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"Shake Shack has some VERY loyal fans, and once you taste their burgers you’ll be one too. With locations all over NYC and some amazing options for under $7, Shake Shack is always a good idea!. What to try: ‘Shroom Burger — crisp-fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses, topped with lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce™."

"Since Shake Shack was created in our very own NYC, it’d be wrong not to say their classic burger isn’t a necessity on your NYC food bucket list. #SpoonTip: Here’s how to hack the menu."

"Here's the scenario: You're working near Madison Square Park, it's winter, summer, spring, fall. You're hungry, and don't have a lot of time."

"We don’t know Carol, but we often think about her whenever we walk down East Broadway. And if you’re near the LES, you can think about her too while you pick out three entrees for about $5 here. Carol’s Bun is open for takeout and delivery every day, and you can place your order directly through their website here."

"The people behind West Village spots like Joseph Leonard, Fairfax, and the now-closed Bar Sardine have just opened a new spot called Jolene in Noho. It’s a self-proclaimed “American bistro” where you can eat steak frites, lamb tartare, or even a whole branzino in a small dining room on Grand Street. They’ve also got a huge list of natural wine and a lineup of refreshing cocktails available for both indoor and outdoor dinner service, Tuesday-Sunday."

"At Gabe Stulman’s newest restaurant, Jolene, kick back with a bottle of wine, snag a few snacks for the table, or order up a full, multi-course meal of his American bistro fare. The restaurant opened in May in the former home of The Jones and the iconic Great Jones Cafe, and outside of its homey dining room, the streetside patio spills out onto the cobblestone street with covered and open-air seating options. Available for Reservations"

"Bistro-style Jolene (a nod to Dolly Parton) in NoHo is easy and laid-back. The space is a contemporary take on a rustic European cafe with light wood floors and ceilings and taxidermy on the walls. It occupies the former Great Jones space, but now serves up American bites like Lamb Tartare, Littleneck Clams, Crispy Chicken Milanese and Chopped Steak Frites."

"In a town dripping with beloved classic steakhouses, Smith & Wollensky manages to stand out. Everything about the restaurant points to vintage luxury, from the presence of a doorman, to the white-coated servers, to the menu of pitch-perfect steakhouse fare such as a full raw bar, sides like creamed spinach and potatoes au gratin, and of course, lots of beef. And the beef is what really sets Smith & Wollensky apart: The restaurant’s dry-aging expertise is still the gold standard, often imitated but never duplicated."

"Just down from the Brooklyn Bridge on the Manhattan side is a an area that has witnessed a lot of recent change, even by New York’s dizzying standards. In the 17th century this was New York’s original port, where the city’s early economy first flourished and where the city’s clippers docked in the 19th century. The Seaport is a designated historic district, home to some of downtown Manhattan’s oldest buildings in a little cobblestone grid made up of Fulton Street, Front Street and Water Street."

"This museum was one of the places that took a big hit during Hurricane Sandy. But it reopened and is still a great place to learn all about boats, ships and our maritime history, like details about the five historic ships anchored here. It also has family-friendly activities like learning how to use a letterpress."

"It preserves and interprets the origins and growth of New York City as a world port. Admission is $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and $8 for children (5-12,) and free for under 5."

"Once part of a retirement center for sailors, this 83-acre cultural center is now a popular spot to engage with contemporary art and…"

"A few favorites are Fat Witch for insanely good brownies, the Chelsea Wine Vault for super-knowledgeable wine sellers (and sometimes free tastings!), the Doughnuttery for adorable mini-donuts, Heatonist for artisan hot sauces, Los Tacos No. 1 for surprisingly authentic and delicious tacos (certified by a Californian), and Num Pang sandwich shop for delicious banh mi. If you just need coffee, 9th Street Espresso has some amazing iced coffee and great espresso drinks. You can also go on a Chelsea Market food tour!"

"They have three locations in NYC, at Chelsea Market, Columbus Circle Underground Market and thePlaza Hotel. I visited the Columbus Circle location and it was so difficult to decide what flavors to get. At Doughnuttery you will need to buy a minimum of six mini donuts ($6), and with six donuts you can pick two flavors."

"Doughnuttery’s baby donuts have a home in Chelsea Market, where you can watch the employee fry and coat your donuts with toppings of your choosing. #SpoonTip: Don’t skimp on the powdered sugar."

"It’s super old-school (you feel like everyone is smoking even if they’re not), the food is okay, there’s a cute counter and TRULY delish donuts. Go-to order: The glaze donuts are fantastic but all of them are pretty pretty good."