Meticulously trained baristas give coffee the sort of care usually reserved for wine, cheese, and chocolate. No wonder the cafe inspires such devotion. Read more.
Mecca for fashion industry types and those who want to be. Remember to take your invite — security is a lot tighter than at Bryant Park.
The best touristy venue, this 80-year-old landmark is simply stunning. Check out the Art Deco flourishes in the lobby, restored to its original gilded splendor in 2009. Read more.
If you spy a herd of women in heels crossing the West Side Highway, you know a show just let out at this Fashion Week hub.
"Follow the spandex!" Kayleen Schaefer went to Lululemon's annual sale, held at the Nassau Coliseum, and lived to tell the tale: Read more.
This high-end designer consignment shop offers a celeb-worthy wardrobe — without breaking your wallet.
If your steak tartare tastes just a wee bit different than usual, thank Philippe Bertineau, the restaurant’s new head chef, who previously cooked at Payard. Read more.
An exquisite raw fish experience with uniquely crafted pieces. Try the tuna with tofu cream, flounder with lotus chip, and the foie gras sushi.
Get an ego check at this rooftop hot spot, which boastsone of the toughest doors in N.Y.C. If you do make it onto the 18th floor,check out the bathrooms—for the amazing views of lower Manhattan.
As art became an industry in the 1980s, this is where its participants drank and ate (and smoked). Though Mary Boone and Julian Schnabel are gone, its French bistro food is still solid.
Everything is hot about this newish spot, from the waitresses(their uniforms are designed by Rag & Bone) to the locale (the lush lounge has a garden). And if you can get in, you're probably hot too.
HauntedNYC: Manhattan's most haunted house. People have seen a woman while working in the cellar, ghostly men in brown suits, and have seen, smelled, heard or been touched by things that aren't there.
Winner of Best Midtowon Vacation in the Village Voice 2011 Best of Issue! The abandoned smallpox hospital is much more scenic than it sounds.
Originally built as a backup to the NYC's main water supply, the reservoir now serves as an ecological sanctuary that houses more than 20 species, including herons, egrets, loons, coots, wood ducks. Read more.
Shoot across the reservoir from the east side for one of the most exquisite photos in NYC. This shot is easily accessible from the entrance at 90th and 5th.
The Pear Gorgonzola pizza, topped with rosemary and dried dates, is a big hit. A popular savory option is the Artichoke Fennel pizza, which includes kalamata olives, thyme, oregano and basil. Read more.
Break out of the chicken tikka masala rut with the coondapur kori, a flavorful, deep-orange coconut chicken curry from the coastal city of Mangalore. Read more.
We love this hotel's spa, which boats the city's first co-ed, luxury hammam. If you've never indulged in the decadent Moroccan treatment (think: clay massage), this is the place to try it.
Don’t order the embryos in a glass (trust us, your date would rather you not), but do stroll casually and pick up some snacks through the most beautiful train station in the city.
Ed Koch may no longer be mayor of New York, but if he used Foursquare, he'd probably be the mayor of this restaurant. Once a month, Koch invites members of his administration to an elegant lunch here. Read more.
Don't miss the Little Red Lighthouse Festival every fall, which offers free tours and other fun activities to celebrate the area.
9/23/13: On “Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary, 1926-1938”: “His radical use of language and his transposition of the banal and the unnerving set a precedent.” Sept. 28-Jan. 12 Read more.
Ride vintage wooden escalators dating back to 1902. Look for them on the Broadway side of the shop between the eighth and ninth floors. Read more.
"Indeed, it felt like good luck to eat there." Hannah Goldfield reviews Bistro Petit in the Nov. 12, 2012 issue: Read more.
Great location, free wifi (the login says 12 hours complimentary but just keep logging in for free) and a lot of history, be sure to visit Nikola Tesla's room 3327, he spent his last years living here
I feel like I bumped into the annual convention of the hipster church. The hotel is beautiful though ;)
Displayed in its current location since 1989, this 7,000-pound bronze sculpture has become a famous symbol of American capitalism.
"Falkner was originally a pastry chef, and the desserts here seem more attended-to than the rest of the meal. They are daring, even avant-garde." Read more.
