The artichoke slice, which comes slathered in gooey artichoke sauce, is the shop's specialty. There's no seating inside here, though, so you'll have to take your pizza and beer elsewhere. Mehr erfahren.
Starting in July 2010, the park's Pier 1 will have vendors serving tacos, crab rolls, wine, beer, and ice cream. (The city will make about $120,000 a year from the deal.) Mehr erfahren.
This decidedly old-school steakhouse is a rite of passage for Wall Street traders willing to shell out $88 for the signature porterhouse for two. Lunch reservations are doable, but bring cash. Mehr erfahren.
The facade will be split into four "storefronts": a hat store, a hardware store, a neighborhood bar and a bodega. The designer calls it an "ironic statement...reminiscent of independent businesses." Mehr erfahren.
Before 9 a.m., dogs are allowed to roam free in Central Park. That has spawned gatherings of unleashed canines like the Norwich terriers that regularly get together with their owners at this statue. Mehr erfahren.
The new voice of Yankee Stadium — replacing the legendary Bob Sheppard, who died in July 2010 — is Paul Olden. He was working as a part-time sports anchor in Los Angeles when the Yankees called. Mehr erfahren.
The Andrew J. Barberi smashed into this terminal on May 8, 2010, after a mechanical problem prevented the crew from slowing down the vessel and easing it into the pier. Mehr erfahren.
Is it the Triborough Bridge or the RFK Bridge? It's been the latter since November 2008, but New Yorkers, online maps, and even some government agencies haven't committed to the change. Mehr erfahren.
Jon Mendes, 89, has adopted the two concrete drinking fountains at the reservoir's southern entrance. Every three weeks or so, he scrubs them down with brushes and a can of Comet. Mehr erfahren.
Get here fast because the museum is moving downtown to the Meatpacking District. Their new six-story, 195,000-square-foot building will be designed by Renzo Piano and cost $680 million. Mehr erfahren.
Check out Julie Mehretu's exhibition, "Grey Area," her representation of post-war Berlin in which the dynamism of urban life confronts decay and change. It's open through October 6, 2010. Mehr erfahren.
Police were told to stop and search would-be subway bomber Najibullah Zazi's car in Sept. 2009 as he drove up to the bridge—but waved him across without finding two pounds of explosives hidden inside. Mehr erfahren.
Executives dream of ringing the closing bell here, but it's a little more complicated than they might imagine. Which button do you press to conclude the trading day: green, orange, or red? Mehr erfahren.
Paris Hilton grew up here. We asked her what it was like to live in a hotel... Mehr erfahren.
Who will get to manage this 1,776-foot-tall office tower? The two bidders are the family-run Durst Organization and Related Cos., an international real-estate developer. Mehr erfahren.
Amid intensifying competition for New York's business-travel market, Delta is expected to demolish its landmark Pan Am Worldport terminal at JFK to make way for new facilities. Mehr erfahren.
Who's the greatest Yankee of all time? We ran the numbers to find out... Mehr erfahren.
Despite its hefty $20 ticket price, the museum attracted its highest-ever number of visitors, 3.09 million, during its 2010 fiscal year. "Monet's Water Lilies" was the most popular exhibit. Mehr erfahren.
A group of real-estate developers have commissioned a study to rethink Canal Street as they ratchet up a controversial effort to allow for taller buildings along Chinatown's main thoroughfare. Mehr erfahren.
Check out the big new exhibit on Abstract Expressionism running from October 3, 2010, to April 25, 2011. Virtually all of the art — 300 works by 30 artists — comes from the museum's own collection. Mehr erfahren.
Try estimating the percentage of women here. On a recent weekday, it was 53%, according to the park's engineer, who considers that a success. "Women are more discriminating park users," he says. Mehr erfahren.
This 42-year-old arena is preparing to undergo a wholesale overhaul for $775-$850 million. It'll include floor-level luxury suites and two pedestrian bridges suspended over the playing surface. Mehr erfahren.
Hanging out on the Met steps is a New York tradition, and billionaire David Koch has pledged "at least $10 million" to renovate the fountains outside the museum. Mehr erfahren.
Try making a call here because the tunnel has the best cellphone service in New York. Mehr erfahren.
A favorite of Upper East Side society, this café is where Avery Carlyle began her ascent to reign as Queen Bee of Constance Billard. (The Carlyles: Love the One You’re With) Mehr erfahren.
S likes to sit and read Civilization and Its Discontents at this cozy coffee shop. If S is discontented, do any of us have a chance at happiness? Ponder over a latte. (I Will Always Love You)
Much more elegant and considerably less fluorescent than any other pharmacy in Manhattan, and it stocks a full range of Bliss products. What more could a girl want? Mehr erfahren.
Stock up on snacks—rocky road ice cream and granny smith apples for N, please—at this gourmet grocery store. (It Had to Be You) Mehr erfahren.
How do I know you’re passing off that H&M dress as couture? Because I was sipping an iced tea at this across-the-street café, watching you sneak out of the store.
When do I leave the Upper East Side? When I know Columbia University cuties (like our caffeine-addicted friend D) await me at the other end of the long journey West. I have priorities! Mehr erfahren.
