Celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s royal pagoda-inspired eatery is a go-to for Indochine foodies and design lovers alike.
From salmon crostini to wicker-topped table lamps, a few courses into the sun-filled bistro’s downtown outpost feels like a mini Mediterranean getaway.
Artisanal charcuterie plates, an outdoor raw bar “cart”, and celebrity sightings are a few of the menu highlights at this trendy American spot.
Understated décor and raw brick walls are the perfect pairing for over-the-top, upscale italian dishes like white truffle pasta, steak with polenta, and flour less chocolate soufflé.
A swank hybrid of steakhouse and cocktail lounge is a prime spot for farm-raised cuts, people-watching, or private mingling in one of the reservation-only private dining suites.
Top Chef winner Hung Huynh helms the award-winning seafood hotspot, turning out family-style, Asian-flavored takes on classic seafood dishes.
Champagne brunches, live burlesque, and a weekend dance floor set the tone at this St. Tropez-inspired eatery.
Elevated Mexican small plates from chocolate tres leches with tequila ganache to cult-loved king crab tacos make for dishes as pretty as the people that dine there.
The brick-walled Malaysian eatery takes a boutique approach to savory street dishes, pairing generously sauced chicken wings and basil-spiced egg noodles with hard-to-find beers and craft cocktails.
This city-based chain’s downtown outpost boasts quirky-casual decor, consistently juicy burgers, and fries topped with crowd-pleasers from melted cheese to brisket gravy.
A selective door policy, celebrity DJs, and city skyline views make for one of the top-rated see-and-be-scene night clubs in the city.
Those in the know (and their guests) revel in the members-only entry policy, swimming deck and cabana service, and swank meeting and dining suites.
An in-demand dance floor and group-friendly banquets and bottle service keep work-hard-play-hard partiers lined around the block.
The Gansevoort Hotel’s rooftop bar and sundeck cabanas are open to anyone in the mood for cheekily named cocktails, healthy share plates, and sunset views of the Hudson River.
Thanks to outdoor heaters and multiple bars, the Standard Hotel’s oversized indoor-outdoor beer hall remains packed and pouring year-round.
Mediterranean-meets-global entrees and cocktails are kicked up a notch by the all-hours dance music, violet-lit bar, and sleek white booths.
Computer accessories, guest lecturers, and product debuts and demos make this a popular hub for tech lovers and those looking to charge their iPhones on the fly.
The classic book-themed themed eyewear shop offers on-site exams and donates one pair of glasses for every pair sold.
A constantly shifting mix of designer label beauty products, top shelf fashion talent, and in-store DJ sessions lend the designer emporium equal parts uptown chic and downtown cool.
Diane Von Furstenberg's timeless wrap dressed anchor racks full of strappy shoes, leather accessories, and trendy statement jewelry.
Stylish nine-to-fivers know this label as a go-to for impeccably tailored suiting, slim-fitting dress shirts, and leather goods.
The French designer's playful approach to party dresses, spiked-heeled boots, and jumpsuits are a perfect way to stock a party-ready closet.
The buzzworthy mix of denim, menswear, and womenswear feels as much like a shoppable fashion digest as a high-end store.
Once-abandoned train tracks have been reborn as one of the most scenic walking routes in the city. Sweat, stroll, and stretch while taking in 20 blocks of above-the-city green space.
A tucked-away, grassy alternative to the always-bustling westside piers and tourist-packed High Line. Locals love this quiet park for the plentiful benches and picnic-friendly, well-manicured lawn.
Pick-up basketball games, water sprinklers, and tree-shaded picnic tables are among the perks at this Horatio Street play space.
A ballet dancer and champion boxer teamed to develop the weight-free regimen you’ll find here. Speed bag routines, shadow-boxing, and classes fusing barre and yoga moves are some ways to get pumped.
This walking and biking path winds from lower Manhattan to Hell’s Kitchen. Stop for beautiful views of -- and beneath -- the George Washington Bridge along the way.
On top of runway-worthy cuts and color treatments, the brand’s global flagship houses a tea bar and chair-side lattes on demand.
Costumed Barbie dolls and multi-colored chandeliers are where the playful vibe stops and the expert cuts and highlights begin.
Opulent touches from pony-skin ottomans to an indoor koi pond hint at the celebrity-loved cuts, color, and skin treatments you’ll find here.
Dayglo-colored, oversize cocktails, DIY chocolate fondue plates, and celebrity regulars promise candy rushes and then some.
Hit the bazaar-style 9th Avenue market for dozens of gourmet takeaway vendors -- from custom-filled cupcakes and custom-frosted cookies to gift-worthy DIY baskets -- under one roof.
The not-for-profit, museum is curated and staffed by Gary Marlon Suson, one of the only photographers granted full access to the September 11 recovery effort.
