Japanese-South American fusion restaurant Nobu is best known for its famous owners – Iron Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Robert De Niro – and its much-emulated signature dish, miso-marinated black cod.
A classic New York pizzeria for a reason. There are no fancy toppings or lavish decor, but sharing a pie with friends on the red-and-white checkered tablecloths is all you'll need for a good time.
Don't let the line trailing out the door faze you: nabbing a table won't take too long and the wait is well worth it at this famous hotspot. Give the small plates a try while waiting for your noodles.
Arrive early and work up an appetite for the stunning tasting menu by wandering the grounds of the former Rockefeller dairy estate. In the fields, you'll see much of the makings of the night's meal.
This classic eatery hasn't been around for 100 years for no reason - the smoked fish, latkes, and friendly waitstaff are legendary. But beware - you'll never settle for subpar lox ever again!
Started after the Met turned down gifts from Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, this shining star owns 18,000 works - 3,116 by Edward Hopper.
The best theater to see a movie that will change your life hosts new art-house titles (at its Elinor Bunin Munroe Film Center), rep series and beaucoup festival offerings. Read more.
Henry Clay Frick's former residence may have the densest collection of masterpieces in Manhattan, with works by Titian, Turner, and Vermeer, among others. Read more.
Winner of Best Strategy From Here Through Maternity in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue!
Cecily Brown created Untitled for the 1997 group exhibition Vertical Paintings. Don't miss out on this permanent exhibit. Read more.
