A charming, independent bookstore with a nice, local flair. — Hannah Y., Designer
Great place for design books and magazines. They’ve got a decent Japanese toy selection and T-shirts, too.
A great book store with an inviting vibe. A knowledgeable staff and a great selection of magazine, literary journals, fiction and art.
Three stories of amazingness — books on a ton of different subjects, small gift items, and a Cafe Zaiya.
Dig is run by the nicest guy who sells the best, most unique selection of pots for indoor and outdoor plants.
C’mon now. How can you not love a store that sells a breakfast collection of characters with a bacon piece smoking a cigarette? Awesome!
In addition to the works, the pretty, skylighted Garden Court Cafe serves delicious Asian-inspired food that changes with the season.
This gorgeous gem on the Upper East Side features some of the world’s most famous works art in a beautiful and historical setting.
A great place to spend some time enjoying art in a chill, non-frenzied environment.
A grand Fifth Avenue mansion, featuring a small but worthy collection of German and Austrian art.
Permananent exhibit is well-curated and lighted. The subway is right next to the museum if you’re not a Brooklynite!
A fusion of contemporary fine art and popular culture by presenting artists that address contemporary culture in the context of exquisitely-crafted fine art.
The Himalayan art displayed is amazing, and the way the museum is designed makes it easy to go through.
Features modern & contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography, mixed-media installations by primarily post-war American and European artists.
The museum has a breathtaking interior with a wide collection of illuminated manuscripts, art, and first edition books.
If you are a designer or have an interest in design, you must go. Each exhibit will captivate you.
Relatively new (hence New Museum) — small but with some really interesting modern art, exhibitions and installations.
The building itself is a work to be pondered, but the exhibits are always stimulating and hold true to the museum’s form and intent.
From the moment you walk in to the Great Hall on the main floor one feels transported to another era. It’s easy to get lost in the museum, literally.
A place of zen and peace. A chance to reflect on simplicity and to contemplate the history of abstract art in the 20th century.
Values the process of creation and the spirit of experimentation through theater, dance, music, multimedia, and the visual arts.
If you like contemporary art, you will love P.S. 1. A magnificent exhibition space: spacious… rarely crowded.
Great views of the city and it overlooks the buildings designed by brand name architects such as Frank Gehry and Jean Nouvel.
A game-player or music lovers paradise - Fat Cat has something for everyone: pool, ping pong, jazz band, boardgames, etc.
If you like pool, this place definitely has nice tables. They’re all in very good condition, and the pool cues are also well kept.
Bowl, play pool, and eat while feeling like you’re at a club with a DJ and drinks — awesome!
A cheap and romantic way to spend a lazy warm afternoon. And the gardens are beautiful, peaceful, aromatic, and refreshing.
The theater inside is a great blend of old and new. It is absolutely a work of art unto itself and a must-see for any NYC theater lover.
Spacious, comfy, and chill without being too snooty. A decent place to catch a non-mainstream film.
This place has great screens, great sound, great seats and reasonably “non-a-hole” staff.
Absolutely contrast to the major theater chains. Not nearly as sterile and some of the best independent films.
For the inner science nerd with exhibits on dinosaurs, mammals, birds, oceans, geology, human civilizations, astronomy, etc.
Beautiful place to see a show. You’re on the water, the sun is setting over the skyline, and there’s sand (or asphalt) beneath your feet.
Great addition to the Seaport, giving it more selection for happy hour, food, and a dance floor.
A little getaway from the City where the grass in greener, the air is fresher, the trees outnumber the people, and the ferry is free.
Premier institution for performance art: dance, opera, symphonies, jazz, theater, etc.
Decent choice of movies. Audio is good. Okay to bring beer and wine.
Unquestionably the single greatest place to see a movie in NYC.
Theater for dance performances in a beautiful, intimate space—with clues of being an old theater.
A venue favorite. It has friendly staff, brings quality bands, and small enough to have the experience be intimate.
Takes bowling alley concept to new level of hang-out. And there’s different zones for eating, drinking, dancing, or bowling.
