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"Founded by Michelin-starred chef Armand Arnal, Maman specializes in high-quality French cuisine at a bakery level price point. The cookies are made with sea salt, French chocolate, macadamias, almonds, and walnuts for a sweet and gooey treat you won't want to miss. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the aesthetics of this cute open air cafe."
"Stepping into this charming NYC bakery transports me to France and the Francophile in me rejoices every single time. Every detail, from the darling plates to the delectable baked goods make for a memorable experience. I’ve had a plethora of baked goods from Maman and have yet to be disappointed by a single item."
"Maman is an idyllic Fench Cafe and bakery serving breakfast with eight locations around NYC. Tribeca has the most spacious location with plenty of seating. Enjoy soup, salads, and sandwiches along with other brunch and breakfast favorites in a gorgeous heated outdoor setting."
"The bakery that started the cupcake craze in NYC is still churning out good old fashioned cupcakes. (I remember standing in an hour long line 10 years ago to get one of their vanilla cupcakes with sprinkles.) While their cupcakes are perfectly yummy, my favorite treat at Magnolia is their banana pudding. Layers of banana, Nilla wafers, pudding and whipped cream are layered together and put in the refrigerator to meld."
"Best known for their infamous cupcakes, Magnolia Bakery has long been baking buttercream topped cakes for New York (and now the country's) sweets lovers. But, we're not popping by this bakery for their menu's most popular item, and we encourage you follow our lead. Ignore the hypnotizing scent of buttercream and cake as best you can and order their signature banana pudding."
"It isn’t a trip to New York City without a helping of the ever famous and oh-so-iconic banana pudding from Magnolia bakery. Skip the cupcakes and cookies and bars for what’s truly the highlight of the entire place and some of the best dessert in NYC. At first glance or hearing about this treat you might ask yourself “What can be so special about banana pudding?"
"In a sky-high art deco dining room next to iconic Madison Square Park sits Eleven Madison Park. This revered restaurant serves greenmarket-inspired French cuisine by noted chef Daniel Humm. The multicourse tasting menu showcases Humm’s sophisticated playful attitude towards contemporary French cuisine – picnic baskets filled with high-end pretzels, jam, and cheese is a noted special."
"Restaurants American creative Flatiron. Swiss chef Daniel Humm mans the kitchen at this vast Art Deco jewel, which began life as a brasserie before evolving into one of the city’s most rarefied and progressive eateries. The service is famously mannered, and the room among the city’s most grand."
"This restaurant offers upscale American tasting menus from chef Daniel Humm served in a high-ceilinged art deco space. It is rated number 1 on the top 50 restaurants in the world list. If there is one eatery you go to while in NYC make it this one!"
"If you want a cheap and easy lunch, we’ve eaten a couple of times at Open Market around the corner from the Federal Hall. It has a wide variety of buffet style food to choose from."
"One of old Tbilisi's most emblematic structures is one of its newest – the higgledy-piggledy clock tower, like something out of a fairy tale, outside the Gabriadze puppet theatre. Built by puppet master Rezo Gabriadze during a renovation of his theatre a few years ago, it evokes the spirit not only of the theatre beside it but also, somehow, of the whole Old Town. On the hour, an angel pops out of a door near the top and strikes the bell outside with a hammer."
"Stephen Starr and Jason Atherton, chef and restaurateur, created The Clocktower. Located in the Met Life Building, it makes the list of top 20 upscale eateries for many reasons."
"The food is really tasty, big portions, and friendly staff at this counter to-go spot. I had the chickpea omelette. It’s more like a thick cr..."
"They are a deli-style café serving soups, salads, sandwiches, and a few other vegan specialties. They bake vegan desserts daily and have a large coffee, tea, and juice menu. Open daily for lunch and dinnerLimited servicetake-out, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, espresso/cappuccino, special beveragesVISA/MC/AMEX, $-$$"
"The "Hester Street Fair" has everything, including food, vinyl, art, and vintage clothes. A perfect place to go on a warm spring day, it's the stroll through the park of every knick-knack collector's dreams. Indoors on Saturday, outdoors on Sunday, this market is one to enjoy no matter the weather."
"Where: Lower Eastside When: Saturdays, 11:00am – 6:00pm Great for: Food and live music. Good eats, good music and good vibes – all to be found at Hester Street fair. This is not your typical street market, but a more relaxed atmosphere, great for spending a lazy, sunny Saturday."
"The Hester Flea market is a smaller version of Chelsea Flea, containing 15 shopping vendors and 3-4 food vendors. Location: 26 Essex Street New York, NY 10002. Days/Times: Every Saturday, 11am to 6pm"
"*NOTE: If one of your days in New York happens to be a Saturday, shuffle around this itinerary to make this day your Brooklyn day so you can check out Smorgasburg and the Brooklyn Flea. Also, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden has free admission before noon on Saturday!"
"There were ramen burgers, lobster rolls, chicken and waffles, bubble waffles and ice cream, so much more.” See all Williamsburg Smorgasburg - Saturday reviews"
"This spa, as its name suggests, caters to couples looking for a joint relaxation experience. Previous guests point to little extras, such as massage chairs, tea, and chocolates, as something that really took their visits up a notch. Go for a standard couple’s massage package, or add in the aromatherapy package for calming lavender oils."
"No list of NYC bathhouses would be complete without this East Village institution. It has a storied past that dates back to 1892 and includes celebrity devotees (Frank Sinatra was known to unwind there) and is riddled with family conflicts (the brothers who co-own the space split the days they operate it; prices and discounts vary depending on whose day you patronize). Don’t worry, though: We promise the drama won’t detract from your bliss."
"Possibly the city’s oldest bathhouse, now 126 years old, it’s a beloved haunt for lifelong New Yorkers, Harvey Fierstein and Angelica Page among them. Most sauna regulars are amused by the feud between owners Boris Tuberman and David Shapiro. Sworn enemies since at least the early ’90s, they’ve managed to go on together by dividing their shifts: The online calendar marks black days for Boris, red for David."
"Arguably one of the city's most popular bathhouses, this East Village spot offers everything from Russian saunas, Turkish steam rooms, a frigid dipping pool, and a Swedish shower. Co-ed baths are offered on specific times each day, and single-day admission is just $35. Want to add a massage?"