"Suspendered barkeeps ladle grog from festive punch bowls into proper teacups—perhaps the Punch à la Taylor, with whiskey, clementine sherbet, and tamarind nectar." Read more.
The best bespoke cocktails in NYC now? Sam Ross, the owner, created the Penicillin. Even if you don't like scotch, order it. Then get the "Ralphacillin", a riff with maple dark rum.
This bartender-owned supper club was originally intended to be a late-night gathering spot for fellow bar and restaurant workers.
This whole hen-of-the-woods mushroom presents some magical fungus harvested from deep inside the forest: a big dramatic blossom of ’shroom, deep-fried and crispy and flecked with snipped chives. Read more.
The Copper Mine (way up at the top) pairs gin with a carrot-parsnip-turmeric-and-more juice. Read more.
Korean joint Oiji, inspired by chips that started a craze in Seoul—as in, bags sold on eBay—douses paper-thin potato in honey, butter, and a dash of cayenne pepper (that’s them to the right). Read more.
The bun squishes. The lettuce crunches. The pickles snap. That patty, made from ingredients Headley won’t divulge and miles beyond whatever your vegan friends use, has genuine heft. Read more.
The staff look ripped from the pages of Japanese fashion rags, and the racks are full of stuff that's about 10% more out-there than what you're used to pulling off—but you'll still be inspired to try.
We've noticed a lot more folks wearing Patagonia puffers in SoHo since REI opened a tri-level beast this fall. An outdoors superstore a block from Prada? It works.
With a Nolita spot for men and a new unisex Chelsea location, this is the place to snatch up castoffs from the Barneys brigade. The clothes are "previously owned," but you know how shopaholics are. Read more.
They sell Sex Wax, but you don't have to hang ten to hang here. The real action at this coffee-and-surf shop is in the courtyard, where hot downtowny people drink cortados and peck at their MacBooks.
Feel like you're visiting Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl in this hot 4 star hotel. Don’t forget to stop by the rooftop bar at sundown. One of the city's best spots to see the sunset!
With American spun food, Freeman's is a hidden gem. Check out their Sporting Club offering bespoke suits while you wait to be seated. Get the best of both worlds: food and fashion!
In the heart of Tribeca, Georges Frogeois brings New York the perfect getaway to Paris. Make sure to try their exotic selection of iced teas. The Sayfwa is heavenly!
No New York experience is complete without a hunk of spectacular steak. No one brings it better than Peter Luger. No need to even ask for a menu! Just get a steak!
Located on one of the city's most beautiful West Village corners, make sure to get the meatball sliders if coming for dinner, and the pancakes if indulging in brunch!
This cute and usually crowded eatery serves up Cuban and Mexican dishes to perfection. Grab a beer with the famous grilled corn. Simply delicious.
All mixed into a trendy indoors market filled with fun elevators, try the sushi at The Lobster Place. It's better than many sushi restaurants.
A local's favorite, a perfect rest stop for a tourist. A New York delight! Don't forget to grab some fresh fruit at this original Dean & DeLuca location.
Travel back to 1914 and an immigrant's Lower East Side with this New York gem. Best cream cheeses and smoked salmon in the city. Try the white fish salad and don't forget to take a number!
Spend a NY evening in the 60s with a scotch and cigar in hand. Come on Saturday night for the best Sinatra impersonator this town's ever seen! Reserve the 10:30pm show for a special encore...
Listen to the best emerging stars in this quintessential jazz bar. Perfect for a relaxed, wine and music filled evening. The $20 cover charge is less than most places considering the quality of music.
The crème de la crème in New York Jazz, the Blue Note is more of a shrine to the good old days of jazz. Get tickets to the later show and enjoy a few encore songs!
Although this hotspot has a mouthwatering dinner menu, one Louis Vuitton Friend of the House actually prefers the breakfast! Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.
One Louis Vuitton Friend of the House recommends the cappuccino that’s made like in the old days. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.
After walking into this basement eatery one Louis Vuitton Friend of the House swears she’s in Japan. She loves the sake selection. Find out who at the LV Amble site. Read more.
Don’t be confused by the ‘Vesuvio Bakery’ sign, left in homage to the previous bakery that stood here for decades. We tried the addictive chocolate chip cookies, delish!
Welcoming over 750 thousand people a day, this station was once the largest indoor space in America. Today, get some shopping done for your trip while you wait!
The no-frills cheeseburger features six ounces of seared ground chuck and raw onion on a white bun, customizable with cheese and add-ons such as avocado, butcher’s chili and béarnaise sauce. (RC) Read more.
Here, Chef Brett Reichler smashes the beef patty thin and sears it hard on the flattop for a crusty-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside consistency. (Readers Choice) Read more.
Paying $26 for a burger is easy to scoff at, unless it’s the legendary Black Label Burger at this restored Village relic which once served luminaries like Hemingway and Cummings. (RC & CP) Read more.
The fan-favorite cheeseburger at this South Slope saloon comes with a mountainous side of hand-cut fries and a Scotch kicker. It’s more than a few notches above your average fast-food order. (RC) Read more.
The burger here is a behemoth; a half-pound of broiled New England beef (sirloin, chuck & top round) is piled high with American cheese, tomato, iceberg lettuce & deep-fried ruffles of bacon. (RC) Read more.
Tangy Roquefort cheese highlights the mineral richness of the Pat LaFrieda mix (brisket, short rib, sirloin and chuck) in the hulking, char-grilled half-pounder. (Critics' Pick) Read more.