Envelop yourself in Thai culture and cuisine at Kittichai -located on the ground floor.
In the heart of the East Village, the stylized Bowery hotel is the place to be. The perfect spot for a celebrity sighting in the city that never sleeps.
NEW YORK: Try the delicately layered dessert La Bulle de Sucre in the restaurant L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Read more.
The Four Seasons restaurant - not to be confused with the hotel - is another New York landmark. Its Pool Room is said to be the most beautiful place in any New York restaurant. Read more.
Every Thursday night Fashion Indie hosts a party that attracts a ton of industry types and the occassional celebrity. Josh Hartnett, Grace Jones, and Lindsay Lohan have been known to stop by.
Revamped. Retractable roof 17 stories above the city. Sky–view breakfast, power brunch or lunch. American food: seasonal produce and regionally-sourced meats and fish Read more.
Don’t miss an Asian-inspired treatment at the hotel's Shibui Spa, which features a pool canopied by 250-year-old beams from a Japanese farmhouse.
You talkin' to me? Well, when you're done, the Japanese spa inside the Robert De Niro hotel gives Himalayan salt rubs for a cool $350!
Go up the escalators and to the right past reception and down that hall. Exit out into the garden for excellent sangrias and Swiss Family Robinson-ish furniture.
NYC [Do] One of our favorite spots in the summertime. Sky Terrace has great views, cocktails and the most comfortable lounge chairs-- heaven on a sunny day!
Amazing French pastries, breads and baked goods, great atmosphere and solid lunch/brunch options including this brisket burger w/ crispy fries. Prices aren't low but the experience lives up to them.
Make like you're going to Mercer Kitchen, walk down the stairs and loop around the corner. Enter the brick cave-like area on the right and you're golden. The trick is to act like you own the place.
People who love this hotel include: Karl Lagerfeld, Courtney Love, Marc Jacobs (who briefly lived here), Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Moss and...oh yeah...Madonna. Keep your shades on when you stay here. Read more.
Peek behind the Atrium's burgundy curtains and you'll find the Burger Joint, where savory cheeseburgers and fries await.
Lovely and quiet hideaway off 57th. 40' ceilings, grand chandeliers, and baronial furniture make you feel okay about the latte's $6 price tag.
This private-but-open-to-the-public rooftop terrace is one of the the best-kept secrets in midtown east! Take the elevator to the 14th flr and walk up to the 15th. BYOB.
a great hideway that most of soho doesn't know about. take the back stairs near the elevators on the lobby floor.
Get an almond croissant and sit on one of the benches out front. Eat it as you watch the tourists go by.
Hit the ATM because this Italian hot spot is cash only. And it's worth it—the West Village standby boasts yummy pasta, sunny scenery and a shot at glimpsing frequent patrons Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
This is the real thing. A place for Gotham insiders. Gold leaf ceilings and enchanting murals by Madeline author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans. Arrive by 8pm and take a small table near the piano.
An amazing piece of Paris transported to Chelsea. Our concierge at 6 Columbus says that though it's not on the menu, if you ask they will make you amazing hot chocolate.
Take a trip to France without leaving NYC. What they lack in service, they make up for with delicious bistro food and fresh baked goods. Get the almond croissant or the brioche.
BG offers afternoon tea service from 3-5pm. You can choose from a great selection of teas and enjoy a tray of tea sandwiches, pastries and desserts. Very nice experience! Gorgeous restaurant & views.
The Nasu Dengaku (grilled eggplant) and Oshinki (assorted pickled vegetables) are popular appetizers. And the miso soup comes with miso paste in a separate dish. Read more.
A lively Italian restaurant, especially in the back patio. Try the Asparagus Vinaigrette, Orecchiette with Boar Sausage or the Roast Rack of Lamb.
Hidden Gem in the city! You didn't hear about it from me! -Derek, The A-List: New York
Come for brunch, lunch or dinner - the food in this chic café is a consistently delicious mix of French and Moroccan cuisines. The sidewalk tables are perfect for a sunny day.
