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With the holidays just around the corner, ’tis the season for entertaining. And here in New York City, there’s no shortage of places to stock up on everything from breads to cheeses to meats, spices and sauces. But what are the best specialty food shops throughout the five boroughs? To find out, we decided to Just Ask The Locals.™ Mario Batali hits up Aphrodisia, Despaña, Faicco’s and Murray’s. Tom Colicchio recommends Amy’s Bread and credits Joe’s Dairy for having the best mozzarella, bar none. Meanwhile, Padma Lakshmi and Marcus Samuelsson head to Kalustyan’s for their impressive selection of spices.

With the holidays just around the corner, ’tis the season for entertaining. Whether it’s a get-together for friends and family, coworkers or kids, good food is essential to making it a memorable celebration. And New York City has no shortage of places to stock up on everything from cheeses and meats to pastries and pies. But we want to know what you think are the best specialty shops throughout the five boroughs. Do you hit up Addeo Bakers in the Bronx for authentic Italian bread and biscotti, or do you lust after the royal raviolis at Bruno the King of Ravioli? Perhaps you head to BabyCakes NYC for vegan sweets, or celebrate more than 100 years of good eats at Caffe Roma Pastry in Little Italy. Maybe you opt for the well-edited selection of all things dinner-party-perfect at Dean & DeLuca, or perhaps you consider yourself a Zabar’s loyalist. Wherever it is you go to put an impressive spread on the table, let us know.

In the comments section, let us know about your favorite specialty food shops in NYC and we ll put the top 10 responses on the map for all to see.

Want even more insider advice on where to go and what to do in NYC? Find out Tom Colicchio’s and Padma Lakshmi’s picks for the City’s best burgers and Cynthia Nixon’s favorite place for sushi. Find out where Tim Gunn and Cynthia Rowley shop for bargains and where Debbie Harry goes to listen to live music. Plus, offer up your own NYC tips and enter the Just Ask The Locals™ Challenge to become the next Official NYC Local. So go ahead, get a tip, give a tip and enter to win at nycgo.com.

Here in NYC, there are plenty of options for spending the day without spending at all. But what are the best things to do for free throughout the five boroughs? To find out, we decided to Just Ask The Locals.™ Mario Batali is a big fan of the Staten Island Ferry, while Cynthia Nixon opts for a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Also at the top of her free and fun list are the Sony Wonder Technology Lab as well as First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum. As for Wynton Marsalis, he recommends catching complimentary jazz at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola (late-night sets and afternoon battles), the Museum of Modern Art, Jazzmobile and Saint Peter’s Church (Jazz Vespers).

Here in NYC, there are plenty of options for spending the day without spending at all. But we want to know what you think are the best free things to do throughout the five boroughs. Do you get a complimentary haircut at Bumble and Bumble, or do you hit your local Barnes & Noble for a free reading? Do you head uptown for Target Free Sundays at the Studio Museum in Harlem, or downtown for a no-cover jazz set at Arthur’s Tavern? Or do you simply enjoy the great backyard of the City—a stroll through Prospect Park or a brisk morning walk across the Brooklyn Bridge?

In the comments section, let us know about your favorite things to do for free in NYC and we ll put the top 10 responses on the map for all to see.

Want even more insider advice on where to go and what to do in NYC? Discover where Tim Gunn and Cynthia Rowley shop for bargains, and what free Brooklyn event Cynthia Nixon frequents. Find out where Debbie Harry goes to hear live music, and Tom Colicchio’s and Padma Lakshmi’s picks for the City’s best burgers. Plus, offer up your own NYC tips and enter the Just Ask The Locals™ Challenge to become the next Official NYC Local. So go ahead, get a tip, give a tip and enter to win at nycgo.com.

New York City has no shortage of spots to discover the latest looks—but where are the best places to check out what’s new on the fashion scene? To find out we decided to Just Ask the Locals. Tim Gunn hits up Nolita to see what designers are just launching while Fern Mallis walks around the Lower East Side and the Meatpacking District and takes a seat at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the Parsons and FIT senior class Fashion shows. As for Padma Lakshmi, she gets her fill of emerging designers at Foley + Corinna, Henri Bendel, Jeffrey, Kirna Zabete and Maleeka.

We all know that this is a well-dressed City -- one with no shortage of spots to find the latest looks. Whether you're a free-spirited fashionista or stick to a more conservative look, we want to know where you go to discover up-and-coming designers. Do you hit the boutiques of NoLIta, buy from street vendors or check out under-the-radar fashion shows?

In the comments section, let us know about your favorite stores, shows, vendors and flea markets to discover the best up-and-coming designers in NYC and we'll put the top 10 spots on the map for all to see.

