I'm fortunate that I've visited NYC twice, and I'd love to return sometime soon. This is a list of places that I've been, and places that I'd love to go to when I return.
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Great place to catch live bands
NYC Live Music - Cafe Wha? | New York City
Great food and drinks and friendly barstaff
The Fat Black Pussycat
I've heard this is great for steak and burgers
Au Cheval New York
The best pizza in NYC?
Joe's Pizza
Fantastic French bistro
Le Gigot | West village, NYC | 212-627-3737
As featured in Sex & The City
Magnolia Bakery | Home
Lovely French bistro
Pastis
Pete's Tavern is the oldest continuously operating restaurant and bar in NYC!
Pete's Tavern | Restaurant in Gramercy Park | 129 East 18th Street, New York, NY, USA
Established in 1854 - McSorley's can boast of being New York City's oldest continuously operated saloon.
McSorley's Old Ale House
A must visit spot on the Lower East Side for bagels
Russ & Daughters Cafe—NYC’s Best Jewish Comfort Food