On Food Network's FoodNation with Bobby Flay, Bobby stops by McSorley's Ale House, the oldest Irish tavern in New York City's East Village, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
Established 1892 and continuously operated. Most of the furnishings and decor are original, including New York's oldest dumbwaiter and iconic urinals. The original menu was German influenced.
Sex and the city happened here. This is where Miranda took the reins and proposed to Steve "over three-dollar beers."
Sex and the City happened here. Not to be confused with El Cantinero (Stanford made this mistake), Carrie sipped Shirley Temples while waiting for friends to arrive for her 35th birthday dinner here.
Sex and the City happened here. "Dirty martini? dirty bastard." Samantha splashed a drink in Richard's face at this Sushi place.
Sex and the City happened here. "When I was seventeen, it was a very good year…" Big serenaded Carrie at this restaurant.
Sex and the City happened here. Trading in designer cigarettes for sweet confections, Carrie fought her addiction with Magnolia Bakery treats.
Girls happened here. Marnie and Hannah's parents host Hannah's 25th birthday party here, complete with a "banana" drink code and a Rent "Take Me Or Leave Me" karaoke session.
Girls happened here. Jessa orders a White Russian, misses an appointment, and meets a phoneless boy here.
Girls happened here. Hannah and David Pressler-Goings sipped from chocolate cups here. "I've been drinking from a cup this whole time and I didn't know it was made from PURE CHOCOLATE?!"
Girls happened here. Hannah donned pants with “a slim leg” and joined Ray as a barista at this BK coffee spot.
Girls happened here. A blonde-wigged Hannah tried to spark some romance with Adam here on a "hot night. Summer in the city."
The Fernet ice cream sandwich is a must-have! Aromatic undercurrents of mint and anise are infused with the Italian amaro and a smoothy, creamy finish.
The Museum of Sex gives it a shot at their new restaurant Play, pushing the boundaries of the coital and culinary arts with cocktail exhibits, next-level snacks, and something called Octopus Fun Dip. Read more.
Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...
Watching the sunset on a boat with a bucket of beer is pretty much the perfect way to end your summer day.
Small piano bar. We went on a Saturday night and they had open mic. Since it's small, we didn't have to wait too long to sing. No cover, but they make up for it with drink prices.
Narrow, cobblestone path was developed by the Dutch in 1656. 1st paved street in NYC. Greek-Revival bldgs along street were all erected after Great NY Fire of 1835. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Actual, proper Chicago-style deep dish and a good beer selection (including several Goose Island beers). Definitely recommended.
PHOTO: Stand at the boardwalk and look up toward Surf Ave, just like this picture from 1944! Send your new view to @nydailynews on Twitter. Read more.
The best place to forget that you’re in NYC is crammed with gardens, forests and other quiet nooks that are perfect for chilling out. No visit here is complete without a stop by the Cloisters. Read more.
If you've never been to a comedy club, make sure you come here for your first time. Great talent in a fun and interactive environment. Big name comics often do sets on any given night too!
Free one-hour tours of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Mondays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tours meet at the reception desk in Astor Hall. Read more.
This lively restaurant is one of your best bets for classic red-sauce cuisine in New York City. Make sure to try one of the homemade pastas, and one of the ultra thin-crust pizzas. [Eater 38 Member]
You’ll find tapas from Seamus Mullen, noodles from Ivan Orkin, charcuterie from The Cannibal team, coffee from Blue Bottle, burgers from AvroKo, and tacos from Akhtar Nawab. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Get the Red Bush punch which perfectly blends a naturally sweet rooibos tea with the smooth Elijah Craig 12 year bourbon and apricot liqueur.
Go for the unusual drink vessels here which include, flagons, glasses and bowls. Order the G.M. Gurton's which is a mix of oloroso sherry, Cognac, Jamaican rum, and muscovado sugar.
For the adult indulgence, try the Morticia,which flirts with adult flavors like malted rum and dark chocolate cookies.This was listed as the Village Voice Top 10 Best Ice Cream flavors in 2013!
Of all the macaron sellers in New York City, this spot has the biggest array of flavors. They've got the classics like salted caramel and black currant, but also some funky flavors like rose-lychee!
Birreria has quite the innovative beer-garden menu, but we're particularly taken with the mushrooms (they work surprisingly well with beer!). Get the maitake mushrooms served over creamy pecorino.
Decked out in 1960's memorabilia, with a nod to all things Elvis, you can't go wrong with and oozy-melted grilled cheese sandwich on white toast, plus it comes with (best potato ever) tater tots!
one of my top happy hour spots. two for one on all till 8. come early-5:30. take over front couch by the open door. order a manhattan. relax.
