Tazi Phillips

When planning a vacation, you’ve got all the tools to find the best flights, the best hotels, the best car rentals and all the fun things to do when you get to where you’re going. But your luggage is just as important as all the other details. If you’re in need of a new bag to pack, have a chat with an expert at one of the best luggage stores in NYC. From suitcases and carry-ons to duffle bags and day packs, you’ll find just what you need for your trip. Whether you’re heading out for a road trip, day trip, weekend getaway or extended vacation head to these luggage stores for the perfect fit. You’ll pack like a pro once you get your hands on high quality luggage that can handle any kind of trip.

There are so many things to do with your dog in NYC. Whether you’re a local or staying at one of NYC’s pet-friendly hotels, you no longer have to leave your dog alone while you go out to drink or dine. Among the best restaurants in NYC are plenty of dog-friendly options with outdoor dining, where you and your pooch can comfortably hang in cozy heated patios, sidewalk seating and backyard gardens. While some NYC restaurants merely allow dogs, others celebrate them: a handful of these picks feature exclusive dog menus, while others count dogs as their raison d'etre. (You’re just the person who happened to walk your dog there.) If you’re planning a happy hour with friends, meeting someone who Must Love Dogs for a date or just spending some quality time with your dog after a long week at the office, these 10 dog-friendly bars and restaurants will please both you and your pooch. 

Aside from the most gorgeous parks in the city, New Yorkers are pretty deprived of greenery. That’s why so many of us turn to the best plant stores NYC offers to bring a bit of the tropics indoors. Adding leafage to cramped, dimly-lit NYC apartments isn't so easy when you don't have many windows, or when you forget the most important step: watering. But stop by any garden store and experts will advise on what type of potted plants, low-maintenance succulents, cacti and other selections are best for you and your surroundings. From flower shops to massive green houses, here’s where to buy plants in NYC. RECOMMENDED: Full guide to shopping in NYC

Consulta nuestra guía definitiva de los lugares que hay que visitar en Nueva York cuando pasees, visites la ciudad o simplemente quieras revisitar sitios icónicos. Recopilamos nuestros lugares favoritos de la ciudad, entre ellos parques, museos de arte, sitios culturales y también históricos. Lugares como el Empire State Building y la Estatua de la Libertad son clásicos que nunca fallan, pero también destacamos sitios nuevos y menos conocidos que son imprescindibles. Completa tu visita a la Gran Manzana recorriendo sus grandes museos y edificios, reponiendo fuerzas en sus restaurantes de moda y brindando en sus mejores bares. NO TE LO PIERDAS: Las mejores cosas para hacer en Nueva York

Además de sus icónicos edificios, restaurantes y bares copiados en todo el mundo y un montón de lugares para visitar y cosas que hacer (también con la familia), Nueva York es uno de los grandes centros culturales del mundo, así que tiene mucho sentido que hagamos una lista de los mejores museos de la ciudad. Existen suficientes instituciones en Nueva York para satisfacer todo tipo de curiosidad intelectual y estética, desde arte moderno hasta el espacio exterior. Además, gracias al gran número de museos gratuitos de la ciudad, puedes obtener tu dosis de cultura sin gastar un sólo centavo. NO TE LO PIERDAS: Las mejores cosas para hacer en Nueva York

Quizás ya has visitado los mejores museos de Nueva York, has admirado los edificios más bonitos y has hecho lo mejor que ofrece la Gran Manzana. O quizás todavía no, pero estás deseando descansar del asfalto durante unas horas: para eso están estos paseos de un día desde Nueva York. Tanto si buscas lugares increíbles fuera de la ciudad, cosas divertidas que hacer al aire libre durante el verano o sitios para relajarte y alejarte del estrés de la ciudad, hay un montón de viajes de un día a los que puedes llegar en unas cuantas horas desde Nueva York. NO TE LO PIERDAS: Las mejores cosas para hacer en Nueva York