“The Viennese Café Sabarsky, perfect for a post-analytic snack of Apfelstrudel mit Schlag, is open until 9 and has a Zagat score of 22.” Read more.
Known internationally for the ladies who lunch. -Luann De Lesseps, Real Housewives of New York City
Must try: the incredibly rich hot chocolate with fat, house-made marshmallows and the moist “melted” chocolate-chip cookies.
The WORLDS best sandwich is the cold lamb sandwich with garlic herb mayonaise on rye at E.A.T. It may not be cheap but it's worth it.
Esca, Mario Batali's southern Italian trattoria, serves the freshest seafood dishes, like Zuppa Di Pesce, Branzino Per Due, in New York City's theatre district.
Getting a table here is harder than getting citizenship, but if you manage to, it's worth the wait. It's a great underground dining experience. The décor is great, and so is the food.
This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.
the macarons here are like $300. this is a perfectly fine price for a man of my stature and wealth, but throw in some gold flakes or something. sheiiit
Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.
Sautéed zucchini blossoms filled with mozzarella, sheep's milk ricotta & marjoram. Following prosciutto Parma with Cantaloupe. I love my NYC summer lunches!
This Grand Central favorite tops the Village Voice's Top 10 Oyster Bar list. The atmosphere alone is worth the price, with enormous arched ceilings spanning above the restaurant. Read more.
Jonathan Rubinstein's espresso shop in the West Village has been a hit ever since it opened in 2002. Rubinstein recently switched to beans from Ecco Caffe, a boutique Sonoma roaster.
Possibly the most famous NYC food landmark, this Jewish deli excels in each dish, from snappy hot dogs to giant pastrami sandwiches. Hint: don't forget to tip your carver!
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.
Feast with fashionistas on grub by chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten at communal tables or a cool catacomb-like bar.
For some odd reason you'll see fashion editors, creative directors and downtown artists here which creates an interesting vibe. This place rules just for the food and staff. -Diana
Pure’s fine-dining treatment of vegan and raw food—too often considered not the stuff of eating out—has been a real coup for vegetarians, not to mention plenty of meat-and-potato-types who appreciate Read more.
Recover from long Fashion Week days at the tiny, laid-back Spanish wine bar. Ditch industry types, try its famous uni panini, and nightcap with one of your real friends. Read more.
If you are lucky enough to know someone to get in to Rao's, go. The meatballs and sauce are worth the trip. Try the steak pizzaiola. If you can’t get in, buy their cookbook! -Jill Zarin, Real Housewiv
A great place for cocktails, we especially enjoyed the lemony Hot Toddy on a cold winter evening, with the Apple Crisp on the side.
Grab a super tasty burger and frozen custard at the original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park.
There are always lines and believe the hype. Pair a Shack Stack with an order of Cheese Fries and a Fair Shake.
Different location, same great burger. Good place to stop after checking out the Natural History Museum. As always, you've got to get the shack burger, a chocolate shake, and some cheese fries.
Mario Batali brings British gastropub fare to the West Village at the local and celeb favorite, The Spotted Pig.
“Circumvent the line and the crowds by entering subMercer through Mercer Kitchen. They share a bathroom, so it’s easy to just glide on over!" More at http://www.partyearth.com/venues/submercer.
Tia Pol serves up traditional spanish tapas and an all-spanish wine list in a simple, narrow restaurant where the dark wood tabletops will be crowded with a variety of small dishes that pack a punch. Read more.
Graydon Carter, editor of Vanity Fair, officially opened this exclusive spot. Instead, Carter told friends who told other friends. Try to snag a walk-in table once the “house family” has cleared out.
You'll feel like you're in Europe. Barista Anastasios Nougos trained at the famed espresso bar Sosta in Stockholm. Read more.
Why shop here? Phillip Lim. Seasonal runway jewelry. In-store exclusive items like cashmere travel blankets and eye masks. Accessories include shoes, belts, handbags, and eyewear, Boutique. For All. Read more.
You can't leave Chelsea without a stop off at the Apple store at 14th Street and 9th Avenue. A beautiful 3 story loft building with a sexy glass curtain covering it. Read more.
