Great little boutique with amazing finds in vintage clothing, handbags, & unique jewelry. Salesgirls are super nice & will actually tell you the truth when you ask their opinion! That's rare!!
Humberto Leon: "You can find a lot of cool antiquities at Obscura, ranging from Victorian handkerchiefs to taxidermy to beautiful photos."
Ella brings Hollywood glamour of the roaring 20's and 30's to Avenue A as she captures the energy and flare that made the time period roaring and wild. 자세히 보기
The crème de la crème in New York Jazz, the Blue Note is more of a shrine to the good old days of jazz. Get tickets to the later show and enjoy a few encore songs!
Admire the Statue of Liberty and sip your coffee along the water in this laid back, and usually less crowded park. Great spot to see the sunset, too.
Home to one of the most extensive Scotch lists in New York City, Brandy Library offers more than 900 spirits and 100 cocktails.
This is our pick for the best Banh Mi in the city. Quick, fast, cheap, tasty and made to order! Our favorite is the #1 house special – make it spicy!
After 30 years—during which time John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans grooved here—this basement club still hosts the crème de la crème of mainstream jazz talent. Doors open at 8pm.
Tea & Sympathy is a great little café in nearby Greenwich Village specializing in traditional British favorites such as bangers & mash and afternoon tea. 자세히 보기
Some of the best vintage jewelry in the city! Make sure to rummage through the many drawers and trays of fun costume jewelry. Stop by their vintage furniture store next door, it's worth a quick browse 자세히 보기
There's never an off night at the Jazz Standard. From top-notch musicians, to lesser-known groups, right down to the food and service, this sleek venue is a definite pick for a riveting evening out.
Feeling like you need a boost of creative eye candy? Swing by and take a look at the windows, they are always inspiring!
Great iced coffee and plenty of space upstairs (the library) and downstairs (no computers or electronics on the weekend).
Welcoming over 750 thousand people a day, this station was once the largest indoor space in America. Today, get some shopping done for your trip while you wait!
Ride vintage wooden escalators dating back to 1902. Look for them on the Broadway side of the shop between the eighth and ninth floors. 자세히 보기
Like a Stumptown for haircuts, they bring the style hard & bring quality haircuts to match. Part of the F.S.C. Barber family & only take walkins so go get yourself a spontaneous coiffe! Gaby is super.
The zoo was not part of the original design for Central Park but spontaneously evolved in 1859 from gifts of exotic pets and other animals informally given to the Park.
Despite its hefty $20 ticket price, the museum attracted its highest-ever number of visitors, 3.09 million, during its 2010 fiscal year. "Monet's Water Lilies" was the most popular exhibit. 자세히 보기
Arrive early for best deals, best seats are sold at the beginning of the day. Can't wait that long? Come back around 5:30, 6:00 when the line dies down for last minute deals. 자세히 보기
Peruse all the fresh goods at the Chelsea Market and pick up some milk and cookies at Ronnybrook Milk bar, then walk the Highline.
Once infamous, the park is now “a handsome place, with flower beds, pétanque games, a lending library, a carousel, thousands of portable chairs, theatrical performances, and many other inducements." 자세히 보기
This is one of our favorite shopping destinations in NYC. They also have our favorite windows during the holidays. And they have the nicest public restrooms.
Find the unmarked door, press the buzzer, and hope there's no wait for a table, so you can immediately start quaffing cocktails by expert cocktailer Meaghan Dorman. 자세히 보기
The superhero store is a front for 826NYC, a non-profit writing lab for kids. Buy cans of Courage, invisibility paint, tools to help you scale walls. Look for the trap door to the writing lab.
On notorious Doyers Street, nicknamed “The Bloody Angle,” you can still visit one of the tunnels which enabled some gang escapes. Enter near Apotheke, and you'll exit at Confucius Plaza.
The gothic building that houses The Explorer’s Club is filled with artifacts from explorations like Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, Edmund Hillary. Highlights: blue whale penis & Napoleon's maps.
The real reason to visit this Scottish gastropub is the whiskeys: the list runs eleven pages, covers the northern islands to Speyside to the bogs of Islay, and includes detailed tasting notes. 자세히 보기
The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. 자세히 보기
One of two new Australian-owned specialty coffee shops in Midtown East, Little Collins serves Counter Culture & sandwiches to a neighborhood in dire need of their services. No wifi. 자세히 보기
Order an expertly crafted espresso drink or a Clover brewed "regular" coffee at this cozy, "no laptop" policy, Chelsea hangout. Some of the best coffee in all of NYC- try it!
Most amazing view of the Statue of Liberty. The only bad part is that you end up in Staten Island when you're done.
No cover; and the 3-course dinner w/jazz show at the bar is $29! A great deal! Haven't seen a bad show there yet!