It's a scientific fact that everything tastes better when you're drunk, right? If you're a real New Yorker, you probably already have your go-to spot for drunken eats to ward off tomorrow's hangover, but on your next boozy foray during the wee hours, be sure to check out these late-night restaurants, food trucks and 24-hour restaurants that are beloved by our Tastemakers and staff, alike.  “Any place on Macdougal Street between Bleecker and W 3rd Street is a win-win. You can have you choice of: Kati Roll, Mamoun's (you cannot go wrong with the shawarma) Artichoke pizza, just to name a few. There is also Joe's Pizza (aka one of the best pizza in NYC) around the corner on Carmine St, off of 6th Ave as well!” –Nazra Khalid “It might not be a big secret, but when you're craving Chinese food, Wo Hop in Chinatown will hit the spot. This underground dive spot has plates filled with your favorites and enough of it to feed your monster appetite. Best part is you don't have to wait FOREVER for the food and you know when you're drunk it could feel like hours after ordering.” –Gorge Gallardo, video editor “Hit up 375 Degrees in LES or Pommes Frites in Greenwich Village for fries that will soak up all that alcohol!!” –Elaine Chan "Diners!! ALL OF THEM. Real Diners are 24 hours and are the perfect place to get anything your little drunk heart wants. Waffles? Spaghetti? Grilled Salmon? Doesn't matter, you can get it at these Diners."–Delia Barth, video editor “Insomnia Cookies! They are all

With gentrification rapidly consuming NYC neighborhoods, it's sometimes difficult to remember what the earlier days of New York were like. With climbing rents and new bars and restaurants opening weekly, the East Village feels a lot different from the social movements taking place in the 1980s and the heyday of the punk scene at venues like CBGB. These incredible shots come courtesy of Tony Mangia, who in 1980 began publishing an independent newspaper called The Other Paper that covered community issues, news and the arts. During the '80s, he captured stunning images of New York streets and an East Village made of "abandoned tenements, drug raids and overdoses, the homeless on the Bowery, social change without social media." Take a journey back in time to the Bowery, Tompkins Square Park and more with these striking photos. RECOMMENDED: See more New York photo galleries

In the summer, New Yorkers can escape their cramped, poorly air-conditioned apartments in exchange for things to do on NYC rooftops. There’s nothing better than drinking atop one of Gotham’s many rooftop bars or watching outdoor movies with killer views of the skyline at sunset. When the heat cranks up to melt-mode, you’ll be grateful for all the hotels with rooftop pools that are open to the public. Reserve a lounge chair, crack open a good book and keep the frozen cocktails coming. Sounds like bliss, right? These are just a few of the amazing things to do outside on NYC rooftops during the warmer months. Read on for more suggestions for cool things to do way up high.  RECOMMENDED: Full guide to things to do in the summer in NYC

Running for nine seasons and just over 200 episodes from 1993-2002, The X-Files is arguably one of the most important and influential TV shows—not just of the 90s—but of all time. The spooky, serialized science-fiction show delved deep into the paranormal through the investigation of unusual crimes by a believer and a skeptic—FBI agents Fox Mulder (played by David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (played by Gillian Anderson). Whether you're an X-Files veteran or a newbie to the series, we've picked the 10 best X-Files episodes that will make you want to believe.

As with so many other things in this town, eating out in NYC can be a competitive business. Have you tried the foie gras soup dumplings at Annisa yet? Have you sampled the oyster omelette at Kuma Inn or the suckling pig at Maialino? Foodies love their bragging rights, so we’ve devised this quiz for you to see exactly how many of the 100 best New York restaurants you’ve been to. Take the test and share your score to see if you’re a master of the NYC dining scene. RECOMMENDED: See all of the best restaurants in NYC // $(window).load(function(){ $("input[type='checkbox']").change(function(){ if($(this).is(":checked")){ $(this).parent().addClass("selectedstatus"); }else{ $(this).parent().removeClass("selectedstatus"); } }); }); // // function showScore() { $('#seencount').html($(":checkbox:checked").length); $("a[id='shareme']").attr('href', 'http://www.facebook.com/dialog/stream.publish?app_id=110523762296825&redirect_uri=http://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/100-best-new-york-restaurants&link=http://www.timeout.com/newyork/restaurants/100-best-new-york-restaurants-how-many-have-you-eaten-at&picture=https://media.timeout.com/images/101419591/750/422/image.jpg&description=How many of the best New York restaurants have you eaten at?&name=I%27ve eaten at ' + $(":checkbox:checked").length + ' of Time Out%27s 100 Best New York Restaurants. How many have you eaten at?'); $("a[id='tweetme']").attr('href', 'https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=

