society Museum! Read more.
A great place to go for your first dim sum experience. Come early on a weekend to avoid a lengthy wait, especially if you're with a big group.
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.
Don't underestimate the breadsticks here. Pair them with the risotto and you've got a great Italian meal. It's a small place but the price, atmosphere, and food can't be beat.