Best brunch in Williamsburg/Greenpoint. Recommendations: Sage Scramble Sandwich, BLAT, Truffle Fries, Big Brekkie, Bloody Mary, ok anything and everything. The host Granville RULES THE PLANET
This spacious NYC beer garden offers different kinds of beer flavors and and great snacks like sausages and pretzels to match them with. They also have games to keep the good times rolling.
Almost as famous as their astounding pizza is the long line, but the wait is well worth it. These whole pizzas (no slices) go for $12-16 & should be eaten in Brooklyn Bridge Park. - Green Guide Editor
Toby's, an Aussie coffee spot and roastery via Williamsburg serving some pretty serious single origin bean, plus a menu of baked goods, sammies, salads, and an egg + cheese 자세히 보기
After John Lennon's death, Yoko Ono donated a million dollars to the city to create a memorial in his favorite section of Central Park, directly across the street from their home in The Dakota. 자세히 보기
It's the greatest toy store ever! Feel like a kid again and explore everything from the giant piano in the movie "Big" to aisles of humongous stuffed animals. Truly an NYC must-see.
An indie park, an anti-campus. Chelsea boys, JDaters, and pretty women, dressed in rompers, promenade in front of people-watchers, perched like fashion editors on wooden benches. 자세히 보기
As touristy as they are, the oversized Lego sculptures, including the model of Rockefeller Center, are really cool.
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. 자세히 보기
Great place to see amazing art for free! Viewings are open to the public before the pieces go to auction. Check it out.
Enjoy the holiday market! The perfect place to find the perfect Christmas gift! Don't forget to buy the many snacks while you browse!
This Grand Central favorite tops the Village Voice's Top 10 Oyster Bar list. The atmosphere alone is worth the price, with enormous arched ceilings spanning above the restaurant. 자세히 보기
This cute and usually crowded eatery serves up Cuban and Mexican dishes to perfection. Grab a beer with the famous grilled corn. Simply delicious.
Found behind a “secret” door next to Crif Dogs, this place is a favorite for classic and tweaked cocktails. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
A favorite shop among many vintage hunters, Screaming Mimi’s has unique pieces and quirky accessories. It’s been around since the ‘70s, (although some finds date back to the early twentieth century).
Go to St Marks and look around at all the awesome stores - visit Trash and Vaudeville and meet the awesome people who work there. Needless to say, they rock my socks. :D
Just a lovely place. Real European feel. Excellent food and service. Can't wait to go back.
This used to be a playground for celebrities, now it’s a fun place to have a fancy dinner, especially if you get seated downstairs.
Metropolis is famous for carrying about a billion vintage boots and adding aged gold studs to them. Boots are in the $50 range, but the popular lace up studded versions can be up to $195 a pair. 자세히 보기
On the ground floor you'll find a co-op boutique for up-and-coming designers. Downstairs, a well-stocked clothing exchange deals in buying and selling vintage and contemporary secondhand clothing.
NoHo fave of "Sex & the City" costume designer Patricia Field. Racks are organized both by genre & by decade. Lotsa accessories: impressive selection of aviators & stylish shades. Great for costumes!
A neighborhood gem -- open 'til midnight most nights! Great selection of art books and periodicals, as well as new releases.
Check out the neighborhood fav for colorful lingerie and bright swimwear for all seasons. They stock staples like Hanky Panky, Honeydew, and Cosabella. 자세히 보기
Astor Place Theater has been a home to Blue Man Group since 1991, and is a staple in the Off-Broadway community.
Incredible wine list. Wine director Fabian was a nice fellow who is a veteran in the industry and can recommend you some good stuff. As for food, get the steak tartare toad in a hole. Simply sublime.
Even cooler than the original Raines Law Room. Well hidden (inside another bar) with thoughtful cocktails.
This huge museum has something for everyone with its broad range of exhibits. Get off at the 81st St. stop on the 1-train which takes you right into the lower level of the museum itself.
Legendary cupcakes, absolutely get the Red Velvets! Well worth standing in line for this New York classic.
Blue Bottle Café alum Jamie McCormick's little storefront doesn't have any tables—but expect long lines out the door.
Try the harissa honey-roasted chicken sandwich. It comes with sweet roasted peppers, melted manchego, and preserved-lemon mayo, and is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. 자세히 보기
Amazing for every meal! For breakfast - BAKED EGGS! For everything else - Seared Tuna! Seriously try it!
Stumbled upon this cafe and was luckily seated in the back room past the kitchen. Such a cute spot and the food was amazing. Order the Zurich Veal! Definitely coming back to try the fondue and brunch!
New spot Dirty French, specializes in traditional dishes like Cote de Boeuf alongside Moroccan dishes and even creole flavors from Louisiana. 자세히 보기
The women look like they may be jewelry designers and are overheard pronouncing Kenya “Keen-ya”; the men are almost universally floppy-haired and insist on wearing their plaid scarves through dinner. 자세히 보기
Wow this place is amazing! All the savory oatmeals are great, and the chocolate chip oatmeal cookies are probably the best cookies I have ever had. I'm going to try everything!