Fancy a foie gras bread pudding or all-you-can-drink bottomless brunch with a side of live music? Check out our favorite best brunch spots in Queens that cover all of the brunch bases, from some of the best tacos, pancakes and more. RECOMMENDED: See more restaurants for the best brunch in NYC

This Upper East Side health food store carries a diverse array of brands that bigger markets (ahem, Whole Foods) don’t carry, along with natural and organic food and produce that won’t empty your pockets. With organic, paleo and vegan prepackaged foods, a small deli and juice bar, an onsite biochemist and free local deliveries, it’s no wonder the market is a favorite in the neighborhood.

Let’s be real—coffee cocktails have never been cool. But when a century-old roastery debuts a bar program serving inventive iterations of those once-disreputable java drinks in the Meatpacking District, it piques our interest. Fourth-generation Kobricks, siblings Scott and Niki, put a boozy twist on the family business (great-granddad Samuel Kobrick established the roastery and distributor Kobrick Coffee Co. in 1920), teaming up with Hella Bitters founder Tobin Ludwig for an all-day coffeeshop–cocktail-bar hybrid that will give you all kinds of buzz. 
ORDER THIS: Cocktails with a caffeine jolt ($15), though you won’t find any espresso martinis here. Instead, modern coffee-spiked quaffs include the aromatic Mexican Jumping Bean, a blend of Kobrick’s full-bodied Tiger Stripe ristretto shot, reposado tequila and the citrusy amer China-China; and the Three Hour Kyoto Negroni, a smooth union of the traditional recipe with the roastery’s rich single-origin Kenya AA dripped through a sleek Yama brew tower. Although the shop’s pride and joy may be its house joe, coffeeless heavy hitters ($16) like the Chemex Bloody Mary (featuring vodka infused directly with fresh horseradish, habanero, lemon and Worcestershire sauce) and the Voodoo Guy (a margarita riff with jalapeño-infused mescal, lime juice and muddled ginger) do not disappoint either. GOOD FOR: A mellow respite from rowdy MePa revelers vying for entry into velvet-roped clubs. Bargoers can settle onto stools at the front bar or h

Ah, July 4th. We gorged on hot dogs and BBQ, we drank in the sun, and we took a nap in the park and then finally dragged ourselves upright (mostly) to watch the fireworks. And what a show it was! All the stops were pulled out this year as the annual pyrotechnic extravaganza returned to take over the skies above NYC. Check out some of our favorite Instagram photos from the display. RECOMMENDED: Full coverage of the 4th of July in NYC   last night was amazing. I lived in NYC almost my entire life and I've never seen the @macys 4th of july fireworks until last night for the full shot check out my twitter or hit the link in my bio #WHPnightlights A photo posted by Jason (@notafraid2fail) on Jul 5, 2015 at 8:54am PDT   Happy Birthday, USA! ??? A photo posted by Kevin Lu (@sweatengine) on Jul 4, 2015 at 7:07pm PDT   ??????⚪️?? #4thOfJuly #Fireworks #Manhattan #EastRiver #NewYorkCity #NYC #NY #Usa #America #IndipendenceDay #Freedom #Night #Skyline #EmpireStateBuilding #Lights #Summer #Estate #Lestateaddosso #TuttoAcceso A photo posted by Filippo Duò (@filippo42) on Jul 4, 2015 at 9:09pm PDT   I give the NYC 4th of July fireworks 50 stars; a must see ?? A photo posted by Kristin Miller (@imma_miller_not_a_killer) on Jul 4, 2015 at 8:05pm PDT   Another one. #ID4 A photo posted by Jeremy Dizon (@schiz0id) on Jul 5, 2015 at 4:31am PDT   Last night spectacular Macy's fireworks with great friends #fireworks #longislandcity #queens #nyc #macys #waterfront #murica

