The Best Dive Bars in New York City
Twenty-one bars across Manhattan and Brooklyn where the beer is cheap, the jukebox has opinions and nobody has redecorated since the last recession.
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The Best Independent Bookstores in New York City
Twenty-five shops across four boroughs where the staff picks are sharp, the readings are free and nobody minds if you browse for an hour and buy one paperback.
The Best Pizza Slices in New York City
Nineteen counters across four boroughs, from the plain cheese that sets the standard to the burrata and oxtail slices worth crossing a river for.
The Best Small Music Venues in New York City
24 rooms under 500 capacity where you can still stand ten feet from the band, pay less than a movie ticket and see someone before the rest of the city catches on.
The Best Vintage Stores in New York City
From Orchard Street designer racks to a Bushwick warehouse where the denim never ends, these are the vintage shops worth your Saturday and your rent money.
First Shout
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First Shout: New York acts to see before everyone else does, fall 2026
Ten New York artists with records out and rooms to fill, from a Harlem rapper Tyler, the Creator already vouched for to a two-drummer electropunk band that played a laundromat.
The Best Arcade Bars in NYC
Combine craft cocktails with vintage pinball and classic cabinet games for the perfect nostalgic night out.
The Best Bar Trivia Nights in NYC
Gather your smartest friends and order a pitcher at these highly competitive, reliably fun pub quizzes across the city.
The Best Burlesque Shows in New York City
Step into the glittering, subversive world of New York's modern burlesque scene, where these 16 venues offer spectacular, seductive performances every week.
The Best Latin Dance Clubs in New York City
Dance the night away to live salsa, bachata, and high-energy reggaeton at the liveliest Latin clubs and parties across the five boroughs.
The Best Blues Clubs and Live Music Joints in NYC
Experience the soulful sounds of live blues every night of the week in these historic venues and intimate dive bars keeping the blues alive in NYC.
The Best Cabaret Venues in New York City
Experience the intimate magic and theatricality of New York's enduring cabaret scene.
The best electronic music venues and clubs in NYC
From subterranean techno bunkers to intimate listening rooms, here are the spaces driving New York's electronic music scene.
The Best Open Mic Nights in New York City
Whether you have five minutes of new stand-up, three chords and the truth, or a poem to get off your chest, these are the stages to find.
A pack of 12 giant dog sculptures has taken over Central Park
French artist Camille Henrot just debuted 'Dogs,' a free public art installation featuring a dozen large-scale canine sculptures.
The Best Pottery Classes in New York City
Get your hands dirty and channel your inner artist at these welcoming ceramic studios across the five boroughs.
How to Tackle The Met Without Getting Overwhelmed
Navigating the largest art museum in the Americas is a daunting task. Here is our strategic guide to finding the highlights, quiet wings, and best times to go.
The Best Off-Broadway Theaters in NYC
Experience groundbreaking plays and intimate performances before they hit the big stage at these true beating hearts of NYC theater.
A massive K-beauty pop-up lands at Hudson Yards
Shinsegae’s Hyper Ground concept brings 30 emerging Korean skincare and fragrance brands to New York, complete with $300 opening-day gift bags.
The Best Antique Stores in New York City
Hunt for historical treasures, unique artifacts, and enduring furniture at the city's premier antique shops.
The Best Home Decor Stores in NYC
Upgrade your apartment aesthetic with curated finds from the city's top home design boutiques, vintage furniture shops, and tableware havens.
The Best Concept Stores and Boutiques in New York
Beyond the big names, these are the design-led New York shops where fashion, art books, and beautiful objects share the same shelves.
The Best Cooking Classes in New York City
Master the art of handmade pasta, perfect sushi rolls, or classic French pastry with these hands-on culinary workshops.
The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries in NYC
Dining out with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity does not mean sacrificing flavor in New York City.
The Best Indian Restaurants in New York City
Savor the regional diversity of Indian cuisine in New York City, from fiery coastal seafood to modern tasting menus that require booking weeks in advance.
The Lottery Is Open for the NYC Bakery Run. Here Is How to Score a Spot.
The 13.1-mile route swaps water stations for cardamom buns and includes a seated pastry course inside Eleven Madison Park.
The Best Magazine Shops and Newsstands in NYC
Support print media by browsing the incredible selections at these dedicated independent newsstands, bookstores, and specialty shops.
How to Join a Book Club in New York
From silent reading parties to bookstore groups and library meetups, here is where to find your people and talk about books in New York City.
The Best Comic Book Stores in New York City
From massive megastores to strictly independent zine shops, here is where to buy comics in the five boroughs right now.
Literary New York: The Landmarks Worth Visiting
From the bar where Kerouac got kicked out to the library where generations of masterpieces were written, these are the places that tell the story of the city.
NYC's Oldest Climbing Gym Is Closing Tomorrow to Become a $200-an-Hour Tennis Simulator
After 34 years in Hell's Kitchen, the climbing wall at Manhattan Plaza Health Club is permanently closing on September 30. Ownership plans to convert the historic space into a virtual tennis simulator, prompting outrage from its tight-knit community.
City Island neighborhood guide
A slice of New England fishing village life at the eastern edge of the Bronx, complete with fried clams, vintage toys, and waterside dining.
The Cobble Hill Neighborhood Guide
Stroll the picturesque, brownstone-lined streets of this Brooklyn enclave to explore the best cafes, independent boutiques, and historic sights the neighborhood has to offer.
The Ultimate Forest Hills Neighborhood Guide
Swap your cramped downtown routine for Tudor architecture, world-class stadium concerts, old-school ice cream counters, and the best Szechuan food in Queens.
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Every neighborhood →44 neighborhood guides and counting. Where to eat, drink, dance and browse, one part of town at a time.