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• O & CO. read more ›
  (Graybar Passage, Grand Central Terminal. Tel. 212-973-1472)
  oliviersandco.com
  Floral, fruity and bold are terms you’d normally apply to what you put in a wine glass, not in a salad dressing. But with an impressive selection of everyday, specialty and finishing oils, this olive oil shop may change your mind.
• KEIHL’S read more ›
  (109 Third Ave. Tel. 212-677-3171)
  keihls.com
  The flagship of the NYC-born soap and bodycare chain looks like an old apothecary—only the shelves are topped exclusively with Keihl’s luxurious potions, which have been keeping people silky and youthful-looking since 1851.
• KALUSTYANS read more ›
  (123 Lexington Ave. Tel. 212-685-3451)
  kalustyans.com
  Some of New York’s greatest chefs do their shopping at this culinary supply store, which stocks chutneys, spices, condiments and one of the most extensive selections of dried foodstuffs in town.
• UNIQLO read more ›
  (546 Broadway. Tel. 917-237-8800)
  uniqlo.com
  Like a Japanese Gap, this unisex clothing emporium stocks ceiling-high stacks of basic T-shirts, knits and jeans in practically the entire Crayola spectrum. Also look for “Heattech” clothes that are engineered to keep you warm.
• PARAGON SPORTS read more ›
  (867 Broadway. Tel. 212-255-8889)
  paragonsports.com
  Whether you’re into downward-facing dogs, dog sledding or just dogging your opponents, this impossibly large sports gear emporium has what you need.
• JACQUES TORRES CHOCOLATE read more ›
  (66 Water St. Tel. 718-875-9772)
  www.jacquestorres.com
  Master pastry chef Jacques Torres offers little pieces of heaven at the base of the Brooklyn Bridge. Stop in for fresh truffles, cookies and the “Wicked” hot chocolate.

• WEEKEND DJ WORKSHOPS read more ›
  (348 W 14th St. Tel. 212-242-2100)
  dubspot.com
  These six-hour weekend workshops are ideal for clubbers who always feel a twinge of envy while watching the DJ at work. At your own workstation, you’ll learn the basics of scratching, blending and computer-aided mixing.
• POWERNAPS read more ›
  (315 W 57th St. Tel. 212-245-8235)
  yelonyc.com
  Perfect for overbooked travelers or overworked New Yorkers, these 20- to 40-minute naps (available in five minute increments) are held in a “Yelo Cab” treatment room outfitted with a color, scent and music of your choosing. The naps can also include a massage.
• NYC TRANSIT MUSEUM read more ›
  (Boerum Pl & Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn. Tel. 718-694-5100)
  mta.info/mta/museum
  Housed in a decommissioned subway station from 1936, this museum delves into the more-than-100-year history of NYC’s formidable mass-transit system and explores methods of ticket-taking, old maps and aboveground transportation.
• THE NEW MUSEUM read more ›
  (235 Bowery. Tel. 212-219-1222)
  www.newmuseum.org
  This boxy, modern building, marked by a giant rainbow sculpture by Ugo Rondinone, houses some of the coolest, most experimental art in the city.
• TOP OF THE ROCK read more ›
  (30 Rockefeller Plaza. Tel. 212-698-2000)
  www.topoftherocknyc.com
  Skip the line for the top of the Empire State Building: The 70th floor of the iconic Rockefeller Center has a better view —with the Empire State Building in it.
• ROCK JUNKET read more ›
  (Multiple locations. Tel. 212-696-6578)
  rockjunket.com
  The city that was home to CBGB, Electric Lady Studios and The Palladium has a lot of history when it comes to rock ‘n’ roll. Union Square, the East and West villages and haunts of Bob Dylan and The Beatles are explored in separate two-hour tours.

