The hip and thriving community of Astoria, NY, is home to some of the city's most interesting specialty markets, spas, salons and boutiques.

Let's meet some of the local businesses that Astoria residents and our readers refer to as their favorites! These are the go-to places that stand out and offer the best deals in town.

One of the fastest growing and trendiest neighbourhoods in NYC, Long Island City, has undergone an amazing Renaissance over the last decade or so. Long Island City is a community that is filled with character and personality and so are its unique and charming boutique hotels.

Enjoy the best vibes and spectacular liquid refreshments at these popular Midtown Bars.

Classic, artfully crafted cocktails that you simply cannot do without at these great Bars in Gramercy Park.

Combining a romantic scene and a flirtatious atmosphere, these romantic NYC restaurants are your best choice any day of the week.

If you enjoy Italian food, there are some amazing flavors in Astoria you should not miss. For Best Pizza and Pasta flavors these are Astoria's best hotspots.

The delicious menus at these Italian Restaurants in Midtown West, Manhattan, NY, incorporate different regional dishes and offer plenty of options for vegetarians.

Best Pizza in Astoria, NY. Now Astoria can join every other American city claiming to make the best pizza you'll ever eat, from deep dish to thin Neapolitan.

More and more, the Lower Manhattan restaurant scene reflects the ethnic diversity that is New York. Spanish tapas in Downtown Manhattan, NYC is becoming a staple in our multi-cultural city.

The words Brooklyn and Italian just seem to go together. Brooklyn has one of the largest and oldest Italian-American communities in the city as well as some of the best Italian restaurants in New York. The borough's myriad Italian restaurants reflect this more relaxed attitude towards living one's life.

Find delicious food, delectable cocktails and a fun, inviting ambiance at these popular live music restaurants in New York City.

Brooklyn's best tapas bars offer a variety of diverse decors and ambiances. Tapas-style dining encourages both sharing and socializing. The one thing that all Brooklyn tapas bars have in common is an intimate and cozy romantic setting.

The culinary flair for the dramatic is particularly evident in the kitchens' of Manhattan's vegan and vegetarian restaurants and cafes in New York City. Let's see what vegetarian wonders these one-of-a-kind restaurants have in store for us.

Here are some super romantics restaurants in Manhattan, NYC, offering one-of-a-kind dinner and drinks experience.

The diversity of the cuisine at these best brunch spots in The Upper West Side reflects the tangible, vibrant energy of this flourishing community. This is a nabe worth exploring, no matter which part of the city you happen to live in, so plan to make a day of it.

Visit some of Astoria's best bars, cafes and restaurants and see what's new and enticing on the menu.

Don't miss out on the best restaurants in one of the busiest neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Park Slope.

These Financial District outdoor popular restaurants are well worth the trip, whether you are a tourist or business traveler looking to explore the city or a native New Yorker who wants to get out of your neighborhood comfort zone.

Well worth the trip, South Street Seaport has some of the best outdoor restaurants in Manhattan.