While this store is not open 24/7 like their 5th Ave location, it does have a convenient location with beautiful views of Grand Central (don't miss the set-up area and iAccessories in the side rooms)!
As the only Apple store with an auditorium, it's the perfect Soho spot for sitting in a comfy chair and checking your email. Also, many Soho-dwelling celebs can be spotted here.
“This is loaded with subtle shit,” Apple store architect Peter Q. Bohlin explained of his new building in a May, 2010 Talk of the Town piece. Read more.
This is where you go to get the more eclectic pieces from collections from all over the world. It's good for quick, cool shopping for people who do not want to run into a hundred boutiques. -Emil Gamp
It's always downtown even when its uptown; it's a lab where the experiments never hurt; its a place where age means diddly but self expression and creativity mean everything! [Essential NYC Shops] Read more.
Oh what a lovely way to tease yourself with all that you could have, if I had an Amex Black Card. -Yigit Pura, Top Chef Just Desserts
On the menu, there is nothing too heavy for the ladies who lunch (crab cake salad, roasted cod, etc), and they even serve a lovely afternoon tea with French favorite, Dammann Freres tea. Read more.
Nice design inside the New York Times Building, great place to sit, eat and people watch
A local's favorite, a perfect rest stop for a tourist. A New York delight! Don't forget to grab some fresh fruit at this original Dean & DeLuca location.
Nutella scone, well you had me at Nutella ! Love this D&D for its proximity to home , office, museums and Central Park. Perfect for impromptu picnics before a concert as well !
Everything you've ever wanted is here. Everything you didn't know you wanted is also here. Warning- you will look fabulous in everything you try! Read more.
Apparently the Banana cheesecake is Eileen's fave as well as the fave of the woman behind the counter who helped me. Now it's mine too!
These guys practically revived the old school art of barber shoppery single-handedly. This burly man's paradise, which has two NYC locations, is the perfect place to tame those locks with finesse. Read more.
A stationary store specializing in customized letterpress printing. Retro-style prints with a modern twist.
I stock up on shampoos and lotions at the original Kiehl’s store in the East Village. It’s been around since 1851 and looks like an old apothecary. The products look so chic in my bathroom.
This lingerie boudoir inspires, delights and makes you feel just a little bit naughty. (We're referring to the 24-karat gold handcuffs perched among lacy corsets and silk sheets.)
Eye candy for design junkies awaits in this shop celebrating the Mecca of modern design in NYC. It's not just the furniture; the gift items will wipe out a visitor's wish-list in one brief visit.
MoMA store is open later than the Museum, so you can shop after the galleries close.
Words? Words are for peasants and smelly people. We only do pictures and MJ dangly things. Kate Moss and MJ totes. Richard Avedon and MJ pencil boxes. Just kidding, basically just a shrine to all thin
Whole wheat? Tofu? What are you, meshuggah? Get a nice lox with a schmear, maybe, on a nice regular bagel? Don't be a schmuck and ask them to toast it... Eat, eat! You're all skin and bones!
whitefish salad on a freshly made bagel. the long line is worth it, but move quickly, know your order, and never *ever* ask to have your bagel toasted (they're freshly made on premises!)
The best store to blow your paycheck in stocks covetable finds from around the world—both luxury threads and more affordable goods like indie mags, CDs and hip accessories. Read more.
Every year, designers from a different country or region go up against a permanent collection of American labels like Alexander Wang and Boy by Band of Outsiders.
Having trouble finding an art book? If it's not at this Chelsea mainstay, it probably does not exist.
Interni Best Design selection. Hours: Mon-Fri 11am - 6pm, Sat noon - 6pm Read more.
Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese: Doesn’t get more New York than this. Unreproducible. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
For a classy means of getting to the 2nd floor, take the original staircase from the Chicago Stock Exchange near the south entrance to the American Wing’s Engelhard Court. (Koven, Digital Media)
Try the lemongrass caramel ribs here, which Adam Platt calls “the finest ribs (sticky, charred, infused with lemongrass and caramel) ever to be served in the vicinity of 56th Street and Fifth Avenue." Read more.
