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This lively Parisian bistro is a must for fans of French cuisine.

Grace Street is a big, open, comfortable coffee and tea house.

A former military outpost is now a recreational oasis just a short ferry ride from Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn. Come to cycle, picnic and see public art.

In business since 1907 in the Historic Coney Island Amusement Area, Gargiulo's serves classic Neapolitan cuisine.

Back in the prohibition years, Gallaghers Steakhouse served as a speakeasy.

An unassuming hot-dog joint that happens to be open 24/7—and offers some of the winningest wieners around—Gray’s Papaya has earned its own distinctive place in New York City culinary lore, appearing in many TV shows and movies.

This massive, elegant spot in the lower concourse of Grand Central Terminal packs in diners, who sit under tile ceilings eating fresh fish and seafood.

Every Sunday, year-round, up to 200 local independent artists, designers, craft-makers, vintage/antique dealers, and food entrepreneurs set-up their booths, selling one-of-a-kind, rare and limited-edition goods.

What, no guacamole?