UCBT is the best place to laugh at funny people before they end up on TV. Nearly every sitcom on NBC’s Thursday-night lineup features performers who honed their craft at the Chelsea venue. Read more.
The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.
The Chelsea Market was once the site of the biscuit monopoly of the United States. Formerly a giant Nabisco Factory, everything from Oreos to Saltines were baked here and at the warehouse across the Read more.
A truly art encompassing “hostel” (although it is much nicer than a hostel), the Gershwin is adorned with giant white horns on its façade, and crammed with Pop art in its interior- from Warhol to... Read more.
Chelsea is a sea of white box galleries, one building looking like the next since it was formerly all warehouses. It is easy to lose your bearings- unless of course you are on the corner of 10th Ave.. Read more.
An institution - Hendrix and Joplin held court here; and Patti Smith & Mapplethorpe bummed drinks when they lived upstairs. It hasn't changed a bit - and after a meal, you'll thank god it hasn't.
Hedda Lettuce hosts Cinema Classics on Thursdays - get there early (there's a line!) for some truly great old movies at this fun, campy local tradition. Bonus: Rocky Horror midnight shows on weekends!
Fast, friendly service. Attracts cubans & has authentic non-glam hole in the wall charm. Churrasco steak is delicious and filling but prepare for enough garlic to kill off the entire cast of Twilight.
I only come here every few years, usually when my mom is in town. And every time I'm reminded what a treasure it is. Always interesting performers, no bad seats in the house, and gentle ticket prices. Read more.
Re-opening Spring 2012. Great, intimate space for world premieres by stars like Mamet and the Coen brothers.
Le Grainne Cafe, 21st Street and 9th Ave. Best NY Creperie yet. Even the French one in the group agreed!
Blows Magnolia out of the water, and the staff is wayyyyyy nicer. The banana cake is the best ever
There's a reason why the city's ex-pat cabbies are lined up here day and night - huge, affordable portions of DELICIOUS, authentic, all-vegetarian food from the subcontinent.
An under-the-radar, rustic-with-worn-floorboards joint serving classic romance dishes. It's also tucked way out on 10th Avenue, which means you're taking a cab together - wherever you're going.
It's everything you've heard, and more -- but almost impossible to get into without a long wait at peak hours. If you're impatient, El Quinto Pino is a fine nearby alternate.
Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
The best-lit gallery in Chelsea, in our opinion (a silly accolade, but there is a lot of competition). Works by Jasper Johns, Ken Price, and Jo Baer have graced this space. History happens here. Read more.
Great museum! Laid back, interactive, and some excellent exhibits. You can really lose track of time. 3 floors! Thursday nights, must do!
The best place to see museum-quality gallery shows has perfected this high-end form. Shows such as “Picasso and Marie-Thérèse: L’Amour Fou” prove you don’t have to be MoMA to stage a blockbuster. Read more.
One of my favorite places to be in late spring & summer. Lounge w/a good book on the lawns or go for a run along the paved walkway. Great place to relax & enjoy views of the Hudson River.
Yuppie douchebags from all over swarm this place after work - so if you can, go during the day, when you can enjoy the maritime vibe, breeze off the harbor, amazing views, and tasty food!
NYC [Eat] Check the Shack Cam before you go to see how long the line is. The Concrete Jungle (vanilla custard, hot fudge, bananas and peanut butter) is perfect pairing for a burger and fries.
NYC [Eat] We love when this pop-up market makes an appearance a few blocks from our NYC office. Sigmund's, Roberta's, Calexico, oh my!
The nutella crepe was a Sunday afternoon staple for years!! Lovely french cafe where you could literally spend an afternoon reading the paper and enjoying the menu.
a hip spot in West Chelsea for amazingly affordable indian street food and delicious cocktails!
must try the chilled pea soup! my old neighborhood hang out. Unbelievable food and a great value for the money.
Grab a bunch of your friends and meet up here for some serious pizza and the best selection of local beers!
If you don't want to hike to Chelsea Piers, this is your best bet for a gym in the hood.
I love this quaint tapas bar, and the menu is authentic. The brandada is delicious, the clams are also excellent. Always crowded and they don't take reservations.
I love the variety of edgy and provocative exhibitions that happen at this gallery. A must see in West Chelsea.
Residents of West Chelsea, you are so lucky to have this complex at your fingertips! Ice Skating, Gym, Golf, Gymnastics, Bowling!
Take the kids here to play when it’s too cold or rainy to partake in outdoor activities. Read more about how to spend a perfect day at the pier on MetroFocus Read more.
Nancy Wyden, co-owner of the Strand Bookstore and mother of two suggests taking the kids out for an afternoon to this quiet shady park. Check out some other things to do by the pier on MetroFocus. Read more.
Take the kids for a ride on one of the 33 hand-carved animals featured on the pier’s carousel. Read more on how to spend a perfect day at the pier on MetroFocus. Read more.
Stroll through the gourmet shopping mecca and break for lunch at celiac-friendly, comfort food haven Friedman’s Lunch.
Use the mall to cut through between Penn Station and the 34th St subway stations when it's raining.
Jazz Standard shares the kitchen with Blue Smoke - hence, the best ribs in the city. Order some and take a seat because wherever you sit, the view and sound is always unobstructed! Read more.
If you like acoustic music, come here on Wednesdays for open mic night. It's always good!
Tables out front are great in summer, and cant go wrong w/ $4 yuengling happy hour. Stay away from the food tho
Need some rest from New York’s skyscrapers? Go visit “The High Line” in Chelsea! This public park built on a defunct railway that runs 30 feet above Manhattan really is extraordinary and relaxing.
Amazing worship and powerful preaching! Just get there at least 30 minutes before the service starts to get a seat.
