Pick up Iron Chef Jose Garces’ signature coffee, small-batch roasted in nearby Lambertville, NJ. En savoir plus .
A limited number of $10 rush tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. for evening performances and 11:30 a.m. for matinees. Available at the Academy of Music Box Office 2 hours before curtain. Cash only.
Voted one of the best bar snacks in America : Fried Bread-and-Butter Pickles with Green Goddess Dressing. A must try! Follow our link to get the full recipe. En savoir plus .
Crispy fried chicken with ice cold beer can’t be beat. This gastropub has exceptional versions of both: lots of locally brewed stuff on tap and twice-fried chicken with a spiced-honey drizzle.
Chef Michael Schulson takes Chinese dim sum favorites and turns them on their head with results like edamame dumplings and crab wonton tacos. What to order: Philly cheesesteak. En savoir plus .
Chic mod digs warmed by the homey open kitchen – the source of locally-grown, creatively-cooked classics-with-a-twist that you won’t be able to get enough of.
Think big at this multi-level club. Big, gold-cushioned banquettes (splurge on a balcony skybox for the best view). Big amounts of booze. Big dance floor that’s always filled. Big-time fun.
Salsa singing in your ears, salsa tingling your taste buds. A crazy-quilt of colors dazzling your eyes. Go fo Latino dishes like your abuelita used to make and tequila flights to wash them down with.
If you’re entertaining oenophiles, opt to eat in the walk-in wine cellar, where you dine surrounded by columns of bottles on modern French masterpieces.
96th floor, John Hancock Center: it doesn’t get any taller than this! Splendid views from every single spot – and don’t forget the ladies’ room vista.
While shopping for chocolate gifts, get a to-go cup of the thick Wicked Hot Cocoa.
This colorful, slicked-up car park turned fashionista hangout offers a prime view of the West Village people-watching scene and Italian cucina. Eating seasonal food in a garage was never so much fun.
Gaze into each other’s eyes as you drink all-American wine or Pennsylvania-brewed beer and consume a marvelous mash-up of flavors, from foie gras sliders to chocolate-chile crème brûlée.
The DD turns out signature tubesteaks like the Chicago (yellow dog with peppers, onions, and tomatoes) and the Jersey Special (grilled potatoes, peppers, onions, and American cheese). En savoir plus .
Try one of five beastly burgers like the fried egg-/maple-glazed-bacon-topped Brunch served on an English muffin. En savoir plus .
Try the house-creatied Cognac/ egg white/ elderberry "Betsy Ross" and the served-warm Scotch & apple cider "Laurel Hill", enough of which, like Lauryn Hill, will have you sounding miseducated. En savoir plus .
Federal's donuts are made by...ROBOTS!!! Get these thick cake-style 'nuts rolled in standard sugar or cocoa, or filled with the amazing vanilla-cardamom custard. En savoir plus .
Want a braised short rib grilled cheese and a round of Black Strap Rum Cocktails? The Corner has got 'em both, and much more. En savoir plus .
The gigantic University City gastropub has a whopping 60 beers on tap. But don't forget the food! It's beyond regular bar fare.
BBP's dishes a variety of cupcakes at room temp (none of that refrigerated crap) along with full-/cup-sized cakes made with fruit and juices, with no added sugar, called “nudies”. En savoir plus .
You can load their 1/2lb Angus patty with bacon/ mushroom/ cheddar, Maytag blue/ caramelized onions, or truffle mayo and a poached egg. En savoir plus .
Go here every Monday during football season, where $25 scores you unlimited tacos & enchiladas. Wash them down with $2 Dos Equis
Thank publisher Joseph Pulitzer—yes, that Pulitzer—for stimulating enough American donations to pay for Lady Liberty’s pedestal. His statue is at the walkway near the left entrance to the statue. En savoir plus .
Torres’s factories use state-of-the-art technology (think Willy Wonka-esque machines with swinging levers and wheels) to ensure that every treat comes out perfectly. We love the candied orange peels.
Savoring bites of a slow roasted lamb leg with creamy white polenta and rosemary infused peppers is the perfect end to the day.
Go to PDT and get the bacon flavored bourbon. They use Momofuku bacon fat to flavor it. The tater tots are an excellent companion.
This consistently great boutique has sold lines that are unerringly on top of the trends for more than 40 years; at the moment, it’s stocked with Alexander Wang dresses and Paul Smith skirts. En savoir plus .
Georgetown’s latest jewelry destination has a mix of black-tie and everyday pieces—and the twinkling array of colorful statement earrings and delicate stone pendants include many under-$100 options.
