Gyros, falafel, kabobs and shawarma are staples on this mostly Middle Eastern menu. But there are a few surprising Italian imports as well, including chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs. En savoir plus .
Run by the Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge team. It replaces two floors of lesbian-rich Cattyshack with two floors of flat-screen-rich drinking, roof-deck lounging and (soon) live music.
B brought one of her beaus here on New Year’s Eve—the romance didn’t last, but this restaurant's popularity does. I promise I won’t judge if you pig out on pasta. (I Will Always Love You) En savoir plus .
Start with the soup of the day (it was spicy tomato with tortilla one day) and the spicy halibut or the perfect warm spinach salad. For dessert, you can't say no to the chocolate creme caramel. En savoir plus .
Proprietor Jean Schwartz stocks affordable pieces from hip lines, like Anna Sui and Cynthia Steffe, then puts them all together in a mellow, living-room-like environment that encourages lingering. En savoir plus .
Any local in Austin will tell you point-blank: If you want the absolute best BBQ, you need to go at least 30 minutes outside of town. This spot is worth the haul. Come hungry.
The bar offers 15 variations of ceviche including toro, king salmon, & scallop; while shareable mains boast a 90oz ribeye with roasted bone marrow or a whole roasted suckling pig. En savoir plus .
SD: The Waterfront boasts San Diego's oldest liquor license and the best burgers in town. For young coeds and old salty dogs alike. -IFC Viewer
Afternoon tea at Claridges is a stylish and indulgent treat – a pick-me-up on a rainy afternoon.
Follow Lenny's NYC on twitter for free give a ways...at random times on 3 random days a week! En savoir plus .
The graveyard was established in 1786 and is probably most famous as the burial site of Edgar Allan Poe. The complex was declared a national historic district in 1974.
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! En savoir plus .
We love the house line of affordable, feminine clothing and accessories—new styles are added weekly. En savoir plus .
my recs: avocado, tomato, cucumber salad. avocado + shrimp + cucumber appetizer. avocado and chicken sandwich. notice a pattern here?
This venue was once the Greyhound bus station, and it's alleged that ghosts of travelers and homeless people who died at the bus station now haunt First Avenue.
This Dumbo mainstay is the latest to get in on the hipster movie theater trend. This week, they unveil a 60-seat space for indie films, with concessions including bacon popcorn and stuffed pretzels. En savoir plus .
This hotel was designed by architect Louis Asbury, Sr. & opened as the Mayfair Manor in 1929. Half of the original 100 rooms were rented by permanent tenants & thrived even during the Great Depression
For close to $8 I got a giant sandwich with 4 meatballs halved and smooshed into the bread then topped with sauce and cheese. It was a fine fine sandwich even though the bread was just okay. En savoir plus .
This store offers a satisfying catalog of on-the-cusp labels, like Eurythmic, Reset, Manoush, and Hazel Brown. En savoir plus .
Founded in 1921, the museum was known as "Detroit's best kept secret." They receive more than 250,000 visitors annually and showcase more than 300 years of Detroit's history.
Police were told to stop and search would-be subway bomber Najibullah Zazi's car in Sept. 2009 as he drove up to the bridge—but waved him across without finding two pounds of explosives hidden inside. En savoir plus .
The raved-about second-floor shoe salon is filled with choice picks from all the heavy hitters. On the fifth floor is an upscale yet understated accessories section.
Go ASAP. Take all your townie friends. Grab a free poster on your way out!
This massive pillar was commenced in 1815 and completed in 1829. It is the first monument dedicated to the “Father of our Country." There are 228 steps to the top.
Stop texting your friends and check out this hipster's paradise, a fave of Nicole Richie and Vanessa Hudgens, for its sweat collection Free City and labels like Alexander Wang and Elizabeth and James.
Beat one of the locals at darts. It's tough; they're good, but they're also good-natured about it.
Enjoy a shitake mushroom burger in this mostly organic café overlooking the Rodin Sculpture Garden. En savoir plus .
This house was built in 1864. John Morris, the son of an Indianapolis settler, lived there until financial difficulties in the 1870s. He sold the house to Noble Butler, a bankruptcy lawyer.
