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This northern Manhattan mansion (1765) was a country retreat, then Washington's headquarters, then used as an inn, and then again as a rural residence.

Though it’s helmed by alums of high-end dining meccas the Breslin and Ma Peche, Mother’s Ruin is a pretension-free hideaway in a neighborhood not exactly notorious for being “low-key.” A daily rotating menu of artisanal cocktails (and, if you’re very lucky, a machine that dispenses alcoholic slushies) is complemented by a selection of gussied-up bar snacks like burgers, French onion soup with grilled cheese, fried curry chickpeas, and, on weekends, brunch.

The British jewelry designer that celebrates individuality through beautiful crafted, contemporary pieces.

Traversing the East River since 1909, this toll-less bridge that unites Manhattan and Brooklyn is known for its ornate entrance arch and colonnade.

Though Manhattan Beach was originally conceived as an exclusive and private vacation spot for the wealthy, it is now a welcoming (and free!) nearby alternative to Coney Island.

In some ways, Mamoun’s is the quintessential New York dining experience.

West Village divey gay piano bar playing sing-along show tunes.

MetLife Stadium is the home of New York's National Football League teams, the Jets and Giants.

Enjoy this Spanish food bazaar and world market with restaurant and kiosks courtesy of José Andrés.