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Abbey's Saved Places
The St. Regis San Francisco is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

1. The St. Regis San Francisco

9.1
125 3rd St (at Minna St), San Francisco, CA
Hotel · SoMa · 107 tips and reviews
Otis is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

2. Otis

25 Maiden Ln (btwn Grant and Kearny), San Francisco, CA
Lounge · Downtown San Francisco-Union Square · 52 tips and reviews
Bagels on the Square is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

3. Bagels on the Square

7.7
7 Carmine St (btwn Bleeker St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 100 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: In his New York Diet, rocker Ted Leo told us his order: an everything bagel with olive tofutti, lettuce, and tomato. Read more.

Chick-fil-A is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

4. Chick-fil-A

5 University Pl # 11, Weinstein Food Court, New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 28 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It's worth sneaking past NYU's campus security for a taste of the chicken sandwich, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY.

Ristorante Ideale is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

5. Ristorante Ideale

7.4
1315 Grant Ave (at Vallejo St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · North Beach · 33 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Luckily, you’ve stumbled across a North Beach classic that’s under the tourist radar. If only the Vatican had such a place, the Borgia family would have surely escaped papal stresses and prying eyes.

Esca is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

6. Esca

402 W 43rd St (at Ninth Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 106 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Food & Wine editor Dana Cowin raved to us in her New York Diet about the fior di latte with berries here: “Oh my gosh, it was a beautiful way to end the meal.” Read more.

Dickson's Farmstand Meats is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

7. Dickson's Farmstand Meats

8.8
75 9th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th Sts), New York, NY
Butcher · Chelsea · 94 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The pulled pork sandwich, one of our 101 Best in NY, is flavored with chiles, topped with cole slaw, and will thoroughly soak the bottom of the roll if you go too slow. Read more.

Good Enough to Eat is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

8. Good Enough to Eat

7.4
520 Columbus Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 314 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: By far the BEST place to have breakfast in New York. This tiny jaunt has a line around the corner and out the back door for Sunday Brunch. You can also inquire about their cooking classes! - Nikki

The Perish Trust is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

9. The Perish Trust

8.2
728 Divisadero St (btwn Fulton St & Grove St), San Francisco, CA
Antique Store · Alamo Square · 21 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: This 2008 addition is lined with arrestingly cool vignettes: You'll want to buy complete displays, which are devoted to everything from letterpress tools to '60s political propaganda. Read more.

Poggio is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

10. Poggio

8.1
777 Bridgeway, Sausalito, CA
Italian Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews
Levain Bakery is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

12. Levain Bakery

9.3
167 W 74th St (at Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper West Side · 854 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Frank Bruni recommends the small flatbread pizzas in his New York Diet, in particular one that pairs "a bevy of caramelized onions and very nice Parmigiano Reggiano." Read more.

Adour is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

13. Adour

2 E 55th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The macarons here are some of the best in town – get them without sitting through a three-figure tasting menu by special ordering six ($15) or a dozen ($25) to go. Read more.

Aldea is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

14. Aldea

31 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Portuguese Restaurant · Union Square · 118 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Try out the "very New York–ified, Manhattanized, upscale-refined treatment of Portuguese" Frank Bruni talked about in his NY Diet. He's a fan of the baby goat three ways and the duck rice. Read more.

The Ambassador is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

15. The Ambassador

673 Geary St (btw Leavenworth & Jones), San Francisco, CA
Night Club · Tenderloin · 37 tips and reviews

Haris S.Haris Setiawan: socialite place :)

Sundance Kabuki Cinemas is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

16. Sundance Kabuki Cinemas

1881 Post St (at Fillmore St), San Francisco, CA
Movie Theater · Japantown · 242 tips and reviews

IFCIFC: SF: Reserved seating, cocktails, popcorn with REAL butter. That's how movies should be watched. -IFC Viewer

NBCUniversal is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

17. NBCUniversal

8.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn W 49th & 50th St), New York, NY
Office · Theater District · 56 tips and reviews

TheUrbanDailyTheUrbanDaily: After staying constantly on the road, Questlove, Black Thought & the rest of the legendary Roots crew made "Late Night w/ Jimmy Fallon" their home as the show's in house band in 2009. Read more.

Peels is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

18. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. Read more.

Barneys New York is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

20. Barneys New York

660 Madison Ave (btwn E 60th & E 61st St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 221 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Per our Fashion Director Harriet Mays Powell, the stay-cool look of the season is the L.W.D, or “little white dress.” Find a standout version of the summer staple by Narciso Rodriguez here. Read more.

Apollo Theater is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

21. Apollo Theater

9.1
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: The Apollo is one of the most famous music venues in the US. It is a nationally registered historic space, and was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a television show showcasing new talent. Read more.

SPiN New York is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

22. SPiN New York

8.2
48 E 23rd St (btwn Park Ave S and Broadway), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 133 tips and reviews

PUMAPUMA: This bar may have your head spinning the morning after! But it'll be worth it! Try a cocktail or three :-)

Spandex World Inc is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

23. Spandex World Inc

7.1
253 W 35th St (btwn 7th Ave & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Textiles Store · Garment District · 7 tips and reviews
Aziza is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

24. Aziza

8.5
5800 Geary Blvd (at 22nd Ave), San Francisco, CA
Moroccan Restaurant · Outer Richmond · 106 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: Pastry chef Melissa Chou balances 3 diverse culinary traditions in her desserts—American, Chinese & Moroccan. Must order: burnt vanilla ice cream w/huckleberry, brioche French toast, & almond. Read more.

Flour + Water is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

25. Flour + Water

9.0
2401 Harrison St (at 20th St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Mission District · 263 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Well, I’m sure it takes more than flour and water to make the Borgias-worthy meals they make here!

Former Location of The Whitney Studio Club (1918−1923) is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

26. Former Location of The Whitney Studio Club (1918−1923)

147 W 4th St (Between 6th Avenue and Washington Square West), New York, NY
Art Museum · Greenwich Village · 1 tip

Whitney Museum of American ArtWhitney Museum of American Art: Whitney Museum founder Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney established the Whitney Studio Club in 1918 as a meeting space where young artists could create and exhibit their work and socialize. Read more.

Bar Agricole is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

27. Bar Agricole

355 11th St (at Folsom St), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · SoMa · 213 tips and reviews

Bon Appetit MagazineBon Appetit Magazine: There's a world of warm cocktails beyond the hot toddy - order the Hot Castle Dip created by Thad Vogler. Its the best hot drink on the menu! Click More Info for the full recipe. Read more.

Dumpling Man is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

28. Dumpling Man

7.6
100 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · East Village · 174 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Best dumplings in the city. -Claire, The Real L Word

Sharkeez is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

29. Sharkeez

525 State St (btw Haley & Gutierrez), Santa Barbara, CA
Bar · Lower State · 17 tips and reviews

BBC AMERICABBC AMERICA: One of six locations. 6 Nations Rugby Championship will be shown at the Manhattan Beach cantina, which is the official bar of the Los Angeles Rugby Club.

SPQR is one of Abbey's Saved Places.

30. SPQR

7.9
1911 Fillmore St (btwn Bush & Pine St), San Francisco, CA
Italian Restaurant · Lower Pacific Heights · 172 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Take a gander at the wine list… Hey, more communion is better, right?