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.
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The Best Cheesecake in NYC
Fourteen slices that define New York cheesecake, from Junior's and a Bronx bakery that supplies Peter Luger to Basque burnt tarts and an ube jiggly cake in Chinatown, plus how cream cheese made it all possible.
The Best Happy Hours in NYC
Fifteen happy hours worth leaving work early for, from $1.50 oysters in the West Village to $10 negronis on MacDougal and half-price wings in Williamsburg, with the days and hours for each.
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 Cafes for Remote Work in NYC
Tired of working from your apartment? We found the best coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and public spaces to open your laptop.
The Best Holiday Markets in New York City
Get into the festive spirit and shop local at New York's famous winter villages.
The Best Independent Jewelry Stores in New York City
Beyond the big boxes, these are the city's best local designers and curators for everything from permanent bracelets to custom engagement rings.
The Best Jewish Delis in New York City
From mile-high pastrami on rye to perfect matzo ball soup, these classic delicatessens are true New York institutions.
The Best Bagels in New York City
Eighteen bagel shops worth the line, from century-old appetizing counters to sourdough upstarts, with exactly what to order at each one.
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 Natural Wine Bars in New York City
Seventeen places to drink skin contact, pét-nat and funky Jura in New York right now, from twelve-stool counters to backyard hangs with a pool table.
Where to Hear Writers Read in New York: The Reading Series Worth Your Night
A red room above an East Village bar, a poetry church turning sixty, a Crown Heights bar that books future prize winners. The best readings in the city, most of them free.
