The Vanderbilt's offer of refined food & drink at a price that won’t liquidate your savings is a welcome addition. Michelin-starred chef Saul Bolton & Ben Daitz collaborated on an A plus menu.
Don’t just stop at the halfway point like a tourist, walk all the way across the bridge and back for a 2 mile trek. You’ll burn some serious calories while checking out some great views of the city. En savoir plus .
Hand-stretched phyllo dough become wide triangles of bureks stuffed with meat, cheese or spinach that are baked throughout the day and are best fresh out of the oven ($4.95). En savoir plus .
Take your own self-guided tour (free maps are available) and look out for the graves of Elizabeth Arden, Brook Astor and Washington Irving (aka Headless Horseman author) himself. 8.30am-4pm daily.
An old New York sense of style mixed in with a modern, fun architecture. Elegance & class are 2 words that definitely come to mind when I think of Cooper Square! -Austin, The A-List: New York
The impressive digs can almost distract from the performances. Check out the huge reflecting pool at NYC’s 1st LEED cultural venue. En savoir plus .
Have a few drinks in the bar, then head elsewhere for dinner. Mr. English's French needs a little work. En savoir plus .
Head to the formal dining room in the rear. Harry's is at its best with its classics, like the hanger steak ($25) and a bouquet of french fries ($8.50) on the side. En savoir plus .
The macarons here are some of the best in town – get them without sitting through a three-figure tasting menu by special ordering six ($15) or a dozen ($25) to go. En savoir plus .
Staff Pick! Sallie (Merchandising): The Vegetarian Chili is a comfort food any day of the week. And Gingerade too!!
Your hair will smell like onion rings when you leave, but it’s still the go-to spot for S and B to do business—like planning the Kiss on the Lips party. (Gossip Girl) En savoir plus .
Splendid artisanal chocolate, setting a standard since 1923. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
This haute Mexican eatery is harder to get into than Harvard, having built a rep around fancy tequilas and ceviche. Can't snag abooth? The no-frills, street-level taqueria can sate your wounded ego.
We dig its heady cocktails & custom bitters. The 5-course menu runs a reasonable $60 & includes pairings like tender pork belly & Autobahn IPA, pork & aged cheddar sausage over grits with Grand Cue. En savoir plus .
Sangrias poolside is a chill Saturday afternoon. -Jim Tanner, Launch My Line
Diner is the go-to spot for the beautiful tattooed masses and the freshest brunch in town. The secret ingredient in their homemade biscuits & sausage gravy is love. And you can taste it! - IFC Staff
Expect to wait to share space at the giant communal table that stretches the length of the room, but Socarrat serves near note-perfect paella. A solid menu of Spanish starters, too. [Eater 38 Member] En savoir plus .
The small stage, energetic crowd and top-notch indie bookings make Mercury Lounge an anomaly in New York, where indie bands regularly play to thousands. Come smell the bands you love! - IFC Staff
Try the hot apple toddy at this old-school cocktail hub – it boasts a shot of amaretto and a much creamier finish than most.
Order a glass of Gaja Barbaresco to pair with the complimentary parmesan served while you peruse the menu.
One of the best mole poblanos in town, so thick and rich, sending up grace notes of nut & cinnamon as it engulfs your chicken enchiladas. The chiles rellenos are oozing buckets of stringy white cheese
Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud's downtown spot serves pork-belly-topped burgers and great sausages (try the blood and pig's head sausage) with an extensive beer list (24 on tap and 63 bottled). En savoir plus .
Staff Pick! Sarah (Curatorial):Feels like your well-stocked bar-home, away from home. Always great, ever changing art on the walls. Beautiful backyard and a very awesomely decorated ladies restroom.
Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): Decent brunch special and a great little bread/muffin basket.
Guests at Andre Balazs’ nightlife behemoth don't even have to leave the hotel to go out, thanks to Top of the Standard, 18th-floor bar Le Bain & the buzzy Standard Bar & Grill. En savoir plus .
Great place to relax and stare at beautiful French pastries. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Watch the Superbowl here: it's close to ten subway lines, there's a projection TV and board games to satisfy non-football fans.
The Barcade equation is simple and elegant: Vintage Arcade Games + Local Microbrews. Somebody get this guy the Field's Medal! - IFC Staff