Yes, it's actually a restaurant, and surprise, their specialty is authentic Brazilian! Get the shrimp baiano, a shrimp stew from Bahia, that comes with kale, fried plantains and plenty of white rice.
Zucchini fries, done right, can be even better than their potato counterparts. Here, it's a perfect crunch on the outer shell and zucchini that practically melts in your mouth. Chase with cold beer.
Belgian-style double fried fries means these potatoes are silky smooth on the inside and crispy on the outside. You can't go wrong with ketchup, but try a funky add-on like Vietnamese pineapple mayo.
The classic burger is chef Harold Dieterle's favorite, combining good ingredients and quality meat in an unfussy way.
Great Iberian wine selection, a kickin' tapas menu and excellent service make this one of my favorite "after work" spots. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
Despite its quick rise to "institution" status in the world of comedy, it's still a great place to catch rising talents at bargain prices any night of week. - Anthony, blogger TheFABlife.com
"My favorite place to perform in New York City! There's no better club to watch comedy on Fri or Sat nights! And you never know when someone like Seinfeld will drop by" – Helen, Setup Squad
A tiki-style bar serving everything from fish tacos & short rib sliders to frozen Corona & a selection of good rum like Cruzan Single Barrel & Mt. Gay Extra Old.
"My fav empanada is the Brasil & the dessert empanada: figs & caramel. It's 24 hours - 4AM & you're jonesing for a little fried pocket of Brazilian awesomeness" -Jeffery Self, Jeffery & Cole Casserole
Sure, us locals don't go here much anymore, and other than the mac & cheese, the food is bleh... but we love taking visitors here to feel like part of a real "scene"... a real "Sex & the City" vibe.
Aaron Sanchez, of Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, is sweet for the Chocolate Pizza at Max Brenner in the Union Square area of New York, NY. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
We go to Serendipity for the desserts only. They have the best Frozen Hot Chocolate. For real! -Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
Dark, unpretentious and relaxing bar (when it’s not over-crowded) serving cold beer, strong drinks and music from the best jukebox around.
I would forgo Thomas Keller’s fancy Per Se without ever looking back if I could eat lunch every day at his casual spot, Bouchon. The selection of dreamy pastries and sweets is unprecedented. -Gail Sim
Pubs don't come more oldschool, and some peg Mellon's burger as the best in the city. It's not, but along with Mellon's crispy waffle-cut fries and cold beer, it is a damn good show. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Designed by Emma Stebbins and dedicated in 1873, this fountain was the only sculpture commissioned as part of Central Park’s original design. Its official name is “Angel of the Waters.”
Love the arts? Explore one of the world’s most extensive collections of historic recordings, videotapes, sheet music, stage designs, posters, and photographs at the Library for the Performing Arts. Read more.
Gray's opened in 1972. Has no place to sit but the turnover is quick. Gray's is featured in films such as 1997 "Fools Rush In" and 1993 Michael J Fox film "For Love or Money." More info in blog.<LINK> Read more.
Bottom line? Go to Smoke. Patricia Williams has proven that great jazz and great food are not incompatible.
Rachael Ray makes her way to Cleopatra's Needle, on the Upper West Side in New York, NY, for a Mediterranean meal and live jazz, on Food Network's $40 a Day. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.
The birthplace of burly-Q in NYC has finally got a brand new home! Check out the amazing performers every night of the week, although we're partial to Saturdays with The Evil Hate Monkey.
All the shows at this intimate club are free (unless noted on their calendar). Get up and close with your favorite emerging artists.
This is where they filmed Sex and the city. It called Scout in the show.
Try the Cavitini with Imperial Vodka made from wheat and rye served dry, chilled and up with 10-grams Hackleback Caviar and olives. It's a classic Russian cocktail and absolutely delicious.
It's half off before 8pm everyday. (maybe not Saturday) that means $2 beers for happy hour.
While away the afternoon with $3 pints of malty Wells Bombardier—from 3 to 8pm (and 1 to 8pm on weekends), all drinks are half off. Read more.
Every night you can catch a stellar performance that will bring you to your feet and jump! Read more.
If you’re a group of four (or of just two VERY thirsty) you can easily challenge this triumphant green live bucket of juice and live to tell about it. Read more.
The New York Cheesecake. It is worth it to take the trip to Brooklyn to see the original and get a sense of old Brooklyn Read more.
Ippudo serves up a stupidly good pork bun that quite literally melts in your mouth. Read more.
You will be blown away by the talent you will see in the basement of The Fat Black Pussy Cat in the West Village. Check out a live feed of the shows online! Read more.
Even if you’re not that into the music, this is one of those classic New York spots where you can practically feel the history inside the room. Read more.
