Lobster roll and old bay fries - must haves. Sit by the bar window for some good people watching.
This East Village spot has one of the best burgers in town so don't leave without trying it. There are knowledgable bartenders here as well if you're looking for a good cocktail.
Lots of rare microbrews from all over the U.S, and only 5 bucks each! Their massive beer list is constantly changing so talk to one of the knowledgeable bartenders if you're unsure what to get.
It's a cheese shop, a fondue restaurant, a wine bar, and a Mediterranean restaurant all in one. Split the sampler plate and get a taste of it all.
Do you love mac n cheese? Then you won't know what to do with yourself here. Flavors from buffalo chicken to cajun to masala to philly cheesesteak, our mouths are watering already!
Small location that packs a tasty punch. Our favorite is the Crack Pie, it tastes like caramel and just melts in your mouth.
We dream of the pork buns and pork sausage & rice cakes here, but if you have to choose, get the pork buns and experience taste buds heaven.
Who goes to a noodle bar and orders fried chicken? We do! Ask your server to recommend what to eat with it, you won't be disappointed.
White everything at this lab-like ice cream shop. A cool, modern atmosphere serving up unique and delicious ice cream. We love the honey lavender and black sesame!
Great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate, plus their egg truffle is to die for.
BYOB and get the croque-monsieur. This place is also great for a weekend brunch but leave the plastic at home - it's cash only.
The best bookstore in the city. 4 floors with tons and tons of books from best sellers to rare unknowns. Find some gems in the $1 section and carry them home in one of their famous tote bags.
The veggie burgers are as good as it gets and they're light on the wallet too. If you're not big on vegetarian cuisine, the food here just might make you change your mind.
The city's best donuts are at this LES establishment. Get there early to get them when they're hot right out of the oven! Try the Tres Leches and Crème Brûlée, they're fantastic!
Soy based Japanese desserts here and deserving of all their praise. We recommend the black sesame tofu or the green tea crème brulee.
Just south of Union Square, this specialty dessert bar makes some delectable chocolaty treats. We highly recommend the chocolate pizza!
You may notice several menu items are named for Queen songs, and we suggest trying the We Will Rock You (breakfast sandwich with Black Forest Ham). Read more.
get a giant cone of dulce de leche, vanilla, dipped in chocolate and topped with sea salt...on your face.
Delicious and reinvented homemade ice cream – try the Wasabi, Ginger or Corn flavors. They also make amazing custom ice cream cakes.
Oddities and antiques in abundance. Ventriloquist dolls, dentist equipment, teeth, stuffed birds, skulls, old pharmacy bottles, you name it, it's here.
UCBT is the best place to laugh at funny people before they end up on TV. Nearly every sitcom on NBC’s Thursday-night lineup features performers who honed their craft at the Chelsea venue. Read more.
The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea will move to its winter location on November 26. Read more.
I always sit in back or near a window. watch snow. bonus points if you score the couch all the way in back: that's my spot
Visit the graves of Jean-Michel Basquiat, Leonard Bernstein and Mae West; and check out the 1911 chapel designed by the same firm behind Grand Central Terminal.
