Better yet, Ruta has expanded the café menu, adding little snacks, more pastas and even an all-beef, nose-to-tail menu for groups of six or more. Read more.
From the burger to the housemade pasta, everything about the food is good. Great place for a relaxed dinner. -Tamesha Warren, Top Chef
The new joint sells 50 wines by the glass and offers up seasonal dishes by chef Teddy Diggs, who used to work the pans at Blue Ridge. If you still want to light up, take your Marlboros outside.
Through Saturday the chefs are showcasing some other flavors with a 4-course menu. Featuring a beef taco, shrimp ceviche, red snapper, & coconut flan, the dinner is a steal at $39 per person. Read more.
The former kitchen manager at 2Amys will serve as pizzaiolo & chef at the new RedRocks, turning out the same blistered Neapolitan-style rounds that's caused so much commotion. Read more.
Classic Harbor Lines will help you gain a whole new perspective on summer in the city with their fabulous and lively cruises.
A state-of-the-art sound system (enhanced by multiple hi-def plasmas) makes this restaurant one of the city’s best venues for watching the big game. (The crab cakes with saffron aioli don't hurt.)
We rely on this trendy travel-supply boutique for chic, playful, and colorful on-the-go essentials from carry-ons to candles for your hotel room.
Check in and tweet using the hash tag #raidthewarehouse for a special shopping surprise (must tweet for prize). Have fun!
Smallest restaurant around! Original French bistro food. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Over 100 cognacs are available by the glass—and many are used in dishes like salmon ceviche with endives and dill-and-lobster flambé with sautéed potatoes and green peppercorns.
Don't forget to get a Lobsta Mobsta card...buy 10 lobster rolls and you get one free!
Sponsored Tip: Order San Pellegrino or Acqua Panna water at this casual Italian spot and a donation will be made to Share Our Strength! Read more.
We've been told that regulars include such icons as Dustin Hoffman, Michael Douglas, Jerry Seinfeld and Sean Penn. It must be the truffle-laced pizza with ricotta.
On Thanksgiving Eve watch the balloons (designed by Stevens Institute of Technology) being inflated for the next day's parade. Nov 24, 4–8pm.
Has a ton of cute stationary, pens, and notebooks in case you forgot yours or need new ones! Plus, it’s directly across from the tents.
The best view is from either a booth or right up front. If you grab a booth, be sure to have the 38oz sharing steak. – Pete from One eskimO
Your classic denim jacket still works in winter. Throw it over a cashmere sweater or a frilly dress for an extra layer of cool.
Yeah, it’s a hotel. Start with an Unstrung Harp, get the vegetables appetizer and the pork to finish, with rye as a dessert. Who knew? Read more.
Opening any day now, the Prospect Heights bar has Victorian decor, a general manager named Doc, a police call box for a bathroom, live jazz & blues four nights a week. Read more.
Cocktails like the Bourbon Highball (bourbon, lemon, simple syrup, soda) or the El Diablo (tequila, ginger syrup, lime, crème de cassis, soda) stay cool with hand-carved ice.
My perfect neighborhood brunch spot.You must try the baked eggs with fresh tomato and basil, German pancakes, or crisp Swiss potato with Gravlox. -Gail Simmons, Top Chef
It's the place to be seen. The who's who from all over the world. Try the truffle fries! -Patrick McDonald, Launch My Line
Check out happy hour on the back patio: Rain or shine, drafts are $3, and well drinks are $5 from noon to 7pm daily. Read more.
An Old West hang complete with worn tables, swinging doors, plenty of beer & (soon) an autopiano. The menu registers similarly, with late-night service on options like burgers, wings and hush puppies. Read more.
