By day, great sandwiches like chicken parm and the best turkey sandwich in town, by night a $50 four-course menu that changes every night, and will bowl you over by the chefs' skill and creativity En savoir plus .
Flagship restaurant of Top Chef star Harold Dieterle, a quietly elegant neighborhood restaurant with a focused, sophisticated menu En savoir plus .
Great wine list and an array of small plate dishes have kept this Italian wine bar on the top of chefs’ lists for years. Chef Ivy Stark (Dos Caminos) “I go for some late night wine, cheese and salumi"
Chefs and club kids converge at this East Village diner for Eastern European hearty fare. Chef Dave Pasternack (Esca) “I go down to the Ukrainian diner Veselka to have some pierogies.”
Subterranean Times Square hideaway for Japanese pub fare: yakitori to udon to dried skate fin. Fans include chefs Dave Pasternack (Esca), Michael Anthony (Gramercy Tavern) & Joe Ogrodenek (Battersby)
Grab a honey and cardamom iced tea from the grilled cheese stall, and a fresh donut that will blow your mind. Mill around the markets before lying down in the park to enjoy the sun.
If you're there in summer, Warm Up is the most fun you could handle in an afternoon. Amazing bands and DJs, a killer crowd to dance with and great art. What more could you want?
Don't forget to bring your quarters! Frogger is a lot harder than imagined and Tapper is a fun favourite.
Happy hour is great at this place, it's also pet-friendly which makes for an awesome laid-back atmosphere.
Don’t worry about trying to squeeze a dollar bill into the jukebox, it’s actually free. Last time I was there, I enjoyed a block of Public Enemy, Helmet and the Cars. - Jim Shearer, Top 20 Countdown
There are still a good number of great record stores in Brooklyn, but this offshoot of the Manhattan staple is one of the best places for residents to seek out quality vinyl. - Anthony, TheFABlife.com
I bought every hardcover Harry Potter book at housing works for $3. Nerdy? Yes. But also thrifty! Brooklyn Heights' rich people's trash is now my treasure. - Elizabeth, blogger TheFABlife.com
Keep an eye on the crowd. On any given night you can find music peeps in the audience, from Karen O. to Moby. – Piotr S.
Try the mind-blowing Montanara pizza, deep-fried and finished in a wood-fired oven for a chewy yet featherlight crust. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. En savoir plus .
Try the addictive Sundae of Broken Dreams, 2 vanilla scoops topped w/ caramel sauce from Nine Cakes bakery, homemade whipped cream & bits of broken pretzel. It’s 1 of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011 En savoir plus .
Order a round of balanced Barrier Brewing Company brews if there’s one on tap. They’re one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. En savoir plus .
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!
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. Oysters and absinthe. Repeat. En savoir plus .
Welcome to the designer toy empire of Kidrobot. You can find an endless selection of vinyl toys from around the globe in their New York flagship store, along with their own fashion and accessories lin
DQM (Dave's Quality Meat) is one of the best streetwear/skate stores in New York. They carry a solid line-up of sneakers, including Nike, Nike SB, adidas Skateboarding, Vans Vault, Supra and have also
You can make your own "private label" wine at this music/wine venue opened by the owners of the Knitting Factory.
Get an ego check at this rooftop hot spot, which boastsone of the toughest doors in N.Y.C. If you do make it onto the 18th floor,check out the bathrooms—for the amazing views of lower Manhattan.
