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The Best Things To Do In NYC featuring Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

New York is home to some of the best restaurants in the world. It's no wonder, top chefs, top general managers and hungry diners with a passion for dining out create the perfect recipe. Enjoy high end takes on Middle Eastern at Ilili in the Flatiron area, casual markets such as Smorgasburg in Brooklyn, whiskey and bbq at Fette Sau in Brooklyn, and up and coming hot spots such as Lilia in Willamsburg and Nomo Kitchen in Soho. Locals share the best restaurants in New York with full guides of what to eat and do in every neighborhood.

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Brooklyn-Flatbush
Music is Love
Christy Sheehan of Bar Chord shares a little love with friends old and new in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn.
Christy Sheehan
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Lower East Side
LES Chill
Briana shares a chill LES evening from dumplings to a dive bar.
Briana C.
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With friends 
Manhattan-Chelsea
Tacos and Pac-Man in Chelsea
Kira shares the best low key night in Chelsea from tacos in Chelsea Market to pinball and pac-man at Barcade.
Kira G.
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With friends, With a date 
Queens-Long Island City
Doga Day in LIC
Damia shares her Saturday renewal rituals.
Damia December
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-Bushwick
Tacos & Street Art in Bushwick
Enjoy the best tacos and street art Brooklyn has to offer
Jen P.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-East Harlem
Harlem 125th
125th is a cultural epicenter. Enjoy the sights, sounds, music and flavors of East Harlem.
Quinyae
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Tequila and a Show in the Village
Mary shares recommendations on where to enjoy endless tequila and a show.
Mary M.
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-Boerum Hill
Transit Museum and Lunch in Boerum Hill
Bonnie's guide to the Transit Museum and great local eats along the way.
Bonnie Broeren
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Park Slope
Family Fun Day on Fifth Avenue Park Slope Brooklyn
Comics to cupcakes, Valeen shares her favorite family outing in Park Slope.
Valeen Bhat
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Afternoon With the Kids in Williamsburg
Bonnie shares her and her daughter's favorite Williamsburg route.
Bonnie Broeren
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Sunday Smorgasburg in Brooklyn
Flea market to food festival, Smorgasburg is always a good time.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Saturday Sorcery
A boutique museum and classic pizza and cookie joints on the UWS.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Financial District
Winter Fun in the Seaport
Beat the winter blues on ice in the Seaport.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
BBQ Books and Bryant Park
The perfect outing for relaxing in Midtown with kids or friends.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown East
Central Park South Chill
The famous low key "hidden" burger joint in Midtown.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With the kids, With a date 
Manhattan-Tribeca
Tennis and Mac on the Hudson
Tennis and bites along the Hudson River
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Upper East Side Brunch Under $20
Emily shares advice on a great UES brunch that won't break you.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Best of Lincoln Center For Free
Emily shares inside tip on shows at Juilliard.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Flatiron
Brooklyn in Manhattan
Thrift shopping and delicious southern style eats..in Manhattan
Nicholas M.
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With friends 
Manhattan-West Village
Perfect Village Evening
Emily shares some of the best spots in the village for a perfect night out from lobster rolls, to cocktails and jazz.
Emily E.
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-Greenpoint
Romance and Rock 'n' Roll in Greenpoint
A no frills record a shop, strong cocktails, and a landmark music venue.
Bonnie Broeren
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
Downtown Essentials
Amir shares the essentials - from a corner coffee shop in Soho, Washington Square Park, to a delicious Neapolitan pizza.
Amir Y.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Lower East Side
LES Speakeasy
Lisa shares a great night out on the LES featuring a rustic Greek restaurant and a hidden speakeasy.
Lisa S.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-East Village
East Side Date Night
Brandy shares the perfect date night downtown.
Brandy L.
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With friends, With a date 
Queens-Ridgewood
Ridgewood Done Right
Olga shares the perfect cozy fall outing in Ridgewood Queens.
Olga Y.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown East
Fried Chicken and Tea in KTown
Louis shares his favorite spots for fried chicken bubble tea in Ktown.
