The scores of Hasidic Jewish salesmen at B&H have the biggest inventory and the best prices in town. It's like Epcot Center for the bargain shopper. Closed on Shabbos, open on Christmas! - IFC Staff
Le Parker Meridien Hotel is a white marble minimalist palace. So it's surprising that it stinks like burgers. Hidden just off the lobby is the best burger in mid-town. - IFC Staff
New York: Superior has New York tacos that your L.A. friends can't knock. You'll be seeing the world through pork-colored lenses after you try these carnitas. - IFC Staff
Take the 3 hour cruise to see awesome parts of the Island. Stand at the bow at thr boat for the calmest ride and easiest photographs.
This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
“In the bank at Rockefeller Plaza where he went to cash a check, the long-haired guard asked in a whisper if he could touch Mr. Zuckerman’s coat.” —Philip Roth, “Smart Money.” Read more.
PHOTO: View of the Flatiron Building from Madison Square Park circa 1923. Click more info to view photo. Read more.
Awesome brunch, but be prepared to WAIT. Try the Egg Rothkos or the Biscuits & Gravy. Less of a wait for dinner, when you should try the Fried Oyster Sandwich or the Carolina Kale.
one of the only positive things i can say about this area of the city.
Bobby Flay cooks food that is both obviously American and obviously only his own. Seafood salad to start, steak to finish, Cab all the way. Read more.
If you want the real New York-style steakhouse, it helps to actually do it in New York. You really can’t do any better or more authentic than Keens. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
The ambience? You couldn’t buy this for a million dollars or 10 million dollars. Delicious. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
Enter through Cipriani on the balcony at Grand Central & you'll feel as if you have entered a bygone era. Drinks are expensive ($15 martini) but the atmosphere is worth it. Reserve a table in advance.
Dreamy, in the best sense of the word. The application of the delicate to the brutish elevates the experience of dining on ultra-lipids. Read more.
Old New York glamour – gentlemen must wear a jacket and no jeans allowed. The service is amazing. Try the ‘21’ Burger.
David Chang’s latest is one of our favorite new restaurants, and the majestic, beef seven ways feast here is unforgettable. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Try the Cavitini with Imperial Vodka made from wheat and rye served dry, chilled and up with 10-grams Hackleback Caviar and olives. It's a classic Russian cocktail and absolutely delicious.
The best small venue for checking out headlining comics has seen Dave Chappelle, Susie Essman, Tracy Morgan and others grace its stage. Read more.
A little pricey but the food is excellent, well made with attention to the Puerto Rican nuance on comida creolla.
Since the early 90s, Michael Anderson has collected graffiti stickers off of New York’s streets. And now, Ace Hotel has used Anderson’s collection to create an incredible wallpaper of his collection Read more.
The lobby of 505 Fifth Avenue is a permanent art installation. Artist James Turrell’s collaboration with architects Kohn Pederson Fox Associates have transformed the office building lobby Read more.
Automobile-inspired, Art Deco decadence, the Chrysler building is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world and was designed by William Van Alen. Built in 1930, it was the headquarters for Read more.
Many lobbies of corporations in New York feature art collections that are accessible to the public. The New York Times building commissioned a site specific piece for their Times Square lobby. Read more.
You have probably never noticed Max Neuhaus’ permanent installation, “Times Square.” Like me, most New Yorkers avoid the tourist heavy area at all costs. Read more.
Not all sculptures are by artists- South African-American geophysicist and oceanographer Athelstan Spilhaus created the piece located at Rockefeller’s McGraw-Hill Building. Located in the sunken Read more.
Greeted by Roy Lichtenstein’s 70 foot tall “Mural with Blue Brushstrokes”, the public spaces are dedicated to exhibition galleries and public art. The Lichtenstein was initially commissioned... Read more.
I had naively originally thought Robert Indiana’s LOVE sculpture was unique to Philadelphia’s LOVE park. I couldn’t have been more wrong. The original image was designed for the Museum of Modern Art Read more.
Window dressing is a completely underappreciated art form. The windows at Bergdorf Goodman are by far the best in the city, if not the world, always weaving whimsical narratives w/ incredible vintage Read more.
The ultimate post-mortem vanity plate to himself, Joseph Pulitzer left $50,000 for the Pulitzer Fountain, to be erected in Grand Army Plaza at the South Eastern tip of Central Park. Read more.
The BEST way to get to JFK. Take the LIRR from Penn to Jamaica and take the AirTran right to your terminal for $13.25 in about an hour. Free between terminals.
Airtrain it back to Manhattan if you're travelling solo. It takes an hour and it's only $7 compared to a $50 cab where you can get stuck in traffic. Just follow the signs.
