The 10 Best Burgers in Brooklyn (and Where to Find Them)

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When traveling to New York City, the first thing on your mind might be pizza or pasta. And that’s rightfully so, being that a significant percentage of the New York population has Italian roots, and entire neighborhoods are dedicated to slice shops, paninis, and old-school eateries with checkered tablecloths. As locals know, New York is […]

A Perpetual Party: Our Recommendations for Dive Bars in NYC

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The dive bar is a unique American drinking institution. Sure, there are shabby, well-worn bars the world over, but there’s something about the sticky floors, the graffiti-tagged bathroom walls, the wine selection that is “red” or “white,” and how the main room looks better with the lights off. Visiting dive bars in NYC make you […]

The Best Indian Restaurants in NYC: 11 Hot Spots

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It was back in 1918 when the first of the Indian restaurants in NYC first fired up its curry-making stove burners on West 42nd Street. Since that time, the Indian food scene in the Big Apple has greatly expanded. And gotten much, much better. It evolved into affordable buffets that were sprinkled throughout nearly every […]

Indoor Adventures: 15 Ideas for What to do in NYC When it Rains

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New York is the perfect tourist destination, no matter the weather forecast! When it’s pouring outside, finding indoor activities is a great way to get to know the city’s interior wonders. With that in mind, we’ve created a list of 15 things to do in NYC when it rains. What to do in NYC When […]

Where to Stay in NYC (with Tips on Top Neighborhoods)

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Some people believe New York is a cluster of small towns, with each district showcasing a distinct flavor and offering something for every traveler. But with so many places to discover, the challenge lies in where to stay in NYC. Uptown or downtown? Classic or hip? To give you a boost, we’ve rounded up some […]

New York Off the Beaten Path: 9 Experiences for Curious Travelers

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New York is one of the most popular tourist cities in the world. Because of that, most parts of the city have already been discovered and explored by visitors. But what about those experiences in New York off the beaten path? This is where you get to explore places no tour guide talks about and […]

Culinary Landmarks: 12 Iconic Old-School Restaurants in New York City

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Leave New York for a year or two and it will have changed. Restaurants, cafes, and bars come and go like a natural migration. But there are a handful of old-school restaurants in New York City that are culinary landmarks—places everyone should visit if you really want to take a bite of the big apple.The […]

Sizzlingly Spicy: The Top Thai Restaurants in NYC

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Ask any New Yorker who has been here longer than a decade for the best Thai restaurants in NYC, and they will undoubtably point you towards Queens, specifically Elmhurst. And this is still the epicenter of Thai fare in New York. But, about 10 years ago, amplified by a trend serving the cuisine of Isan, […]

Our 10 Favorite Restaurants in Jersey City

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Want to know a secret? Jersey City is a great dining destination.   Forever overshadowed by being so close to New York City, this town of a quarter of a million people has quietly been producing remarkable, off-the-radar restaurants. And it’s just across the Hudson River, literally one subway station away from the West Village. […]

Eat Your Way Through the Best Mexican Restaurants in New York City

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Only a few decades ago, it was hard to find many options for Mexican restaurants in New York City. However, around 10 years ago, a number of new restaurants and street carts began firing up their tortilla-warming griddles for the first time. Why? There’s no consensus, but it’s not a coincidence that Mexicans have been […]