Take the Roosevelt Island Tramway to the Library for some of the best views of Manhattan.
In the Spring of '89, Stop the Violence Movement recorded "Self Destruction" here. KRS-One invited friends & colleagues to join him. The song debuted at #1 on the 1st Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
A London vibe with its dark wood and coffered ceilings. Try the three mushroom tart or the parmesan flatbread. They also have a very extensive wine list. - Jill
"They have this thing called the 'Shroom Burger for the vegetarians," Miss USA tells us in her NY Diet. "It's just cheese inside a fried mushroom. Oh my God." Read more.
This soul and jazz joint is steeped in Manhattan history! The music is chilled, the atmosphere awesome - and make sure you try the oysters and clams!
Favorite gay bar in nyc. Plus it always feel like a party with all the decorations hanging from the ceiling! -Claire, The Real L Word
Hard-living Ukranians swear by cabbage soup as a hangover cure, and we think the bowl here packs an extra restorative sauerkraut punch. Get it the morning after to kill the pain. Read more.
Chef Michael Tusk takes Bay Area signatures (wild nettles, Dungeness crab, Meyer lemon) and weaves them into light pastas, such as tagliatelle with morel mushroom and celeriac foam. Read more.
A cozy little spot to bring your book or laptop & snuggle up with some coffee & a sandwich. Rustic in feel, the fireplace & pillows make this a very easy place to get lost for an afternoon. - Jill
Check out Aussie designer Jessie White's collection of reinvented, luxurious basics like t-shirts with leather trim and shredded racer-back tanks at UO's high-end capsule store here. Read more.
) Fine dining just a stone’s throw away from Bloomie’s! If you’re looking for Vanozza, you’ll know where to find her.
Introducing a new dessert menu & the creations - think olive oil madeleines & upside-down cheesecake - are pretty-guy friendly, as desserts go. If champagne's not your thing there's a full bar also. Read more.
When they're not visualizing the Twitterverse for MTV and Nike, the staff of Stamen (a 2011 Most Innovative Company) heads to this bar, which is known for its comfy couches.
The best dish isn't on the menu: Ask for the Heirloom burger, which has Époisses cheese worked into the ground sirloin. You won't be disappointed - Read more.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin--a former gymnast--took trampoline classes here to blow off steam. He's even done the flying trapeze. (Google is #6 on Fast Company's list of Most Innovative Companies.)
The original Manhattan TJ's opened with lines around the block almost five years ago. Their newest location opens on Broadway and 72nd Street September 20! Read more.
Danny Meyer’s very tasty brisket sandwich, mounded neatly with pickles and slaw on a brioche bun, is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. Read more.
Looks from Christian Wijnants, Henrik Vibskov, Dieppa Restrepo, and others are 30% off during No.6 Store's summer sale. Through July 31! Read more.
The Chacarero Completo, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY, is not unlike a Mexican torta: thin-sliced beef, melted cheese, avocado, tomato, mayo, chiles, and stringbeans on smooth housemade bread. Read more.
Free one-hour tours of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Mondays to Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tours meet at the reception desk in Astor Hall. Read more.
