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New York 2017
Apothèke is one of New York 2017.

1. Apothèke

8.8
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 434 tips and reviews

2. The Wooly Daily

11 Barclay St (Broadway), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Tribeca · 27 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Look for The Wooly - Bar underneath Woolworth Building

La Superior is one of New York 2017.

3. La Superior

8.4
295 Berry St (btwn S 2nd & S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Williamsburg · 293 tips and reviews

4. Turntable Chicken Jazz

8.4
20 W 33rd St (Broadway), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Koreatown · 32 tips and reviews

Jake N.Jake Nelken: Great atmosphere with vintage speakers and turntables, great boneless fried chicken and other Korean classics

Fette Sau is one of New York 2017.

5. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews
Marco's is one of New York 2017.

6. Marco's

8.8
1071 Broadway (Lawton), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bushwick · 7 tips and reviews

7. Spring Lounge

7.8
48 Spring St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · NoLita · 150 tips and reviews

Jo T.Jo Trent: Every Wednesday at 5, they serve free hotdogs that've been cooked in beer. So worth it

PHD Terrace is one of New York 2017.

8. PHD Terrace

6.6
210 W 55th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Lounge · Theater District · 20 tips and reviews
Roof at Park South is one of New York 2017.

9. Roof at Park South

8.1
125 E 27th St, New York, NY
Restaurant · Rose Hill · 41 tips and reviews
St Cloud is one of New York 2017.

10. St Cloud

7.9
6 Times Sq (Broadway), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 25 tips and reviews

11. STK Rooftop

7.6
26 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Avenue and Washington Street), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 59 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Dinner and views

The Rooftop At The Jane is one of New York 2017.

12. The Rooftop At The Jane

6.8
113 Jane St Fl 6, New York, NY
Bar · West Village · 9 tips and reviews

13. The Kimberly Hotel

7.9
145 E 50th St (btwn Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews

Hotel TonightHotel Tonight: The "Upstairs" lounge is 30 stories above the street and features a retractable glass ceiling for year-round views of the Chrysler Building.

Refinery Rooftop is one of New York 2017.

14. Refinery Rooftop

8.5
63 W 38th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 173 tips and reviews

Jon G.Jon Gimpel: Great spot for drinks and views-horrific first impression with the comical and clueless bouncers. If you have patience with the incompetent staff in the lobby than it is worth going up.

Birreria is one of New York 2017.

15. Birreria

7.9
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Brewery · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Anthony Bourdain recommends this “insane Italian beer garden and rustic style eatery.”

JIMMY is one of New York 2017.

16. JIMMY

8.4
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 158 tips and reviews

CurbedCurbed: 18 floors above Soho's streets, indulge at The James's poolside bar. They've got a 360-degree view, & if you get sick of the classic leather, wood, & fireplaces, just cool off in the outdoor showers. Read more.

The Skylark is one of New York 2017.

17. The Skylark

8.6
200 W 39th St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Garment District · 79 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin Breton: Amazing views of Midtown, including the Empire State Building and the New York Times Building. Make a reservation, if possible. #nyceats #nycdrinks

SixtyFive is one of New York 2017.

18. SixtyFive

8.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street), New York, NY
Lounge · Rockefeller Center · 48 tips and reviews

19. The Ides at Wythe Hotel

80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel Bar · Williamsburg · 162 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: The Ides, rooftop bar, fetches a line through the lobby most nights. Gratuity is incl. $16-18 cocktails (like the appropriately named Brooklyn View) To skip the line, reserve a group spot for eight+

The Campbell is one of New York 2017.

20. The Campbell

8.2
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews
230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of New York 2017.

21. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.2
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: This indoor penthouse/partially heated outdoor roof deck that, come winter, gets adorned with artificial igloos that fit up to 8 people. Igloos can’t be reserved, so you may have to wait - Thrilist

The Press Lounge is one of New York 2017.

22. The Press Lounge

653 11th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 201 tips and reviews
Salon de Ning is one of New York 2017.

23. Salon de Ning

8.1
The Peninsula New York, 700 5th Ave, New York (at W 55th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Midtown East · 85 tips and reviews

24. Le Bain

8.9
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: This sky-high bar that crowns the Standard, High Line. The wraparound views of the skyline and Jersey City are sublime as are the pitchers. Arrive at 4 p.m. for a chance to grab a chair or couch.

25. Rock & Reilly's

218 W 35th St (7th Ave), New York, NY
Gastropub · Chelsea · 36 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: 10,000-sq-foot Irish gastro-pub on a rooftop terrace. Can get crowded, and loud—the hotel is just a few blocks from Penn Station. Hanging gardens, vintage tufted couches, & rock inspired cocktails

26. Pod 39 Rooftop Bar

8.2
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: 17th floor of this c.1916 "young-minded" Pod 39 Hotel. Original brick arches and terra cotta columns frame the roof, punctuated by crawling ivy, potted plants, and Mexican-tiled tables.

Flinders Lane is one of New York 2017.

27. Flinders Lane

162 Avenue A (at E 10th St), New York, NY
Australian Restaurant · East Village · 83 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: This Australian spot has a to-go window where you can order a delicious Flat White made with Australia's Vittoria Coffee.

28. Gallow Green

8.9
542 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Chelsea · 232 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Fairy lights and tattered flags hang between verdant trellises. The best seats in the house are inside an artfully ruined antique railcar, whose empty windows are hung with destroyed lace curtains.

