Geographically, we live in one of the smallest cities, but culturally, there is more to eat, see, and do in these 468 square miles than any other place in the nation. The problem is, the typical New York tourist only sees a portion of the best spots in the city. With 5 boroughs and countless neighborhoods, it's easy to get overwhelmed and fall into the tourist traps of the city from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty. When you want to see the New York that inspired Jay Z and Frank Sinatra to sing, you need an insider's advice. Look no further. We've put together a collection of the places and spaces of a New Yorker's New York!

Sometimes the work week can be tough, and we need a little more pick-me-up than the standard 7pm cut-off happy hour. We've compiled a list of 8 bars to check out that keep the cheap drinks and parties going late. Whether you're looking to end the party at midnight or stay out until 3am, these bars offer a wide variety of drink specials for your night out. More»

NYC wine bars are a dime a dozen, so we understand that it can be easy to play it safe and stick with those tried and true spots you already know and love. But it's a new year, and if you're starting to get bored of your usual routine, we're here to help you ditch your go-to spots and venture out to one of the many great wine bars the city has to offer. Be it the atmosphere or the menu, these places have unique qualities that even your non-wine friends will enjoy. More»

In honor of this Saturday's NYC Craft Beer Festival, we're showing you where you can enjoy an ice cold beer with anyone in your life. But not just any beer, the places we're taking you have some of the most extensive collections of brews in the city. Parents coming to town? Need a good first date spot? No problem. Whether you're searching for a chic rooftop beer garden or just a fun local watering hole, there's a perfect place to enjoy a few cold ones for any occasion. More»

This week marks the opening of the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn. The new home of the Brooklyn Nets has received much debate and discourse over its inception, particularly about whether or not it has a place in Brooklyn. Williamsburg might get all the attention as the nightlife capital of Brooklyn, but there are still a bunch of bars and restaurants you need to try out when you make your way to the Barclay's Center! More»

The Meatpacking District is famous for its nightlife: pricey covers, strict doors and celebrity crowd, but what if you just want to enjoy a drink after work with some friends? Believe it or not, Meatpacking is a happy hour haven with everything from beer gardens to rooftop views. Here are some of the top spots for your happy hour fix. More»

At the American Hotel in Sag Harbor, the personality, charm and drinks are eternal. Ted Conklin bought the space in 1972 when it was a boardinghouse, a saloon with outhouses and a cellar filled with coal on the East End of Long Island. Ever since then, the hotel has build its way up and now has its own bar and restaurant with eight rooms to entertain all kinds of guests from the literary scene to the music industry. More»

While future visitors of The Montauk Beach House won't notice it, this month old hub were faced with a speed bump upon inspection on July 26th. The Montauk Beach House, remembered by locals as the Ronjo Motel, surprised inspector Thomas Preiato when he discovered a full bar and a retail shop set up in a shed. While these hotel features were never registered upon the venue's opening, it doesn't seem this mishap will hurt the Hampton's newest party spot at all this summer. More»

If you work uptown and are looking for a new spot for happy hour, we've got you covered! From the Upper East Side to the Upper West, you won't have to save your pennies to relax anymore. More»

The Hamilton, a Clyde's Group restaurant, has been open nonstop since its celebrated opening on December 18 (with the exception of Christmas) and has had a thick stream of customers that entire time, filling many of the seats in the sprawling 37,000-sq. foot restaurant.

"Business is good, we have had a lot of late night customers," Maureen Hirsch of Clyde's Group told Guest of a Guest. The restaurant was first made famous for being open 24 hours. "It's hard to staff the midnight shift, and it was stressful. We have 3-6 shows a week in Hamilton Live and diners on the upper levels. We had to keep cleaning the restaurant through the night, and with high turnover of employees [a common theme in the hospitality industry] it was hard to keep schedules up. It was also difficult for managers to take time off." More»