"Anthony Caro on the roof" awesome sculpture series + cocktails in the summer = go while it's nice out. Mehr erfahren.
18-hole mini golf course features a waterfall, a stream, a cave, a footbridge and sand traps. Open 3pm-10pm on Weekdays, 10am-8pm on weekends. Even better, it’s just $5 per adult for a game. Mehr erfahren.
During the summer and spring it is a lot of fun to rent a boat and go rowing. It is great for a date and it is really relaxing. Also, if you take a picnic it is not very expensive.
The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Mehr erfahren.
Why? Because it's like a mini Oktoberfest.Our man inside the German American Steuben Parade tells us to expect lots of Paulener on draft, one-hour river cruise, & the crowning of Miss German America. Mehr erfahren.
You can make your own "private label" wine at this music/wine venue opened by the owners of the Knitting Factory.
This LES beer shop and taproom offers 20 beers on tap (including, strangely, Budweiser) for pints and growlers, plus an extensive selection of American and European beers cold and ready to take home.
Brazilian Jazz Mondays with Tres, Jazz Duo Tuesdays and Pop/Rock/Jazz with Aaron Short (me) on Thursday nights!
Customer service is excellent and they honor choice foursquare rewards. Oh and they have jazz Thursday through Saturday!
The bakery of choice on the Upper East Side. Come here for birthday cakes, as well as black-and-white brownies and cookies.
Guests at Andre Balazs’ nightlife behemoth don't even have to leave the hotel to go out, thanks to Top of the Standard, 18th-floor bar Le Bain & the buzzy Standard Bar & Grill. Mehr erfahren.
Go to the Driving Range, the highest level you can and hit golf balls. So much fun.
Check out the night time calendar for cool after hours events, music and star gazing.
Wake up early to take advantage of free admission between 9am and noon every Saturday, and reward yourself with some gourmet noshes from the Terrace Café.
The best place to find your inner Zen boasts relaxed, peaceful grounds. Claim a spot near the serene Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, surrounded by Japanese myrtle and cypress trees, and bliss out. Mehr erfahren.
Cool off with the breeze of the Hudson River – and take in the stunning view – with traditional pub fare and drinks during happy hour on weekdays from 4pm to 7pm.
This weekend the Williamsburg flea turns into an entirely grub-oriented market called Smorgasburg, with over a hundred vendors trying to feed you stuff like fresh local tempeh and heirloom beans. Mehr erfahren.
Claim a mingle–friendly table in the huge, tree-canopied garden (open year-round) at this authentically Czech biergarten.
Get a Saturday afternoon tour at the Brooklyn Brewery. Last departure into the depth of hops and barley leaves at 4pm.
Not just for commuters…tourists should take a ride not only for the fantastic views, but to go take a stroll around Roosevelt Island. A ride costs $2.25 each way.
Meet your one-stop shop for comfy ballet flats and manageable heels; the 20-year-old shop stocks more than 500 styles. Mehr erfahren.
Kaia is one of the few bars in the city that serves wine on tap. The two “draught” vintages are from the Gotham Project on the North Fork of Long Island—a Riesling and The Fork, a Merlot-based blend.
If you haven't been the the Maison Ladurée in Paris, this is a must. If you have been, this is still a must. At $2.75 per macaron, feel free to splurge. We recommend the salted caramel.
A cozy little café that feels like something out of a small village in Europe. Good prices, great coffee, and even better sandwiches. Try one of the paninis if you don't believe us.
The bakery specializes in artisan German bread, each delicious and requiring many splashes of butter. The pastries are also a highlight — the Berliners and Linzer cakes are particularly comforting.
Delicious chocolate shop with an amazing beer selection! Sipping a Bear Republic Rye.P.A. Yum!!!
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Cronuts!! Best hybrid of 2013: croissant meets bagel meets filling and frosting <3 (Excuse the bite in the photo).
An adorably eclectic place to grab a cup of tea. Food is absolutely delicious. Space is small so only bring a friend or two. No bathroom and cash only so come prepared! Mehr erfahren.
It's a bit pricey but the quality of the coffee is exceptional. Keep it simple and stick to the coffee, tea or sweet crêpes
Great service, exquisite food abd the best selection of wines in the city. Me and my wife also enjoy the show a lot.
Tea & Sympathy is a great little café in nearby Greenwich Village specializing in traditional British favorites such as bangers & mash and afternoon tea. Mehr erfahren.
