It's a U.S. outpost of a Kyoto watchmaking operation, & the gimmick is that they build their magnificent timepieces right there in the store. It's always inspiring to see a master at work. En savoir plus .
Seafood is the specialty here, but dessert lovers should save room for the donut plate or the sticky rice pudding. En savoir plus .
Two summer Saturdays a month between 1-7pm--the hotel hosts a "bazaar" in its garden. Open to the public + guests. They'll try to sell you the Blueprint Cleanse, but we'd rather have a cocktail En savoir plus .
Beyond the bikinis and flip-flops, there's a rainbow array of summer-weight cashmere cardigans, along with coral-hued sundresses and patent flats. En savoir plus .
Moby raved about the seitan taquitos here - in his New York Diet, he called the mini-tacos topped with pineapple, guacamole, and salsa "spectacular." En savoir plus .
Check out the big new exhibit on Abstract Expressionism running from October 3, 2010, to April 25, 2011. Virtually all of the art — 300 works by 30 artists — comes from the museum's own collection. En savoir plus .
Recommended: Quesadillas, burritos, tacos and chips with salsa. When asked if you want guacamole, the correct answer is “yes.” En savoir plus .
The $14 Jane Burger (with cheddar, double-smoked bacon and a special sauce) is a popular and juicy menu item. En savoir plus .
Nothing on the lunch menu costs more than $15. On a recent visit, the daily po'boy was made with five fat, juicy fried oysters. A plentiful BLT is summer comfort food defined. En savoir plus .
Chef Scott Conant recommends the “spectacular” lobster-basil tramezzini, as told to us in his New York Diet. En savoir plus .
Sample the selection of grilled cheese, banh mi, beef short rib, & turkey confit sandwiches. Custom sodas such as vanilla kola & lemongrass-lime leaf help wash down the great food. En savoir plus .
From 10pm to close (every day but Saturday), get $4 drafts, $5 sangria, $6 wines by the glass and $7 specialty cocktails, such as the bourbon-based Peppery Pear. En savoir plus .
LIC gets in on the rooftop lounge scene with this 7,000 square-foot launch pad, boasting stellar views of Manhattan and thumping Sunday brunch scene. It’s all you can eat for $20 after noon. En savoir plus .