In advance of Dirty French, the French bistro, a companion bar has opened in The Ludlow Hotel. Be sure to try the Grand Prix with Japanese whisky, coconut vermouth & bitters. Mehr erfahren.
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. Mehr erfahren.
Bold design lives here. The Flatiron was a groundbreaking skyscraper when built in 1902, and it’s still an architectural icon. The Beaux-Arts styling is timeless. Find more bold: A7bolddesign.com Mehr erfahren.
In 1938, workmen laid down a new 2,295-square-foot rug in the lobby, “stopping only to extricate a workman who had fallen into its folds.” Mehr erfahren.
Covering 6 percent of Manhattan, popular legend holds that it took more gunpowder to create this park’s lakes, hills and meadows than was used to fight the Battle of Gettysburg. (From Aerial America) Mehr erfahren.
Designed by Calvert Vaux in the 1860s as a lookout point for the Great Lawn to the north and the Ramble to the south. Now home to the Henry Luce Nature Observatory. Mehr erfahren.
After John Lennon's death, Yoko Ono donated a million dollars to the city to create a memorial in his favorite section of Central Park, directly across the street from their home in The Dakota. Mehr erfahren.
The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Mehr erfahren.
The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Mehr erfahren.
The fifth floor contains at least 2,000 paintings, sculptures, furniture, and Native American and Spanish colonial artifacts Mehr erfahren.
Hidden behind the wall at the first bay near the rotunda is a ceramic tile mural done by Joan Miró. The work was commissioned by museum trustee Harry F. Guggenheim in 1963 to honor his late wife. Mehr erfahren.
The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. Mehr erfahren.
Check out the New York Interiors (1690-1906) permanent exhibition. It features elements of New York domestic environments from the late 17th through the early 20th centuries. Mehr erfahren.
Port of entry 1892-1954. 40-50% Americans can trace their roots to ancestor who arrived here. 12-17MM people passed thru here. Less than 4% persons denied access due to illness. More info via our blog Mehr erfahren.
The city’s oldest museum has an archive of more than 1.6 million pieces of art, including Hudson River School paintings and the entire collection of John James Audubon’s Birds of America watercolors. Mehr erfahren.
The circular castle, designed by the head of the Army Corps of Engineers in 1807, was used as a jail for Confederate troops and AWOL Union troops during the Civil War. Read more on MetroFocus Mehr erfahren.
The Apollo is one of the most famous music venues in the US. It is a nationally registered historic space, and was the home of Showtime at the Apollo, a television show showcasing new talent. Mehr erfahren.
The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Mehr erfahren.
The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Mehr erfahren.
President Obama delivered an address to the United Nations General Assembly on overcoming the numerous challenges that stand in the way of a lasting peace. Mehr erfahren.
Don’t miss the basement around Christmastime “by thoughtlessly choosing to go to Europe instead.” It’s “a high adventure in smells”: bacon, leather, “rayon undies.” Mehr erfahren.
55-story glass towers. Most expensive property in NYC. Time Warner owns 1/3 of it. Once site of proposed tallest building in world by Donald Trump. Learn more about Time Warner Center via our blog. Mehr erfahren.
To coincide with the launch of a special Gatsby-inspired jewelry line, on which the film's costume designer collaborated with Tiffany, the ritzy shop has decorated its windows with a Jazz Age theme. Mehr erfahren.
Get the toasted coconut donut ($1). A perfectly fluffy yeast doughnut lightly glazed and generously sprinkled with pieces of nutty, toasted coconut shavings. Sweet, messy, and unpretentious." Mehr erfahren.
A strong choice is deconstructed falafel with chickpeas and avocado, raw cauliflower, shaved fennel, mint, watercress, rice vinegar-pickled peaches, pickled red cabbage & sesame served on pita. Mehr erfahren.
You can't go wrong with a bialy—a pillowy round thing that looks a little bit like a bagel but will SURPRISE YOU when you bite into it and are overcome by the taste of onion. Mehr erfahren.
Try the fiery Hellboy: chili pepper-infused honey drizzled over a blistered pie w/ sopressata picante, creamy fior di latte & grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011. Mehr erfahren.
Here's what happens when hipster chefs get it right. Market-driven goodness and go-to pizzas. Check out the Heritage Radio Network, which broadcasts from the dining room on Sundays. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
No question, it's the best barbecue in the city. The best part is the casual & playful atmosphere: beer served in mason jars, buffet style line-up & huge communal tables. Mehr erfahren.
The game-changing food hall at Brookfield Place has stands from Mighty Quinn's, Black Seed, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Umami Burger, Num Pang, and Dos Toros, to name a few. Mehr erfahren.
Way Greenpoint and quiet on the street. Inside this neighborhood gem a vegetable paradise awaits, with wine and service to match. Meat, too! Mehr erfahren.
Keith McNally's reborn Minetta is a masterpiece—an old New York saloon, modern steakhouse and celeb haunt all in one. The problem: getting in. (The Black Label Burger is worth it.) [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
Still in its youth, Joseph Leonard is already essential to the neighborhood. Gabe Stulman's tiny neighborhood spot puts out a great vibe and even better food. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
This three-floor ode to Oaxacan culture features a top level art gallery, subterranean cinema/music venue, and a street level festive mescaleria. Mehr erfahren.
Claire Robinson feasts on Mexican food and margaritas at Barrio Chino in New York, NY on Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate. We recommend the Grapefruit Margarita. Find more tips at FN Local. Mehr erfahren.
Ippudo was brought to NYC by Shigemi Kawahara, who is known as "the Ramen King" in Japan; his rich, cloudy tonkotsu broths draw the longest lines the city's ramen-ya, and they're well worth the wait. Mehr erfahren.
See and be seen when you’re dining al fresco at this SoHo staple. Just don’t be surprised if your secret convo ends up on Page Six - or on gossipgirl.net. Mehr erfahren.
The jerk grilled corn is the best corn in NYC, making our list of "The Tastes That Make the City: NYC Edition." Mehr erfahren.
Students, locals and celebs all love this classic Ukrainian spot. Some of the city's best banana pancakes, kasha with gravy, matzo ball soup, pierogis and a great cheeseburger. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
Lines wind out the door at 2013's Best New Bakery winner for skillfully balanced bites like fudgy date-cocoa Montego Bay bars and a killer chocolate-chip cookie teeming with gooey nubs. Mehr erfahren.
Egg Shop is a café on the Lower East Side that obsesses on eggs. Try the mayo-free, the egg salad sandwich ($10) comes on multi-grain toast with a thick slice of low-acid yellow tomato. Mehr erfahren.
A retractable roof, 13 Central European beers on tap (try Czech Krusovice Imperial), and great food. What's not to love about this spacious beer garden named for the West Slavic god of hospitality? Mehr erfahren.