NYC 2026

A collection of 43 places curated by imogen robertson

Places in this collection

  1. K TOWN STUDIO 32

    shop

    28 W 32nd St 5th fl, New York, NY 10001

    Korean photo booths on the second level of the grocery store. They have multiple. They have the trendy elevator booth and the high angle passport booth.

    K TOWN STUDIO 32View on Google Maps

  2. New York Memento

    activity

    169 W 10th St, New York, NY 10014

    The photo strip has the date of when you took it.

    New York MementoView on Google Maps

  3. smashy burger | new york

    restaurant

    42 Union Sq E, New York, NY 10003

    Smash burger restaurant with European and American flavors. The meat is seasoned well. $5 burger and $3 fries.

    smashy burger | new yorkView on Google Maps

  4. Pikchi

    shop

    102 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002

    Photo booths that remind the creator of the photo booths they saw in Korea because they have really cute headbands that you can wear, and the booths are more modernized.

    PikchiView on Google Maps

  5. A Shop of Things

    shop

    30 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002

    Multiple photo booths with different styles ranging from $6-$8. You can even customize the frames, like adding this cute polka dot trim, and they sell really cute keychains to frame your prints and add to your bag.

    A Shop of ThingsView on Google Maps

  6. Old Friend Photobooth

    activity

    243 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

    The most popular photo booth in the city, and it's a true old film strip.

    Old Friend PhotoboothView on Google Maps

  7. Autophoto

    attraction

    86 Blue Point Ave, Blue Point, NY 11715, United States

    A huge museum of vintage photo booths. It's cool to learn about the history of each photo booth. They change them frequently as well, so it's always a surprise.

    AutophotoView on Google Maps

  8. Peak with Priceless Restaurant & Bar

    restaurant

    30 Hudson Yards 101st floor, New York, NY 10001

    Peak with Priceless Restaurant & BarView on Google Maps

  9. Mother's Ruin

    bar

    18 Spring St, New York, NY 10012

    They might have one of the best chicken sandwiches in New York City and then at night, super fun spot to go. They play old school hip hop almost solely, and that's why I love it. But, yeah, just an awesome place.

    Mother's RuinView on Google Maps

  10. Brandy's Piano Bar

    bar

    235 E 84th St, New York, NY 10028

    They hire, like, local vocalists and musicians to play, and you can just, like, sing along, drink, hang out. It's been there for like fifty years. It's, an institution on that brief side that I'm surprised more people don't know about.

    Brandy's Piano BarView on Google Maps

  11. Neue Gallery

    attraction

    36-01 35th Ave, Queens, NY 11106, United States

    Underrated museum that covers film, TV, and digital media with hands-on exhibits. Interactive exhibit where it records you for a few seconds and you can have it turned into a flip book for an additional fee.

    Neue GalleryView on Google Maps

  12. Beauty Bar NYC

    bar

    320 E 109th St, New York, NY 10029

    Most underrated place to dance in New York City. Good mix of like Y2K and like 70s and 80s funk and disco, all with words that you know. They play like the crowd pleasers. Just an unbelievable place. Cheap drinks too, like the whole nine.

    Beauty Bar NYCView on Google Maps

  13. Xanadu Roller Arts

    activity

    262 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237

    It is a roller rink plus a club, and the roller rink is legitimately the dance floor. They get insane DJs. You can eat, drink, chill, but, I mean, what an awesome spot.

    Xanadu Roller ArtsView on Google Maps

  14. Paramount Hotel

    accommodation

    235 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036, United States

    Chic and modern hotel with historic charm, two story lobby, helpful staff, rates under $200 per night, rooms are small, City View from the window, free ice and water on the fourth floor, each room has a hair dryer and a steamer

    Paramount HotelView on Google Maps

  15. Jin Mei Dumpling

    restaurant

    25B Henry St B, New York, NY 10002

    10 Steamed pork buns for $5, meat to bun ratio is a little off, dumplings are a better option

    Jin Mei DumplingView on Google Maps

  16. 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar

    bar

    1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10001

    Rooftop bar and club

    230 Fifth Rooftop BarView on Google Maps

  17. Cello's Pizzeria

    restaurant

    36 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003

    Vodka chicken parm sub

    Cello's PizzeriaView on Google Maps

  18. Pastasole

    restaurant

    192 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009

    Fresh pasta made daily and tossed in a parmesan wheel. Authentic appetizers and garlic bread available. Outdoor patio.

    PastasoleView on Google Maps

  19. Fonty's Deli + Dukaan

    restaurant

    20 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014

    South Asian deli with Indian style sandwiches, chicken tikka naan panini with chicken tikka, cheese, pickled onions, and their secret sauce

    Fonty's Deli + DukaanView on Google Maps

  20. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

    attraction

    45 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017

    Best sunset spot in New York

    SUMMIT One VanderbiltView on Google Maps