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My Manhattan Faves
Amor y Amargo is one of My Manhattan Faves.

1. Amor y Amargo

9.0
443 E 6th St (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · East Village · 205 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Try the house gin and tonic, a complex cocktail with little in common with your garden-variety G&T. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of My Manhattan Faves.

2. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.3
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 528 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: I work from here everyday. It's the most beautiful home for books I've ever been in. Lots of little places to study and get work done. Free wifi all day!!!

Culture Espresso is one of My Manhattan Faves.

3. Culture Espresso

8.9
72 W 38th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Garment District · 531 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: Fantastic offerings from multiple roasters from all over the country. The best place to get coffee in Midtown. Read more.

Everyman Espresso is one of My Manhattan Faves.

4. Everyman Espresso

8.6
136 E 13th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 207 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: Extremely talented and hospitable staff. They perfectly prepare every drink using Counter Culture Coffee. Their pastry game is on lock too! They also have a SOHO location.

Amsterdam Tavern is one of My Manhattan Faves.

5. Amsterdam Tavern

938 Amsterdam Ave (at W 106th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 48 tips and reviews

Benjamin L.Benjamin Ludman: Enjoy one of the 24 continuously rotating craft beers.

Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop is one of My Manhattan Faves.

6. Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop

129 Rivington St (btwn Essex & Norfolk St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 163 tips and reviews

Real Cheap EatsReal Cheap Eats: "One of the best menu options is the Spicy Rizzak ($9), a stack of sliced turkey, crispy bacon bits, melted cheddar, raw tomato, raw onion and chipotle mayo on fragrantly nutty sesame semolina bread." Read more.

Welcome to the Johnsons is one of My Manhattan Faves.

7. Welcome to the Johnsons

6.7
123 Rivington St (at Essex St.), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Lower East Side · 117 tips and reviews

Brian V.Brian Van Nieuwenhoven: Show up with $20 and don't leave until you've drank it all away.

Darling Coffee is one of My Manhattan Faves.

8. Darling Coffee

4961 Broadway (btwn W 207th St & Isham St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Inwood · 71 tips and reviews

BluepawBluepaw: MacBook capital of Inwood.

Gregorys Coffee is one of My Manhattan Faves.

9. Gregorys Coffee

7.3
58 W 44th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 154 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: Solid espresso and free wifi. Make sure to follow their Instagram for drink specials!

Nice & Sweet @Play is one of My Manhattan Faves.

10. Nice & Sweet @Play

1 E 27th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Café · NoMad · 15 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: Free wifi & refills on drip coffee! What more can I say?

Stumptown Coffee Roasters is one of My Manhattan Faves.

11. Stumptown Coffee Roasters

9.3
30 W 8th St (at MacDougal St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenwich Village · 322 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: Competition for seating is fierce. If you can't find a spot to sit belly up to the bar until someone leaves.

Nintendo NY is one of My Manhattan Faves.

12. Nintendo NY

9.1
10 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Video Games Store · Rockefeller Center · 240 tips and reviews

John M.John M: Check out the history of the Gameboy display on the 2nd floor, esp. the Gameboy damaged in the Gulf War that still works! and throw down with some New Super Mario Bros Wii while you're at it.

Senza Gluten is one of My Manhattan Faves.

13. Senza Gluten

7.4
206 Sullivan St (btwn 3rd St & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Gluten-Free Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 33 tips and reviews

Laura G.Laura Grow-Nyberg: Lovely gluten-free bread. Mushroom bruschetta was amazing. I quite enjoyed my filet. My husband liked his lobster but thought it wasn't really what the menu described.

Ramen Setagaya is one of My Manhattan Faves.

14. Ramen Setagaya

34 1/2 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 141 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: This is a very fine bowl of ramen all around, but it's the broth that makes it one of our favorite dishes -- brick-red, zipped with plenty of chile, the miso base adding salty, nutty heft and backbone

Bryant Park is one of My Manhattan Faves.

15. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: Tons of places to sit and enjoy a little slice of heaven in midtown. Make sure to visit The New York Public Library too. Park has free wifi.

The Meatball Shop is one of My Manhattan Faves.

16. The Meatball Shop

200 9th Ave (btwn W 22nd St & W 23rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 190 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Our favorites: Spicy pork meatballs & mozz on brioche, bratwurst balls topped w/ beer-infused mustard sauce, & Underballs' Whiskey Float w/ citrus liqueur, root beer, & house-made vanilla ice cream. Read more.

Grito Mexican Grill is one of My Manhattan Faves.

17. Grito Mexican Grill

8.6
1555 Saint Nicholas Ave, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Fort George · 11 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: The space is small but very cozy. The only thing I've had so far are the nachotones and they blew my mind! Add chicken for only $2 and you have a whole meal! I'll be coming back for sure.

The Grey Dog is one of My Manhattan Faves.

18. The Grey Dog

8.8
242 W 16th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Chelsea · 386 tips and reviews
Joe Pro Shop is one of My Manhattan Faves.

19. Joe Pro Shop

8.6
131 W 21st St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Chelsea · 54 tips and reviews

Pam B.Pam B.: Try a shakerato: a shot of espresso poured over ice cubes and simple syrup, then shaken.

Box Kite NYC is one of My Manhattan Faves.

20. Box Kite NYC

115 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 73 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Tiny coffee shop by day, remarkably impressive upscale dining by night.

Crif Dogs is one of My Manhattan Faves.

21. Crif Dogs

8.4
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · East Village · 471 tips and reviews

The Tastes that Make the CityThe Tastes that Make the City: The PDT is the best speakeasy in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Read more.

PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of My Manhattan Faves.

22. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 438 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Order a Sixth Street cocktail, which calls on the complex spices used at the Indian restaurants lining E 6th St. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.

Buunni Coffee is one of My Manhattan Faves.

23. Buunni Coffee

7.8
213 Pinehurst Ave (at W 187th St), New York, NY
Café · Hudson Heights · 34 tips and reviews

Michael F.Michael Fernandez: If you love Ethiopian coffee then this place is for you! Yes there is free wi-fi but seating is limited. My shot was a touch short. My only gripe is that they served my espresso in a paper cup.

Burger Heights is one of My Manhattan Faves.

24. Burger Heights

8.5
177 Wadsworth Ave (btwn W 181st St. & W 182nd St.), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Fort George · 27 tips and reviews

DanaDana: Love the wadsworth and cheese fries!!! Highly suggest you try this place....great gourmet burgers at affordable prices.

Buddha Beer Bar is one of My Manhattan Faves.

25. Buddha Beer Bar

4476 Broadway (at W 191st St.), New York, NY
Bar · Fort George · 49 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Washington Heights now has this booze resource with 24 beers on tap, growlers to go, bourbon and wines. Nibbles such as Korean-style fried chicken and cow hearts on a skewer are available too. Read more.

Central Park is one of My Manhattan Faves.

26. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1837 tips and reviews

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: Home to some of New York's most famous concerts. Diana Ross literally singing in the rain, Simon & Garfunkel, Garth Brooks and Dave Matthews Band have all played Central Park.