Check out the big new exhibit on Abstract Expressionism running from October 3, 2010, to April 25, 2011. Virtually all of the art — 300 works by 30 artists — comes from the museum's own collection. Read more.
Look out for luminaries of the financial, film, and TV industries at this casual Italian restaurant. The most popular dishes are "My Grandmothers' Ravioli" and the slow-cooked lamb sandwich, both $16. Read more.
Bill White, who was president of the museum, resigned abruptly on May 19, 2010, one year after the New York State Attorney General began investigating him. Read more.
Don't let the homey atmosphere fool you; make a reservation at least a week in advance. Popular lunch items include include the turkey sandwich, cheeseburger, and the whole wheat pizzas. Read more.
Ed Koch may no longer be mayor of New York, but if he used Foursquare, he'd probably be the mayor of this restaurant. Once a month, Koch invites members of his administration to an elegant lunch here. Read more.
Check out Julie Mehretu's exhibition, "Grey Area," her representation of post-war Berlin in which the dynamism of urban life confronts decay and change. It's open through October 6, 2010. Read more.
Five new productions in the New York City Ballet's spring season include the work of an unusual collaborator: architect Santiago Calatrava. He's known for sweeping, futuristic shapes. Read more.
The artichoke slice, which comes slathered in gooey artichoke sauce, is the shop's specialty. There's no seating inside here, though, so you'll have to take your pizza and beer elsewhere. Read more.
The most expensive piece of artwork ever sold at auction, Pablo Picasso's "Nude, Green Leaves and Bust," went for $106.5 million to an anonymous bidder here. Read more.
Try it for brunch: bloody marys, egg dishes and savory or dessert pizzas made with house-cured sausages and meats dominate the menu ($8-$16). Read more.
Standouts on the daily brunch menu include the earthy and rich enmoladas with duck meat (tortillas dipped in mole sauce, filled and rolled) for $12. Read more.
This decidedly old-school steakhouse is a rite of passage for Wall Street traders willing to shell out $88 for the signature porterhouse for two. Lunch reservations are doable, but bring cash. Read more.