If you own the Beastie Boys’ hip-hop masterpiece, Paul’s Boutique, this landmark may look familiar because the building was used for their album cover. - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
TO and Ocho ballin' at the famous Rucker Park NYC. TO's got bunnies - he just dunked!!!
The best view is from either a booth or right up front. If you grab a booth, be sure to have the 38oz sharing steak. – Pete from One eskimO
My favorite sneaker place in the city. I've bought kicks here that I've never seen anywhere else (including, most importantly, on someone else's feet). - Rich, blogger blog.vh1.com
Owned by NYC hardcore vets Jimmy Gestapo (Murphy’s Law) and Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front). These guys will fill you in on the glory days as well as current acts. - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
After you get your fill of gypsy punk, end the night by grabbing a crepe to go at the Creperie (135 Ludlow). - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
Don’t worry about trying to squeeze a dollar bill into the jukebox, it’s actually free. Last time I was there, I enjoyed a block of Public Enemy, Helmet and the Cars. - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
There’s usually a cover, but if you’re in a large enough group, they may waive it – just ask. Also, you’ve got to get the fried chicken. – Piotr S.
There are still a good number of great record stores in Brooklyn, but this offshoot of the Manhattan staple is one of the best places for residents to seek out quality vinyl. - Anthony, TheFABlife.com
I bought every hardcover Harry Potter book at housing works for $3. Nerdy? Yes. But also thrifty! Brooklyn Heights' rich people's trash is now my treasure. - Elizabeth, blogger TheFABlife.com
Keep an eye on the crowd. On any given night you can find music peeps in the audience, from Karen O. to Moby. – Piotr S.
Come to Disney Store Times Square for our Stylish Ever After event on Fashion’s Night Out, 9/8, 4-11 PM. Discover Pixie Dust, our newest fragrance, making its global debut.
Come to the Bandshell on Sat. October 29 for Pumpkin Fest, NYC's annual celebration of the fall harvest in Central Park! Free pumpkins, haunted houses, and more. Read more.
Open for breakfast and lunch, this farm-to-market cart by Urban Rustic offers locally produced food, made-to-order. Try a soy milk smoothie or the portabella and goat cheese sandwich.
Waiter service and walk up options differ so check both menus. Outdoor seating is available for both.
You can’t go wrong with the empanadas, but for something different try the mangos with hot sauce.
Grab a standard kebab from this Mediterranean cart for a quick lunch. Sit by the fountain or walk a few blocks east to Columbus Park to find more benches with shade.
Cool off with the breeze of the Hudson River – and take in the stunning view – with traditional pub fare and drinks during happy hour on weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.
Stop by this cart for homemade gelato while enjoying the people-watching in Washington Square Park. Try a dark chocolate and strawberry together!
If the main menu is out of your price range, pick up a quick bite from the Boathouse’s express café and dine at a lakeside table.
You don’t have to go to Little Italy to grab Ferrara’s delicious cannoli and hot cocoa.
You can try to cut down your wait time by avoiding peak lunch hours on a nice day, or you can embrace the communal line experience . Definitely order a Concrete with your burger.
There is no better time to go than on a summer evening when you can sit on the water and enjoy a beer and great burger.
Try Dolce Nonna's green-tomato dip. Garlic, oregano & parsley lend an herbaceousness to hunks of tomato blended w/ chickpeas, Parmeggiano-Reggiano & almonds–It’s 1 of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011 Read more.
Try Empire Mayonnaise Co.’s line of artisanal mayos, with more outré flavors available each week (foie gras, black garlic). It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the juicy All American with cheese, it's succulent with a crunchy exterior. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011.
Try the mind-blowing Montanara pizza, deep-fried and finished in a wood-fired oven for a chewy yet featherlight crust. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the fiery Hellboy: chili pepper-infused honey drizzled over a blistered pie w/ sopressata picante, creamy fior di latte & grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Read more.
Try the vodka pizza, the crisp yet pliable thin-crust pies have a delicate char and a crackerlike crust. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the refreshing black-grape sorbet, it packs a clean yet potent ripe-fruit punch. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try pizzaiolo Chris Iacono’s artisinal margherita pie, blistered in a hand-built, wood-fired oven. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the addictive Sundae of Broken Dreams, 2 vanilla scoops topped w/ caramel sauce from Nine Cakes bakery, homemade whipped cream & bits of broken pretzel. It’s 1 of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011 Read more.
In a city known for hot dogs, the hefty all-beef Sabrett at Old Town Bar reigns supreme. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the exquisitely chunky sorella, massive scoops laced with rich, earthy drizzles of Valrhona fudge with crunchy bits of chocolate-dipped pretzels. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the flor de calabaza quesadilla. Fresh masa is griddled, then topped with mounds of sautéed squash blossoms, cotija cheese, crema and lettuce. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the vegetarian taco. Creamy guacamole, a grilled spring onion, cotija cheese & drizzles of crema elevate the taco from humdrum to extraordinary. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the green falafel. The crunchy exterior conceals a fluffy core, with a nutty, herbaceous flavor complemented by silky hummus and tahini sauce. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the house-rolled tagliatelle, with crispy brussel sprouts, rich tomato butter and creamy burrata. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the roasted vegetables. The various, seasonal components are prepared in different ways and arranged in a gorgeous tableau. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try the al pastor tacos. The juicy meat is redolent with lime juice, earthy chilies, sweet pineapple and cumin. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Try chef Saul Bolton’s spicy Nitehawk Queso, a creative Lone Star state riff on junky nachos. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Order a round of balanced Barrier Brewing Company brews if there’s one on tap. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
In the brewery room, pick up the bubbly Lambrucha beer, a tart, pinkish quaff made by blending lambic (a sour ale from Belgium) with kombucha tea. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
This new location just opened, so the lines will be predictably epic. Stop by in the late afternoon when the crowds thin out and order their famed frozen custard along with your burger. Read more.
