The Shake Shack cheeseburger is a classic of Americana in the heart of NYC-a compact patty of juicy, medium-cooked meat plied w. lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle, slotted neatly into a squishy bun
Possibly the most famous NYC food landmark, this Jewish deli excels in each dish, from snappy hot dogs to giant pastrami sandwiches. Hint: don't forget to tip your carver!
This classic eatery hasn't been around for 100 years for no reason - the smoked fish, latkes, and friendly waitstaff are legendary. But beware - you'll never settle for subpar lox ever again!
Jewish appetizing store that's one of the last of its kind. Your go-to source for every kind of smoked and cured fish, caviar, whitefish salad, and more.
Try the green falafel. The crunchy exterior conceals a fluffy core, with a nutty, herbaceous flavor complemented by silky hummus and tahini sauce. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Leer más.
If you're looking for great french pastries, don't miss this staggeringly good bakery from Dominique Ansel, former pastry chef at Daniel.
This legendary Brooklyn pizzeria garners two hour waits for $5 slices. And yes, it's worth it. Just read up on the rules.
An endless menu of tripped-out diner food. Order the sliders, the donuts, and all sorts of pancakes, including a macaroni and cheese pancake sandwich with eggs and bacon.
Some of the city's best gelato in a series of inventive rotating flavors. There's an ice cream here for everyone.
In the tavern section, great food and drinks can be had at a fraction of the cost of a meal in the main dining room.
A huge tourist spot, to be sure, but the pizza here is good. Cash only. Whole pies only. Stay away from the clam pie, even though it may be recommended elsewhere.
Mega Italian market with multiple restaurants, butcher, seafood, and cheese counters, bakeries, gelato, coffee, pizza, sandwiches, and more. Great but expensive selection; gets crowded.
Fried, bacon-wrapped hot dogs are a speciality at this oddball wiener joint. (Head through the phone booth to bar PDT in the back.)
Nothing hits the proverbial 'good coffee' spot like this location's iced coffee (and it has a shot of expresso for double oomph). My favorite coffee spot- and location.
People love Levain for their boulder-sized, indecently doughy chocolate chip cookies Leer más.
No matter how you choose to eat them, the meatballs are solid: juicy, well-seasoned, and tasty, if not life-changing. Very good with cheap beer.
The world's best modern art museum is in New York City, and it's open late every Friday. (via ARTINFO)
The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Leer más.
Take a romantic stroll around The Reservoir at sunset or explore the North Woods. #vday
Covering 6 percent of Manhattan, popular legend holds that it took more gunpowder to create this park’s lakes, hills and meadows than was used to fight the Battle of Gettysburg. (From Aerial America) Leer más.
If you're lucky and he's there when you are, you'll be able to listen to a guy in the middle of the park playing a grand piano that he wheeled in to busk with!
This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
Meet at the Ghandi Statue, the one landmark in NYC, where the West side and the East side converge . . . and where D met his own Eastern-philosophy spouting pseudo-soul mate (Only in Your Dreams) Leer más.
The museum sponsored Robert Peary’s expedition to the North Pole, and in Greenland he discovered the largest buried meteorite in the world, Cape York. Three chunks of it are on display here. Leer más.
Check out the famous Unicorn Tapestries, the 12th-century Fuentidueña Chapel and the Annunciation Triptych by Robert Campin.
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and several other important figures from the American Revolution are buried here. Find out more about their lives at the New-York Historical Society Museum! Leer más.
This cultural marketplace along the dynamic Lower Manhattan waterfront is a gateway to the harbor.
Have Mom take pictures of you in the bike lane while pissing off everyone around you.
Home to the NY Knicks and Rangers sports teams, MSG also serves as a venue for concerts & political rallies. You can enter the arena from Penn Station underground without even taking a step outside!
This is one of my favorite places in NYC to walk around and window shop. I've even had the chance to perform here a few times! Def a classic NY spot!
Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.
Largest indoor theatre in the world with a marquee that is one whole city-block long.
The iconic New York skyscraper features breathtaking views of the entire city. Be sure to dress appropriately as it can get cold that high up!
Bold design lives here. The Flatiron was a groundbreaking skyscraper when built in 1902, and it’s still an architectural icon. The Beaux-Arts styling is timeless. Find more bold: A7bolddesign.com Leer más.
Keep your eyes peeled for bite-size samples—all locally grown or made—and don't forget to enjoy the fall colors in the park and in the produce.
