The 8 Best Milkshakes in New York!

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Manny’s Sweet Treats, Mineola, NY

Known for its colorful, sweet, European-style delights like gelato, crepes, and espresso drinks, Manny’s Sweet Treats is also home to a celebrated milkshake menu. The restaurant has Long…

Known for its colorful, sweet, European-style delights like gelato, crepes, and espresso drinks,…

Best Kid-Friendly Dentists in New York

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LIC Dental Associates, Queens, NY

Parents are continually impressed by LIC Dental Associates. Between the sparkling clean, comfortable office environment and the friendly, dedicated staff’s attention to detail, this is a dental…

Parents are continually impressed by LIC Dental Associates. Between the sparkling clean,…

The 9 Best Pet Stores in New York!

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Wespaw Pets, Queens, NY

This highly-rated pet supply in Queens has become the store of choice for cat and dog owners who want to serve healthy, holistic food and nutritional supplements to their beloved pets. …

This highly-rated pet supply in Queens has become the store of choice for cat and dog owners who…

The 9 Best Boat Rentals in New York!

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Never Enuff Fishing, Flushing, NY

Never Enuff Fishing prides itself on being the only rental company on the North Shore of Queens that has party boats available. This rental company is a short trip away from Manhattan, offering both…

Never Enuff Fishing prides itself on being the only rental company on the North Shore of Queens…

10 Best After-School Programs in New York

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Police Athletic League, Inc., Hempstead, NY

Plenty of after-school and weekend programs are offered through PAL programs in the state. Homework assistance, the arts, fitness and sports are part of the curriculum. One wonderful program in…

Plenty of after-school and weekend programs are offered through PAL programs in the state. Homework…

The 10 Best Bagel Shops in New York!

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Hand Rolled Bagels, New Hyde Park, NY

This family-owned shop has earned a reputation for its exceptional-quality bagels made with New York City water. The staff hand-rolls the bagels every day and mixes the flavored cream cheese…

This family-owned shop has earned a reputation for its exceptional-quality bagels made with New…

The 8 Best Smoothie Places in New York!

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Nice N Natural, Carle Place, NY

A perfect accompaniment to one of their fresh avocado and cheddar sandwiches is one of ten fruit smoothies available at Nice N Natural. Those looking for a health boosting green smoothie will find…

A perfect accompaniment to one of their fresh avocado and cheddar sandwiches is one of ten fruit…

The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in New York!

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Hicks Nurseries, Westbury, NY

The Hicks family can trace their ancestry on Long Island back to the 1600s, and the family’s nurseries were started in 1853. Today, the garden center is known for its flowering plants, trees,…

The Hicks family can trace their ancestry on Long Island back to the 1600s, and the family’s…

The 10 Best Burgers in New York!

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The Burger Spot, Garden City, NY

If you’re looking for a fast-food burger made with high-quality ingredients, The Burger Spot on Long Island is the place to go. This mostly-take-out burger joint cooks up 100 percent grass-fed…

If you’re looking for a fast-food burger made with high-quality ingredients, The Burger Spot…

10 Best Shoe Stores in New York

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Rainbow Shops, Queens, NY

Rainbow Shops has locations throughout the state, offering selections of boots, booties, heels/pumps, sneakers, sandals, flats, and wedges for women. Their booties start at $16.99 a pair while the…

Rainbow Shops has locations throughout the state, offering selections of boots, booties,…

Wespaw Pets, Queens, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Pet Stores in New York!

This highly-rated pet supply in Queens has become the store of choice for cat and dog owners who want to serve healthy, holistic food and nutritional supplements to their beloved pets. … Read More

Hicks Nurseries, Westbury, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in New York!

The Hicks family can trace their ancestry on Long Island back to the 1600s, and the family’s nurseries were started in 1853. Today, the garden center is known for its flowering plants, trees,… Read More

Tom’s Restaurant, New York, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Mom and Pop Restaurants in New York!

Not every mom and pop restaurant has such a famous façade. Tom’s Restaurant, in New York City’s Morningside Heights, is also known as the exterior of Monk’s—the go-to… Read More

Casa Enrique, Long Island City, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Mexican Restaurants in New York!

This Long Island City gem consistently draws foodies out of the city and through its doors for its now-Micheline-starred Mexican cuisine. Try the lime-cured market fish Ceviche.

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Di Fara, Brooklyn, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Pizza Restaurants in New York!

This legendary Brooklyn pizzeria has been making some of the highest-quality pizza in New York since 1964. The family-run business sources its ingredients directly from Italy and tops each slice with… Read More

Get in bloom at the New York Botanical Garden

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in New York!

These glorious acres were established in 1891 in the Bronx. Wander through 50 different gardens and groves of established trees (some over 200 years old). It's one of the best ways to shake off the… Read More

Three Lives & Company Booksellers, New York, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Bookstores in New York!

This Greenwich Village mainstay occupies a little corner on West 10th Street. The old-fashioned bookstore offers a tastefully curated selection that draws bookish types through its bright red… Read More

Jansen-Lewis Furniture, New York City, NY

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in New York

If you’re looking for class in your home’s furniture, Jansen-Lewis is your go-to local shop. This furniture store in the Bronx specializes in contemporary and modern styles.

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Hometown Bar-B-Que, Brooklyn, NY

Featured in The 8 Best BBQ Joints in New York!

This Red Hook smokehouse is so popular that a consistent 45-minute line snakes around the restaurant. The food is worth it, though—everything from the pulled pork to the brisket has received… Read More

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