NYC 2012 summer bucket list
Pier 25 Mini Golf is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

1. Pier 25 Mini Golf

8.2
225 West St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Mini Golf Course · Tribeca · 35 tips and reviews
Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

2. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

8.8
90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 411 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: This weekend the Williamsburg flea turns into an entirely grub-oriented market called Smorgasburg, with over a hundred vendors trying to feed you stuff like fresh local tempeh and heirloom beans. Read more.

wd~50 is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

3. wd~50

50 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Lower East Side · 163 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: The creativity of the presentation and flavor combinations of the food will make you wonder in delight. Bring a camera for sure. -Maria Hines, Top Chef

Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

4. Brooklyn Flea - Fort Greene

176 Lafayette Ave. (btw Clermont & Vanderbilt Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Clinton Hill · 143 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Hundreds of vendors selling vintage clothing, antiques, new jewelry and arts & crafts. Definitely go for the expanding selection of food!

Di Fara Pizza is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

5. Di Fara Pizza

8.5
1424 Avenue J (at E 15th St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Midwood · 350 tips and reviews

Joseph C.Joseph Cohen: by far the best pizza in the city. get a pie. otherwise it's 5 bucks a slice.

Lightship Frying Pan is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

6. Lightship Frying Pan

8.5
205 12th Ave (at Pier 66 on W 26th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 393 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: Awesome place to waste an afternoon if you can put up with the crowd. Grab a bucket of Coronas and try to grab a table on the upper level.

American Museum of Natural History is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

7. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1397 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Feel like a kid again as you’re dwarfed by the T-Rex and the Blue Whale or just surrounded magically by butterflies. It’s entertaining and educational. Use the side entrance to cut the line.

The Lot on Tap is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

8. The Lot on Tap

10 Avenue A (at 30th St.), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Chelsea · 42 tips and reviews

Bryan B.Bryan Bonczek: Great beer on tap. Delicious foo trucks. Pretty much your fantasy hang out spot.

JIMMY is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

9. JIMMY

8.5
15 Thompson St. (at Grand St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · SoHo · 157 tips and reviews

Pierre V.Pierre Valade: you have to check the view from the rooftop! amazing.

Lucali is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

10. Lucali

9.1
575 Henry St (btwn Carroll St & 1st Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Carroll Gardens · 249 tips and reviews
Elsa is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

11. Elsa

217 E 3rd St (btwn Aves. B & C), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 124 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Really nice staff. Order The New Partner.

Roberta's Pizza is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

12. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Here's what happens when hipster chefs get it right. Market-driven goodness and go-to pizzas. Check out the Heritage Radio Network, which broadcasts from the dining room on Sundays. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

13. Locanda Verde

9.1
377 Greenwich St (at N Moore St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Tribeca · 506 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef Andrew Carmellini's return to the stage, following A Voce, is a rustic neighborhood Italian resto at the core. And on Mondays, home of some of New York's best fried chicken. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Rubirosa Ristorante is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

14. Rubirosa Ristorante

9.1
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 844 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Stellar thin crust pizzas, but don't overlook the pastas — they're phenomenal. [Eater 38 Member]

Blue Ribbon Sushi is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

15. Blue Ribbon Sushi

9.2
119 Sullivan St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · SoHo · 294 tips and reviews

harryhharryh: It's open 'till 2am, so one night when you've been working reaaaaaaally late hop in a cab, head to Blue Ribbon Sushi, and order up some toro. You deserve it.

The Bowery Electric is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

16. The Bowery Electric

6.6
327 Bowery (at E 2nd St.), New York, NY
Music Venue · East Village · 85 tips and reviews

DensDens: We threw a massive party here on the eve that Google shut down dodgeball. @harryh made t-shirts (I still have some), me & @arainert DJed & @naveen and I launched foursquare a week later @ SXSW 2009.

Blind Barber is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

17. Blind Barber

8.0
339 E 10th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Alphabet City · 199 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Come on Saturday. Dance the night away.

Donatella is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

18. Donatella

184 8th Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 51 tips and reviews
Old Town Bar is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

19. Old Town Bar

8.0
45 E 18th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bar · Flatiron District · 182 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: One of our top 10 Manhattan bars- Good beer, great burger, no sawdust, and urinals that make you look forward to breaking the seal.

Sottocasa Pizzeria is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

20. Sottocasa Pizzeria

8.9
298 Atlantic Ave (btwn Smith & Hoyt St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Boerum Hill · 116 tips and reviews
Calle Ocho is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

21. Calle Ocho

2756 Broadway (at 106th St), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Upper West Side · 292 tips and reviews

Erin L.Erin Lane: If you're up for a trek to the Upper West, this is the place to go -- unlimited sangria bar w/ your meal. Don't mind if I do!

Lovely Day is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

22. Lovely Day

8.1
196 Elizabeth St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · NoLita · 187 tips and reviews

MariMari: Go downstairs after 7 but before 9 (that's when it gets crowded). Sit at the bar and listen to Ella Fitzgerald. You'll feel transported to another time.

Zabb Elee is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

23. Zabb Elee

75 2nd Ave (btwn E 4th & 5th), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 122 tips and reviews
Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

24. Tiger Schulmann's Mixed Martial Arts

7.4
34 East 23rd Street, 2nd and 3rd Floor (23rd street and Madison), New York, NY
Martial Arts Dojo · NoMad · 4 tips and reviews
Bohemian is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

25. Bohemian

57 Great Jones St (btwn Bowery & Lafayette St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · NoHo · 181 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

26. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Read more.

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

27. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 418 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of NYC 2012 summer bucket list.

28. The Meatball Shop

64 Greenwich Ave (at Perry St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 273 tips and reviews