Jacqueline Nochisaki

You’re at the club, you’re feeling good, your favorite new song is on—but your so-called sick moves are a little lacking. Don’t worry, head to one of these hip-hop dance classes. NYC dance studios will really and truly have you on the way to actually twerking—or whatever the kids are doing these days—and looking like you belong in hip-hop artists’ music videos in no time. RECOMMENDED: See all classes in NYC

You can’t join an all-day, green-smeared Irish pub crawl without rocking a festive St. Patrick’s Day shirt. Don’t have one? Don't worry, we did the shopping for you. It’s not hard to know what to wear (hint: anything green), but for an upgrade from your plain chartreuse T-shirt, try on one of these St. Patrick’s Day shirts for size. Who knows? The owner of one of New York’s best Irish restaurants may like your outfit so much that he or she buys you a round of Guinness. Even if you don't score a free pint of the black milk, donning a tshirt for the big day is undeniably great craic, and isn't that what it's all about? There's a load of reasonably priced tops out there, we've rounded up some belters. Sláinte to that!  RECOMMENDED: See the full St. Patrick's Day in NYC guide This article includes affiliate links. These links have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, click here.  // var vglnk = { key: 'b1dd7a2b35c8ab61d18b653f5d33bbe2' };    (function(d, t) {     var s = d.createElement(t); s.type = 'text/javascript'; s.async = true;     s.src = '//cdn.viglink.com/api/vglnk.js';     var r = d.getElementsByTagName(t)[0]; r.parentNode.insertBefore(s, r);    }(document, 'script')); //

Following the DIY spirit of the craft beer trend, small-batch distilleries are cropping up in record numbers all across the globe. In the past year alone, there’s been a bumper crop of craft beer breweries found everywhere from the outer boroughs of New York to the very first one in an airport. Here are our faves from around the world.

Once in town, you'll instantly notice that one of the most exciting things to do in New Jersey is to eat all the food at all the best Hoboken restaurants. From fancy hotel eateries to relaxing diners and destinations that double as local institutions of the culinary kind, these restaurants are sure to cater to palates of all kinds. Ready to eat your way through the city? RECOMMENDED: See the essential guide to Hoboken, NJ

Looking for the best body piercing shops in NYC? It’s easy to find just about any type of service in New York City, even ones where we can add a little or a lot of bling to our body with just the prick of a needle. Body piercing has hit the mainstream as a way to update your look with something more intense than clothing store finds, and parts that we wouldn’t imagine modifying before are mainstay now. Whether it’s your nose, belly button, ears or somewhere that’s a wee bit personal, it’s best to know the tattoo shops and piercing parlors that are clean and professional. Lessen your first-time fears or carry on with your embellishing at these noteworthy body piercing shops from Brooklyn to Manhattan. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to shopping in NYC

Finding affordable apartments in NYC is no easy feat, but once you snag a reasonable walk-up, it's time to spruce up your abode with a haul from these home decor stores! Bottom line: Your studio’s square footage and that costly rent check should never limit you from decking out your digs. That’s why we’ve listed the best shops in NYC where you can score cool, affordable furnishings for every corner of your crib. Bonus for bargain hunters: Some of the price tags at these boutiques beat the ones we found at the best thrift stores in New York.RECOMMENDED: Best places for shopping in NYC

A great look starts with your shoes. So what do you do when you can't find a replacement pair on any online shopping sites? If your favorite boots (obtained from one of the city's best boot shops of course) are looking tattered and you need a shoe repair, NYC has tons of fix-it spots whether your shoes are suffering from weather damage or you're taking care of your investment and want to see them go the distance. The only downside is that you won’t have a reason to go shopping at shoe stores anymore.

At a Christmas store, NYC brings the holiday cheer in a big way. Whether you’re Christmas shopping for discount Nutcrackers in July or getting super-psyched for the flurry of wintery holidays that are just around the corner, celebrate at these shops. As end-of-year holiday mania revs up, you can pick up everything from a couple strands of Christmas lights to an entire fully decorated Christmas tree—delivery included. RECOMMENDED: See the full guide to Christmas in NYC

Forget chain stores—clothing boutiques are where to go for outfits outside your standard black NYC uniform. Our favorite clothing stores have everything from dainty jewelry accessories to enough duds to fill your entire closet—at prices that rival the best outlets near New York. Check out these places, along with the city’s best vintage clothing stores, and let the shopping montage commence. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to shopping in NYC

In this city of go-go-go, sometimes you need a little R&R—and these spa treatments are just the thing. We’ve put together the top treatments at the best nail salons and spas around the city that will have you shined, glossed and prettified from top to toe. There’s everything from super affordable spa treatments to pampering at a Korean spa, and you’ll never be more blissed out than after one—or all—of these. Trust. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to best spas in NYC

There’s no shortage of blow dry bars in our fair city, but that doesn’t mean you should entrust your mane to the first stylist with a blowdryer and a spare chair. Though you can always book an appointment at most spas in NYC, we’re big fans of style-only spots that have totally mastered the art of the round brush. We’ve compiled a list of the top hairstyling meccas that offer the best blowouts (and the most wallet-friendly prices) in the city. So, if you need to be sitting pretty for a special event, get your digits decked out at Gotham’s finest nail salons, your arches on-point at the best brow bars and score the perfect hair day thanks to a top-notch blow dry bar. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to the best hair salons in NYC

Shopping at antique stores in NYC is an event, a summertime ritual best handled post-brunch on a bright weekend afternoon. Sure, you already know the best shops to visit for vintage clothes, but check out these antique stores in the city to find kitschy, crazy and absolutely perfect items that look like they came from fancy home decor stores. So check out some of the best brunch NYC has to offer — and let the hunt begin! RECOMMENDED: Best places for shopping in NYC

A trip to this blowout spot lasts longer than a New York minute—and that’s a good thing. Blown Away has revived a certain kind of old-school neighborhood beauty shop, where ladies linger to laugh and gossip long after their hair’s done. Owner Danielle Savino wanted a salon with a more intimate, less-rushed vibe, so she opened the place just last year. Patrons hang out and talk, sipping fruit-flavored water or mimosas and enjoying $30 blowouts—yep, that’s with tax and a wash included. Add-ons such as updos and hair treatments are extra, and walk-ins are welcome (but appointments are preferred).