Louis S.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Museum Motorino and Milk Bar
Emily shares tips for the perfect day out with kids on the UWS.
Emily R.
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With the kids
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Classic Greenwich Village
Cameron shares best Neapolitan pizza and comedy in the Village.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Flatiron
A NoMad Afternoon
Blake shares her family friendly tour of NoMad
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Financial District
Pies & Piers in FiDi
Kerry shares an evening of the best Neapolitan style pizza and ice skating in FiDi
Kerry G.
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With friends, With the kids, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Helluva Night
Louis' recs for a solid night out in Midtown, even on a weeknight.
Louis S.
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With friends 
Manhattan-West Village
La Dolce Vita
Allison shares her recipe for the sweet life in the West Village.
Allison Teich McGowan
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Tribeca
Ground Zero to the Upper West Side
Perry shares the best way to explore the west side of Manhattan.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
From Overture to Curtain Call
Emily shares non touristy tips for dinner & drinks near Broadway
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown West
Million Dollar Manhattan Views
Delicious Peruvian chicken and the best views of the city.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
Family Outing in Meatpacking
Despite its reputation, kids can have fun in Meatpacking
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Lower East Side
Lower East Side Crawl
With the most bars in Manhattan, the LES makes quite a crawl.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Warm Vibes in Gowanus
Samantha shares a perfect warm weather outing featuring a laid back bbq joint.
Samantha Razook
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With friends, With the kids, With a date 
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Music Food in Williamsburg
Nicholas shares laid back BBQ and a great music hall.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Walking on the West Side
With several decades around NYC and the Upper West Side, Fasil knows the best local spots.
Fasil Yilma
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Queens-Astoria
Afternoon in Astoria
Nicole shares recipe for the perfect lazy afternoon in Astoria.
Nicole W.
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With friends 
Manhattan-Midtown East
Empire State of Mind
Empire State Building to Radio City, the top Midtown sights.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-Lower East Side
Ludlow Late Night
Danielle shares a late night favorite outing on the Lower East Side.
Danielle H.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Lower East Side
Only on the Lower East Side
From a museum dedicated to the immigrant experience to one of the best noodle bars in the city. All, only on LES
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
For the Foodie
Museum of Food (yes) and one of the hottest restaurants in Bklyn.
Perry S.
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-DUMBO
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Perry shares his favorite lazy day in DUMBO.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-East Village
St Marks Crawl
A speakeasy and a laid back taproom in St Marks from Mary.
Mary M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Chinatown
Lunar New Year in Chinatown
Blake shares her afternoon with the kids in Chinatown.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids
Brooklyn-Cobble Hill
Strolling Smith Street
Daniel shares his favorite Smith Street spots.
Daniel Sorg
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With friends 
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Perfect Brunch in Williamsburg
Pavel shares the best brunch outing in Williamsburg from a laid back French cafe to one of the best coffee roasters in the city.
Pavel K.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Sweet Sunday on UES
Camille shares perfect Sunday stroll on the Upper East Side.
Camille N.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Chelsea
Chelsea Art Outing
From the High Line to several private galleries in Chelsea there's always some amazing art to enjoy in New York.
Mike F.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Arts in Gowanus
Samantha shares the best way to enjoy Arts Gowanus
Samantha Razook
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Gramercy
Gramercy Night Out
Mary's guide for a great night out in Gramercy Park.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Perfect Day on the UES
A perfect day on the UES from museum mile to Madison ave.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Classic Brooklyn
Michael shares his favorite classic Brooklyn spots from Williamsburg to Cobble Hill
Michael C.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Lower East Side
East Broadway Bound
Jacqueline shares her regular spots around the Lower East Side.
Jacqueline Eng
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-Fort Greene
Friday Night in Fort Greene
Kat shares the perfect evening in Fort Greene that's a little more under the radar.
Kat L.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper West Side
Museum Day Uptown
A museum hopping adventure uptown from Nicholas.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Saturday in NoHo
The perfect brunch fit for a day date, friends or even parents.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Burgers Bars and Brouhaha
Best burgers and whiskey Uptown
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Lower East Side
Division and Orchard
Max shares his favorite spots on the LES, luckily both are Division, it's the perfect night out.
