ANDY COHEN

FOR THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE REAL NEW YORK, WE REACHED OUT TO THE WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE! HOST, AKA MANHATTAN’S ( UNOFFICIAL) GAY MAYOR

What's Follow your your top passion. tip for Never making sleep. it in Take New advantage York? of every opportunity. Hit the streets. Talk to everybody. Don’t settle. Be aware. And have fun.

Where's the best fine- dining spot? I’m not sure what fine dining is any more, but I’m obsessed with Via Carota on Grove Street. I’m there once a week.

And how about just a quick snack?

Slice of pizza at Two Boots. Which bar makes the best cocktail and what are you drinking there?

A Manhattan at the Boom Boom Room.

What is the one gay haunt that everyone should go to? Start at Industry and go from there. At some point, go touch the bricks at Stonewall so you can pay tribute and say you saw it.

Where do the celebs go for a night out?

The Waverly Inn or Polo Bar.

Where's your favourite view of NYC’s skyline? My apartment! But if you can’t get in there, go to the bar at the Rainbow Room.

Where do you go to get away from the crowds?

Anderson Cooper’s house.

Where are all the hot guys to be found?

Horse Meat Disco, when it’s on.

Where is the cruisiest place in NYC?

Any street. Keep your eyes open.

What's the most underrated spot in the city? Too many to count. That’s what’s so great about Manhattan.

Where do you buy your underwear?

I don’t believe anyone could possibly care to know this. What’s the best and worst thing about being a single gay man in NYC? People are always looking for the next hot guy, because there are so many.

Describe living in New York in five words.

Electric, stimulating, frustrating, perfect, iconic.