Make sure you see the Tiffany Diamond on the main floor in the NW corner... it's priceless and Audrey Hepburn is one of the only 2 ppl to ever wear it
With an amazingly extensive collection of fashion-, and art-inspired books for the intellectually curious, this spot offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Soho’s busy shopping streets
Look up! The beautiful astronomical mural on the Main Concourse’s ceiling depicts the Mediterranean sky during the October to March zodiac and features 2,500 stars.
“Virgola, a six-foot-wide Italian wine bar, obliterates any of the negative associations of alleys and their accoutrements (trash cans, rats), while retaining a sense of history, even subterfuge.” Read more.
2013's Best New Restaurant winner astonishes with its all-in pursuit of luxury: radishes dipped like bonbons in shells of butter & roasted chicken w/ foie gras & truffles tucked beneath its skin. Read more.
In addition to lobster dumplings with shiitake mushrooms, mahogany chicken and long-bone short ribs with Sichuan black pepper sauce, there’s also a DJ booth and an outdoor terrace. Read more.
For green tea lovers: Green tea lava cake, green tea-ramisu, matcha slush, and take a green tea macaron to-go.
The must-visit Upper East Side emporium offers everything from Dylan’s Candy Bar fashion for men, women, and kids, sweets-inspired beauty products, iPhone covers, dog toys and more.
The Black Truffle Croque Monsieur with porcini mushrooms, fresh black truffles and fontina is tasty and easy on the eyes.
Boxed chocolates, macarons, ice cream, you name it. It's a one-stop shop for all things chocolate.
Had the burger medium rare and it was perfect. Best burger in Williamsburg and staff are very friendly. Check out their cocktails
"For a more refined experience, ask for the off-menu 5 Spice Duck Burger, a subtler but exceptional composition of ground breast and leg topped with chutney and roasted fennel." Read more.
Your to-eat list just got longer and more calorie-filled now that those evil geniuses have unveiled donut ice cream sandwiches made with goodness flown in directly from L.A. Creamery and Stan's Donuts Read more.
Famous for its DB Burger (which includes a helping of foie gras), this French bistro features large photographs of flowers by Christopher Beane, hand-picked by chef Daniel Boulud. Read more.
Great place to relax and stare at beautiful French pastries. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
In addition to a traditional bar, Smith's got a raw bar featuring towers of scallop ceviche, lobster, little neck clams, and East Coast oysters. Read more.
Rocco DiSpirito wants it all at Tal Bagels in New York, NY, on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, where his favorite is the Everything Bagel. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more.
Very large sake selection. Try the Momokawa Nigori. It's a chilled, silky, smooth, semi sweet sake with hints of coconut, pear, and ginger flavors. Organic, gluten free, and brewed in Oregon.
A cheerful spot with fresh Lebanese cooking. A good way to begin might be an assortment of tasty hummus, fatayer, baba gannouj and arayess. Choices among main courses include kafta khashkhash. Read more.
"Wow. This place is great! You gotta try this pole! When can we move in?
Look out for luminaries of the financial, film, and TV industries at this casual Italian restaurant. The most popular dishes are "My Grandmothers' Ravioli" and the slow-cooked lamb sandwich, both $16. Read more.
Paris Hilton grew up here. We asked her what it was like to live in a hotel... Read more.
We come here almost exclusively on Mondays - they have a great free-panini-with-drink special. We go for the Tropical Fruit Sangria with the Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella, & Basil Oil panini.
Midtown East contains some of Manhattan’s most iconic skyscrapers, the mini-neighborhoods of Turtle Bay, Beekman, Tudor City and the Plaza District and several promising new construction condominiums Read more.
Constant reminder still haunts & saddens, Freedom Towers literally around the corner. Amazingly, Jay Street was only one NOT affected by debris. Building used to be entrance to hospital for carriages.
English Renaissance bldg built 1909 as private residence of Martin Erdmann. Friars began in 1904 when 11 press agents began to meet at local restaurant, Browne’s Chophouse. Full site history via<LINK> Read more.
If you couldn't find the love of your life on OKCupid, eHarmony, Match.com, Grindr, or via your social profiles, take yourself to Max Brenner and indulge in The Red Heart. - Erica Swallow Read more.
