BEST OF NYC®
National pride? No, in New York City, it's international pride!
New York City doesn't have its own special flavor -- it's got millions of them. The most international city on the planet and America's immigration capital, NYC has every species and subspecies of human, and to our delight (for the most part), they've brought their cultures (and recipes and tastes) with them.
So, in Best of NYC 2011, we celebrate NYC's internationalism.
What on earth is going on in this city? Just about everything you could want. But don't think of New York City as a melting pot. The flavors are still distinct. Not everything is a chain store.
If not for the pain that new immigrants often have to endure these days, the political ruckus surrounding them would be almost laughable. This is a country of immigrants, and New York City is the immigrant capital. It always has been--and we're proud of that.
As a result, you can circle the globe without even leaving the five boroughs. Savor with us the best of New York City's eats, treats, shops, services, people, places, sports, recreation, sex, arts, entertainment, bars, clubs, and music.
Enjoy your city!
Best of NYC Essays
Arts & Entertainment
The Music Buzz: Too much and not too soon
by Maura Johnston
Bars & Clubs
New York is the best place to go, go, go
by Michael Musto
Eats & Treats
We are the world
by Robert Sietsema and Lauren Shockey
People & Places
Stoops to Conquer: Ode to a Brooklyn neighborhood
by Harry Siegel
Shops & Services
Globe-trotting on a MetroCard
by Angela Ashman
Sports & Recreation
NYC's Wide World of Sports: Name a national pastime. We've got it.
by Allen Barra
Best Of Categories
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Arts & Entertainment >>
Best Betting-Person's Dance Venue | Best Fiddler | Best Guitarist | Best Live Entertainment | Best Movie Revival | Best New York City Documentary | Best New(ish) New York Band | Best Park for Concerts | Best Producer | Best Public Artwork | Best Rap Moguls With A Business Plan | Best Unauthorized Homage To A Rocker ... More New York Arts & Entertainment >> -
Bars & Clubs >>
Best Bar to Play Games | Best Dance Floor | Best Dance Night | Best Dive Bar | Best Fabulously Unfabulous Gay Bar | Best Gay Bar In HK | Best Latin Bar | Best Metal Bar | Best Sports Bar | Best Tiki Bar | Best Trivia Bar | Best Whiskey Bar ... More New York Bars & Clubs >> -
Food & Drink >>
Best Burger | Best Display of Weirdo Genius | Best Greek | Best Honduran | Best Indian (North) | Best Mess | Best Use of Duck | Best Use of Egg | Best Use of Ink | Best Use of Juniper | Best Uzbekistani | Best West Village Wine Bar ... More New York Food & Drink >> -
People & Places >>
Best 19th-Century Street | Best Amateur Sleuth | Best Brooklyn Model Citizen | Best Exhibitionist | Best Itinerary for a Cheap Date | Best Lawyer | Best Midtown Vacation | Best Outdoor West Village Respite | Best Political King-Killer | Best Political Revival | Best Public Speakers | Best Waterfront for Wooing ... More New York People & Places >> -
Shopping & Services >>
Best Apothecary | Best Arcade | Best Bookstore (Used) | Best Junk Shop | Best Kitschy Value Emporium | Best Lingerie | Best Place to Pretend You're Preparing for Project Runway | Best Shoes That Won't Break the Bank | Best Spa | Best Tiny Store for Home Goods | Best Tobacconist | Best Vintage Jewelry ... More New York Shopping & Services >> -
Sports & Recreation >>
Best Bike Ride | Best Boxer | Best Convenient Beach | Best Giant | Best Jet | Best Met | Best Place to Take a Vigorous Walk | Best Place to Train for the World Cup | Best Play-by-Play Guy | Best Playground (Indoor) | Best Public Golf Course | Best Weekend Getaway ... More New York Sports & Recreation >>
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