The floors above the grand Victorian station were run as an upmarket hotel, the Midland Grand, between 1873 and 1922. They are currently being renovated and returned to this purpose.
Don't forget to pick up your London 2012 gear while you are in the station!
This area is named after an ancient crossing of the River Westbourne, which now runs underground. The knights are more obscure - one legend is that two knights fought to the death on the bridge.
Good customer service -- as I was waiting for my to-go order hostess gave me a cup of tea to wait.
Spend a NY evening in the 60s with a scotch and cigar in hand. Come on Saturday night for the best Sinatra impersonator this town's ever seen! Reserve the 10:30pm show for a special encore...
Don't miss "Mark Twain: A Skeptic's Progress", focusing on the writer's cynicism about the modernization of America. Sept 17-Jan 2
It's choose your own rivets at Scott Morrison's super-modern ode to denim. An on-site fishbowl factory produces limited-edition, custom-made and bespoke dungarees right before your eyes.
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 .
Power UP with their coffee with a panini served on bread from Balthazar Bakery...2 registers are now line killers!
The women look like they may be jewelry designers and are overheard pronouncing Kenya “Keen-ya”; the men are almost universally floppy-haired and insist on wearing their plaid scarves through dinner. En savoir plus .
On Kid in a Candy Store, host Adam Gertler discovers Papabubble, where candy crafters are hand-making wacky hard candy treats such as bears, dentures and ducks. Find more tips at Food Network Local. En savoir plus .
Try the sausage polenta. Creamy polenta is stocked with white pepper & Parmesan, spread w/ pork-sausage ragù & capped w/ bread crumbs & melted stracchino. It’s one of our #100best dishes & drinks 2011 En savoir plus .
Winner of Best Falafel in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! They pack the tiny fried balls with fresh herbs, giving them exceptional flavor.
Can you say you've ever had a dry-aged Rib eye & Bison Burger covered with melted foie, pickled veggies, fried egg, and shaved black truffle? Not until you've been here. En savoir plus .
A superior combination: short rib on a plain brioche with caramelized onions and garlic aioli. En savoir plus .
Modern American food and people-watching are the big draws for this tiny restaurant located in one of the hottest hotels. Eat in the courtyard or lobby to ensure you can spot all the fabulous people.
Pig out on the Jambon Imberico: a packed plate of ham & crostini, served with two glasses of vino exclusively for Thrillist readers. Because nothing says ‘you’re awesome’ like booze & pork products. En savoir plus .
