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] Read more.
This is my favorite place to go and pick out books! I always get so caught up looking through the shelves and end up spending hours here!
Amazing lunch special: $8 for entree and appetizer. Grilled calamari is meh, but the pad Thai is bomb.
Take in the city from 'Top of the Rock' (30 Rockefeller Plaza; topoftherocknyc.com; Open 8am-midnight) the 70th floor roof-deck of GE Building, centerpiece of Midtown’s Art Deco-era Rockefeller Center
A classic American tavern going strong since 1884. Opt for a seat at the oak bar counter among the regulars to eat a dozen oysters followed by the cheeseburger (001 212 317 1616 www.pjclarkes.com ₤20)
There are nine great museums lie between 82nd and 105th St, most famously The Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art 5th Ave at 82nd www.metmuseum.org). Visit the Greek and Roman galleries on the 1st floor.
Current flagship exhibition Art of Another Kind features great European abstract expressionists, from Bourgeois to Vedova (1071 5th Ave, www.guggenheim.org).
Catch a pick-up baseball game south of Shepherd’s Field, or read the latest issue of the New Yorker under a tree on the Great Lawn.
Start the day with strong coffee and sour cream buttermilk pancakes with bananas at Bubby's (120 Hudson St; 001 212 219 0666; www.bubbys.com, ₤15) the restaurant that helped put TriBeCa on the map.
This being the most patriotic month, get a close-up view of the majestic Lady Liberty on a 75-minute cruise. (Pier 83, W 42nd St at 12th Ave; 001 212 563 3200; ₤12-₤20. Sails 11am; 1pm; 3pm).
A gorgeous new landscaped park on an abandoned elevated railway line in Chelsea/Meatpacking District. Sit on a bench among trees and wild grasses and gaze out at the ferry boats on the Hudson.
For lunch head to the Spotted Pig (314 West 11th St, 001 212 620-0393, ₤25 a head) British chef April Bloomfield’s fabulous corner gastro-pub. Try the crispy pork belly with spring vegetables.
A rustic-chic gem of cocktail bar not much larger than a jewel box. Order a Negroni, and don’t be surprised if Robert DeNiro or Bradley Cooper wander in off for a night cap (001 212 226 2515).
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. Read more.
The bros in the park are chill, unless you beat them at a chess match. #DontBlowIt
Great selection of organic products and great selection of sugar derivatives for people with diabetes. I did a dinner and made desserts using Stevia. -Ed Cotton, Top Chef
Thinly cut fries are subtly seasoned. Burgers ($15) are made with brisket and topped with bacon and white cheddar. And the turkey club sandwich ($11) is always popular. Read more.
Turn a night out into a calorie burning party! Try drinking club soda instead of alcoholic beverages and then hit the dance floor to get your body moving!
This place is always packed because, despite the endless chain coffee shops in Midtown, no one can quite pull an espresso like Culture in this part of the city Read more.
If there's anything keeping IFC staffers Always On, it's the Stumptown coffee at the Ace Hotel coffee bar. So thick, it'll stick to your teeth! See you in outer space! - IFC Staff
From the folks who brought you Brooklyn Flea! Hit up the Bon Chovie stand for crispy fried anchovies with pickled peppers and aioli! - Meg Paska
Owner Sophia Brittan has personal relationships with her farm suppliers & sources more than 90% of ingredients locally & seasonally. She prepares her ice cream in small batches to minimize waste. Read more.
The kind of affordable neighborhood sushi bar that we'd like to see more of in New York. Must-Haves: Uni tempura, fatty tuna sashimi, shabu shabu.
We usually pick up our Yellow (pineapple, jicama, lemon) or Eastern Promise (lemon grass, Anjou pear, cucumber, ginger, lime, kaffir lime leaf) juices to go.
Can't go wrong with an iced coffee (it comes with a shot of espresso for extra buzz).
