Chef Amanda Cohen was the first vegetarian chef on Iron Chef America & has one of the most energy efficient kitchens in NYC, w/ an induction stove & self-filtering fryer. En savoir plus .
"Overcrowded shelves containing millions of jars, bottles and tiny containers filled with every remedy and snake oil dream-merchandise for every ailment—imagined or otherwise." -Gay Talese En savoir plus .
"The tiny space is a visual-books shop and gallery with a book club down below street level. The interior design by Rafael de Cárdenas lives up to its name." -Sean Avery, in the Insider's Guide to NYC En savoir plus .
Ask for Peter – he’ll hook you up with a gorgeous arrangement for any occasion
PHOTO: Martin Scorsese used the Carmine Swimming pool in his 1980 film "Raging Bull." Click the link to see Robert De Niro and Cathy Moriarti on set, here in 1979! En savoir plus .
Make sure to order a dish with veggies—after all, this Todd English eatery is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Union Square’s Greenmarket.
“And if you’re trying to describe a institution like Poets House,/…With a library, an auditorium, exhibition space, and reading rooms,/…Ordinary prose will not do.” –Ian Frazier En savoir plus .
Robert De Niro’s place seems at first glance rather high-end faux. But the chef Andrew Carmellini’s blissfully homey Italian food serves as a reminder that cooking what you grow is a very good idea. En savoir plus .
Its Web site advises, “Please be referred by someone who has already visited us,” and the lore is that its phone number is not listed. In reality, the number surfaces with determined Googling. En savoir plus .
This Village relic was revamped by the restaurateur Keith McNally, of the Odeon, Balthazar, and Pastis. The vibe is now less seedy watering hole, more claustrophobe-celeb. En savoir plus .
The front of the vest-pocket space—a hybrid bodega, lunch counter, and raw bar—is stocked with groceries. In the back, a mere two dozen seats at the bar and around one communal table. En savoir plus .
This sleek bistro offers “haute-cuisine versions of home-cooking favorites.” Their theatrical and legendary DB Burger is “rich, well travelled, charred in the right places, and a little bit jaded.” En savoir plus .
“Though it doesn’t always succeed at either, Bowery Diner’s menu aspires to satisfy adult cravings as well as childhood ones.” When in doubt, order one of their creamy milkshakes. En savoir plus .
PHOTO: Check out famous NYU alum Martin Scorsese's yearbook picture from 1964, at the link! En savoir plus .
Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. En savoir plus .
Recommended dishes: Banh mi, razor clams, heirloom radish salad, squid stuffed with short rib, shaved octopus, fried rouget, bone marrow with baby octopus, Vietnamese sausage, mushrooms en papillote. En savoir plus .
La Gazzetta has a terrific, Italian-heavy wine list that is refreshingly affordable, with perfectly serviceable reds and whites in the menu’s “From Our Barrel” section.
Want to discover the next Marc Jacobs? This boutique showcases talented, emerging designers set to take the world by storm in a gallery-like setting adored by style seekers.
If overstock.com were to apply its famous cost-cutting principles to create a boutique, the result would be this store. You’ll get your hands on Cheap Monday and other hot finds for 60 to 80% off.
If you’re looking for something interesting and quirky to do, come here. Don’t miss the OralFix aphrodisiac café, which serves up libido-revving treats and elixirs.
Nothing says Old New York like the Carlyle. It’s my top choice for drinks with friends. The décor and atmosphere transport you back to a more glamorous, decadent era! -Nina Garcia, Fashion Director
NY. Best Italian sandwich spot in the city. It's for purists, no substitutions, no lattes. Just sandwiches. The Matthew & Alyssa hit the spot.
With an amazingly extensive collection of fashion-, and art-inspired books for the intellectually curious, this spot offers a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Soho’s busy shopping streets
Listen to the best emerging stars in this quintessential jazz bar. Perfect for a relaxed, wine and music filled evening. The $20 cover charge is less than most places considering the quality of music.
We love the tart and refreshing Rangpur gimlet, made with Tanqueray Rangpur gin mixed with homemade lime cordial ($12). Our pick for Best Gin Bar! En savoir plus .
