The sister restaurant to Tao, this clubby spot has a dance club downstairs, and serves an intense one-pound Wagyu-blend meatball upstairs. Read more.
The perfect special-occasion restaurant? Adam Platt says it’s “an experience that strikes that delicate balance between modern style, classic technique, and pure, old-fashioned gourmet pleasure." Read more.
These sister bars are the best places to go after you’ve had a night out. Not only can you continue the party with cheap beer & drinks but they give you free pizza to boot. - Whitney
You’re 178 feet above streetlevel at this new rooftop bar in the Flower District. Stop by on Monday nights for live music, and try the Spicy Rita, a jalapeño-infused margarita. Read more.
Described as “last meal”-worthy, it’s the perfect place to take your confessor to show your appreciation for his dexterity with a cheese cutter. Quoted from Zagat.
Through Labor Day, this tourist-friendly bar will knock a dollar off its $11 spiked lemonade for every degree the temperature rises above 90. Read more.
Must Order: Applewood-smoked bacon beignets, chickpea fritters, and pork trotters--all under the Bouchees ("mouthfuls") category on the menu. Read more.
In his New York Diet, Frank Bruni tells us that he's "a huge, huge fan of the chicken-salad sandwich ... there's one slice of smoked Gouda at the bottom and it's very mayonnaisey, which I love." Read more.
For a limited time mention The Borgias on SHOWTIME® to receive a glass of wine or a drink free with your meal.
Future mogul, Russel Simmons & aspiring producer, Rick Rubin agreed to join forces & launch Def Jam Recordings from Rubin's NYU dorm. Their 1st act? A 16 year old from Queens named LL Cool J.
My new favorite New York hotel. The restaurant is all that and perfect for midtown business meetings or an evening of theater. -Ilene Chaiken
Visit the To Infinity and Beyond Exhibit to scan radio frequencies from outer space. You can even listen to the audio recording and view the images that were sent out on the Voyager 1 spacecraft too. Read more.
The absolute freshest sushi in town. Unless you know where it is, you may just miss it. This tiny little joint seats no more than 15 people so expect to wait. But it's well worth it. - Jill
In 1949, Gwendolyn Brooks' book of poetry "Annie Allen" wins a Pulitzer Prize, making her the first African American to receive the prestigious award.
George Mendes’s Flatiron spot is Adam Platt’s pick for the best Portuguese in New York. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Employees at Zynga (#9 on 2011's list of Most Innovative Companies), which has developed such social games as Mafia Wars and FarmVille, love snacking on tater tots at this Portrero Hill dive bar.
Sports haven! Puts you back in college, beers in hand watching your team against it's biggest rival. A fun environment to watch any game in, an even more fun environment to win your game in. - Jill
For a limited time enjoy a free glass of Champagne and complimentary dessert with your meal — if you mention The Borgias launch.
Check out the large collection of Chinese print and non-print materials at the Chatham Square Library. Read more.
This Castro hot spot is known for its good-looking staff… as if Lucrezia needed another reason to re-think her marriage.