AMAZING ITALIAN FOOD!!! Wow.. i highly recommend! Great for grp dinners since everything is family size plates:) the lasagna and penne a la vodka were to die for:)
Splurge at this steakhouse for a great rib eye with great service, but start off with the crab cake appetizer.
The courses are ordinary or below average, and the service could be better. But it's a great way to see the skyline of New York at night.
Present your broadway show ticket stub and get 20% off your ENTIRE bill. Try the So Slow Roast Buttah Ribs or the Shrimp and Grits.
They say it is as good as Peter Luger since the chef used to work for Peter Luger. Must reserve.
The mouth-watering menu at Benjamin Steakhouse comes to no surprise. Porterhouse, ribeyes and filet mignon meals are all dry-aged in their huge aging box. Read more.
Get the audio tour and head straight to Morgan’s library. The entire museum can be seen in just a few hours. Afterwards (or prior to) grab a bite to eat in the Dining Room.
Elegant luncheon experience with friendly staff. One of my favorite places in the world! Order the spice tea with your dessert.
<3 this hotel! only a month old, great location, complimentary upgrade! & awesome complimentary continental breakfast,desserts =) great customer service!!
It's a BG New York City Secret! Christian Louboutin considers it the spot for a quintessential New York Moment... he's quite keen for their steaks, too. Read more.
Just opened amazing and authentic German bierhaus. Try the Bierhaus Pretzel (Large) with hot mustard, the Weisswurst and a Hofbrau.
Try the sampler platter. Brats, pretzels, kraut, potato pancakes, etc. More than enough for 8.
Home to the NY Knicks and Rangers sports teams, MSG also serves as a venue for concerts & political rallies. You can enter the arena from Penn Station underground without even taking a step outside!
Teas are amazing. Try to come for the afternoon tea where you get scones and pastries. Decor is very lavish and old Russian. Def a nyc must see.
My new favorite place to work in this part of Midtown. Decent coffee, but comfortable, spacious seating. Good ambience, not too loud, free WiFi. Road warriors rejoice!
Amazing worship and powerful preaching! Just get there at least 30 minutes before the service starts to get a seat.
Awesome, best Marriott brand hotel in Harrisburg, great service, breakfast and workout area
Stayed here 4 nights which exceeded my expectations. Did a Groupon on this hotel and extremely pleased. Comfortable, very nice views, comfy bed, roomy for NYC, & they even have a safe in each room.
A great addition to the hotels in and around time square....rooms are big and comfortable....the staff here is excellent.
If you have Hilton honors, don't book through 3rd party like Priceline or Hotels.com. Hilton will not recognize your stay and give you zero. There are so many better options in this city.
I love getting massages whenever it strikes me to do so- best spa in this part of NYC hands down.
Tennessee Williams once lived on the top floor of the Hotel Elysée, in Midtown. Just off its lobby is the Monkey Bar, now owned in part by the Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter.
Have lunch outdoors in their historic courtyard overlooking St. Patrick Cathedral, or come for late-afternoon or evening cocktails. It’s a lavish experience.
Walk in and take a self-guided tour of the magnificent lobby. And this is a great place to relax for a moment or use the public bathroom.
Check out a gorgeous piano on the second tier above the entrance - Cole Porter wrote many famous musical theater standards on it!!!
If you have American express, use the AmEx package! $200 credit at the spa and restaurant!
The Library Gallery at the St. Regis is cozy and open 24 hours a day. A librarian is available Tuesday - Saturdays and by appointment, but you can drop in any time, night or day to browse.
The rooftop has recently been opened to the public, so go now to enjoy an especially serene no-frills cocktail or two before the word gets out.
Last minute? No problem! This location is open 24/7 -- it's fantastic!
The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.
The main concourse boasts a hidden staircase that’s used by Grand Central employees. You can see the brass cylinder that conceals the steel steps in the center of the information booth. Read more.
Through an unmarked (and locked, sorry) door on the 102nd-floor observation deck is a narrow terrace that was once intended to be a docking station for airships moored to the mast Read more.
When the New York Times moved into offices at Broadway and 42nd Street on Dec 31, 1904, it threw a party so legendary that New Yorkers started to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square every year. Read more.
Hey, 20 to 40 year olds: Put down $20 annually for the Notables Program to score a pair of $20 tickets for every performance throughout the year. Read more.
This coffee shop carries a greatest hits list of pastries from great bakeries around the city.
Visit the lobby of this hotel, enjoy a drink and free wifi access. Plenty of seating area and friendly atmosphere. Also many electrical sockets for laptops etc. Read more.
Perhaps the most elegant business hotel in town is particularly admired for its grand lobby and 1,500-sq ft Health Club
