NYC Foodie Blog: 10 course tasting menu for $150, The place settings, decor, and dishes themselves, all take on an "earthy" quality. Thought of as a unique dining experience
I can't count the number of times I've heard people passing by saying "That's a gym?! I thought it was a nightclub!" incredulously. Love this place.
So much nicer than other dbg's. less crowded, and a place where you can workout instead of getting cruised all day
Skip the $20 admission to see the beautiful Gustav Klimt painting by coming on the first Friday of the month from 6-8pm when admission is Free.
Japanese chain with a knack for home-style cooking. The menu includes ramen and sushi, but you're here for the teishoku.
There are always lines and believe the hype. Pair a Shack Stack with an order of Cheese Fries and a Fair Shake.
Their lamb shank is a giant portion and quite delicious. One of the better Turkish restaurants in the city.
I love this izakaya. Just when you thought there was no cool place to eat in this 'hood. Go downstairs, grab a table in the nook or the bar (only two spots I like) and try everything on the menu
The Birdhaus Bao is juicy and delicious, made with all-natural fried chicken brined overnight. The Chairman Bao, most popular, is served with cilantro, Haus Relish and Taiwanese red sugar. Read more.
The small plates can add up fast to a pricey meal, but it's some of the best Korean in town.
It's fast without being hurried, delicious without being expensive. Just be ready for crowds. [Eater 38 Member]
The best soup dumplings in the city! Amazingly never too crowded, and spacious for Chinatown.
Need a place to work that won't drive you mad? 7th Floor wins hands-down. North windows facing WSP, with a view of the Empire State Bldg. Courageous? Pull up a comfy chair. And ignore the tour groups. Read more.
Intimate space to catch some sidesplitting improv – especially on Wednesdays when all the shows are free from 6-11pm. They serve wine and beer too!
Goat Tassot: served with rice and beans, fried plantains (like tostones), and pikil, a fruity hot sauce that tastes like Yucatan habanero salsa diluted with vinegar.
Check out the Haitian blend they have. It's like breakfast tea. It's also a great story!
One of the best museum in the world, but pay what you wish if you are a tourist...
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.
Designed by the Japanese architects SANAA: “The visual signals this building sends—it is at once crisp and pliable, solid and permeable—seem deliberately ambiguous.” Read more.
The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.
Get coffee at the truck - walk into the building for more coffee and seating. Interesting decor.
Thursdays is their gay night. What a fun night for us girls to avoid sleazy guys. View is amazing and if your drunk enough take a dip in the pool
No question, it's the best barbecue in the city. The best part is the casual & playful atmosphere: beer served in mason jars, buffet style line-up & huge communal tables. Read more.
Visit Cherry Hill in late afternoon, walk across Bow Bridge over to the Ramble and watch the sun set over the Westside.
Not that many choices on the menu but the food was good. Come on thursday nights for live Haitian Jazz.
Turns out the peanut butter smoothie makes you feel about how you would expect to feel after drinking a tall glass of peanut butter.
Cant go wrong with the Rocky balboa or XXL Turkey Burger Wrap with whole wheat Cajun pasta on the side.
Try the freshly made scooped tofu; a delicate, silken dish with a nutty flavor. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Looking for a prepaid SIM card on arrival at Terminal 7? There's an AT&T prepaid phone and SIM card vending machine at the arrival hall.
Really only good for New Releases. The store is not that impress and it's always like 759 employees working at 1 time. Plus everything is usually full price.
The 1,500-sq. foot terrace sets the tone for cocktails and conversations — and you might just find yourself chatting up Cameron Diaz or Robert Pattinson, if dreams really do come true.
It was love at first bite. Hands down the best burger I've had in NY! That soft potato bun & crumbling patty, melting in my mouth. Mmmm.
Remember to call ahead to check stock on P28 bread, bagels, wraps and MuscleEgg flavors. They were out of bread today.
Best street art scene in NYC. Take the L to Jefferson for the epicenter. The best stuff is within 5 blocks of there, but runs all the way down to the DeKalb station one stop away.
Great wallart, If you get lucky you might see the artist working on new pieces, after that stop by the local bar @hellsgatesocial for brews n tasty food.
Great and crowded place for delicious Dim Sum (don’t miss the pork buns) and early dinner (try the Pan Fried Flounder and the Hot & Sour soup).
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.
A definite must for the Dim Sum - the waitstaff is extremely helpful, the food is fresh, the room is clean and they put pictures of food on the carts.
By "petite" they really mean small and with low inventory, but there is riveting conversation if you understand Haitian Kreole.
