It's the first Monday in May, which means the city is more alive than ever. With spring in full swing, this is the place to see and be seen—whether you're strutting the Met steps, gliding down the West Side Highway in a Blacklane , or holding court at the corner table of the city's latest hotspot. With that in mind, we've curated a guide to the essential stops in what many still hail as the greatest city in the world. Blame it on Carrie Bradshaw; we don't make the rules.