This Upper East Side shoe boutique has a pair of ballet flats in literally every color, print, and fabric under the sun. Still, I like its basic black ones the best. –Amanda FitzSimons, fashion writer
Lush, beautiful, organic designs...and the most incredible selection of peonies in season.
Supplying SoHo with South-of-the-Border delicacies every weekday. Swing by early, since many of the specialties – particularly the namesake skirt steak – sell out faster than you can say Ixtapaluca.
A great and gritty local dive bar, in the truest sense of the word. Order an Irish car bomb and watch while the tattooed patrons play cards. -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef
When this place first opened, the line was around the block. Now it's a lot shorter, but the gelato is still amazing.
Dark, unpretentious and relaxing bar (when it’s not over-crowded) serving cold beer, strong drinks and music from the best jukebox around.
Definitely contenders for the best fries in the city. The French dip is also pretty amazing.
do yourself a favor: order the beet & goat cheese salad (add grilled chicken if you're really hungry!)
Hidden in the back of this well-appointed shop is one of the best salons in NYC - their prices can't be beat. Catherine is an amazing colorist and Anna is an artist with the shears! -Jacqueline Lombar
All you can eat wings, fries & unlimited pitchers of beer for 2 hours! $23/person, 6 person minimum, $28/for premium beer
A boutique hotel is organized by Dewey Decimal Classification. Each room has a little library of books related to its category, but surprisingly few readers. Read more at the link: Read more.
Four decades after bringing art to SoHo, Cooper may still be the classiest, most devoted gallerist in the business. With soaring ceilings, this is her biggest space, but it's also strangely intimate. Read more.
PHOTO: Get the view from above in this aerial shot of Rockefeller Plaza and the Ice Rink, at the link! Read more.
I love their swimsuits for summer. Their leather goods (wallets and bags) are definitely worth the splurge.
A hidden gem, with generous portions and a must-try General Tso's Chicken.
"Grand Central Station" is the Post Office branch here. "Grand Central Terminal" is the train depot. #TravelTrivia
For those looking for upscale Mexican, Pampano strikes the right tone. The menu is primarily comprised of fish and the $28 prix fix is a steal!
PHOTO: Check out this picture of customers enjoying their lunch on the "Veranda al Fresco" outside, back in 1939! Click "More Info" for the pic. Read more.
Poverty stricken opera singers and performers can find here show stopping performance garb. There's a wide selection of notice-me clothes for the voluptuous shopper. The staff is incredibly helpful. Read more.
The fresh sparkling bevs are charged by P&H Soda & Syrup syrups, while the menu is packed with treats like sundaes, strawberry rhubarb pie, egg creams, & an egg cream-topped shake. Read more.
They brought Paella Valenciana, Chorizo & Shrimp Tapas, and Tortilla Espanola to Choice Eats
Look for the neon-pink sign and then ask Jim for a Smirnoff and Water. Feels like a clubhouse for old friendly men, who are more than willing to share their stories of the old neighborhood.
This beautiful Vaudevillian theater is in close proximity to some good Dominican food. Grab a pre-concert meal at El Malecón, right across the street. - Jim Shearer
