Visit the Japanese Reading Room on the 2nd floor of Asian Art for an amazing view of the Temple of Dendur. (Tom, Membership)
go to the ancient near east gallery. it's smaller than, say, the egyptian galleries, but they have an entire assyrian temple - the walls are covered in cuneiform - you can just go and sit in. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
“The only thing I ever order here - the double-chocolate cookie and a cup of milk. It is BY FAR the very best cookie/dessert I have ever...” – TripAdvisor user on Jan 3, 2012. Read more reviews at อ่านเพิ่มเติม
One of the most well known parks in the U.S., Central Park is a great place to get away from the fast paced NYC streets. See a concert or movie here in the summer for an unforgettable experience!
Get a seat at the bar for faster service. Original 5 napkin burger + s'mores shake = the ultimate!
My favorite sneaker place in the city. I've bought kicks here that I've never seen anywhere else (including, most importantly, on someone else's feet). - Rich, blogger blog.vh1.com
On a cold day in the winter, you can’t beat a hot chocolate and chocolate covered strawberries from here. Yum! - Kita, The T.O. Show
Still the best carrier of obscure movies in the city and the street-date violations on mainstream stuff are icing on the cake. As long as there is Kim's the medium stays alive. Rich, blog.vh1.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
Track down the featured BBQ Pulled Pork Wafel; a Belgian waffle topped with pulled barbeque pork. As seen on Travel Channel’s Man v. Food Nation.
Tony enjoyed a cone from this Manhattan ice cream truck. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain – he describes it as “odd-ball, off the wall, hipster & obscure.”
Find rare books about all things food! Tony picks up some for himself on this trip. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
Home to legendary Columbia-style arepas. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.
Safe, cheap & easy to navigate! However, avoid eye contact in an attempt to be polite. As seen on Travel Channel’s The Layover with Anthony Bourdain.
The signature dish is the chicken pot pie. Items like the fish tacos and the farm plate, a vegan dish, change to reflect the produce in season. Most lunch items cost about $15. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
It’s not only the best place to catch the ‘vegetables are the new meat’ trend, it’s one of our favorite restaurants of the year. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
If you see us enjoying a Velvet Sienna (fresh cranberry, pineapple purée, carrot juice, sage) at this E. 60th St. spot this Sunday, maybe don't say anything. We're doing some nervous system work. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Don’t order the embryos in a glass (trust us, your date would rather you not), but do stroll casually and pick up some snacks through the most beautiful train station in the city.
The perfect active date spot, Carnival at Bowlmor Lanes was a relaxed spot for a Millionaire mixer. Plus if things go wrong you can always toss the loser suitors in the dunk tank.
The original building where the 26th President of the United States lived from birth until he was 14 years old was demolished in 1916. It was rebuilt here in 1919 by the Theodore Roosevelt Association
The United Nations relocated here from its first headquarters in Flushing Meadows Park, Queens, in 1951.
You can’t go wrong with the much-lauded fried chicken, but for something slightly lighter try the one-eyed Caesar salad.
Check out the free once-a-month Secret Science Club (see http://secretscienceclub.blogspot.com/ for details). อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Get ready to be crowned bowling champion of the world! Well maybe not, but remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
Love this place! Come after 2:30 and the hot buffet is discounted. But main courses are so cheap and plentiful, it's a steal!
Get a loyalty card! You get points for every dollar you spend and some awesome prizes!
Crazy long lines! There is a satellite cart just one block west! Go there instead!
Best dumplings in the city. Handmade dough is amazing. Don't forget to get the frozen ones to make at home!
Best lebanese restaurant ever! One of the most giving and generous. They support many nonprofit and charitable causes around the city. YOU HAVE to try the Duck Shwarma!!! It's the best!!!
My fav japanese restaurant in the city. You must get the unagi (eel) pie!!! Sooooooo goood!
6 Nations Rugby Championship matches are shown here. The pub is a popular spot for British expats in NYC.
Fill up on cheap, top-notch empanadas like the Philly Cheesesteak, Brasil (ground beef) or Viagra (seafood). Prices vary from $2 - $3 each. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
NYC’s best cheap falafel costs $2.50. Also try the pita with baba ganouj or the shawarma sandwich. Careful with the spicy sauce!
Go here for tasty, inexpensive hummus. Try Hummus Masabacha for $6.95 and the malabi ($4.25) for dessert. Portions are great for sharing. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
For cheap & spicy Mexican fare, stop by this street truck. Get a $5 Torta. Choose from chicken, steak, chorizo, goat, tongue or bistec. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Grab a bite to eat at Candle Café while you’re in the neighborhood. They have amazing vegan cuisine that’s fresh from the farm to the table.
