Without sacrificing the liberal door policy or the many beers on tap, the owners have given the Bowery stalwart a clubby makeover by throwing a black epoxy resin on the floors, red light boxes under the bar, and squares of pleather on the walls. The old-school hip-hop, rock and indie Britpop tunes emitting from the...
This may be the best raw fish in town—and the sake selection is tremendous. Blue Ribbon Sushi strives to be the Japanese mirror image of its Blue Ribbon brethren (brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg also own Blue Ribbon, Blue Ribbon Bakery, Blue Ribbon Bakery Market, Blue Ribbon Brooklyn, Blue Ribbon Sushi Brooklyn, Blue Ribbon Sushi...
A whopping 560,000 square feet, the city’s second-largest museum contains a world-class collection of roughly 1.5 million works covering a wide cultural swath and virtually every period in art history. Its commanding Beaux-Arts structure, designed by McKim, Mead and White, was set to become the largest art institution in the world, back in 1895. (The...
Despite its name, Arlene’s Grocery has nothing to do with food—at least not anymore. In 1995, the former bodega and neighboring butcher was transformed into this bar and music venue that helped forge the thriving music scene on the Lower East Side. Known for booking bands like The Strokes before anyone had heard of them,...
Within Christian Liaigre’s conversion of a catacomb into a sultry, shadowy quartet of fluid yet diverse sectors, chef-owner Jean-Georges Vongerichten reveals how a few ingredients can create flavors that are lucid and compelling. Olive and radicchio join stewed rabbit, mint and coriander ring sea bass carpaccio, tomato soup is sparked by chili pepper and crabmeat....
Located on bustling 34th Street, America’s biggest department store can seem like a universe all its own. With a million square feet of space for merchandise, the nine sprawling floors offer practically everything you could want—cosmetics and colognes, prom gowns, ties, sofas and much more—attracting thousands of tourists and locals who pass through its rotating...
Perhaps best known as Mario Batali’s blond-coifed teammate on Iron Chef America, chef Anne Burrell champions a menu focused on Italian small plates, or picolini, at this West Village wine bar. And everyone wins at Centro Vinoteca: choose from well-executed, savory nibbles such as shrimp-and-chickpea fritters and truffle deviled eggs or heartier entrées like kabocha...
Wonder where all the pros shop for their camera equipment? Stop by B & H Photo, the block-long electronics superstore that offers the latest in audio visual and entertainment technology at reasonable (and often the cheapest possible) prices. This Hassidic-owned store is a fascinating and complex maze of overhead conveyor belts, shiny equipment and highly...
On a wind-swept, trash-strewn street in the no man’s land between Chinatown and Tribeca, M1-5 doesn’t soften the rough edges of its locale. The stark, black and red interior is decorated with three murals depicting a graffiti tag, a trio of prostitutes, and the Manhattan skyline. The influence of nearby Industrial Plastics can be seen...
Everyone has a favorite Danny Meyer restaurant; ours is Shake Shack. A weekly visit could cause you to rethink the necessity of having to get out of town during the summer. The park is that lush, the all-American snack-bar grub that good. Yes, the line at lunchtime is as bad as your local Duane Reade....
Capture New York in its entirety over a 48-hour period! Enjoy unlimited Hop-On and Hop-Off opportunities! Experience the best of Manhattan. Spend as much time as you wish exploring, sightseeing or visiting attractions before boarding the next bus to continue your tour. This is a great way to see New York City’s landmarks at your...
With so many unique attractions, world-famous museums, theaters, and skyscrapers there is always plenty to do in New York. However, sightseeing in New York City might not be the easiest or the cheapest experience.The New York Pass is a ‘smart card’ – like a credit card with a computer chip inside – which allows you...
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