This spot's an ode to everything Neapolitan, w/ a 5-ton, gold tiled pizza oven built by hand completely out of materials imported from Italy that gets so hot it can pump out the pies in 60-90 seconds. En savoir plus .
Greenlight is a newcomer to the Brooklyn indie bookstore scene. Great staff, great selection, and make sure to check out their excellent author readings. Check out other great indie bookstores here: En savoir plus .
Closeouts from Alan's famed Tribeca boutique flood the racks.
Get the peach/strawberry/blueberry crumble pie. Reminds me of summers back home.
Hit up the weekly celeb-DJ-helmed late night bash, w/ dancing preceded by noshes like Loaded Mac & Cheese, which'll totally make it rain if it thinks that's what it'll take to make you finish it off En savoir plus .
I would forgo Thomas Keller’s fancy Per Se without ever looking back if I could eat lunch every day at his casual spot, Bouchon. The selection of dreamy pastries and sweets is unprecedented. -Gail Sim
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
We love the house line of affordable, feminine clothing and accessories—new styles are added weekly. En savoir plus .
Take in the beautiful foliage and treat yourself to ice cream at the café; in winter when it's too cold to stroll, visit the climate-controlled Steinhardt Conservatory.
Revered for its handbags, particularly its soft, slouchy, insanely popular goat-leather Motorcycle satchel.
The '02 Domaine Ferret Pouilly-Fuisse is favored by the owner, who tries to always be behind counter to talk about a collection he considers "an extension of me", so...he's way into Cote de Beaune? En savoir plus .
See a six-foot-tall human statue whose body parts are sized in proportion to the amount of sensory information each transmits to the brain, in the interactive "Brain: The Inside Story" exhibition.
The eggplant parm, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY, is deep-fried eggplant topped with puréed squash, Fontina cheese, and barbecue chips. En savoir plus .
An adorable kitchen supply shop with a great selection, super-friendly staff and cool services like knife sharpening (on a stone, by hand not a machine). -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
With cocoa beans from family farms in Madagascar, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic, the Mast bros create delicious, homemade chocolate by following their beans every step of the way. En savoir plus .
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.
Best men's shoes from all over the world, and some great women's too! -Patrick McDonald, Launch My Line
We rely on this trendy travel-supply boutique for chic, playful, and colorful on-the-go essentials from carry-ons to candles for your hotel room.
The whole of 14th Street turns into a gigantic outdoor art gallery during the Art in Odd Places festival; this year’s theme is “chance.” Oct 1-10.
For shopping or browsing, this store has both the literature and the food books I'm looking for. -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
As the name suggests, this emporium specializes in the sort of emerging talent that can't be found elsewhere.
Two outposts with loads of on-trend picks for under $100. At the women’s store, look for Cheap Monday denim, Preloved dresses, and slip-ons by Melissa.
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
