NYC & NJ favorites

Bill Taylor: It's usually only good when The Pool is open, but it's usually a fun place to go if you like to gamble.

Tal Safran: On the weekends, don't wait in the huge bathroom line. Just go to the Apple store.

Time 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.

ToryBurch: Since 1946, a favorite among locals for lunch. It's worth waiting on line for their sloppy joes.

ToryBurch: Come here for delicious grilled cheese and homemade ice cream.

Guest of a Guest: Okay, so this midtown ultra club may be too Vegas-y for our taste, but with recent guest performances from superstars like Avicii and Afrojack, Lavo doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Read more.

ToryBurch: One of New York's best boutiques with great customer service.