Start at Columbus Circle and ru n Northeast, run the full length of Central Park - .3k short of a 10k. Spectacular feeling to run the greatest park in the world.
real taqueria with just 15 seats, cooks chopping meat and cilantro as you walk in, 2 tacos de carnitas for 7 dollars and a stinging cold can of tecate for 2 bucks and a quarter and a nickel
Excellent, rustic French fare. All the burgers are dynamite; however our favorite is “The Frenchie”. If you’re up before 11AM on a Sunday, try the brunch which is equally delicious.
Recommended: Salumi, fried artichokes, tripe, pastas, swordfish, deviled chicken, roast suckling pig. For dessert, revive yourself with a simple affogato: vanilla ice cream drowned in espresso. Read more.
Sit in the student student center and watch the speakers that come through each day. They're almost always high profile.
A bustling big Korean restaurant. The best of the bunch with the largest variety of panchoa (salads and pickles that come with every meal). Open 24 hours for night owls like me! -Anita Lo, Top Chef M
In the back of this shop, Ernesto Dominguez uses mallets, air guns and rivet guns to reassemble the dented and folded-in strollers that are brought to him for repair. Read more.
For those ready for Big Eats, this spot's got a 96pc pile o' buffalo wings. Read more.
This is the place to tweet and be seen. Their meaty lunch menu includes terrines, ham, sea bass and steak, but the most popular entree is the lamb burger ($17). Read more.
Es un poco costoso, pero el cafe y sus postres Vieneses son insuperables. Perfecto lugar para merendar!
Delicious handmade chocolates and killer fudge. Great for gifts or a little treat for myself! -Anita Lo, Top Chef Masters
Definitely an older crowd, however the food is top notch. Their risotto balls are the most delicious and savory amuse-bouche around. Try the new hotel bar for post dinner drinks.
Recommended: Cured meats, all pastas (especially uovo in raviolo), beef cheeks, lamb chops, bollito misto. Read more.
Sunday night is the night to go. The queen of the night, Suzanne Barstch, and the fantastic Kenny Kenny host the best night in town at one of New York City's best clubs. -Patrick McDonald, Launch My L
Chic, flattering bikini tops and bottoms are sold separately here and come in a wide range of sizes and styles. You'll also find one-pieces and tankinis. Read more.
I had the roasted veal filled ravioli with crisp pancetta in a butter and sage sauce. It was amazing! Read more.
If you go, sit at the sushi bar and order the omakase. Our favorite pieces are the yellowtail with jalepeno and the tuna with miso.
Sophisticated Asian flavors, the menu rarely disappoints. The miso broiled salmon is delicious as are the tartars and the vegetable udon; the only pitfall is the pricing.
This 7,000sq ft, reservations-only, valeted clubopolis boats temperature & volume-controlled cabanas, plus an interior w/ gold foil walls, French crystal chandeliers. Read more.
The best one-off store in the UWS, with a gigantic sales floor and a truly impressive roster of talent, such as Alexander Wang, Rory Beca, and Gary Graham.
Quiet local Irish pub with fairly good, hearty food. Good place to relax and recharge with a pint after shopping on 57th Street.
Xinhua, one of the Chinese government's main news outlets and propaganda arms, is finalizing a deal to move its North American headquarters to the top floor of this 44-story skyscraper. Read more.
Skip the uninspired pizzas in favor of the meats: prosciutto di Parma; properly rustic crispy pork belly; or any of the housemade pâtés and terrines. Read more.
Trouble in paradise: O. Aldon James, president of the National Arts Club, is battling the park's five trustees to loosen regulations governing enjoyment of the shared space. (Keys cost $350 apiece.) Read more.
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. Read more.
The best for everyday fun jewelry. Jeri is family..I love to sit in her store with her eating chocolate! She has a huge stash at the front door. -Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
