Perfect spot to meet a client for deal-closer drinks and Mad Men-esque atmosphere. Read more.
This subterranean spot's only marked by a small plaque & doorbell you must ring to be admitted. Inside you'll find perfectly prepared, fresh-juiced, hand-stirred or shaken classic cocktails & punches. Read more.
Try chef Sue Torres’s addictive signature Torres Tots, with oozy Chihuahua cheese, chorizo gravy, chile de árbol, chipotle crema and scallions. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
To make reservations, call 212-614-0386, or if you're feeling lucky, walk into Crif Dogs, enter the phone booth, and hit pound on the keypad to leave your name on that night's wait list. Read more.
Dark mahogany. Red velvet curtains. Hell, red velvet everything. If you’ve ever fantasized about dining in a castle a la Beauty and the Beast, this upscale spot inside the NoMad Hotel won’t disappoint Read more.
This spot has the bonus of cozy sofas, but sadly no wifi after 5pm. The good news is, once you close out your workday, the cocktails and s'mores here make for a great happy hour. Read more.
Bland-sounding Center Bar is anything but: a stylish refuge serving killer, uptown-classy small plates with live piano. The Moroccan-spiced halibut is a favorite. Read more.
Humphrey Bogart got married on the rooftop terrace! The Rolling Stones & U2 are among the many musicians who've stayed here. The hotel's look is artsy & includes pieces by Hirst, Haring, and Warhol. Read more.
Pieces from the likes of Damien Hirst, Andy Warhol, Richard Prince, and Jean-Michel Basquiat hang on the walls. Read more.
Robert De Niro is an owner of this hotel, & he's occasionally clashed with the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission over the penthouse he added. Each of the 88 rooms has different furnishings. Read more.
The Mandarin Oriental Hotel offers a 75-foot, three-lane lap pool on the 35th floor with Hudson River views as part of its very impressive 14,500-square-foot spa. Read more.
Order 24-hour room service from the Breslin and Stumptown. Before you book your trip, check out their events calendar to see which DJ, musician, writer, or artist-in-residence you can catch. Read more.
Get a table on the East Terrace, where you can overlook the shops of Fifth Avenue from 23 stories up. Settle in and order a “Ning Sling,” a gin-based passion fruit mojito topped with lychees. Read more.
Upstairs frequently hosts private events, and thus closes to the public. It’s always smart to call ahead to make sure they’re open before you make the trip. Read more.
Order the oddball "St. Feuillien Triple 9L Salmanazar" aka the "largest beer bottle in the world". Read more.
The outdoor tables are usually reserved after 9pm, so dress nice and go early. You won’t have to worry about the line, and you’ll see the sunset over Lincoln Center. A beautiful start to the evening! Read more.