Enoteca Maria is a truly unique Staten Island restaurant where Italian grandmothers cook alongside guest nonnas from different cultures every night. Home-cooked meals with genuine love — a NYC treasure.
Zero Otto Nove on Arthur Avenue is the Bronx's premier destination for authentic Neapolitan pizza and Italian cuisine. Named after the zip code of Salerno, Italy, it brings genuine Southern Italian flavors to NYC.
Keens Steakhouse is one of New York's oldest and most storied restaurants, famous for its mutton chop and a ceiling hung with nearly 90,000 churchwarden clay pipes from its original pipe club.
Joe's Pizza in Greenwich Village has been serving the quintessential New York slice for nearly 50 years. Thin crust, perfect char, and a loyal following that includes locals and celebrities alike.
Balthazar is Keith McNally's iconic French brasserie in SoHo, serving classic bistro fare in a stunning Parisian-inspired space. One of New York's most beloved and enduring restaurants.
Brooklyn's legendary hand-crafted pizza since 1965
Restaurants & Dining
Di Fara Pizza in Midwood has been run by the De Marco family since 1965. Every pie is made by hand with imported Italian ingredients — widely considered the best pizza in New York City.
Katz's Delicatessen is a New York City institution on the Lower East Side, famous for its hand-carved pastrami, corned beef, and old-school cafeteria-style service. A must-visit landmark for over 135 years.
The Strand is an iconic independent bookstore in Union Square, home to over 2.5 million new, used, and rare books. A New York institution since 1927 and a must-visit for bibliophiles worldwide.
The Blue Note in Greenwich Village is one of the most famous jazz clubs in the world, hosting legendary performers nightly in an intimate setting that defines the NYC jazz experience.
Russ & Daughters is the gold standard for smoked fish, bagels, and appetizing in New York City. Four generations of the Russ family have served the Lower East Side from this legendary storefront.
Peter Luger has been serving the finest dry-aged porterhouse steaks in New York for over a century. A Michelin-starred institution in Williamsburg with an iconic no-frills atmosphere.
Brooklyn Brewery helped launch the American craft beer movement. Visit their Williamsburg taproom for tours, tastings, and a rotating selection of innovative brews.
The New York Botanical Garden is a 250-acre National Historic Landmark in the Bronx, featuring 50 specialty gardens, an old-growth forest, and world-class exhibitions and educational programs.
German beer hall and garden in Charleston since 1859
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Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn is one of Staten Island's most historic establishments, serving authentic German fare and steins of imported beer in a charming beer garden setting since 1859.
Old-school candy shop on the Lower East Side since 1937
Shopping & Retail
Economy Candy is a floor-to-ceiling candy paradise on the Lower East Side, stocking thousands of varieties of candy, chocolate, dried fruit, and nuts — a sugar-fueled NYC institution.
Classic thin-crust pizza in Port Richmond since 1937
Restaurants & Dining
Denino's Pizzeria & Tavern has been serving legendary thin-crust bar-style pizza in Port Richmond since 1937. Their clam pie is famous across the city.
Astor Place Hairstylists is a sprawling, no-appointment-needed barbershop that's been a fixture of the East Village for over 75 years. Fast, affordable, and authentically New York.
Bemelmans Bar at The Carlyle is one of Manhattan's most elegant cocktail destinations, with original murals by Ludwig Bemelmans, live jazz piano, and classic cocktails in an opulent Art Deco setting.
Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden is a massive, tree-lined outdoor beer garden in Astoria that's been serving since 1910. Perfect for warm-weather drinking with friends — a true NYC gem.
Art, gardens, and culture on 83 acres in Livingston
Arts & Entertainment
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden is an 83-acre campus of arts, architecture, and gardens on Staten Island. Home to museums, performance venues, and the stunning Chinese Scholar's Garden.
Liebman's is a classic Jewish delicatessen in Riverdale serving matzo ball soup, pastrami, corned beef, and all the deli staples — one of the last great delis in the Bronx.
Conference House Park covers 267 acres at the southernmost tip of New York City and State, featuring the 1680 Conference House, nature trails, beaches, and stunning views of Raritan Bay.
24-hour Ukrainian diner in the East Village since 1954
Restaurants & Dining
Veselka is a beloved 24-hour Ukrainian diner in the East Village, famous for its borscht, pierogi, and late-night comfort food. A staple of NYC dining culture for 70 years.
The Bronx Zoo is home to more than 6,000 animals across 265 acres, making it the largest urban zoo in the US. A must-visit NYC destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
The Lemon Ice King of Corona has been serving over 30 flavors of homemade Italian ices from their iconic storefront since 1944. A Queens institution and quintessential summer treat.
Lee's Tavern in Dongan Hills has been serving its famous thin-crust bar pizza and cold beers since 1940. A Staten Island institution where locals have gathered for generations.
Sahadi's on Atlantic Avenue is Brooklyn's premier Middle Eastern grocery and prepared foods shop, offering an incredible selection of olives, cheeses, nuts, spices, and freshly prepared platters.
Murray's Cheese in Greenwich Village is New York's most beloved cheese shop, offering over 300 artisanal cheeses plus classes, tastings, and a world-class cheese bar.
Mike's Deli inside the Arthur Avenue Retail Market is a Bronx institution — enormous hero sandwiches, imported Italian meats and cheeses, and the warmth of a true family operation.