And to find out what our more than 30 local experts have to say on everything NYC, Just Ask The Locals at nycgo.com. You'll get insider advice on where to eat, drink, shop and more. Discover where Tim Gunn and Cynthia Rowley shop for bargains, how Ivanka Trump spends her Monday nights and where Debbie Harry goes to hear live music. Hear about Tom Colicchio's and Padma Lakshmi's picks for the City's best burgers, and Cynthia Nixon's favorite place for sushi. Plus, offer up your own NYC tips and enter the Just Ask The Locals Challenge to become the next Official NYC Local. So go ahead, get a tip, give a tip and enter to win at nycgo.com.

New York City has no shortage of swoon-worthy spots for food and flirtation but what are truly the City s most romantic places to dine? To find out, we decided to Just Ask The Locals where they go when they want to set the mood. Chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson puts August, Daniel, the Elephant, Peasant and Prune at the top of his list, while Eric Ripert, chef and owner of Le Bernardin, loves Chanterelle. Chef/owner of Craft Restaurants and head judge of Bravo's Top Chef Tom Colicchio is partial to Allen & Delancey, especially if you have cocktails at the little love seat in the front. Meanwhile, actress, award-winning writer and host of Bravo's Top Chef Padma Lakshmi takes a slightly different approach to romantic dining, with a picnic under the stars in Central Park.

Candlelight, a vase of fresh flowers, intimate environs, your beautiful date across the table—there’s nothing quite like a romantic meal. And New York City has no shortage of swoon-worthy places for food and flirtation. But which ones are the best? Is it Antica Venezia Ristorante, with its sunset views, working fireplaces and fine Italian fare? Or is it the River Café, with its old-school glamour, decadence and waterfront dining? Maybe you gravitate to the Parisian charm of Brooklyn’s Belleville or the intimate elegance of Brownstone dining at Bobo in the West Village. Or perhaps you’d rather just pick up a fine bottle of wine and some takeout from Whole Foods.

In the comments section, let us know your favorite romantic place to dine in New York City and we’ll put the top 10 spots on the map for all to see.

And to hear what our more than 30 local experts have to say on everything NYC, Just Ask The Locals™ at nycgo.com. You’ll get insider advice on where to eat, drink, shop and more. Discover where Debbie Harry goes to hear live music and how Ivanka Trump spends her Monday nights. Find out Tom Colicchio’s and Padma Lakshmi’s picks for the City’s best burgers and Cynthia Nixon’s favorite place for sushi. Plus, offer up your own NYC tips and enter the Just Ask The Locals Challenge to become the next Official NYC Local. So go ahead, get a tip, give a tip and enter to win at nycgo.com.

The City's got plenty of late-night hot-spots-it's just a matter of knowing the very best places to be after hours. That's why we decided to Just Ask The Locals.(tm) Mr. Mickey puts the Beatrice Inn, the Box, Bungalow 8, Lit and Max Fish at the top of his list. Meanwhile, Chef and Restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson ranks Blue Ribbon Sushi, Brasserie, the Spotted Pig and anywhere in Chinatown as the best late-night eats.

And earlier this week, we asked you about your favorite late-night scene
in New York City. We got lots of great responses, but the top 10
after-hours spots according to Gothamist readers are:


     1:       Blue Ribbon

     2 (tie): Florent

               Balthazar

               L'Express

               Vig Bar

               Odessa

               Tuck Shop

               151

               GoldBar

               Tao


Want even more insider advice on what to do and see in NYC? Take a
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where Debbie Harry goes to hear live music and how Ivanka Trump spends
her Monday nights. Plus, offer your own NYC suggestions and enter the
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The City's got plenty of late-night hot-spots-but where's the very best place to be after-hours? Is it Kiss & Fly or Level V? Are you a Webster Hall weekend warrior or do you dance the night away at Casanova's Nightclub in Queens? Do you prefer Plan B or B-Flat? Or maybe you hang at Hook & Ladder? When the sun is coming up, you know where you like to be and we want to know, too.

In the comments section, let us know your favorite late-night scene in New York City and we’ll put the top 10 spots on the map for all to see.

Looking for even more insider advice on where to party, shop, eat and
more? Take a moment and Just Ask The Locals™. Find out Mr. Mickey's
must-go-to bars. Discover where Debbie Harry goes to hear live music and
how Ivanka Trump spends her Monday nights. Plus, offer your own NYC
suggestions and enter the Just Ask The Locals Sweepstakes—all at nycvisit.com

From museums to galleries to garden sculptures to street installations, the City is one big art and culture exhibition. But what’s truly worth checking out and what stands out from the rest? We’ve taken the time to Just Ask The Locals.™ Ivanka Trump is a huge fan of the American Museum of Natural History, and Tim Gunn puts the Metropolitan Museum of Art at the top of his list. Designer Jonathan Adler thinks The Broken Kilometer, by Walter De Maria, is amazing, while Debby Harry thinks P.S. 122 in the East Village and P.S.1 in Queens always put on really great shows and exhibitions.