September is National Yoga Month! FITNESS found the best mat for every type of yogi (and features the Lululemon Power Yoga Pad!) in honor of this fun month! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Velselka is one of the NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s 50 favorite NYC restaurants. To see the full list, get The Scoop iPhone app, an inside guide to New York: NYTimes.com/thescoop
Everyone has to try the Compost Cookie (a standardchocolate chip with potato chips and other unexpected crunchy things) atleast once. Trust us, it's a salty-sweet revelation!
A real-life Candy Land with two floors of rainbow sweets that beckon stars like Taylor Swift and the Beckham boys. Tip: Get bang for your buck with the pre-packed baskets.
Grade A italian...not too expensive and great view on manhattan (from under the BK bridge)
The original, inspiring location of the vintage chainlet. The huge Bloor Street West shop sells clothes by the pound. The brand-new V by 69 Vintage provides impressive picks with a fun monthly theme.
Besides great views, The Standard hotel also has NY's hippest beer garden. The menu, designed by Michelin-starred chef Kurt Gutenbrunner, includes fat, flavor-packed sausages and plus-size pretzels. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
You pick your flavor of ice cream and they make the ice cream sandwich in front of your eyes. Or choose your cookie and they bake your cookies while you wait.
The city's best falafel and chicken schwarma and the $2.50 price tag can't be beat. Use the hot sauce sparingly though, don't say we didn't warn you!
Try the Elvis, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in New York. Peanut butter, bacon, banana, and honey on white toast - fit for the King. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
NYC's best cheap Belgian waffles are $5 & served from a truck. Add $2 for unlimited toppings ("dinges") & be sure to try the spekuloos. Check the website or call them for their current location. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Who knew grilled cheese could come in so many delicious combinations! This place just opened, show them some love and order the Muenster Mash and get it with bone marrow butter for an extra $1.
Try not to burn your mouth devouring a monstrous, spinach & artichoke slice here. If you want something more traditional, try the margherita. Open til 5AM for all you night owls!
Check out Julie Mehretu's exhibition, "Grey Area," her representation of post-war Berlin in which the dynamism of urban life confronts decay and change. It's open through October 6, 2010. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
PHOTO: Greer Garson, as Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ralph Bellamy, as Franklin D. Roosevelt, sit in a refurbished Packard touring car for a scene in "Sunrise at Campobello" in 1960, at the link! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
PHOTO: In 1955 Van Heflin and Beatrice Straight filmed for the movie "Patterns" right on the corner of Pine and Nassau, at the link! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
PHOTO: Get the view from above in this aerial shot of Rockefeller Plaza and the Ice Rink, at the link! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Climb to the observation deck and take a look at the park, the turtle pond and the city in the background! Breathtaking. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
This statue of the iconic jazz composer, pianist and band leader, who died in 1974, was sculpted by Robert Graham and dedicated in 1997.
If you want to party before or after the show, head to 119, one of the best NYC Dive bars. Great tunes, good beer on tap, a pool table. A bar with a very NYC Dive disposition, but TONS of personality อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Deliciously good and fashionable! A fav spot in fashionable movies. Be seen here and you might be picked up by an agent…
Are you in the cultural know? Feel like you could’ve hung with the likes of Warhol? Take the guided tour and brush up on your artistic trivia. You’ll need it to hobnob with the fashionista crowd.
All the cool kidz are doin’ it. The great nightlife, food, live music and of course bowling scene won’t let you down.
Probably the best curry house in New York City...try the Lasanu Gobi - Cauliflower to die for and also the Chicken Tikka Masala and my Fav the Lamb Vindalooo. The Phaal is not for the fainthearted !
If you need a little comfort food, head over to Sylvia's for some authentic, lip-smacking Southern soul food.
Want a souvenir photo? At Sheepshead Bay station, check out the large replica of a vintage postcard that you can stick your head through and take a picture similar to old boardwalk props.
Make sure there's a soft-hued pistachio macaron in your order; add on a vanilla speckled with what seems like a million vanilla beans; and a salty caramel that's bold on the salt.
Top-notch Greek bakery with great phyllo pastries. A must-order: galaktoboureko, semolina custard-filled pastry topped with syrup.
One of the city's finest cheese shops with a tightly curated selection of local and farmstead cheeses. Grilled cheese sandwiches are incredible.
Best seats are 2nd and 3rd tier about 1/3 to 1/2 of the way back from the Orchestra stage.
Greek food truck with solid souvlaki, friendly service, and homemade Greek specials like pork chops and baklava. Lines can grow long; go early or late to skip the lunch rush.
We are now open Monday!! Come try the best Turkish Food in the East Village!
These guys know how to make a seriously good cup of coffee. Gotta love their latte, and in the summer, it's superb on ice.
After Gracie sold his house, the property eventually was appropriated by the City of New York in 1896 and the 11 acres that came with the home would later be formed into Carl Schurz Park.
A very vegetarian-friendly Korean restaurant specializing in fresh tofu, which is made daily.
You go here for one thing: the excellent coco bread, exquisitely fresh and several steps above the rest in New York. It comes with a variety of fillings; we like the callaloo and salt cod.
