The rooms have been designed by Philippe Starck and provide an iMac to surf the Web. Read more.
As art became an industry in the 1980s, this is where its participants drank and ate (and smoked). Though Mary Boone and Julian Schnabel are gone, its French bistro food is still solid.
Sotheby's arch-rival has plush digs in Rockefeller Center. Works that will be sold on the block go on view a few days before each sale.
Deitch Projects director Kathy Grayson and Meghan Coleman recently opened this new SoHo gallery with a show of unfinished work.
Clinton Street is about more than boutique restaurants and fine bakeries: it has a great, adventurous art gallery, which is part of the “Lush Life” show this summer.
Portions of five medieval French cloisters were combined to create this treasure that is run by the Met. Make sure to visit the "unicorn tapestry," which made a guest appearance in "Harry Potter."
For almost three decades Staley-Wise has been showing a sterling selection of leading photographers. Though the focus is on masters, there is usually a surprise or two on view. Read more.
Check out the Anthony Caro sculpture exhibition on the MET's rooftop! Enjoy food, drinks and a beautiful view of Manhattan. Read more.
When it's time to get back to nature and do something good for your body there is little to compare to a trip to the lakes to eat at Go Raw.-Rick Moonen, Top Chef
I crave the mackerel served here. I have to fill up on this Korean bbq at least once a month.-Rick Moonen, Top Chef
One of my favorite bar eating places. Mario’s food is just so good I still taste it a month afterwards. And he is a very funny guy. -Thierry Rautureau, Top Chef
Such great food. I can’t resist going there every time I go to New York. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
Mario always gets it right but I am hooked on the tapas here and always make a stop when I am in NYC. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
I love April Bloomfield’s new place. Really hip, and the food is amazing. A perfect lunch or brunch spot while out running around in NYC. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
It’s no Brownstone, but Medieval Times was good enough for Chris Manzo’s Patti-sponsored date. As long as you and your date like period costumes, turkey legs, and a good joust, this place is super rom
It was a whimsical place for LuAnn to ask Ramona how her behavior lets her sleeps at night, but perhaps she just wanted to offer her a cup chamomile to help the process?
Want classic NYC? Then don't miss this still-thriving Tribecainstitution. John Belushi famously cooked his own burgers at the Frenchbrasserie, once the go-to hangout for SNL in its heyday.
You can never go wrong with the seafood trio at Aquaknox. If you're going to CES, the Intel crew will be here on Thursday night to chill at Social Media Club/Lenovo's Blogger Nights.
Try the Texas hand roll at this new spot! It's fried chicken tenders, coleslaw, sesame seeds, crushed almonds, and hot-pepper jelly wrapped in a flour tortilla. Read more.
big fan of: the lamb, the popcorn crème brûlée and that akvavit cocktail (side note: aquavit in midtown = one of my old faves)
sit outside on the deck, get a whole lobster, some clam strips and some drinks
The baked goods are the standout here, like the $3 fluffy biscuits, which you can stuff with scrambled eggs and melted pepper-jack cheese. Featured in Where to Eat 2011!
"A specific goal of this building was not to make a big noise," says the architect of Goldman's new, $2.5 billion headquarters. But check out the mural by Julie Mehretu in the glass-walled lobby. Read more.
Adam Platt’s favorite breakfast sandwich in the meatpacking district is the $10 combo of Kentucky bacon, fried eggs, and Cheddar cheese here. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Our favorites here are the brussels sprout–pancetta pie (ask them to omit the meat if you're veg), the hot soppressata pie, and the cherrystone clam pizza (only available at the Manhattan branch)
