Perfect for brunch, Penelope feels like a New England cafe plopped down in the middle of one of New York’s busiest avenues.
Located on the first floor of a hotel, Salvation Taco acts as a lounge, ping-pong table area, and restaurant where tacos, tortas, and crispy pig ears are delicious.
The landmark Jewish deli serves classic matzo ball soup, pastrami sandwiches, and potato pancakes to loyal New Yorkers and tourists alike.
For Belgian food, Resto is spot on. Cheeseburgers, deviled eggs, and Belgian fries are irresistible at the haven for comfort food.
Third Avenue is ripe with Thai joints, but Little Basil fancies up authentic dishes with dine-in and take-out options.
Bhatti has become a staple of authentic and excellent North Indian food in Curry Hill.
Brooklyn’s famous Italian sandwich parlor opened up a Murray Hill location with a takeout counter and the same rich chicken parm sandwiches.
Order a shot of the signature liquor, Grandma’s Apple Pie vodka, and enjoy the low key bar on 30th Street. Free popcorn can help wash down any drink.
Ride an elevator to the no-nonsense karaoke bar in Koreatown. Tables are covered in glitter and an extensive song book will keep you busy for hours.
Join the party at Brother Jimmy’s where college kids cheer on their home teams, gobble down barbecue, and throw back shots until the early morning hours.
Free popcorn and pickleback shots attract after-work crowds for happy hour and sports games.
Joshua Tree is a classic college bar with big TVs and flip cup. Patrons often know one another, but that doesn’t stop newbies from signing up for beer pong tournaments.
Playgrounds, baseball fields, and basketball courts are packed during the summer at this intimate park.
Run along the East River with other cyclists and joggers or hop on the East River Ferry for a quick trip to Brooklyn.
This giant park is on the edge of Murray Hill. It has movie screenings during the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter.
Sign up for membership at Equinox and get access to all of its locations, including two in Murray Hill. They’re outfitted with cycling studios, personal trainers, Pilates, and yoga classes.
Get ready to work at Pure Power where boot camp classes whip you into shape quickly and intensely.
Synergy focuses on keeping an all-around healthy lifestyle and hosts lectures about diet and nutrition, as well as fitness, yoga, boxing and cardio classes.
The gender-neutral spa offers snacks and tea while you wait for a massage or a manicure from seasoned professionals.
Recently redesigned, Coco Nails is a bargain and provides lasting manicures and pedicures for local customers.
Wild Edibles sells fillets of fish and steak to some of the city’s finest restaurants, but if you’re close by, pick one up to cook at home.
The brand-new gourmet supermarket draws New Yorkers from up and down the east side.
Powdered truffles melt in your mouth and warm pastries are made fresh daily. Start the morning with one of the bakery’s croissants, cookies, apple crumb cakes, or danishes.
The intimate candlelit wine bar is an excellent date spot with special reserve wines, and a well-priced list for connoisseurs.
The R-rated museum presents the history and politics of sex with the motto, “You don’t think about Picasso seven times an hour.”
NPYL is a New York landmark that houses over 25,000 bindings, a handwritten copy of the Declaration of Independence, and revolving series of art and science exhibits.
The Nordic cultural center showcases exhibits and lectures honoring Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
The small gallery near Grand Central Station explores the origins of New York’s elaborate transportation system through rotating exhibits.
The 69th Armory hosts exciting food conventions, tchotchke conventions, and large-scale events throughout the year.