Max R.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-East Village
Along Avenue A
Christian shares a great night out along Avenue A. from a Swiss eatery to a speakeasy in a hot dog shop.
Christian G.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Saturday with the kids in Yorkville
Perfect family outing on the UES.
Perry S.
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With the kids
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Yorkville Far East on the UES
Blake shares her guide for an awesome day Uptown.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Queens-Astoria
Chillin on 30th Ave.
30th Ave. is home to two of the best neighborhood spots. Enjoy them both just a block apart.
Malcom X.
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With friends, With the kids
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Sunday in the Village
Sarah shares a low key weekend route including a dog run and a local Italian spot.
Sarah McNally
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Just a Day in Gowanus
From a fresh morning pastry to a quick lunch over work and a laid back dinner this is just a day in Gowanus.
Samantha Razook
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Brooklyn-Brooklyn Heights
The best of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO
The best of Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO from the promenade to the carousel
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Late Night at Columbus Circle
Jazz at Dizzy's and a stroll through Central Park West.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Brooklyn Revival
Katipai, owner and operator of Dirty Precious in Gowanus, shows off her adopted hometown.
Katipai Richardson-Wilson
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
Little Europe in the West Village
Writer and traveller, Mary, shares her West Village favorites.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Prospect Park
Brooklyn Botanic Burger Bliss
Cameron's tips for visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Evening Stars in Times Square
Some of the best people watching, food, drink and Theater from Louis.
Louis S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-East Harlem
Happening in Harlem
Harlem is home and these are my home away from home spots.
Taylor Y.
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With friends 
Manhattan-Lower East Side
Insta LES Evening
Delicious and instagramable spots on the LES.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
Walk on Washington
Nora shares the best way to spend a few hours on Washington Street in the Meatpacking.
Nora V.
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-Greenwood Heights
Good Eats in Greenwood
Sarah shares the best neighborhood bar in Greenwood and where to get one of the best burgers in NYC just a few blocks away.
Sarah B.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Downtown Uptown
Mary's tips for where to find the best downtown vibes uptown.
Mary M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Financial District
A Day In New York Harbor
The best way to enjoy the Statute of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Financial District
New York in a Day
Perry shares the best way to walk Manhattan.
Perry S.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-Lower East Side
Cozy Canal Outing
Caroline shares her favorite spots on the Lower East Side, all within a 3 minute walk
Caroline Weaver
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Fort Greene
Fort Greene Favorites
Ulla shares her favorite spots in her neighborhood, from a hip Italian restaurant to a landmark independent bookshop.
Ulla Johnson
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown East
The K-Town Experience
Full night out in Ktown with Korean BBQ and karaoke from Mary.
Mary M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Arts & Drinks in Midtown
Nathan shares inside tips for experiencing the best arts and drinks in Midtown
Nathan M.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Flatiron
Kids Day Out In Flatiron
Blake shares the perfect family day in Flatiron.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Midtown East
Celebrate the Holidays in Bryant Park
Holiday plans around Bryant Park from Blake.
Blake B.
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With friends, With the kids, With a date 
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Family Night in Gowanus
Samantha shares her recipe for a perfect family night out in Gowanus.
Samantha Razook
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Gowanus
Night Out in Gowanus
A couple cozy neighborhood spots and a local performance venue make for a perfect night in Gowanus
Samantha Razook
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Cheap (ish) Theater, Dinner and Drinks in Manhattan
Bonnie shares a reasonably priced evening in the Theatre District.
Bonnie Broeren
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-West Village
Low & Slow Along Grove Street
Sam shares the best block to enjoy a leisurely afternoon from a Parisian brunch to afternoon cocktails in a hideaway.
Sam K.
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With friends, With a date 
Brooklyn-Brooklyn Heights
Summer Nights on Hudson
Eldar shares the perfect summer night on the Hudson.
