Shane's Saved Places
La Esquina is one of Shane's Saved Places.

1. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 724 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.

169 Bar is one of Shane's Saved Places.

2. 169 Bar

8.4
169 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Lower East Side · 241 tips and reviews

PUMAPUMA: 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!

Millesime is one of Shane's Saved Places.

3. Millesime

92 Madison Ave ((At 29th St)), New York, NY
French Restaurant · NoMad · 53 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Don’t miss the fluffy, old-fashioned fish quenelles here, plated with a pool of rich lobster bisque. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Maialino is one of Shane's Saved Places.

4. Maialino

2 Lexington Ave (at Gramercy Park N), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 461 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The flavors are traditional Roman at Danny Meyer’s latest, with standout versions of bucatini all’Amatriciana and trippa alla Trasteverina. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Kin Shop is one of Shane's Saved Places.

6. Kin Shop

469 Avenue of the Americas (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Top Chef Harold’s new spot takes Thai flavors and marries them with hefty Western ingredients like Maine lobster and lobes of fatty bone marrow. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

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

7. SPiN New York

8.1
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 :-)

Cones is one of Shane's Saved Places.

8. Cones

272 Bleecker St (btwn Morton & Jones St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 117 tips and reviews
The Commodore is one of Shane's Saved Places.

9. The Commodore

8.6
366 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Taste the best in Southern-friend Brooklyn here with the chicken and biscuits or pork special of the day. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Sake Bar Decibel is one of Shane's Saved Places.

10. Sake Bar Decibel

9.0
240 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · East Village · 257 tips and reviews

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

Bar Pitti is one of Shane's Saved Places.

11. Bar Pitti

8.1
268 Avenue of the Americas (btwn Bleecker & W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 202 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Hit the ATM because this Italian hot spot is cash only. And it's worth it—the West Village standby boasts yummy pasta, sunny scenery and a shot at glimpsing frequent patrons Jay-Z and Beyoncé.

675 Bar is one of Shane's Saved Places.

12. 675 Bar

675 Hudson St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Bar · Meatpacking District · 108 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The pool table and Ms. Pac-Man machine may scream “man cave,” but with its dark, shadowy corners, and semi-private alcoves, 675 was made for messing around. Our pick for Best Makeout Bar. Read more.

Billy's Bakery is one of Shane's Saved Places.

14. Billy's Bakery

8.1
184 9th Ave (btw 21st & 22nd St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Chelsea · 209 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: Must get the red velvet cake. Amazing!

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

15. 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.

Flavaboom is one of Shane's Saved Places.

16. Flavaboom

600 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 17th & 18th Sts), New York, NY
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Chelsea · 58 tips and reviews
Recette is one of Shane's Saved Places.

17. Recette

328 W 12th St (Greenwich St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 92 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: You can get one of our fav tasting menus here (five or seven courses) and this re-invented French spot is also one of the year’s best restaurants from Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

CHOPT is one of Shane's Saved Places.

19. CHOPT

7.5
24 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Union Square · 107 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Chop't is like Chipotle, but for salads. For newcomers, I recommend the Cobb salad. - Adam Ostrow

Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is one of Shane's Saved Places.

21. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: Broccoli Rabe w chilis and pecorino Food porn w privileges

Harlem Heritage Tours (Harlem Heritage and Cultural Center) is one of Shane's Saved Places.

22. Harlem Heritage Tours (Harlem Heritage and Cultural Center)

7.6
104 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
History Museum · Central Harlem · 11 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: This cultural center provides visitors with walking tours that highlight the history of Harlem and its contributions to the greater American culture.

The Original John's Deli is one of Shane's Saved Places.

23. The Original John's Deli

8.8
2033 Stillwell Ave (at 86th St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Gravesend · 39 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The "midnight gravy" in the hot roast beef with mutz and gravy sandwich - one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY – is the stuff of legend. Read more.

The PIT - People's Improv Theater (MOVED) is one of Shane's Saved Places.

24. The PIT - People's Improv Theater (MOVED)

154 W 29th St (btw 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Rose Hill · 11 tips and reviews
Milk Bar is one of Shane's Saved Places.

25. Milk Bar

8.2
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: Everyone has to try the Compost Cookie (a standardchocolate chip with potato chips and other unexpected crunchy things) atleast once. Trust us, it's a salty-sweet revelation!

Whitney Museum of American Art is one of Shane's Saved Places.

26. Whitney Museum of American Art

9.1
99 Gansevoort St (btwn 10th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Meatpacking District · 435 tips and reviews

Whitney Museum of American ArtWhitney Museum of American Art: Designed by Marcel Breuer, the Whitney Museum's current building opened in 1966. Jacqueline Kennedy attended the building on opening day.

Balaboosta is one of Shane's Saved Places.

27. Balaboosta

214 Mulberry St (btwn Spring & Prince St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · NoLita · 199 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: There’s more than just falafel at Einat Admony’s charming Nolita spot, says Adam Platt, who chose it as one his best new restaurants in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Gray's Papaya is one of Shane's Saved Places.

28. Gray's Papaya

402 Avenue of the Americas (at W 8th St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Greenwich Village · 82 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: 6th ave and 8th st order two dogs (well done for that caviar crunch) and a papaya drink and understand the promise of AMERICA with its streets paved with gold!!!

Totale Pizza is one of Shane's Saved Places.

29. Totale Pizza

36 Saint Marks Pl (at 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 8 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Forget $5 footlongs: Margherita and marinara Neapolitan pies at Totale are now just $5! Grab one and go across the street to the patio at Bull McCabe’s, where Rolling Rocks are just $3. Read more.

Hollywood Stunts is one of Shane's Saved Places.

30. Hollywood Stunts

73 West St (at Greenpoint Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Greenpoint · 2 tips and reviews