• CRIF DOGS read more ›
  (113 St. Marks Pl. Tel. 212-614-2728)
  Crif’s delicious dogs—like the Spicy Redneck, with bacon, chili, coleslaw and jalapeños— nourish mid-bar-crawl partiers on its rowdy East Village street. Keep an eye on that phone booth: There’s a speakeasy on the other side of it. $
• TWO BOOTS read more ›
  (Multiple locations. )
  twoboots.com
  Pies from this mini-chain of peppy pizzerias come with all sorts of unusual toppings, from crawfish and andouille sausage to buffalo wings and blue cheese dressing. $$
• QI RESTAURANT read more ›
  (31 W 14th St. Tel. 212-929-9917)
  qirestaurant.com
  Be kind to your body by eating foods based on macrobiotic and Hindu Ayurveda principles. The five-course aura treatment menu features lemongrass tuna tartare, ginseng duck with goji berries and several kinds of tea. $$$
• GIANO read more ›
  (126 E Seventh St. Tel. 212-673-7200)
  gianonyc.com
  Expertly straddling the New and Old Worlds of Italian cuisine—down to the split personality décor—this wine bar offers both modern (tagliolini with fish roe and black truffle) and traditional (ricotta and spinach dumplings in a sage brown butter sauce) dishes. $$$$
• PIQUANT read more ›
  (259 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn. Tel. 718-484-4114)
  piquantnyc.com
  Along the main drag from the Manhattan Bridge, this cozy Southwestern eatery offers several variations each on sliders, mini tacos, ceviches and margaritas, in addition to hearty entrées like slow-roasted baby back ribs with “borracho” beans. $$$$
• BAGATELLE read more ›
  (409 W 13th St. Tel. 212-675-2400)
  bistrobagatelle.com
  The atmosphere at this trendy brunch and dinner spot is Paris-meets-glam rock. Dishes such as salmon tartare and the most buttery gnocchi you’ve ever tasted are served under glittering images of Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson. $$$$

• 1 OAK read more ›
  (453 W 17th St. Tel. 212-242-1111)
  1oaknyc.com
  Notorious for being one of the hardest clubs to get into in all of Manhattan, this haven for the beautiful often hosts Hollywood’s young and famous.
• GREENHOUSE read more ›
  (150 Varick St. Tel. 212-807-7000)
  greenhouseusa.com
  This environmentally conscious nightclub— constructed almost entirely out of recycled materials—is as hip as it is eco-friendly. Visit to sip champagne in a simulated rainforest, complete with thousands of crystal raindrops.
• CITY WINERY read more ›
  (155 Varick St. Tel. 212-608-0555)
  citywinery.com
  Manhattan’s first winery in 40 years is bigger than you’d think, with a large stage for live music, space for private barrel ownership and a full restaurant. Order the Crozes-Hermitage Blanc, a roussanne/marsanne blend that’s so flavorful you won’t believe it’s a white wine.
• PASTIS read more ›
  (9 Ninth Ave. Tel. 212-929-4844)
  pastisny.com
  Popular during the Sex and the City days, this perpetually busy bistro is experiencing a resurgence during the modern absinthe renaissance. Make sure to try the spirit the old-fashioned way, with water and a burning lump of sugar.
• EMPLOYEES ONLY read more ›
  (510 Hudson St. Tel. 212-242-3021)
  employeesonlynyc.com
  It’s marked only by a sideways “Eo” and a fortuneteller in the window, but plenty of people seem to have found this cocktail hideaway, which was originally conceived as an after-hours bar for service-industry types. It serves food until 3:30am.
• THE WOODS read more ›
  (48 S Fourth St, Brooklyn. Tel. No phone)
  Hipster tunes, cheap drinks and a taco truck on the back porch make this Williamsburg hideaway extra fun. Order a PBR and a “pickleback” (dual shots of Jameson and pickle juice).

• JAMAICA BAY WILDLIFE REFUGE read more ›
  (19 miles south of New York’s LaGuardia. )
  nps.gov/gate
  Get away from the big city in south Brooklyn, where you can birdwatch, kayak, fish, ride horses and cycle along the former runways of Floyd Bennett Field.

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