User Lists in New York, NY Metro

Brunch is one of New York's most beloved traditions-- and one of the biggest moneymakers for its restaurants. Because spending $30 for a plate of eggs and half a glass of Champagne is bad way to start the day, we scoured New York for restaurants where you can get this hangover-friendly meal with the remnants of last-night's beer money--$10 or less. (Photo: Kelley Hoffman)

Why settle for a regular manicure when you can get a glitzy one and extend your fashion sense all the way to your fingertips? Do your paws a favor and visit one of these top New York spas, where nail care is taken to the next level. Several glamorous treatments--involving special adhesives, rhinestones or ridiculously long-lasting polish--will ensure that you stand out from the crowd. (Photo: Minx manicure at Bliss Soho)

We've got the scoop on mashed potatoes--that's right, you don't have to wait for a special occasion to indulge in this classic comfort food dish. From newfangled varieties to the classics, these New York City restaurants serve some of the best spuds you'll ever have. Just don't tell Mom the secret family recipe's been topped. (Photo: Wasabi mashed potatoes at China Grill)

Oh, what a year it's been--especially in the world of New York nightlife. Andre Balazs breathed new life into the Meatpacking District with his Standard Hotel and its many bars and clubs, while hotel bars in general were more bountiful than the Octomom's nursery. We said goodbye to the Beatrice Inn and the King of Pop, and hello to the Jane Ballroom and President Barack Obama. Yes, it was a year of big things. And now, in no particular order, we humbly present our list of the 10 best new bars and clubs of 2009. (Photo: The Jane Ballroom)

Sure, 2009 might have not been the best year for the economy, but restaurant openings still took off like Balloon Boy on the wings of food trends like banh mi, hotel restaurants and fried chicken. Keith McNally turned heads with Minetta Tavern and ? ?Yo McNally, I?m really happy for you, I?ma let you finish, but Michael White's Marea was one of the best restaurants of all time!? Yes, yes it was. Without further ado (and in no particular order), we present our list of the 10 best New York restaurants to open this year. (Photo: Minetta Tavern)

Get ready to go way beyond the sticky bun. Cinnamon has been used across the globe for thousands of years and is versatile enough to add spice to just about anything, including meat, soups, drinks and much, much more. Get ready to salivate at our list of the best cinnamon-infused dishes from five of New York City's top restaurants. (Photo: Babka from Russ & Daughters)

New Yorkers are notoriously hard to please, especially when it comes to drinking and dining--which is why gastropubs (so-named because they're as much about gastronomy as pub culture) have been sprouting up all over the city. These nine spots represent the best of the new, giving boozy and delicious new meaning to the term ?pub grub.? (Photo: DBGB)

With so many opportunities to have fun in New York without dropping big bucks, there's no reason to let the winter blues (or the recession) get you down this year. From free ice skating to complimentary wine tastings and no-cover concerts, seasonal affective disorder doesn't stand a chance against you and your full schedule. (Photo: Louis 649's Tuesday booze demo and tasting)

New Yorkers debate endlessly about where to get the city's best hamburger, but few pay attention to the beef burger's overshadowed sibling, the veggie burger. Finding a good veggie burger is no easy task, especially since so many restaurants serve store-bought patties that are just like the ones you've had in the freezer for months. As such, we've gone vegetable hunting and found the best vegetarian patties in the city--they're so good even meat eaters won't be able to resist them. (Photo: Veggie burger at Hillstone Manhattan)

Few things are more terrifying to a child than the command ?Eat your Brussels sprouts.? Now that you're all grown up, it's time to revisit some of the foods you've been avoiding for all these years. We're here to help, by taking five ingredients that terrify children and recommending the New York restaurants that have the culinary skills to erase all of those traumatic childhood memories. (Photo: Sardine sandwich at Saltie)