As a native of this incredible city, I can recommend:
- the best types of chinese cuisine (many different regional styles) in Chinatown.
- the best Korean, Thai, Indian, Turkish, Brazilian, steak houses, Japanese noodle parlors and restaurants as well as specialty (cheap) markets to buy products from different cultures.
- the best cultural institutes of world cultures that frequently have music/drama performances and museums.
- the best low cost or free music concerts, dance performances.
- the best museums, current exibitions, and how you can get in for free.
- the best art galleries, shows and openings.
- the best gay bars....whatever your into...sports, cruising, raunch, socializing, chillin. etc...happy hour, 2 for 1 specials, free snacks etc.
- the best dance clubs.........places most people have never heard of, the best music and DJ's.
- the best outdoor places to people watch.
- the best shopping, deals and steals for clothes, electronics, anything.
- the best way to get around...the subway (very safe), buses, taxis...also travelling by boat and even helecopter.
- the cheapest and best ways to travel to and from all the aiports.
- the best places to work out at a gym for free
- the best way to avoid the tourists....LOL
- the best places to buy food....cheezes, chocolates, wine, candy, flowers, sex toys, getting a haircut/shave etc.