Zucchini fritters, spanakopita phyllo triangles and pikilia (assorted Greek dips with pita) are all good sharing options. Mehr erfahren.
"Overcrowded shelves containing millions of jars, bottles and tiny containers filled with every remedy and snake oil dream-merchandise for every ailment—imagined or otherwise." -Gay Talese Mehr erfahren.
"They make handcrafted shoes and boots that are very expensive but objects of beauty." -Gay Talese, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to New York City Mehr erfahren.
"My guilt-free shopping emporium. When I've outgrown something, it's where I trade it in. I just scored a gray wool Proenza Schouler sweater there." -Chloe Sevigny, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Mehr erfahren.
"Even though it gets a big fashion and art-world crowd, it always has a Zen vibe. It's my sanctuary, even on weekend nights. I get the black cod." -Chloe Sevigny, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Mehr erfahren.
To taste the wide swathe of cuisines Lure's menu covers, start with a few oysters, move on to sushi and perhaps close with the Continent-inflected grilled whole daurade. Mehr erfahren.
Staples include the beignettes and the spicy chicken breast with home fries and Brussels sprouts, along with popular items such as the bacon cheeseburger and poached eggs. Mehr erfahren.
There may not be many ways to improve on a BLT sandwich, but Glenn Harris, executive chef and co-owner of The Smith, has found two: serve it on a Balthazar Bakery croissant—and add an egg. Mehr erfahren.
Listen closely. You may overhear patrons talking about preferred shares, term sheets, or user retention rates at this tech hotspot. Mehr erfahren.
This restaurant seats only 30, so regulars know to show up before the 11:30 a.m. opening. Ask for the mild broth which some consider more than mild. Mehr erfahren.
This 365-acre piece of man-made land is home to four wineries and a fifth that is expected to open soon. Mehr erfahren.
$3 million dollars was spent here to build an 11-mile fiber-optic loop around the city's industrial zone, all in the hopes of attracting tech companies to San Leandro and the East Bay. Mehr erfahren.
This vintage 1922 movie house is home to a number of film festivals and, in 2008, hosted the world premiere of "Milk," starring Sean Penn. Mehr erfahren.
The $14 Jane Burger (with cheddar, double-smoked bacon and a special sauce) is a popular and juicy menu item. Mehr erfahren.
Go for the standouts, which are fried or pies. Order the chicken meal ($11) with three crispy poultry pieces, a large flaky biscuit and mac-and-cheese drizzled with hot sauce. Mehr erfahren.
This famous Brooklyn eatery, a perennial atop the city's best pizza joints, has received eviction papers after falling behind on rent and city taxes. Mehr erfahren.
This place is named for a cast-iron skillet used in Neapolitan cooking. Classics include gnocchi with bufala mozzarella ($14) and salmon carpaccio with arugula and lemon dressing ($10). Mehr erfahren.
Caroline Giuliani, the 20-year-old daughter of Rudy Giuliani, was arrested on August 4, 2010, on suspicion of shoplifting lipstick, lip gloss and other cosmetics from this store. Mehr erfahren.
The waffles are sumptuous. The "plain waffle" ($5.50) comes with hot fudge and whipped cream. For $1 more, the truck adds ice cream and fruit. Mehr erfahren.
For first-timers, a safe bet is the lunch special offered Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that includes an original bareburger (beef, turkey or veggie), fries and soda for $10.95. Mehr erfahren.
In the back of this shop, Ernesto Dominguez uses mallets, air guns and rivet guns to reassemble the dented and folded-in strollers that are brought to him for repair. Mehr erfahren.
The new voice of Yankee Stadium — replacing the legendary Bob Sheppard, who died in July 2010 — is Paul Olden. He was working as a part-time sports anchor in Los Angeles when the Yankees called. Mehr erfahren.
A $6.95 lunch special will get you a soup or crispy spring roll followed by a main dish such as General Tso's (it's vegetarian, but actually tastes like chicken) or veggie lamb in garlic sauce. Mehr erfahren.
Completed in 1952 for the British soap company, the building's use of a bottle-green glass curtain wall revolutionized the aesthetics of corporate architecture. Mehr erfahren.
The eggs Benedict and Florentine are poached to perfection, but the headliner is Eggs Bar Tabac: two over easy served atop a bowl of baked ratatouille. All egg dishes are $9.95. Mehr erfahren.
This 109-year-old bridge between the Bronx and Manhattan is getting replaced. The new 2,400-ton span was built upstate and then floated down the Hudson River. Mehr erfahren.
Following a nationwide trend, the seats in this theater are getting wider by an average of two inches. "Americans have gotten a little plumper," explains the managing director. Mehr erfahren.
The claims to fame here are The Rev. Al Sharpton and The Tommy Tomita, pairings of juicy chicken and fluffy waffles. Mehr erfahren.
Try the black truffle quesadilla or lobster tacos. The trio of guacamole, which includes a hot chipotle version and one with mango, apples and and pomegranate topping, is also a good bet. Mehr erfahren.
