Jackson's Saved Places
Doughnut Plant is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

1. Doughnut Plant

9.1
379 Grand St (at Norfolk St), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Lower East Side · 430 tips and reviews

Samantha F.Samantha Franco-Lee: Tres leches=Flavor orgasm. Highly recommended.

Dash Cafe is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

2. Dash Cafe

420 Judah St (at 9th Ave), San Francisco, CA
Coffee Shop · Inner Sunset · 46 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: The waffle revolution has begun! Dash's the first Inner Sunset jointpushing out made-to-order waffle sandwiches, in 5 Belgian variations,from 11am to 11pm daily. Read more.

Carnival NYC is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

3. Carnival NYC

6.3
110 University Pl (13th St.), New York, NY
Bar · Greenwich Village · 22 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Get your grind on in the soundproof “fun house” dance room before testing your strength at the 20 ft tall hammer slam. Read more.

United Nations is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

4. United Nations

760 United Nations Plz (at 1st Ave & E 46th St), New York, NY
Government Building · Turtle Bay · 126 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The United Nations relocated here from its first headquarters in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, in 1951.

Hummus Place is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

5. Hummus Place

109 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave. & Ave. A.), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · East Village · 74 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A great Middle Eastern place. I often come for brunch. Get the shaahuka with halumi. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts

Salumeria Rosi is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

6. Salumeria Rosi

8.3
283 Amsterdam Ave (btw 73rd & 74th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 119 tips and reviews

Stephanie W.Stephanie W: One of the best, most authentic Italian places in the city (seriously). Sample the salumi (love the Prosciutto San Daniele). The rigatoni w/ 9 meats made me cry. And the Pinot Noir is delish.

New York City Center is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

7. New York City Center

9.1
131 W 55th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 67 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Following a nationwide trend, the seats in this theater are getting wider by an average of two inches. "Americans have gotten a little plumper," explains the managing director. Read more.

Ed's Lobster Bar is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

8. Ed's Lobster Bar

8.3
222 Lafayette St (btwn Spring & Kenmare St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · SoHo · 245 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: Though this busy restaurant doesn't take reservations, Ed's cleans and shucks everything right in front of the customers, and offers a $1.50 oyster happy hour. Read more.

New York Public Library is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

9. New York Public Library

9.3
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 530 tips and reviews

MTVMTV: MTV News: We came here for a 'Decoded' interview with Jay-Z. For a limited time you can still check out the Sean Jean store nearby.

Olivia is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

10. Olivia

1111 1st Ave (at E 61st St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 8 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this seafood spot and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Read more.

The Gotham Hotel is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

11. The Gotham Hotel

7.3
16 E 46th St (5th & 6th), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 26 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The restaurant, visible from the hotel's rear balconies, will serve an Italian-American mash-up courtesy of Scarpetta and Dylan Prime alums. Read more.

Vandam is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

12. Vandam

150 Varick St (Vandam St), New York, NY
Night Club · Hudson Square · 2 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Sunday night is the night to go. The queen of the night, Suzanne Barstch, and the fantastic Kenny Kenny host the best night in town at one of New York City's best clubs. -Patrick McDonald, Launch My L

Luke's Lobster is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

13. Luke's Lobster

93 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · East Village · 305 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The lobster roll here is a study of balance and restraint: four ounces of sweet Maine lobster meat, a buttered bun with a brush of mayonnaise and a dash of seasoning ($14). Read more.

Hale & Hearty is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

14. Hale & Hearty

55 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Soup Spot · Midtown East · 16 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Be sensible, that Cuban sandwich and fries would just go straight to your hips. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

Carnegie Hall is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

15. Carnegie Hall

9.3
881 7th Ave (at W 57th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Theater District · 110 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Construction began in 1890 and it was named after Andrew Carnegie, who paid for its construction. It opened May 5 1891 with a concert conducted by Walter Damrosch & composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Pas de Deux is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

16. Pas de Deux

328 E 11th St, New York, NY
Women's Store · East Village · 7 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: It may be only 500-square-feet, but this shop is packed with all the labels of right now: Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, Phillip Lim, Vena Cava. Our pick for Best Downtown Boutique. Read more.

Apothèke is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

17. Apothèke

8.7
9 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 433 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The "prescriptions," made of fruit & herbs & over 500 bottles of liquor, come in 9 categories like Euphoric Enhancers made with absinthe, Stress Relievers with lavender & sage. Read more.

Bagels on the Square is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

18. Bagels on the Square

7.6
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.

4food is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

19. 4food

286 Madison Ave (at E 40th St), New York, NY
Fast Food Restaurant · Midtown East · 78 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Opening its first store here on July 6, 2010, this chain will let customers brand their own burger creations and pocket 25 cents every time someone buys one of their concoctions. Read more.

Mehanata Bulgarian Bar is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

20. Mehanata Bulgarian Bar

6.9
113 Ludlow St (btwn Rivington & Delancey St.), New York, NY
Night Club · Lower East Side · 85 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: With brass bands, electro-gypsy music, an “ice cage” freezer room, and plenty of good-looking patrons, Mehanata is to tame evenings what nuclear proliferation is to world peace. Read more.

Lincoln Ristorante is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

21. Lincoln Ristorante

7.8
142 W 65th St, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 95 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Assemble a Negroni, and if you have time and money, order the tasting menu. Otherwise, the best bet is pasta and out. Read more.

22. DOB 111

115 Saint Marks Pl (Nr Ave. A), New York, NY
French Restaurant · East Village · 6 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: A French-Vietnamese resto with a Western inclination toward savory meat dishes & menu items that sound like breakfast specials for dinner; thus egg & bacon green tea French toast, & duck burgers.

Sakagura is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

23. Sakagura

9.1
211 E 43rd St Lowr Level (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Try one of the daily lunch specials, which are made in limited quantities of 30 orders or less. Diners with room for dessert may want black sesame crème brulee or coffee Jell-O. Read more.

Kyo Ya is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

24. Kyo Ya

94 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 61 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Japanese food, both cooked and raw. I had one of my favorite dishes from last year dining there: eggplant noodles.-Wylie Dufresne, Top Chef

Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library) is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

25. Brooklyn Public Library (Central Library)

8.6
10 Grand Army Plz (at Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY
Library · Prospect Park · 120 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Deb (Digital Lab): Catch a snack at the Mambo Open Book Café and check out some books at the same time. Sit under an umbrella on the plaza and sip your coffee. Civilized!

H&M is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

26. H&M

505 5th Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Midtown East · 52 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: If you’re in need of a quick trend fix after watching the latest on the runways, dash in on your way out of the tents.

Madam Geneva is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

27. Madam Geneva

4 Bleecker St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoHo · 127 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: We love the tart and refreshing Rangpur gimlet, made with Tanqueray Rangpur gin mixed with homemade lime cordial ($12). Our pick for Best Gin Bar! Read more.

The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

28. The Bar Downstairs and Kitchen

7.9
485 5th Ave (41st St, inside Andaz 5th Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 82 tips and reviews

Cynthia H.Cynthia Ho: Try the mexican firing squad and sofrito and yellow rice!

Waldorf Astoria New York is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

29. Waldorf Astoria New York

301 Park Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 276 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Paris Hilton grew up here. We asked her what it was like to live in a hotel... Read more.

Kim's Video and Music is one of Jackson's Saved Places.

30. Kim's Video and Music

124 1st Ave (btw 7th St & St Marks), New York, NY
Video Store · East Village · 22 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: Still the best carrier of obscure movies in the city and the street-date violations on mainstream stuff are icing on the cake. As long as there is Kim's the medium stays alive. Rich, blog.vh1.com