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Affinia 50's Local Tips
TODAY Show is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

1. TODAY Show

7.4
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 48th & 49th St), New York, NY
TV Station · Rockefeller Center · 203 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Ready for your close-up? Head to Rockefeller Center, just a few blocks away, for a chance to be featured cheering on your favorite morning show! Don’t forget to say, “Hi Mom!”

Mint is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

2. Mint

6.8
150 E 50th St (Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 24 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Just steps from Affinia 50, Mint serves up some of the best Indian cuisine in the city. We recommend the paneer tikka masala!

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

3. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Not just home to a breathtaking collection of modern art, MoMA also has a beautiful hidden sculpture garden. You really shouldn’t miss this.

American Girl Place is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

4. American Girl Place

609 5th Ave (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 80 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Whether you’re 5-years-old or 50, you’re never too old to take in the incredible collections from American Girl. Settle down for some tea, and indulge the child within you.

The National Bar & Dining Rooms is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

5. The National Bar & Dining Rooms

6.7
557 Lexington Ave (at 50th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 110 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: All of the dishes from celebrity Chef Geoffrey Zakarian are tempting, but you can’t go wrong with the “ugly” burger: it’s got pickled japaleños, house pickles, and special sauce. Yum.

The Fifty Sonesta Select New York is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

6. The Fifty Sonesta Select New York

8.2
155 E 50th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Turtle Bay · 40 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Hoping to squeeze in a workout? Call down for one of our complimentary Stay Fit Kits, including a yoga mat and stretching blocks, workout DVDs and more.

Il Postino is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

7. Il Postino

7.5
337 E 49th St (btw 2nd ave and 1st ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 20 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This upscale Italian restaurant delivers on the high quality food promised by the décor and prices.

Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

8. Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte

8.4
155 E 54th St (btwn Lexington & Third Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 158 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Have a cocktail to start, and insist that you will order food only when you've had it. Read more.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

9. Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

8.2
805 3rd Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 159 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Guests have the option of sitting at a table with a stove embedded in the center where they can barbeque their meat to their own liking.

Aretsky's Patroon is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

10. Aretsky's Patroon

8.2
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Perfect place for a power lunch or a business dinner. Visit the roof to have a drink or a cigar with your fellow suit wearers.

Dos Caminos is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

11. Dos Caminos

825 3rd Ave (at E 50th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Fancified guacamole and other Mexican dishes with a bar boasting eight spins on the margarita.

P.J. Clarke's is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

12. P.J. Clarke's

8.8
915 3rd Ave (at E 55th St), New York, NY
Pub · Midtown East · 316 tips and reviews
BLT Steak is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

13. BLT Steak

106 E 57th St (at Park Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 97 tips and reviews

Food NetworkFood Network: BLT Steak, in New York, NY, is Tyler Florence's pick for their warm Popovers, served at every table, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. Find more tips at FN Local. Read more.

Sofia Wine Bar is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

14. Sofia Wine Bar

8.7
242 E 50th St (Bet 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Turtle Bay · 93 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This wine bar located just steps away from the Affinia 50 features over 50 bottles of wine on its rotating wine list, as well as a number of delicious traditional Italian food items.

Hudson Malone is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

15. Hudson Malone

8.1
218 E 53rd St (by 3rd Avenue), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 52 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: The Hudson Malone is a classic cocktail bar located just a few blocks north of the Affinia 50. It offers refined classic cocktails, inventive recipes pioneered by its many talented bartenders.

Pig 'n' Whistle is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

16. Pig 'n' Whistle

951 2nd Ave (btwn E 50th & E 51st St), New York, NY
Pub · Turtle Bay · 57 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This classic Irish Pub is one of three across the city. Complete with an extensive draft beer selection and live music 7 nights a week, it doesn’t get more quintessentially New York than this.

Session House Bar & Kitchen is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

17. Session House Bar & Kitchen

1009 2nd Ave (at E 53rd St), New York, NY
Bar · Midtown East · 37 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: The Session House is another great New York Irish Pub, offering a great selection of beer and whiskies, as well as a well-developed pub menu.

Flûte East is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

18. Flûte East

303 E 53rd St (Near Second Ave.), New York, NY
Lounge · Sutton Place · 1 tip

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This unique bar & lounge area specializes in champagnes, offering over 100 different kinds of champagne, as well as various other wine options.

The Campbell Terrace is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

19. The Campbell Terrace

15 Vanderbilt Ave (43rd), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Midtown East · 6 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This great cocktail bar & lounge area is connected to Grand Central Terminal, matching the mood and atmosphere of the sophisticated landmark, with excellent cocktails and beer options.

Aretsky's Patroon is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

20. Aretsky's Patroon

8.2
160 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 36 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This classic American steakhouse offers not only delicious steaks, but also an extensive menu of classic, well-loved American fare. Additionally, they mix strong, excellent cocktails.

Bloomingdale's is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

21. Bloomingdale's

8.4
1000 3rd Ave Fl 5 (btwn E 59th & E 60th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 342 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: The flagship location of this famous upscale department store is where it all started—and is the perfect place to do all of your New York City shopping.

Lavo is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

22. Lavo

39 E 58th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Midtown East · 297 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: With a buzzy nightclub and a restaurant serving southern Italian cuisine, one could opt to dance off the calories after enjoying a Kobe meatball, lobster-scampi pizza, and their Oreo zeppoles.

Saks Fifth Avenue is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

23. Saks Fifth Avenue

8.9
611 5th Ave (btwn E 49th & E 50th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Midtown East · 290 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Located on its namesake avenue, this is the flagship store of the now famous high-end New York clothing store.

Apple Fifth Avenue is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

24. Apple Fifth Avenue

9.0
767 5th Ave (btwn E 58th & E 59th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Midtown East · 1235 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: The Apple store is an extraordinary retail experience for techies of all kinds. The glass architecture on 5th Ave is impressive itself.

FAO Schwarz is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

25. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Notably the most famous toy stores in the nation- and for good reason. Explore and feel like a kid again as you see all of your childhood favorites and all new crazes.

Grand Central Terminal is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

26. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This beautiful Beaux-Arts train terminal is the nation’s biggest transit hub. Be sure to check out the enormous main concourse , with its oversized windows and pristinely painted ceiling.

Rockefeller Center is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

27. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Aside from being home to New York City’s biggest Christmas tree during the holidays, this Art Deco building offers stunning views of the city from the “top of the rock”.

The Paley Center for Media is one of Affinia 50's Local Tips.

28. The Paley Center for Media

8.5
25 W 52nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Dedicated to preserving and collecting television programs as a service to the public, the museum consists provides a historical, artistic and cultural perspective to television and radio.