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A recent Film at Lincoln Center poster for <i>Kōzaburō Yoshimura: Tides of Emotion</i>.
A recent Film at Lincoln Center poster for Kōzaburō Yoshimura: Tides of Emotion. ( Photo: Film at Lincoln Center)

Best of Manhattan 2025 - Arts & Culture

Best Movie Theatres

UES

Cinema 123 by Angelika

1003 Third Ave.

www.angelikafilmcenter.com/cinemas123/now-playing

212-753-6022...

Best of Manhattan
24 Dec 2025 | 10:52
Dog Run 87: What’s in a name?
Dog Run 87: What’s in a name? ( Photo: Riverside Park Conservancy)

Best of Manhattan 2025 - Pets

Best Dog Park / Run

Dog Run 87

Riverside Drive and West 87th Street

www.riversideparknyc.org/dog-run-87

What a great name,...

Best of Manhattan
24 Dec 2025 | 10:55
The Stockade District in Kingston, NY.
The Stockade District in Kingston, NY. ( Photo: West Side Spirit / Ralph Spielman)

Best of Manhattan 2025 - Recreation / Wellness

Best Car or Train Getaway

Kingston, NY

Though long considered a lesser, fading cousin to its more bucolic neighbors across...

Best of Manhattan
24 Dec 2025 | 11:06
Billy Johnson Playground in autumn.
Billy Johnson Playground in autumn. ( Photo: Brian Berger)

Best of Manhattan 2025 - Kids

www.centralparknyc.org/locations/billy-johnson-playground...

Best of Manhattan
24 Dec 2025 | 11:16
Running jacket and other clothes at Fleet Feet Columbia Circle.
Running jacket and other clothes at Fleet Feet Columbia Circle. ( Photo: Brian Berger)

Best of Manhattan 2025 - Neighborhood Stores

Best Running Store

UWS

Fleet Feet

10 Columbus Circle

www.fleetfeetnyc.com

212-823-9626

Getting new running shoes is such a personal...

Best of Manhattan
24 Dec 2025 | 11:23
The signature Nai Brother soup at Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish, 2817 Broadway.
The signature Nai Brother soup at Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish, 2817 Broadway. ( Photo: Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish)

Best of Manhattan 2025 - Food & Drink

Best New Restaurant

UWS

Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish

2817 Broadway

www.naibrothersauerkrautfish.com/

646-895-1015

Food trends,...

Best of Manhattan
24 Dec 2025 | 11:28
Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photo: Brian Berger
Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photo: Brian Berger

Best of Manhattan 2024: Recreation

BEST ROCK CLIMBING

Vital Climbing Gym

1506 Lexington Ave.

212-410-7070 ext. 2

www.vitalclimbing.com

While pickleball and its attendant...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2024 | 01:49
Metropolitan Opera. Photo: Instagram
Metropolitan Opera. Photo: Instagram

Best of Manhattan 2024: Arts & Culture

BEST LIVE MUSIC

Brandy’s Piano Bar

235 E. 84th St.

212-744-4949

www.brandyspianobar.com

A very gay-friendly piano bar on the Upper...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2024 | 01:45
Bideawee. Photo: Instagram
Bideawee. Photo: Instagram

Best of Manhattan 2024: Pets

BEST DOG PARK

Carl Schurz Dog Park

1624 York Ave.

www.carlschurzparknyc.org

Named for the revolutionary German “‘48ers” (as...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2024 | 01:47
S&amp;V Hardware. Photo: Brian Berger
S&V Hardware. Photo: Brian Berger

Best of Manhattan 2024: Neighborhood Stores

BEST BOUTIQUE GROCERY

Schaller & Weber

1654 2nd Ave.

212-879-3037

www.schallerweber.com

Harkening back to the days when the Upper...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2024 | 01:46
Mary Arnold Toys. Photo: Instagram
Mary Arnold Toys. Photo: Instagram

Best of Manhattan 2024: Kids

BEST PLAYGROUNDS

John Jay Park

E. 76th to E. 78th St. between York and FDR Dr.

www.nycgovparks.org

Though it’d be worth the...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2024 | 01:48
Arturo’s. Photo: Instagram
Arturo’s. Photo: Instagram

Best of Manhattan 2024: Food & Drink

BEST NEW RESTAURANT

Le Veau D’or

129 E. 60th St.

646-386-7608

www.lvdnyc.com

How is a restaurant that first opened in 1937 “new”?...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2024 | 01:44
Seward Park Playground
Seward Park Playground ( Photo: Brian Berger )

Best of Manhattan 2023: Kids

BEST PLAYGROUND

***

Ancient Playground

85th Street and 5th Avenue

centralparknyc.org/locations/ancient-playground

While Central...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2023 | 12:18
Pearl St.
Pearl St. ( Photo: Brian Berger)

Best of Manhattan 2023: Recreation & Fitness

BEST FITNESS CLUB

***

Equinox

203 East 92nd Street

212-671-1884

www.equinox.com

If no single gym is the best for everyone, but...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2023 | 12:18
American Indian Museum Store
American Indian Museum Store ( Photo: Brian Berger)

Best of Manhattan 2023: Neighborhood Stores

BEST MUSEUM GIFT SHOP

***

Guggenheim

1071 5th Avenue

212-423-3500

www.guggenheimstore.org

Located inside everyone’s favorite...

Best of Manhattan
12 Dec 2023 | 12:16
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