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Village Voice: Winner of Best Flea Market in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Check out the food in addition to the wares.

Village Voice: Winner of Best Shop to Buy Sex Toys in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue, for its mix of classy and naughty.

Village Voice: Winner of Best Place If You're Hungry For Love in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The no-frills attitude of the shop makes it easy to conversate with attractive strangers.

Village Voice: Winner of Best Vegetarian in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The jalopeno hush puppies are ruinously addictive.

Village Voice: Winner of Best Taco in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! The tacos placeros use hand-patted tortillas and interesting ingredients.

Village Voice: Winner of Best Martini in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Enjoy the view while getting perfectly mixed martinis.

Village Voice: Winner of Best East Village Wine Bar in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! They offer a great brunch - have a glass of hand-selected vino with it.

Village Voice: Winner of Best Use of Uni in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Delcious sea urchin topped rice is the dish to order here.

Village Voice: Don’t burn your tongue while tasting their Mallawah Press Toast – a yummy combo of sliced egg, sharp olives, Swiss cheese, and hot pepper sauce.

Village Voice: Winner of Best Place To Walk A Dog in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Its proximity to dog-friendly stores on 23rd make it a must-walk.

Time Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: You'll need a nap after the Breslin Burger, a griddled LaFrieda patty covered with a blanket of assertive, mature English cheddar & topped off with supple slabs of house-cured Berkshire pork belly. Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: Learn to sail at Hudson River Community Sailing for beginners and Manhattan Sailing School for more experienced deckhands.

Time Out New York: At the best music store for vinyl fiends, you’ll find garage rock, electronic, jazz, folk and world (to name but a few genres) and releases by local bands and labels. Plus, free in-store performances! Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: The best dive bar in NYC is filled with regulars making efficient use of the low prices. The owners have banished TVs to promote friendly banter and there’s always the jukebox to keep you company. Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: 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. Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: The best touristy venue, this 80-year-old landmark is simply stunning. Check out the Art Deco flourishes in the lobby, restored to its original gilded splendor in 2009. Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: 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. Baca selengkapnya.

Time Out New York: Come here for 718 Sessions, the best party to dance your heart out to. The vibe (and crowd) harks back to the scene-starting, dance-all-night ’70s club Paradise Garage. Baca selengkapnya.

Damon Jablons: Have a steam in the sauna with Zev!

City of New York: On July 12, 2010 the new swing span of the Bridge was loaded onto barges and began a 135 nautical mile journey to NY Harbor and then to the East River. The bridge is 350 ft long and weighs 2,400 tons.

City of New York: Did you know? The Moore Street Market is one of Brooklyn’s oldest markets. Established in 1945, it now offers events such as cooking classes, shopping, and seminars for small businesses.

City of New York: Did you know? The Spirit of America’s keel is built with steel from the World Trade Center towers. The boat entered service in 2006.

City of New York: Spanning the entire length of Battery Park City, the Esplanade with breathtaking views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, and the Hudson River is the ideal place to jog or take a sunset stroll.

City of New York: This joyride hasn’t operated since 1964, but it’s one of Brooklyn’s most recognizable landmarks. Originally built for the 1939 World’s Fair, it simulated a parachute-guided leap for 40 cents.

City of New York: Did you know? The Manhattan Bridge was the first suspension bridge built on deflection theory. It opened to traffic on December 31, 1909. Baca selengkapnya.

City of New York: The Williamsburg Bridge was the first bridge with all-steel towers. The 310-foot steel towers support four cables, each measuring 18 inches in diameter and weighing 4,344 tons!

City of New York: Sweeping skyline views and waterfront tranquility draw visitors to this Red Hook retreat all year long, while free kayaking and outdoor films make it a bona fide summer hotspot.

Time Out New York: When faced with city ’cue, purists are quick to add the begrudging qualifier, “It’s pretty good…for New York.” This low and slow meat haven needs no such addendum—it’s mighty good barbecue, period. Baca selengkapnya.