P.S.1 holds an enormous dance party in their courtyard every Saturday this summer. Arrive around 7 to skip the heat and see the best bands and DJs perform. Read more.
Blue Ribbon's menu spans from fried chicken to cilantro-laced salsa, but their liquor-filled oysters keep the dedicated crowds returning. Read more.
From the owners of Diner, this Williamsburg raw bar offers a limited but delicious menu. Read more.
Greenlight is a newcomer to the Brooklyn indie bookstore scene. Great staff, great selection, and make sure to check out their excellent author readings. Check out other great indie bookstores here: Read more.
Huge, delicious sandwiches. Try "The Dennis" - they will at first deny its existence but eventually give in and serve up a beautiful blend of chicken, prosciutto, and mozzarella. Read more.
The most successful and creative ideas were the Szechwan Smoked Duck, a lacquered duck that was particularly good as a left-over the next day, and a bacon sandwich with fried green tomatoes. Read more.
Got a score to settle?! Then do it at this cool billiards hall! Not Sure if you want to play a round of pool? Check out all their other great games like darts and beer pong!
There's always loads going on here! Make sure you pay a visit during one of the daily happy hours!
Get ready to be crowned bowling champion of the world! Well maybe not, but remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
This soul and jazz joint is steeped in Manhattan history! The music is chilled, the atmosphere awesome - and make sure you try the oysters and clams!
If you like live music, this is THE place to be! For those that like a spot of competition it's also got pool, pong and loads more! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
Small and friendly, it's perfect if you want an unfussy pint and maybe a game of darts or pool. Also adding to it's small but perfectly formed appeal is a little heated outside area.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Oysters and absinthe. Repeat. Read more.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. An unlikely mash-up between Polynesian and punk, it's got very large, very strong rum drinks. We recommend the Zombie. Read more.
Welcome to the designer toy empire of Kidrobot. You can find an endless selection of vinyl toys from around the globe in their New York flagship store, along with their own fashion and accessories lin
Reed Space offers a wide range of streetwear brands, books, accessories and footwear from mostly US and Japanese brands. Located in the Lower Eastside they have lots of great events and a dope interio
This is the store of the brand by Pharrell Williams and Nigo from Bape. The collections are colorful and bright, all made in Japan. Prices are high, but the store is well worth a visit.
Japanese brand Bape has found a New York home in SOHO. The store offers their complete collection, but most of it is usually sold out. Yet new product arrives weekly. Prices are high though.
The old Union store has become the new flagship home of Stussy in New York. Next to the seasonal Stussy collections you will also find Original Fake (the brand by NY artist KAWS) in the shop.
This is the flagship store of New York brand Alife. It carries their complete seasonal clothing and footwear line, as well as select collaborative pieces.
This is the first flagship store of the New York brand Mishka, located right in Brooklyn. From their clothing line to obscure toys the store is certainly worth a visit.
Publishing company OHWOW has opened the OHWOW Book Club in NYC to bring their entire range of art books and accessories to NYC. Lots of special items enter the shop every month, that are certainly wor
The LA lifestyle and streetwear brand The Hundreds recently opened its latest flagship store in New York City, bringing California culture to the New York apple with their clothing and footwear collec
Opening Ceremony chooses every season a new country from where they hand-pick their seasonal assortment of fashion and accessories. The store carries Band of Outsiders, agnes B., Hensch Man, Sperry To
DQM (Dave's Quality Meat) is one of the best streetwear/skate stores in New York. They carry a solid line-up of sneakers, including Nike, Nike SB, adidas Skateboarding, Vans Vault, Supra and have also
Supreme NY is the flagship store of the New York skate centered brand that has become a phenomenon since being founded in 1994. The store carries mostly their own brand, along with a few Nike SB and V
In seasonal weather, the roof deck has incredible installations (recently: Jeff Koons and Roxy Paine).
The Kitchen is a temple of the avant-garde, so be prepared for something experimental when at the Chelsea-based nonprofit.
You can make your own "private label" wine at this music/wine venue opened by the owners of the Knitting Factory.
For a unique (and imported) gift, the shop at Asia Society has renowned Asian brands as well as pieces from up-and-coming Asian designers.
Having introduced major talents like William Kentridge and Kara Walker, the Center continues to serve as the medium's most respected home.
Arrive more than a little early to popular shows, so you can score a good table. Most shows do come with a food/drink minimum.
Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center is one of the best places to see a concert outside in New York City.
The revamp is now almost a carbon copy of the Bowery Ballroom, but with a better downstairs bar. Check it out.
There's really not a bad angle in the house, but arrive early to score bench seats on the rear platform.
Perhaps the most slept-on major museum in NYC, the Bronx Museum anchors the Grand Concourse with a world-class collection of modern works.
