The impressive digs can almost distract from the performances. Check out the huge reflecting pool at NYC’s 1st LEED cultural venue. Mehr erfahren.
Contemporary Art Center: You’ll find artwork up and down each staircase and behind every door. Crucial to think of this not as a museum, but an exhibition space. Mehr erfahren.
Pianos usually runs late with their set times. That’s OK, ‘cause the food menu’s great: surprisingly good nachos with chickpeas. Mehr erfahren.
François K's dubwise Deep Space parties are a Monday night fixture. Its sleek design and open-air deck make it a haven in the MPD. Mehr erfahren.
There's really not a bad angle in the house, but arrive early to score bench seats on the rear platform. Mehr erfahren.
The front bar can really bottle-neck. Just head straight to the back room, where you can still order drinks! Mehr erfahren.
Go just for the elevator ride, where Marco Brambilla's video artwork, "Civilization," is major Hieronymus Bosch. Mehr erfahren.
Holding strong as an underground electronic party hotspot; watch out for SR’s BasicNYC parties with Sleepy & Boo – great DJ bookings. Mehr erfahren.
Their Gallery Bar is open as a café during the day; at night, stop in for a game on their Wii. Mehr erfahren.
Fans can be feral (even though they’ll never dance). If you step out for a smoke, leave plenty of time to get back anywhere near the front. Mehr erfahren.
They’re known for their burlesque revues, but go for Seth Herzog’s SWEET comedy show on Tuesdays at 8:30pm. Big name guests. Mehr erfahren.
If you are ever invited to a party there, especially in the Sky Room, go. Mehr erfahren.
The revamp is now almost a carbon copy of the Bowery Ballroom, but with a better downstairs bar. Check it out. Mehr erfahren.
One of the finest New Frenchies in the nation. Be careful, but don't dawdle -- that edible sculpture made from seared foie gras with sliced kumquats ain't gonna dismantle itself. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Does the Top Chef still come here to cook? Who knows, who cares, you're here for the Experience. If it's too full or too pricey, nearby Craftbar is more generous with space and price. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Somehow this place still packs 'em in, and you can see why, weeknights especially. Stunt menu is impressive, but skip it for drinks and apps around one of the low tables. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
It's no Soho House, but still ranks high among the private club power set. Little more intimate, little more exclusive, just enough shabby on the art-chic to look natural. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
In the innards of the Ace Hotel, here's a place to eat innards and other fleshy bits. Stuffed pig's foot? Why not. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Big room for big menu at big prices. Scene has calmed down since the heyday, but sushi and Japanese specialties (especially sake) will turn your head rightwise. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
This is the temple of Masaharu Morimoto -- don't sit at a table like a chump. Reserve at the sushi bar, order the omakase tasting menu, and let the Iron Chef be your guide. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
One of the original New Wave of high-end cocktail bars. Hard to go wrong on the menu, but Whiskey Smash -- go light on the simple syrup -- is perhaps the best mint julep in town. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Insane cocktails at mad Austrian scientist's lair in Chinatown. Ridiculous showmanship, jaw-dropping presentation. Look for the crowd begging entry under the "Gold Flower Restaurant" sign. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
If you can tear yourself away from the Asian-Portuguese fusion, mixology at the bar is among the most precise and inspired in town -- seriously underrated. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Chef's tasting menu will be the best $300 you ever spent. Go ahead, do the wine pairings too. In for a penny, in for $10K. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
More deals made per square foot than anywhere else south of 34th Street. Where nigthlife spends the day, if it wakes up before dusk. Juice bar strongly recommended for hair of the dog. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Long past its prime in terms of overall hotness, but weekend brunch is still a worthwhile neighborhood scene for old schoolers. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Forget weekends, but lunch and evenings during the week still one of the best chill times in the hood. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
The legend in the flesh. Mobbed with tourists during the day, but still cool for late-late. Banana donuts from bakery next door worth killing for. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
You'd best dress up -- way, way up -- to the lofty Standard of room-runner Kamil Parchomienko if you want past the curtain. Drop Kamil's name with caution, cause he's no dummy. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Can't get past the door? Don't worry, you're in good company, especially if it's Tuesday. Drown your sorrows at STK upstairs. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Thursday is the hotness: "Whipped" party brings out the hipster DJs and fashionista royalty. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.
Gastropubby goodness. You should be thrown out for ordering a salad here. If you can't do the massive burger, at least do a couple duck eggs. [BlackBook] Mehr erfahren.