One of our fav cocktails of the year is the Radler, a frothy mix of Belgian wheat beer, limes, and a bracing shot of pineapple-infused aquavit. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Happening neighborhood joint…really delicious and totally comfortable. -Susan Feniger, Top Chef
It’s an earthier take on weekend brunch here where New York’s reigning Iron Chef turns out thick waffles with fried quail and an ingenious “Eggs Benny.” Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Let this celebrated stylist give you the crème de la crème straightening treatment: The Brazilian Blowout. It eliminates 90% of the frizz and cuts blow-dry time in half.
Books-by-the-Foot service provides ready-made libraries. “Bargain books,” a random selection of hardbacks, is the cheapest, at ten dollars a foot. For thirty dollars, clients can customize the color. Read more.
Get your tickets before you wait online – go during the week to avoid a wait. If you’re filming your little one, make sure you have a flash…it’s a bit dark inside.
Feel like a prince or a princess at this amazing spa. Nosh on fruit and water in the lounge in between your massage and pedicure.
A towering glass edifice in the heart of Manhattan, Gucci’s New York store is a grand architectural endeavour that has become a global shopping destination. Situated at 725 5th Avenue, the store cover
Not too over the top and not too simple either. Nice for catching up with a friend or a fun cocktail party. -Emil Gampe, Launch My Line
The whole of 14th Street turns into a gigantic outdoor art gallery during the Art in Odd Places festival; this year’s theme is “chance.” Oct 1-10.
Celebrate the vegetable with the $42 Mondays-only veggie tasting menu here. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
We’re swooning over their combo of grass-fed beef, peppers, egg, onion + oregano, all packed inside a crispy empanada. Oh, and did we mention it's the first certified organic restaurant in the US?
Mussels, served about a half-dozen ways, are the most popular menu item. The restaurant also features an impressive beer list. Read more.
Forget weekends, but lunch and evenings during the week still one of the best chill times in the hood. [BlackBook] Read more.
Owner Brian Keyser and executive chef Megan Johnson insist on local, super-fresh ingredients for every dish—a commitment that begins with the herbs they grow in Elsewhere’s covered garden room.
The main attraction is the Gotham Salad ($18), made with chicken, ham, gruyere, tomatoes, beets, bacon, egg, iceberg lettuce and Thousand Island dressing. Read more.
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
Order the oddball "St. Feuillien Triple 9L Salmanazar" aka the "largest beer bottle in the world". Read more.
City Cakes are whimsically designed, skillfully executed, and sinfully delicious desserts that rival works of art in beauty and creative flair. We're dreaming of cream cheese frosting...
This chain is known for reasonably priced casual pieces with an urban slant, like slim-cut canvas utility pants and formfitting hoodies.
Gourmet sausages wrapped in a fresh baguette with half a dozen yummy sauce options such as Horseradish Mustard and Truffle Gruyere.
George Mendes’s Flatiron spot is Adam Platt’s pick for the best Portuguese in New York. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
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.
Try the Lobster Roll, it’s a non-traditional version, served on a flaky round bun and is brimming with flavors!
Perfectly executed food and spot on service makes this restaurant a must visit. Plus pastry chef Vera Tongl’s Banana Pudding with Bacon Brittle is out of this world. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts
David Chang’s latest is one of our favorite new restaurants, and the majestic, beef seven ways feast here is unforgettable. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
I love her fun “travel” pieces. She has very unique styles. Great service. -Jill Zarin, Real Housewives of New York City
Indulge yourself (or with a partner) in the Noah’s Ark (2 small lobster, crab, & shrimp rolls, 2 pairs of empress class, & 2 drinks. All for $38. Read more.
