In the East Village just north of Houston St. is this inviting Italian café. Cheap prices, great food, and great atmosphere. Try the french toast!
An authentic French restaurant hidden away in the Upper East Side, this old world, family run establishment provides an intimate dining experience. Time to brush up on your French!
Delicious burgers on a unique Portuguese muffin. Great spot for a casual lunch or dinner. Don't forget to try the Sweet Potato fries!
Connected to the Smith & Wollensky restaurant, the lesser known grill has its own side entrance and provides a more casual experience at a cheaper price.
This charming Belgian café is perfect for brunch. Their trademark is the waffle so don't forget to try it, you won't regret it.
A charming West Village restaurant with a great tasting menu. They are often booked so make a reservation at least 1-2 weeks in advance.
A retro decorated seafood restaurant/bar, this West Village gem is great for oysters, especially with their oyster happy hour deal.
For authentic soul food, look no further than Amy Ruth's in Harlem. Everything on the menu is good but its the chicken and waffles that we love.
A little hole in the wall Mexican restaurant and the food reflects the name. The burritos are huge and very good. Be advised as it is cash only.
Great traditional deli in the Upper West Side. Huge large and diverse menu and huge sandwiches. Try the Oreo shake for dessert if you're still hungry.
If you love peanut butter sandwiches, this is the place for you. Tons of crazy yet delicious combinations. Try the "Elvis" - grilled with peanut butter, banana, honey, and bacon!
Definitely make a reservation at this European style West Village spot. We recommend the pan roasted chicken and the braised short ribs, yum.
Where else can you get delicious vegan treats? Chow down on a cupcake or cookie sandwich here or get their cookbook and make your own!
Tons (60+ in all!!) of burgers and chicken sandwiches to choose from here. If you love heat like we do, go for the Napalm which features bbq sauce, jalapenos, and habanero sauce.
Consistent, delicious BBQ here. Dive into a plate of the brisket or a pulled pork sandwich. Don't overlook the delicious side either!
It's not just the fact that they have the freshest, tastiest falafels around, it's the fact that you can add as many toppings as you want with their self serve topping bar! We really love this place.
One of the most famous streets in NYC, this prestigious street is home to some of the world’s best shopping. This is a great ave to walk and explore but it’s especially beautiful during the holidays!
Get a pretzel croissant. Is it sweet? Is it salty? It’s definitely one of a kind!
Although it might seem like this place has seen its best years, its still a great spot! Especially in summer season the place literally lights up: you can see brilliant fireworks here on Friday night!
A great place for a unique movie experience. The theater has a really vintage feel to it and shows only one movie at a time. Try to be seated on the balcony where you will have the best view
Awesome Australian food. Don’t forget to order an Aussie beer with your kangaroo steak!
Cute little Taiwanese tea place. If it’s warm outside try their delicious milkshakes made with all fresh ingredients!
Vegetarian couscous at Cafe Gitane- is absolutely delicious with hummus on top and olive oil on the plate!
Go late in the afternoon/early evening when the weather is good and catch an amazing sunset over the Hudson River!
This popular vegetarian restaurant will satisfy even the most-stubborn meat-lover! Only downside is that the place is tiny, so be sure to book a table well in advance.
This is a really good place for a day of relaxing. If you're lucky the "Positive Brothers" are performing somewhere. They do awesome stunts!
This place has some great art works! :-) And the best thing is that its open and free to public!
Don’t let the location of this place put you off! The prizes are amazing, as is the food! Try the French macarons: they're delish.
This American-Italian bakery has some delizioso cannoli! Sit down on the benches outside and enjoy!
This place might just have the best bagels in New York. And really nice staff too. Seriously, go check it out!
In New York for the summer? Be sure to attend one of the (free!) concerts in Prospect Park! Sweet summer air, great food and drinks, and marvelous music to dance away the night!
Delicious affordable pizzas! Take a bite, close your eyes, and envision yourself in Italy!
At this huge store you can enjoy sampling delicious and fresh Italian products like fresh made pizza or pasta. Don't forget to go upstairs!
This is the perfect place for lunch when you want to eat delicious food while enjoying spectacular views of DUMBO and the Brooklyn Bridge!
On our must-order list at Las Ramblas - Patatas Bravas, Banderillas con Chorizo de Pato, and of course their sangria.
This cafe has international locations and serves organic food in a warm and inviting ambiance, we absolutely love this place!
This is definitively one of our favorite spots in NYC. The tram is accessible with your metro-card and gives you amazing panoramic views.
This bar is great when you are a Jazz music fan! Join the Tuesday night jam, it starts at 12 am. :-)
One of the most popular places that people like to explore in the Bronx is the Bronx Zoo! Great place to bring kids so they can explore a variety of different animal exhibitions and the wildlife!