Calling all celebrity dogs, regular dogs and (crazy) dog people. The second annual BarkFest is taking over the pier at Brooklyn's 50 Kent Ave. this Sunday, July 19 from 2-9pm for a day packed with dog-friendly activities. Hosted by Bark & Co., the company behind the popular subscription-based dog toy and treat service BarkBox, the outdoor event will feature agility courses, doggy pools, a LED "fireworks" show, a hot dog eating contest and adoptable pups. Perhaps most importantly, you'll also have the opportunity to snap selfies with celebridogs @marniethedog, @mensweardog and more. In addition to the chance to Instagram network (everyone follow @gooseisontheloose immediately), pet parents can enjoy a beer garden, food trucks and live DJ. The event is free and open to the public with RSVP, so grab your canine, dress her up in her finest outfit/bandana and head to Williamsburg for a pawsome day in the sun.

Are you one of the many New Yorker's (like me) looking to adopt their own pup or Instagram pet celebrity? Even though the struggle to have a pet in the city is real, there are a few of us who are willing to give up the little free time we have outside of work to share our cramped apartments with a furry companion. There are tons of adoption centers and rescues in the city that can sometimes be difficult to navigate, but this weekend Best Friends Animal Society will make it easy. The animal welfare organization is hosting a free super adoption event from April 24-26 with over 600 of the city's most eligible pets up for adoption. More than 30 animal rescue groups will have dogs and cats up for adoption, including Second Chance Rescue, Bully Project and Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue. Potential adopters can also expect to see some animal-loving celebs throughout the weekend including Maggie Q, Jake Robinson and others. The free event will be held at The Altman Building at 135 W. 18th Street in Manhattan from 4-8pm on Friday, and Saturday and Sunday from 11am-7pm. Adoptions start at $25, which is a bargain for anything in New York. All pets will be neutered and vaccinated, and adopters will also receive a goody bag when they take home their new pet. We can only wonder what's in them. Poop bags? Doggie rain booties?  Here's who you could take home this weekend:  Hi I'm Porkchop and I look like I'd be a great snuggler. Will you adopt me?Photograph: Courtesy Best Friends Animal S

When it comes to the best burgers, New Yorkers are an opinionated bunch. Just check out our annual Battle of the Burger competition for proof—the sold-out live event takes place tonight at South Street Seaport. But what makes the perfect burger? Is it the bun (potato, seeded, grilled), the patty (Angus, chuck, rib eye, brisket) or the fixins? We've done the legwork and come up with what we believe is the top-of-the-heap, crème-of-the-crop, burger-busting best. Recreate or mix-and-match to your liking. Beef to bun, here’s the stack of your dreams. Illustration by Radio

​​Anyone who grew up in the ‘90s knows him: He's Bill Nye the Science Guy, and he's about to drop some serious knowledge on you. Although Nye's educational TV show ended in 1998, the star has been busy hosting TV series' on The Science Channel and Discovery, debating creationism with "Anti-Science Guy" Ken Ham and taking selfies with Obama and Neil deGrasse Tyson. In advance of the Bill Nye the Science Guy lecture this weekend at Irving Plaza, the man of science discusses the scientific mysteries he finds most compelling, the possibility of a new TV show and his famed bow tie collection. How does it feel to have inspired millions of people about science?It’s wonderful. But I’ll admit, I’m not sure I grasp the reach of the show. So many people have come up to me to tell me how it influenced their careers and even their lives. It’s amazing and very gratifying. You're in New York City for three nights this weekend. What can people expect from your new lecture?I hope they’ll laugh. I hope they’ll enjoy the story of how the Science Guy came to be. Most especially though, I hope they’ll leave with optimism about how we each can be part of a bright future for humankind and change the world. It is very cool indeed to be on the same stage that has presented the Ramones, U2 and Bob Dylan. Science as the new rock & roll. Who knew? Rumor has it that you’re shopping around for a new TV show. Will today’s younger generation get to watch Bill Nye the Science Guy 2.0?I believe the Science Gu