29. Top of the Strand

7.6
33 W 37th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Garment District · 79 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: 21st-floor drinkery boasts an uninterrupted sight line of the towering Empire State Building and first-come, first-served benches that offer a front-row seat

30. The Delancey

6.1
168 Delancey St (btwn Clinton & Attorney St), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 104 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Happy hour is 5pm to 7 pm, Sunday through Thursday, when drinks and food are $2 off.

31. Westlight

8.7
111 N 12th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 120 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Best views and burgers, apparently.

Berry Park Roof Deck is one of New York 2017.

32. Berry Park Roof Deck

8.6
Berry Park, Brooklyn, NY
Roof Deck · Williamsburg · 21 tips and reviews

33. Juliette

8.2
135 N 5th St (at Bedford Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Williamsburg · 279 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Head upstairs of this French bistro for a glass of vin on the wooden terrace that’s dotted with trees. Brunch is served throughout the week, with a special terrace menu on Saturdays and Sundays.

34. Full Circle Bar

8.1
318 Grand St (btwn Havemeyer St. & Marcy Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Sports Bar · Williamsburg · 91 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: This Skee-Ball-themed bar is a haven for kitschy, nostalgia-driven boozing. The beer offerings skew cheap & cheerful, with 5 standard taps supplemented by 17 canned brews kept in ice-filled coolers

La Fondita is one of New York 2017.

35. La Fondita

8.0
74 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett, NY
Taco Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

36. Rumba

8.7
43 Canoe Place Rd, Hampton Bays, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Diplomatico RumDiplomatico Rum: Diplomatico loves a good rum bar! Rum cocktails go great with everything on this Caribbean inspired menu

Dock House is one of New York 2017.

37. Dock House

8.7
8 Wharf St, Sag Harbor, NY
Seafood Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

38. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: While many other great burgers have been born in this city (Shake Shack, Burger Joint, etc.), this luxe is the one that best encapsulates the things New York loves—quality, decadence, and money.

39. Keens Steakhouse

9.1
72 W 36th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Koreatown · 484 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Try the Mutton Chops- —a hunk of glistening lamb saddle swaddled in fat served over a pile of sauteed greens.

40. Totto Ramen

366 W 52nd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 584 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: A partially underground soup den that would be easy to pass by if not for the massive crowd of people regularly spilling out onto its steps. Pro tip: Go for the extra spicy version —SC

41. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: One of the best places to get a bagel and lox in the entire city.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of New York 2017.

42. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1450 tips and reviews

43. Di Fara Pizza

8.5
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 351 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: The plain and square pie are the ones to beat.

44. Grand Central Oyster Bar

7.6
89 E 42nd St (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Midtown East · 404 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: The Oyster Bar, a subterranean paradise of fresh bivalves and stiff martinis.

Gray's Papaya is one of New York 2017.

45. Gray's Papaya

8.2
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · 246 tips and reviews

46. John Dory Oyster Bar

1196 Broadway (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · NoMad · 272 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Get the Oyster Pan Roast

Banh Mi Saigon is one of New York 2017.

47. Banh Mi Saigon

8.6
198 Grand St (btwn Mulberry & Mott St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Little Italy · 197 tips and reviews

48. Jackson Diner

7.4
37-47 74th St (btwn 37th Rd & 37th Ave), Jackson Heights, NY
Indian Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: The favorite is the papri chaat served cold with chickpeas, potatoes, bits of fried dough, yogurt, and tamarind.

49. J.G. Melon

8.7
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 486 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Serving burgers in its narrow space since '74. A perfect bar burger and highly recommended cottage fries & bowl of chili. Think of it as a living relic, a throwback to cheap eats meets preppy ideals.

50. Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop

9.2
727 Manhattan Ave (btwn Norman & Meserole Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Donut Shop · Greenpoint · 320 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Red velvet donuts!

51. Tamarind Tribeca

9.0
99 Hudson St (at Franklin St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Tribeca · 158 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: The breads and meats that come out of these clay ovens are nothing short of remarkable, especially the lamb chops.

52. SriPraPhai

9.0
6413 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · 357 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: The menu is packed with hits, but the crispy watercress salad is one dish that you can't miss.

53. Gloria's Caribbean Cuisine

8.2
764 Nostrand Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Crown Heights · 71 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Rotis ranging from conch and curry chicken, to goat and chana (curry fried chickpeas). If you’re a meat eater, go for the tender stewed oxtail that fills the thin breaded pockets or the curried goat

54. Sullivan Street Bakery

8.9
533 W 47th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 122 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Cauliflower pizzas

55. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 460 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Breakfast sandwiches!

56. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 692 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: Bacon appetizer!

57. Osteria Morini

218 Lafayette St (btwn Kenmare & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 301 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: The garganelli coated slightly w. truffle cream and prosciutto. Also try the tortilla stuffed with braised meats, and the gramigna w. crumbled pork sausage & creamy, black pepper-spiked tomato sauce.

58. Christie's Jamaican Patties

387 Flatbush Ave (8th Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Caribbean Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 22 tips and reviews

Jen S.Jen Star: The Jamacian beef patty, is an empanada with a slightly thinner crust and a slightly gooier inside. The ground meat is juicy and spicy, with just a hint of sweet. The coco bread = great optional.