My NYC Favorites

A simple list in no particular order.

Restaurants in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens

Clinton Street Bakery (only brunch)
Momofuku (all of them)
Gramercy Tavern
Craft
Shopsins
Russ & Daughters
Frannys
Dumont
Chavellas
Sripraphai
Buttermilk Channel
Bills Burgers
Maialino
The Smile
Torrisi Italian Specialities
Cafe Cluny
Char No 4
Locanda Verde (only breakfast)
Eleven Madison
Roberta's
Mile End/Sandwiches
Pies n Thighs
Redfarm
Toucan & the Lion
Annisa
NoMad
Pok Pok
Per Se* (the best)

For just dessert

Levain Bakery
Milk Bar
Maison Kayser
Le Cremeria
Laboratorio del Gelato
Big Gay Ice Cream
Dough

Favorite Stores in Manhattan

APC
Castor & Pollux
SpaceNK
Steven Alan
Rag & Bone
Marc Jacob
Pas de Deux
John Derian
Opening Ceremony
Michelle Verian

Favorite Sites

High Line Park
MOMA
Brooklyn Bridge
Conservatory Garden
Union Square Farmers Market
The Bowery