Eldar N.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Midtown West
Evening Above Manhattan
Dinner and drinks above Midtown with sweeping views of Manhattan
Nadia L.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Chelsea
Around Chelsea
A full day exploring Chelsea and The Hudson Yards
Perry S.
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With friends, With the parents
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Walking in Williamsburg
Perfect Williamsburg outing from brunch to the Museum of Food
Perry S.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Soho
Saturday in Soho
Michele shares the neighborhood spots her and her husband just can't stay away from.
Michele Varian
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Flatiron
Saturday in the City
Lindsey shares a few of her regular spots best enjoyed with family and friends.
Lindsey Boyd
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With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-West Village
Vintage NYC on Macdougal
From a classic bar to a cozy bistro, Gwen shares a couple of her favorite spots in the village.
Gwen Whiting
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Midtown West
With My Girlfriends
Shopping and a trip to Spain, all in Hudson Yards.
Ariana Adams
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With friends 
Manhattan-Midtown West
Family Outing - Riverside to Hudson Yards
Ariana shares a perfect day in the city with her family.
Ariana Adams
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents
Manhattan-Midtown West
Midtown Crawl
Louis shares his Midtown spots honed over years working at MTV Studios.
Louis S.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
Memorable Day in the Meatpacking District
Mary shares perfect day along The Highline capped with the Standard Grill.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
Mother Daughter Day in Manhattan
Mary shares her and her mother's favorite Meatpacking outing.
Mary M.
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With friends, With the kids, With the parents, With a date 
Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Weekend in Williamsburg Brooklyn
Scotch Porter Founder shares his favorite Saturday spots.
Calvin Quallis
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Chelsea
The Perfect Birthday in Chelsea
Cameron shares her perfect birthday from Chelsea Market to Catch.
Cameron S.
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With friends, With the parents, With a date
Brooklyn-Prospect Heights
Ceramics Saturday in Prospect Heights Brooklyn
Jennifer shares the best local spots in Prospect Heights.
Jennifer Waverek
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-East Village
Walkin After Midnight
East Village crawl from noodle bar to cocktail bar.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-West Village
These Go To Eleven
Diner, drinks, jazz, in the West Village.
Nicholas M.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Gramercy
Lazy Sunday in Rose Hill
Blake shares her relaxed brunch in little known Rose Hill.
Blake B.
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With friends, With a date 
Manhattan-Gramercy
Gramercy Park Tea & Talk
Emily shares her favorite spots for afternoon tea and art.
Emily R.
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With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-Gramercy
The Gramercy Park Brunch
Hands down THE best brunch in Manhattan.
Perry S.
$$$
With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Cozy Carnegie Hill Date Night
Emily shares the best cozy date night spot on the UES.
Emily R.
$$$
With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-Greenwich Village
Truffle Wishes & Ravioli Dreams
The perfect special occasion celebration in the Village.
Emily R.
$$$
With friends, With the parents, With a date
Manhattan-West Village
West Village Vibes
Designer Jussara Lee shares her West Village spots.
Jussara Lee
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With friends, With the parents
Manhattan-Flatiron
Not Your Average Family Outing
Juliet shares a perfect day with her daughter but it's not your average kids day out.
Juliet I.
12/1/2019
Manhattan-Midtown East
5th Ave Finer Things
Tracey shares the best spots on 5th Ave and 59th street to enjoy an afternoon of shopping.
Tracey K.
11/24/2019
Manhattan-Soho
Crosby Meets Spring
Cameron shares her favorite SoHo hot spots.
Cameron S.
9/5/2019
Manhattan-Midtown East
Feeling Like A Ten
Guide for the best bubbly, steaks and views in Midtown.
Perry S.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Tribeca
When in Tribeca
The kind of Tribeca evening Robert De Niro could get behind.
Perry S.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Soho
Cronuts and Couture in SoHo
The best coffee, pastries and shopping in SoHo
Cameron S.
9/4/2019
Manhattan-Upper East Side
Taste of the Upper East High Life
High end Madison Ave. gems on the UES.
Blake B.
9/4/2019

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