Sunken remains of the battleship were declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Oil can still be seen from the ship; & is referred to as “Tears of the Arizona” or “black tears.”
After the federal government was established in Washington, the court was housed in a basement room in the US Capitol until 1929, when Chief Justice Taft argued successfully for their own building.
The roast-beef sandwiches come This Way (on a roll with au jus and Cheez Whiz, $5.50), That Way (with gravy and mozzarella, $8.50), or Something Else (Cheez Whiz, fries and mozzarella, $12.50). Read more.
The 6, 7, N and C were found to be New York's cleanest subway lines in the Straphangers Campaign's annual survey. The M, V, D and R are the system's dirtiest lines, the group found. Read more.
This is Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley's favorite bar, which he told us in a video tour of the East Village. Read more.
Try the black truffle quesadilla or lobster tacos. The trio of guacamole, which includes a hot chipotle version and one with mango, apples and and pomegranate topping, is also a good bet. Read more.
The perfect blend of old world dignity and New York kitsch. Sit at one of the communal U-shaped tables beneath the cavernous vaulted ceilings and enjoy the taste of Long Island Sound. - IFC Staff
The facade will be split into four "storefronts": a hat store, a hardware store, a neighborhood bar and a bodega. The designer calls it an "ironic statement...reminiscent of independent businesses." Read more.
This is where trash takes flight: Breck Baldwin and Mark Harder craft remote-controlled planes out of spare parts and recycled materials, contraptions they call "flying towels." Read more.
Has a ton of cute stationary, pens, and notebooks in case you forgot yours or need new ones! Plus, it’s directly across from the tents.
Is the Schnitzel truck a terrorist threat? Police used that excuse in booting the truck from its usual Friday spot at 54th & Lex. "I was stunned," said an owner. "I mean, I'm just selling schnitzel." Read more.
Opened in 1990, it was designed as both a theme park and a studio from the start. Universal Studios took the concepts of the Hollywood tour scenes & developed them into larger, stand-alone attractions
LA: You're not allowed to make changes to the burgers here, but the burgers will definitely change you. They're that good. -IFC Viewer Read more.
Check out Julie Mehretu's exhibition, "Grey Area," her representation of post-war Berlin in which the dynamism of urban life confronts decay and change. It's open through October 6, 2010. Read more.
Italian wonders about here, but don’t miss the perfectly al dente cacio e pepe at La Pizza and La Pasta. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Absolutely amazing. Order the appetizer Tete de Veau and the Goat Cheese Tarte for your entrée. I liked the Pork Belly the most. -Mattin Noblia, Top Chef
The menu offers lamb and roasted daurade fish, but the most popular items are the roast-pork sandwiches and three kinds of pizzas, cooked by the glow of a wood-burning oven. Read more.
You won't find burritos, sour cream or orange cheese on the menu. Instead, try Camaron tacos (grilled shrimp with Mexican slaw, pico de gallo and chipotle salsa, $5 for two) or tamales. Read more.
Founded in 2003 by an ad-hoc group of 10 friends, this non-profit, multidisciplinary performance venue in Midtown has managed to survive amid bulldozers and the financial crisis. Read more.
Stocked with an incredible selection of clothes and accessories from must-have labels like Rachel Comey, Alexander Wang, and Vanessa Bruno. Read more.
Get the Tenth Avenue Hangover here, a rich mix of soft-poached eggs, tripe, and sofrito. One of Platt favorite breakfasts from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Who will get to manage this 1,776-foot-tall office tower? The two bidders are the family-run Durst Organization and Related Cos., an international real-estate developer. Read more.
Among the most popular items is the breakfast club sandwich with a fried egg, bacon, tomato, avocado and mayonnaise served with a side of fries. Read more.
Have time to kill? The closest thing to a mall in NYC, the shops at Grand Central Station run the gamut from high-end lingerie to French pastries.
McSorley's was one of the last "Men Only" pubs in Manhattan and the musky walls and sawdust floors are doing their best to uphold that odiferous tradition. - IFC Staff
About 24 crêpe combinations are available, equally split between savory and sweet for $6 to $9.50. There's something very French about getting a Nutella crêpe to go from the sidewalk window. Read more.
We know you know, but just a reminder: The sandwiches are unparalleled, and the $50 prix-fixe dinner is one of the best gourmet deals in town. A best restaurant of the year pick from Where to Eat 2011 Read more.
The lobby is a great destination for an affordable cup of tea in a calming environment. They also have amazing sliders!
This star shaped fort is best known for its role in the War of 1812 when it successfully defended Baltimore Harbor from an attack by the British navy in the Chesapeake Bay.
