Did You Know? On an average weekday 1.7 million rides are taken on CTA. Leer más.
The ultimate Hollywood lunch experience. The stars and the crabcakes are worth the visit. Ignore the paparazzi and stroll Robertson for the fab shops. -David Applebaum, Launch My Line
Ask for amazing stylist Carla and colorists Totts and Fernando. Great for finding hard-to-find hair products! -Suzanne Tracht, Top Chef Masters
Start with the Grilled Calamari marinated with chipotle, lime and olive oil, then a truly divine find: the Penne Anatra, full of smoked duck, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and chive-vodka cream sauce. Leer más.
This morning hangout spot has a global breakfast menu with free-range and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible, and extra-strong coffee. Leer más.
SF: Reserved seating, cocktails, popcorn with REAL butter. That's how movies should be watched. -IFC Viewer
After eating, buy some ingredients for a DIY paella: Bomba rice, olive oil, chorizo, pimentón, and saffron. Ask at the counter, and they'll cheerfully give instructions for cooking the rice. Leer más.
In "The Lake House" (2006), A climatic scene between Kate (Sandra Bullock) and Alex (Keanu Reeves) was shot in Daley Plaza, under Picasso's untitled sculpture. Leer más.
Elizabeth Faulkner’s demonstratively spectacular temple of food, not to mention ladies night on Thursdays. –Ilene Chaiken
This is an Easy place to like: Start with the six-oyster tasting, then the Crab Cakes. The Shrimp and Crab Gumbo is authentic with lots of okra and sassafrass. Vanilla Crème Brûlée is a perfect end. Leer más.
Nanbankan is more traditional Japanese cuisine. Try something from the great selection of exotic meats, fish and sushi! You can get a ton of food for your money! -Candice Kumai, Top Chef
The best far-downtown place to read, write, or (duh) find great poetry, the brand-new Poets House is free and open to the public.
A favorite lunch spot of the MJ store kids! Tammy makes an awesome vegan burrito! And they serve booze on Sunday!
You won’t find the Gettysburg Address on the napkins but you may find everything else on the menu. Also key: this spot is 24/7. Leer más.
If you need your 'do spruced up, go see Shaun O'Connor at Emerge Salon on Newbury St.
Looks from Christian Wijnants, Henrik Vibskov, Dieppa Restrepo, and others are 30% off during No.6 Store's summer sale. Through July 31! Leer más.
While the cakes made the "Boss" famous, the cannolis are some of the best you'll find. Don't forget to say hi to Buddy!
A local, no frills bar. Good people, old jukebox, pool table,arcade games. Whether popping in for a Sunday beer or a Thursday night cocktail, it's a great spot to hang without a 'scene'. - Jill
This was the home of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States. He lived in this house from 1804 until his death in 1845. It was opened to the public as a museum in 1889.
The lobster roll here is a study of balance and restraint: four ounces of sweet Maine lobster meat, a buttered bun with a brush of mayonnaise and a dash of seasoning ($14). Leer más.
It may be only 500-square-feet, but this shop is packed with all the labels of right now: Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone, Phillip Lim, Vena Cava. Our pick for Best Downtown Boutique. Leer más.
The University of Chicago's neo-gothic quad was patterned after several of the colleges at Oxford. Leer más.
Order a patacón Maracucho in this full-service setting. Fillings include asado negro, pot roast in a sweet onion-and-red-wine sauce, and carne mechada, stewed shredded flank steak. Leer más.
When to go: This bar/liquor store opens at 7am—sometimes earlier—if you need a final stop on that all-nighter. Leer más.
Go and see why this place is classy, trendy, and has great service. - Ronnie, Jersey Shore
NYU wants to add a new tower to this complex, but preservationists in Greenwich Village say that would imperil the historic buildings, which were designed by I.M. Pei. Leer más.
